Joseph Northcott-Fenwick- BA (Hons) Graphic Design
Hi! I am a multidisciplinary designer who specialises in editorial, publication, photography, and identity design. My appreciation for physical publications grew during my time studying graphic design here at MMU, where my practice found its focus. I am drawn to the tactile, analogue nature of the medium, the experience of holding and feeling a physical object, and I think carefully about how material choices and paper stock can create something textural and immersive.
A recurring thread in my work is the application of a contemporary, experimental design sensibility to subject matter traditionally presented in a more classical or conventional way, whether that's heritage sites, natural history, birds, or similar subjects. My current focus is "RATS", a magazine exploring the history of human-pigeon relationships, from their use in warfare to the modern-day misconceptions that have led to widespread disgust and the label "rats of the sky". It is a project I aim to continue developing throughout the coming year.
