WHAT IS TUCAN

A creative studio with a university behind it.

TUCAN Studio is a Creative Studio owned by Teesside University, run by a team of experienced creatives and developers.

We focus on Research & Insight, Development & Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement and Creative Practices.

What makes us different is how we bring together the deep knowledge of academic and research staff with the fresh thinking of our graduates.

This mix of experience and creativity helps us build digital solutions that are useful, engaging, and forward-looking.

Creative Production

Our work combines academic expertise with practical research to inform better decisions

Stakeholder Engagement

Through consultation, collaboration and clear communication, we help build understanding, participation and lasting relationships.

Development and Innovation

By bringing together specialists from different disciplines, we support innovation, learning and long-term development.

Research and Insight

From storytelling and design to digital media and video, we create work that is both creative and purposeful.

What Makes TUCAN Different?

TUCAN is more than a creative studio. We are also a platform for developing the next generation of creative and digital talent.

Through live client projects, paid placements and professional collaboration, students and graduates gain valuable industry experience while contributing to real-world outcomes for our partners.

Unlike a traditional creative agency, TUCAN is part of Teesside University. This gives our partners access to:

Meet the Team Leaders

Jack Fahey

Creative Producer

Jaz Vassie

Digital Artist

Academics, researchers and students we can connect you with

We make a meaningful impact with our graduates

Graduate oppurtunities supported

Every dot is a student or graduate who has gained real industry experience with TUCAN and gone on to build a creative or digital career.