My name is Alex Kamara. I'm an independent brand strategist & designer based in Manchester. I was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone and raised in Stockport, Greater Manchester.

My creative journey began with ceramics, illustration, and printmaking. My practice today is focused on brand strategy, visual identity, and digital design. I'm obsessed with brands and branding, alongside ongoing creative interests in print and publication design.

I work with early-stage organisations, emerging creatives, and established businesses across sectors, with a particular interest in Arts & Culture, Wellness, and Social Enterprise. Recent work includes brand and campaign development for an East Midlands-based social housing campaign, digital development for a wellness brand, and several self-initiated projects.

This site features a selection of personal and professional work across brand, digital, and print, alongside publications, brand explorations, and academic work as they emerge. I take on a limited number of clients and projects each year to deliver the best possible work. To discuss a project or to request a full portfolio, please get in touch by email.



ALEX KAMARA

B. 1989
Freetown, 
Sierra Leone


@alexkamarauk
alex@alex-kamara.com
+44 (0)7856-111-470



EDUCATION

2026 — 2028MA Creative Marketing & Branding
The University of Southampton

2012 — 2015BA Graphic Design
Central Saint Martins, UAL

2010 — 2011Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
Stockport College

2000 — 2007Secondary Education
The Manchester Grammar School



PROFESSIONAL  DEVELOPMENT

2026
  • Advanced Graphic Design
  • Blue Sky Graphics

2026
  • Web Design & UX/UI
  • Blue Sky Graphics

2025
  • Graphic Design
  • Blue Sky Graphics

2025Business x Creativity
Factory Academy

2022
  • Software Development Bootcamp
  • Code Nation



SELECTED EXPERIENCE

2017 — Present
  • Creative Director
  • Alex Kamara Studio

2023 — 2026
  • Graphic Designer
  • The Message Trust

2016 — 2017
  • Technical Support & Studio Assistant
  • University of the Arts London

2015 — 2016
  • Graphic Design Intern
  • RART