Craig Ward

Craig Ward (born 1981) is a British-born, New York-based designer and art director primarily known for his pioneering typographic works and often scientific solutions to projects.^[1] A frequent speaker, occasional artist, published author and contributor to several industry journals, he has created award winning typography for a diverse array of clients across the advertising, publishing, fashion and music industries. His work has been shown and documented globally in countless magazines, books and exhibitions.

Ward was born in Boston, Lincolnshire. Following a one-year foundation course in Fine Art and Graphic Design, for two years, he trained as an art director at Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College (now Buckinghamshire New University), eventually switching to the Graphic Design course from which he graduated in 2003. Following his graduation he moved immediately to London and for the next 6 years, worked his way through a handful of advertising agencies including CMW, Elvis/MCBD and CHI & Partners for clients such as HSBC, Porsche and Lexus.

Words are Pictures

Words are Pictures is the name of Ward's Brooklyn studio which opened in 2011. The name is taken from the wordsarepictures.co.uk domain name that he purchased in 2006 to house his early typographic letterpress experiments and speaks to the illustrative and frequently photographic approach that Ward takes to his typography.

Popular Lies About Graphic Design

2013 saw the publication of Ward's first self-authored and designed book, Popular Lies About Graphic Design published by ACTAR.^[2] The book is now in its second edition.

Awards

Ward has been a jury member for several design award schemes including ADC Young Guns 9,^[3] 2012 and the Type Director's Club 2013.^[4]

References

External links

Official website