The Society&Change Saturday Club at the University of Derby had a Masterclass with graphic designer Alice Tosey, exploring graphic design, typography, and cultural inspiration. 

Alice began the session with a presentation on her career journey, reflecting on how her Japanese heritage and experiences living in Japan have influenced her visual work. 

Club members took part in two hands-on workshops. First, they used English and Japanese typography printed on high-quality paper, scissors, glue, and coloured stickers to craft unique typographical self-portraits.  

Following this, the group collaborated to create a large-scale ‘banner of hope’ on a cotton sheet. Using fabric pens and scrap fabric, they added drawings, patterns, and messages inspired by different cultures and languages. 

The session concluded with everyone sharing their self-portraits and admiring the colourful, collaborative banner, which will be exhibited in the university’s main foyer.