Design Swansea #74 - Jac Elsey & Zino Pece

This month we are joined by Jac Elsey and Zino Pece who will be talking about design in professional sports and abstract painting.

Come join us at HQ for two inspiring talks and connect with our incredible creative community in Swansea with a few drinks and a slice of pizza.

Callout for speakers in 2025: If you’d like to speak at a future event, please send us a message.

Jac Elsey

Pixels and Pitches: Design in Professional Sports

Jac will share his personal journey as a graphic designer in the sports industry, including stories from his career and how he’s grown along the way. He’s worked with freelance clients like Newport County and Rosslyn Park, and is currently the graphic designer at Swansea City Football Club. Jac has also worked for the Football Association of Wales and Scarlets Rugby. He studied Graphic Design at UWTSD, where he earned his BA (Hons) degree.

Zino Pece

My Journey: From School Camera Club to Experimental Abstract Painting

Zino's talk takes you through the his creative path — from school camera club to becoming a full time abstract painter. It’s a story full of inspiration, challenges and unexpected turns. He’ll explore how his current style developed and share how recycled materials have become a key part of his paintings and sculptures. Zino has an Art Foundation Diploma, a BA (Hons) in Fine Art Photography, and an MA in Fine Art Photography. After working in various non-art jobs, he's been painting full time for around 20 years.

This event is sponsored by Gower College Swansea

Gower College Swansea is a large further education college in Swansea, delivering the highest quality of education and training that inspires and supports all of our learners to achieve their full potential.

GCS offers a wide range of full time and part time courses, including almost 40 A Level subjects and 40 vocational subject choices, alongside higher education courses and apprenticeships. There are over 4,500 full time and 8,000 part time learners – including 3,000 apprentices.

The College operates from seven locations across Swansea, including campuses at Tycoch and Gorseinon and is one of the largest employers in the region with over 1,000 staff. The College takes the wellbeing of its staff extremely seriously and is proud to have achieved Bronze, Silver, and Gold Corporate Health Awards.

gcs.ac.uk

Our Venue

HQ Urban Kitchen

The event will be held at HQ Urban Kitchen on 37 Orchard Street, Swansea, SA1 5AJ. It's next to the UWTSD ALEX Building.

Design Swansea is supported by...

Waters Creative

MeeCreative

tcols.design

4theRegion

Swansea College of Art

Gower College

Swansea University

HQ Urban Kitchen

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