Rate My Professor Jason Low

Jason Low is the Team Leader Design in Creative Services, part of Marketing Services at the University of Otago in Dunedin. In this role, he leads a team of graphic designers, coordinators, and photographers responsible for brand content, design, publications, and visual communications for the university. With over 30 years as a prominent figure in the design industry, Jason Low has built a distinguished career as a designer and illustrator. He has run his own design company and worked with respected agencies prior to his current position managing design for the University of Otago.

A native of the St Clair beach community in Dunedin, Jason Low draws deep inspiration from the Otago coastline, where he grew up surfing its waves. This regional connection fuels his passion for art and remains central to his creative output. As a contemporary artist, he specializes in oil paintings across small and large scales, focusing on the beauty of Otago landscapes. His distinctive style employs a vibrant colour palette with exaggerated and saturated colours to evoke energy and emotion. Low practices landscape realism, utilizing vivid colour, light, and texture. He combines soft brushwork with sharp edges to produce crisp, light-filled perspectives of an exaggeratedly positive environment. Through his paintings, he celebrates landscapes that have shaped his life and vision, inviting viewers to experience the joy and wonder of the world. His artwork has been featured at Gallery De Novo, including pieces depicting University of Otago buildings and grounds for exhibitions such as the Around Christmas Exhibition 2025. Additionally, Jason Low has served as a judge for the University of Otago Bulletin Photo Competition, where he praised winning images for their amazing use of colour in challenging environments, beautiful soft yet strong compositions, and lighting. He offered advice to participants that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.