visiting lecturer in graphic design
University of the West of England (UWE)
As a graphic design lecturer at UWE, I mentored and inspired students, preparing them for the professional challenges ahead. I led tutorials, workshops and group critiques, and supported final-year students as they developed and refined their final submissions.
Beyond teaching design principles, I contributed to the Professional Practice module over six years, helping students build confidence and real-world skills through talks, activities and assessments. I also prepared coursework, marked work, moderated grades, and interviewed students applying to the course.
Guest speaker
WEDF & SW Universities
In addition to teaching at UWE, I’ve delivered guest lectures at Bath Spa University and the University of Gloucestershire, sharing insights into digital design, user research and the realities of creative work.
I’ve also spoken at two events hosted by the West of England Design Forum. The first was a talk at the launch of their beautifully crafted book 5–9, which featured my personal project 12 by 12. The book was a showcase of self-initiated creative work made outside the 9–5.
I was later invited to give a presentation at their We Love Design evening, part of the Five Days of Design programme, where I explored using visual programming to create my own generative brand identity.
Photography workshops
Fringe Arts Bath & When Death Comes festivals
As a designer, I often lead workshops, design sprints and hackdays that foster creative thinking and collaboration. Alongside digital work, I’ve run community-facing sessions using photography as a tool for dialogue and reflection.
Photovism, part of Fringe Arts Bath, invited participants to explore how photography might contribute to social or political change. The session opened with examples of activist photography, followed by a practical task: groups headed into the streets to respond to the workshop’s theme, then returned to share and discuss their results.
At the When Death Comes festival, I led a workshop inviting participants to interpret the phrase “When death comes…” through photography. The session encouraged experimentation and open discussion, giving space for people to reflect creatively on a deeply personal topic.
Mentor
The Intrapreneurs Club
As a design lead, mentoring has always been an important part of my role. Whether that’s supporting junior designers, giving feedback, or helping them build confidence and grow their skills.
In addition to this also mentored as part of The Intrapreneurs Club, an initiative focused on improving diversity in tech. The programme supports junior professionals from underrepresented backgrounds through structured mentoring and coaching.
I worked with mentees to clarify goals, build confidence, and navigate their next steps, contributing to the wider mission of fostering a more inclusive and representative tech sector.
