Darren Lewis BA Hons AFHEA
Experienced and multi-faceted
Darren has over 20 years commercial and public sector experience. During that time some clients have thought of Darren as their marketing guru, others their creative lead, their web guy, their print buyer… A flexible all-rounder that always provides a safe pair of hands.
Widely-respected across the HE sector
Analytical, broad-thinking and resilient, Darren steered the University of Reading’s creative Design & Print Studio to provide a consistent, first-class service for over eight years.
A confident, flexible and ambitious leader, Darren’s team designed and produced materials that made the University of Reading prospective applicant’s first choice, while saving money by keeping funds on campus.
Proven, year-on-year, to deliver on budget, on time and on message, he never stood still, continually working to refine his capabilities and those of his teams, seeking to add extra value wherever possible.
Communications Officer for The Association of Creative & Print Managers in Education, Darren works to promote and advance best value and practice within the education print and design environment. He designs the Association’s print materials, updates content and graphics on the website and social media, and contributes his expertise to Special Interests Groups for creative teams and photographers that he co-founded whiles serving as an executive committee member.
Darren is a recognised Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, having taught and lectured at the University of Reading’s world-leading Department of Typography, from branding workshops and projects that encourage undergraduates how to behave like a professional designers to workshops on letter cutting in stone.
Favourite foods
Faggot and pea batches (baps if you’re not from the Midlands), and scrummy lemon desserts.
Sporty nut
Darren can’t resist a sporting challenge. Whether it means donning lycra or digging for a gum shield in his kitbag.
A few facts
On two feet: London Marathon PB 2:56:54 (06). Ten mile best 58:32 (Maidenhead, 07). 100m 11.2 (92)
On two wheels: Currently 21 KOMs on Strava. Enjoys getting filthy racing other old guys at cyclocross and sometimes forgets it’s not rugby. 100 mile road cycling best PB 4:16 (Ride London, 16).