James Casey

Educator. Designer. Communicator.

Education, product design and communication have always been connected in my work. I develop learning programmes, build digital products, and help people make their ideas clear.

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James Casey

Education

I build syllabuses, develop STEM departments and design technology and creativity workshops grounded in sound pedagogy.

  • Curriculum and syllabus design
  • STEM departments and teacher development
  • Workshops with clear learning aims
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Product design

I turn complex problems into digital products that people can understand and use, from the first idea through to a working platform.

  • Product strategy, UX and interface design
  • Digital platforms, tools and interactive experiences
  • Vessel Check, Sanction Check, Lifelines, J Station and Albums
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Communication

I help people communicate ideas clearly through visual storytelling, presentations and branding, combining creative direction with words, images and motion.

  • Branding, messaging and presentations
  • Illustration, photography, film and motion graphics
  • Creative direction, coaching and collaboration
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Career map · 1995 to now

My work and teaching history.

From early internet businesses and visual design to schools, creative workshops and software. Explore the timeline to see the roles, projects and studies that have shaped my work.

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Personal studiesFull-time employmentContract / freelanceBusiness ownership

  1. 1995 to 1996

    @Cafe NYC · Manager

    Manager · trainer

  2. 1997 to 1997

    London College of Printing

    3D animation course

  3. 1997 to 1997

    TV presenter

    Chips With Everything

  4. 1997 to 1999

    Simply Internet UK

    Creative director and trainer

  5. 1999 to 2000

    3D modeller

    Freelancer

  6. 1999 to now

    Visual designer & 3D artist

    Freelance practice · web, 3D, motion, graphics and presentations

  7. 2000 to 2003

    Simply Internet Spain

    Creative director and trainer

  8. 2003 to 2006

    Da Vinci Art School

    Fine art

  9. 2003 to 2005

    James Casey Photo

    Photography and training studio

  10. 2006 to 2006

    Bournemouth University

    3D animation & visualisation

  11. 2007 to 2008

    City College

    Jazz piano

  12. 2007 to 2008

    Trinity College

    Cert TESOL

  13. 2007 to 2012

    Full Circle Films

    Creative director

  14. 2010 to 2011

    Second Home

    Photographer

  15. 2012 to 2015

    Brighton University

    BA Hons · Fine Art

  16. 2012 to 2016

    Culture Shift

    Workshop facilitator · project builder · mentor

  17. 2013 to 2015

    The Knowledge Academy

    Instructor

  18. 2013 to 2016

    Hampstead School

    STEM consultant, trainer & mentor

  19. 2013 to now

    Education consultant & trainer

    STEM departments · curriculum and teacher development

  20. 2015 to 2016

    American Pacific School

    Media, design and drama instructor

  21. 2015 to 2018

    London Academy Casablanca

    Built STEM department · curriculum and instruction

  22. 2016 to 2017

    iPad Artworks

    Digital media workshops

  23. 2017 to 2017

    Ratchapat University

    Language instructor

  24. 2017 to 2018

    Klerq / Threedeemee

    3D modeller

  25. 2018 to now

    Signal Maritime

    Brand, data and product design consultant

  26. 2018 to now

    Systems & product designer

    Freelance practice · software, workflows and AI

  27. 2018 to 2019

    Khalil Gibran School

    Media, design and drama instructor

  28. 2019 to 2022

    Hartree Partners

    Creative director / project architect

  29. 2019 to 2024

    Emotion Graphics / Pitchflow

    Founder & lead designer

  30. 2020 to 2024

    Shipergy / LQM

    Creative director · project architect

  31. 2022 to 2023

    Immersive Entertainment

    Creative director

  32. 2023 to now

    Vessel Check

    Founder · CEO · product development

  33. 2024 to now

    Sanction Check

    Founder · CEO · product development

  34. 2024 to now

    UpNext.ma

    Workshops in Morocco

  35. 2024 to now

    Lifelines

    Founder · CEO · product development

  36. 2026 to now

    Basepoint · Morocco

    Director of Pedagogy

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Workshops and talks

What we can explore together.

Workshops, talks and coaching built around what you want people to learn. We can shape a creative session, develop a syllabus, support your teachers or plan how a STEM department grows.

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01

Technology through time

Explore how tools, from photography to AI, change the way we think, communicate and create.

Young people · Adults
02

Designing creative learning

Build a workshop or syllabus around clear learning aims, practical activities and reflection, connecting technology with creative subjects.

Teachers · School leaders
03

Making ideas visible

Use drawing, images, presentations and simple prototypes to explain an idea and share it clearly with others.

Schools · Teams
04

Creative confidence and leadership

Use coaching, discussion and shared creative work to develop ideas, make decisions and support each other’s progress.

Educators · Teams

Schools · Organisations · Creative partners

Partnerships.

Schools, organisations and creative teams I’ve worked with across education, product design and communication.

  • Snap-on
  • Full Comms
  • University of Brighton
  • Photoworks
  • Culture Shift
  • Southern Screen
  • Hampstead School
  • The Knowledge Academy
  • Full Circle Films
  • American Pacific School

Contact

Get in touch.

If you’re planning a workshop, developing a syllabus or STEM department, building a product, or looking for help with branding, presentations or visual storytelling, I’d be glad to hear from you.

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