a little bit about Stephen Canning
Design is about ideas and people.
I’ve worked independently as a graphic designer for more than three decades, across identity, publications, campaigns, print, digital media and the occasional job that doesn’t fit neatly into a category.
The work is driven by clear ideas and good visual structure. I like typography, colour and detail, but I’m equally interested in how things work: how information is organised, how a design adapts across different formats, and how it gets made properly.
Most projects involve working closely with clients, writers, printers, developers or other specialists. Good design usually comes from understanding the problem, asking the right questions and working together for the best results.
I also work in architectural glass through Canning Glass. It’s a very different medium, but it draws on the same interests in structure, proportion and materials.