30+
Years of Heritage
Championing visual arts education and creative excellence for three decades.
CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
Honouring Our Past.
Designing Our Future.
Join us as we celebrate three decades of creativity, innovation, and impact from the Graphic Design Department at Takoradi Technical University.
30+ Years of Excellence
1000+ Graduates
6+ Programmes
Impacting Generations
ABOUT THE CELEBRATION
Celebrating Three Decades of Creative Excellence
For over 30 years, the Faculty of Applied Arts & Technology has nurtured generations of creative professionals who continue to shape Ghana’s design, advertising, branding, and digital media industries.
This anniversary celebrates our journey, our achievements, and the remarkable people who have contributed to our legacy while inspiring the next generation of creatives.
ABOUT THE CELEBRATION
30 Years of Creativity,
Growth and Impact
This milestone celebrates the people, programmes, achievements,
and creative contributions that have shaped the Faculty of
Applied Arts and Technology over the past three decades.
1,000+
Alumni Worldwide
Leading creative agencies, studios, institutions, and technology firms.
6+
Academic Programmes
Offering industry-focused programmes across design, art, and technology.
120+
Industry Awards
National and international recognition for outstanding creative work.
ACADEMIC CATALOG
Our Academic Programmes
Industry-backed tertiary qualifications designed for tomorrow’s creative leaders.
Bachelor of Technology
B.Tech in Graphic Design
Comprehensive degree covering brand strategy, digital product design, publication layout, packaging, and visual media.
Higher National Diploma
HND (Graphic Design)
Hands-on practical diploma focusing on illustration, advertising design, print media, photography, and desktop publishing.
Diploma
Diploma in Digital Design & Animation
Focused programme on 2D/3D animation, social media graphics, digital video editing, and interactive web visual content.
Short Certificate
Certificate in Advertising & Brand Design
Practical certificate programme designed for entrepreneurs, marketing professionals, and junior creative practitioners.
Bachelor of Technology
B.Tech in Graphic Design
Comprehensive degree covering brand strategy, digital product design, publication layout, packaging, and visual media.
Higher National Diploma
HND in Commercial Art (Graphic Design)
Hands-on practical diploma focusing on illustration, advertising design, print media, photography, and desktop publishing.
Diploma
Diploma in Digital Design & Animation
Focused programme on 2D/3D animation, social media graphics, digital video editing, and interactive web visual content.
Short Certificate
Certificate in Advertising & Brand Design
Practical certificate programme designed for entrepreneurs, marketing professionals, and junior creative practitioners.
OUR ACADEMIC TEAM
Meet the Lecturers Behind the Creative Journey
Get to know the educators guiding studio practice, visual communication, technical development and creative growth within the TTU Graphic Design Department.
Lecturer
DR. Josephine S. Nyantakyi
Graphic Design Lecturer
Teaching and creative practice focused on visual communication, design thinking and the development of professional design skills.
Lecturer
PROF. Ebenezer Enninful
Visual Communication
Supporting students through studio practice, visual research, typography and audience-centred communication.
Lecturer
PROF. Kwadwo E. Amissah
Digital & Multimedia Design
Exploring contemporary digital tools, multimedia communication and creative methods that connect concept with execution.
Lecturer
DR. Dzidefo Letsa
Advertising & Brand Communication
Developing student understanding of branding, advertising, creative strategy and applied visual communication.
Lecturer
DR. MRS. Betty Faniyan
Print & Production
Connecting design development with practical production, prepress knowledge and contemporary printing processes.
ALUMINI HERITAGE
Alumni Contributions
& Impact
TTU design graduates leading global agencies, brand strategy, and tech startups.
Samuel Ebow Baidoo
Senior Brand Director
Apex Creative Communications, Accra
“TTU gave me the technical discipline and pride in African visual storytelling that opened global doors for my career.”
Pioneered brand identity overhauls for major telecommunications and banking conglomerates across West Africa. Active mentor for TTU design graduates.
Lead designer behind 15+ award-winning corporate rebrand campaigns.
Grace Ampofo-Sarpong
Head of UI/UX & Digital Product
PayWave West Africa
“The rigorous studio critiques at TTU prepared me to solve complex user problems under pressure with confidence.”
Transformed fintech digital product design in Ghana. Leads a team of 18 product designers building accessible financial applications.
Designed digital interfaces used daily by over 2 million West African merchants.
Emmanuel Kwabena Aning
Web Developer & Graphic Designer
Amplify Marketing Agency LLC
“My education in graphic design gave me the creative foundation to combine visual communication, digital products, and modern web technology.”
Builds responsive WordPress websites, digital brand systems, marketing graphics, and user-focused web experiences. His work combines visual design, UI/UX thinking, and practical web development.
Developed client websites, digital brand assets, and the Lensora Events web application.
ACADEMIC CREATIVE PORTFOLIO
Student Showcase & Capstone Projects
Filter student projects across branding, photography, illustration, advertising, digital UI/UX, and publication design.
Branding
Axim Coastal Festival Rebrand & Cultural Collateral
A comprehensive identity system for a historic coastal festival, combining traditional visual references with a modern brand language.
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Photography
The Artisans of Takoradi Photojournalism Book
A documentary photo book presenting the metalworkers, weavers, and woodcarvers contributing to the visual culture of Sekondi-Takoradi.
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Illustration
Folklore & Proverbs Digital Vector Illustrations
A contemporary illustration series interpreting Ghanaian folklore, Ananse stories, and traditional proverbs through bold vector graphics.
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Publication
Eco-Packaging for Ghanaian Brand
A sustainable packaging and label system using locally inspired materials and a refined visual identity for a cocoa beauty brand.
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Advertising
Public Health Anti-Malaria Campaign Materials
A multilingual public-health campaign developed across posters, transit advertisements, billboards, and digital communication assets.
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Digital Design
Lensora Events — Digital Event Photo-Sharing Platform
A QR-powered event platform that enables guests to upload photographs while organizers manage galleries, slideshows, downloads, and archives.
Explore Lensora EventsNo projects are available in this category.
How We Think About Design Education
Great design education begins with more than learning tools or following instructions. We encourage students to understand the problem first, investigate the audience, explore different possibilities and make visual decisions with purpose.
We believe strong designers should be able to explain not only what they created, but why it works. Students are therefore challenged to research, experiment, refine ideas and connect typography, image, colour, technology and production to clear communication goals.
“For 30 years, our department has grown through creativity, learning and a strong commitment to design. As we celebrate this milestone, we honour our past and look forward to the future.”
Head of Department,
TTU Graphic Design Department
Departmental News
News & Updates
Press releases, research breakthroughs, and celebration announcements.
Anniversary Update
TTU Graphic Design Department Unveils Golden Jubilee Logo & Identity
Selected from a competitive student design competition, the winning anniversary mark incorporates traditional Adinkra visual motifs.
Infrastructure
New Digital Printing & Color Management Suite Commissioned
A state-of-the-art wide-format printer and professional colour calibration system have been installed in Studio 3.
Student Achievement
TTU Students Win 1st Place at National Packaging Innovation Competition
The team created an eco-friendly plantain-fibre packaging system for cassava products, outperforming 12 competing tertiary institutions.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Find clear answers about our programmes, admissions, student support and learning experience.
What skills will I develop during the programme?
Students develop skills in visual communication, creative problem-solving, typography, image-making, digital design, presentation and production.
Will I build a portfolio during my studies?
Yes. Studio projects and practical assignments help students gradually develop a body of work that demonstrates their creative process and design abilities.
Do students work with digital design tools?
Yes. Students are introduced to contemporary digital tools alongside traditional design principles and practical production methods.
Can I specialise in a particular area of graphic design?
Different pathways allow students to explore areas such as multimedia and photography, advertising and packaging, animation and illustration, and prepress and printing technology.
Are there opportunities to exhibit student work?
Join the Celebration
Celebrate 30 Years of Graphic Design Excellence with Us
Whether you are an alumnus returning to your alma mater, a prospective student aspiring to study design at Takoradi Technical University, or an industry corporate partner, we welcome you to attend our Golden Jubilee events.
Be Part of Our Next Chapter
Whether you are an aspiring designer, a proud alumnus, or a potential partner, there is a place for you in our creative community.