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Dave Sedgewick

Designer StudioDBD StudioDBD are an independent design studio based in Manchester who specialise in creating and nurturing brands. Dave has worked in the design industry for over 20 years. Starting out as a junior des... Read More
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International Women’s Day: Debbie Todd

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2022 we asked students to send their work to us to mark the occasion and acknowledge all women in the spirit of this year’s focus #breakthebias! We caught up wit... Read More
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Resources & Donations to help Ukraine

In light of recent world events we wanted to create an information list of charities and organisations that are accepting donations and aid to support Ukraine.   Donate to the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukrain... Read More
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Masterclasses for Teachers Looking to Upskill in Art & Design!

Attention all art & design teachers! We are hosting a range of workshop events for teachers looking to develop their Art & Design skills. Join us for three different styles of free masterclasses exploring prin... Read More
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Alumni Lee Ward Works on Dracula The Play!

Amazing work from BA (Hons) Production Design for Stage & Screen alumni and designer Lee Ward who has been working alongside James Gaddas on this theatrical adaptation of Dracula which is touring the country. On s... Read More
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Anna Tompkinson Solo Show at Pink-Collar Gallery

Congratulations to Anna Tompkinson, on her online solo show with Pink-Collar Gallery, which explores the impact of lockdown on the development of her practice. We caught up with Anna to find out more about landing her... Read More
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Behind the Seams with Costume Student Leigh Telford

We caught up with BA (Hons) Costume Interpretation & Design student Leigh Telford to find out more about her role working on Preston Parks Behind the Seams exhibition! The exhibition returned last year and runs un... Read More
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Bobby Benjamin Opens New Exhibition DEERO

We caught up with Artist, Alumni and Co-director of Pineapple Black Arts Bobby Benjamin who will be opening a new exhibition of solo work this month entitled Deero. Raised in Redcar, he studied our ND in photography b... Read More

Mental Health Short Film by Interactive Design student Jack Simmons

We love learning about the concepts and ideas that underpin student work here at The Northern School of Art, like this film piece by UAL interactive design student Jack Simmons. Which explores and shows an understandi... Read More
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Maria Cooper

Senior Print Designer Maria is the Senior Print Designer at Orla Kiely. After leaving The Northern where she gained her first degree she secured an MA in Printed Textiles from the Royal College of Art and subsequently... Read More