Fraser Watson

Institute for the Future of Work

The technological revolution is changing how we work. Driven by platforms, data, and the pursuit of efficiency the human element of work is being eroded. The Institute for the Future of Work (IFOW) is an independent research and development institute exploring this change, reporting on it, and proposing practical solutions to promote people’s future wellbeing and prosperity. 


To influence decision and policy makers across government, employers, and trade unions their research and its conclusions need to be presented in a clear and recognisable manner. The design of the IFOW’s materials, which include Canva and InDesign templates, have been developed over time with the core team at the organisation.

One of several social media post templates designed and made available on the graphic design platform Canva.

Social media post for an attributed quote. The template was designed and then made available on the graphic design platform Canva.

Announcing their presence at events and presentations.


The Amazonian Era report illustrates how the pandemic has accelerated businesses’ deployment of data-driven algorithmic systems that control how, when and where people work.


Selected pages from the interactive Good Work Monitor report which creates the first single and holistic measure of the availability of good work in each local authority area of England outside London.

Strategy document designed to help the IFOW retain their focus and accelerate their ambition to shape a fairer future through better work.

The Grimsby Project. One of several social media posts designed to announce the launch of the report. The illustrations are by local artist Sonia Whitehead.

The Grimsby Project shares the voices and stories of Grimsby residents, in a diverse set of roles, who are experiencing the transformation of work.

The Grimsby Project. The illustrations are by local artist Sonia Whitehead.


The Grimsby Project. One of several social media posts designed to announce the launch of the report. The illustration is by local artist Sonia Whitehead.


The Grimsby Project. Twitter banner designed to accompany the launch of the report. The illustrations are by local artist Sonia Whitehead.

This report makes the business case for taking a responsible approach to the adoption of technology in the workplace.

Slides from a PowerPoint presentation outlining the objectives of IFOW and how it values the expertise and resources that their partners provide.

One of a series of concise reports designed throughout the pandemic looking at its effect on working lives – a combination of data, employee and employer thoughts and experiences.


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