More than ever a design tutor must help students to form connections in this fast-changing knowledge landscape. Gemma guides students on a range of intersecting design processes, underpinned with contextual awareness and research. This makes a fertile bed in which to grow the next generation of designers and is the approach that she believes will lead to innovation.
A designer must turn challenges into opportunities. For Gemma it is vital that academia is accessible and the design community diverse in order to accurately serve culture. Diversity has made BCU a particularly dynamic and interesting place to work and the tutors teach with sensitivity and clarity. Gemma aims to feed into this so university is a rich and memorable experience which gives students deep rooted satisfaction and a rich network of creative colleagues. As well as fostering visual curiosity and play, Gemma will get students to feel at home in the design community, whilst having fun as they begin to connect.
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Advance HE
BA (First Class Hons) Visual Communication, Birmingham City University
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Advance HE https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/fellowship/fellowship
Graphic Design Educators Network
2018-present Birmingham City University BA Graphic Communication. Lecturing and tutoring across all three levels.
2009-2018 University of Derby Visual Communication
Practical and contextual lecturer and tutor, teaching across all three levels
2008 Central Saint Martins print production ‘for the love of print’
2007 Central Saint Martins Summer School ‘introduction to Graphic Design’ as well as BA Level 1 visiting tutor.
Genocide Intervention Fund SS+K project published in the Communication Arts Annual 2005.
D&AD Waterstones student brief commendation 2001.
