Spencer Bygraves
About Spencer Bygraves
Spencer Bygraves is the Head of Visual Design at Canonical, with over a decade of experience in user-centered design and interaction design. He has worked with notable companies such as BT, Orange, and Universal Music, and has held various design roles throughout his career.
Work at Canonical
Spencer Bygraves has been serving as the Head of Visual Design at Canonical since 2020. In this role, he oversees visual design strategies and initiatives, contributing to the company's mission of delivering open-source software solutions. Prior to this position, he worked as the Lead Visual Designer at Canonical from 2013 to 2020, where he played a significant role in enhancing user experience and visual identity.
Previous Experience in Design
Spencer Bygraves has over a decade of experience in the design field, having worked with several high-profile companies. His career includes a role as Senior Designer at Betfair from 2010 to 2013 and as a Designer at Framfab for 10 months in 2005 to 2006. He also spent four years as a Senior Designer at LBi from 2006 to 2010 and five years as a Designer at Redhouse Lane Communications from 2000 to 2005.
Education and Expertise
Spencer Bygraves studied at the Kent Institute of Art & Design in Canterbury, where he achieved a degree in Fine Art from 1995 to 1998. He possesses expertise in user-centered design, focusing on creating intuitive and engaging user experiences. His strong background in interaction design enables him to take projects from conception to delivery across various sectors.
Notable Collaborations
Throughout his career, Spencer Bygraves has collaborated with notable companies such as BT, Orange, HMV, Universal Music, Tourism Ireland, Kodak, and Lloyd’s of London. His work with these organizations has involved developing visual design solutions that enhance brand identity and user interaction.