Darren Raven

Darren Raven is a Senior Lecturer at the Manchester School of Art, Manchester Metropolitan University, specializing in MA/MFA Illustration. With extensive experience in design education across further and higher education sectors, he bridges freelance illustration practice with academic leadership. His pedagogical approach positions design education as a 'liminal space' for transformative exchange between learners, tutors, and industry practitioners.

• External examiner/advisor at 9 UK higher education institutions
• 2013 recipient of National Teaching Fellowship and dual UAL awards
• Co-founder of Graphic Design Educators Network (GDEN)
• Focus on work-based learning and design research methodologies