For two years Mair worked as a part time designer in the marketing department at the University of Derby Students' Union.

These are some examples of the design and illustration work produced whilst there; from posters, business cards and flyers to booklets, banners and web graphics. The work was created for various departments within the organisation plus external companies, the University of Derby and student run societies and sports clubs. Much of the work was for campaigns on students issues and events marketed to students.