Tracy Flounders

Tracy Flounders is a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader at Staffordshire University, specializing in Digital, Tech, Innovation & Business. With a 25-year career in textiles and design, she has extensive industry experience in childrenswear, bridalwear, and swimwear. She transitioned to academia in 2012, teaching at Nottingham Trent and De Montfort Universities before focusing full-time at Staffordshire. Her expertise includes Digital Textile Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Industry Collaboration.

Educations:

• BA Hons Textile Design, Loughborough University
• Postgraduate Certificate in Higher and Professional Education, Staffordshire University

Research & Practice: Tracy bridges academic and industry practices, emphasizing innovation in textiles and visual communication. She actively engages students with real-world experiences through partnerships with industry.

Awards:

• Best Newcomer in the British Bridal Awards (2000)
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Advising & Grants: Tracy’s focus is on student employability through industry connections. No specific grants are listed, but her work integrates professional opportunities into curricula.

Labs/Teams: As Course Leader, she oversees academic teams and collaborates with industry partners to enhance educational programs.