Rachel Vallance

Rachel Vallance is a Senior Lecturer and first-year tutor in Interior Design at Sheffield Hallam University, where she has been since 2009. She holds a BA (Hons) in Interior Design from Manchester Metropolitan University and an MA in Interior Design from Sheffield Hallam, focusing on 'Strategies to Change Behaviour for Installation Design.' Her work bridges design practice and academia, with a focus on the intersection of psychology, space, and sustainability.

• Education:
• BA (Hons), Interior Design, Manchester Metropolitan University
• MA, Interior Design, Sheffield Hallam University

Her research explores how spatial environments influence human behavior, emotions, and sustainability. Notable projects include installations at Clerkenwell Design Week and a pop-up exhibit in Sheffield. She advocates for socially responsible design and activism through sustainable practices. Vallance also maintains a freelance design practice alongside her academic role.

Teaching focuses include foundational modules such as ID Space, ID Place, ID People, and ID Inhabitation. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates behavioral psychology and material innovation into design solutions.