James Morris


Recent graduate Graphic Designer, from Sheffield Hallam University. Currently based in Sheffield.

Passionate, motivated, and reliable, I have a keen eye for detail and a strong interest in Branding, Motion and Exhibition, though I love all aspects of design.


Projects

1. The Animated Life of Arthur Humberstone
2. Don-Humber Biosphere
3. Doors Open
4. In my own words
5. European Doorsets Social Posts
6. Kelham Island Modular Typeface

1. 

The Animated Life 
of Arthur Humberstone


December March 2025

Practice:
Exhibition, Print 
Working with the sons of legendary british animator Arthur Humberstone, I brought his beautiful work to life through the medium of exhibition.

Inspired by the common usage of pinboards within animation studios, notably Arthur’s, I installed the text using cork and pins. Printed on tan transparent paper, it mimics the look of animator paper.



2. 

Don-Humber Biosphere


March May 2025

Practice:
Brand Identity, Web, Social Media, Motion  

Made in collaboration with Ned Messer and Doncaster City Council.Brand identity system, Website and Social Media collateral for upcoming Doncaster and Humberhead Levels Unesco biosphere.

The brand
is rooted in the layers both literal & symbolic – that define the Don-Humber Biosphere. Visually, the brand places the landscape at the centre, reflecting the wide & rugged terrain of the peatlands. Beneath the surface lies a deeper meaning: the many thousand year old layers of moss that form peat – capturing centuries of history, culture & carbon. 




3. 

Doors Open


February March 2024

Practice:
Brand Identity, Social Media, Motion  A brand identity for a community owned venue, based in Wakefield. Providing spaces for musicians, artists and comedians to perform, for the benefit of culture, not profit





4. 

In my own words


January April 2025

Practice: 
Web 

Awarded Merit from ISTDA website highlighting the issue of ‘accentism’– accent & dialect discrimination through an online interactive map. It showcases personal experiences where people have been made to feel ashamed, dismissed or stereotyped because of how they speak.





5. 

European Doorsets Social Posts


September 2025 – Field Studio

Practice:
Social Media, Motion
During my internship at Field, I expanded on a recent rebrand for a national door manufacturer – European Doorsets, by developing a visual approach for social media, designing the first four weeks of posts, to improve online visibility and better reflect the brand’s voice.




6. 

Kelham Island Modular Typeface


2023

Practice:
Typography 
A modular typeface built from the essence of Kelham Island, Sheffield. Inspired by the rich industrial history of the area.

Featuring 3 different animated explorations of the typeface.



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