Angela Devoti

Angela Devoti is a Senior Lecturer in Design and Visualisation at Staffordshire University's Department of Fashion, teaching on BA (Hons) Fashion and Foundation Art and Design programs. With a career spanning over 15 years in education, she has held roles at The University of Salford and Manchester Metropolitan University. Her expertise includes Fashion Design, History of Art/Design, and innovative teaching methodologies.

Education:

• MA Fashion (Staffordshire University, 2023)
• PGCE in Post Compulsory Education (Manchester Metropolitan University, 2007)
• BA (Hons) Fashion (Manchester School of Art, 2002)

Research Interests: The transformative role of drawing in design, materiality of fashion and cultural connections, and fashion illustration for contemporary image-making. She explores the lived experience of dress and its social implications.

Enterprise & Collaboration:

• Curator for Gothic Manchester Festival (2017), emphasizing sustainable fashion and cultural heritage.
• Research Associate in Fashion Ecologies Project (2017-2018), focusing on sustainability practices.
• Event Director for Sound-Track Exhibition (2016), blending music and art.

Awards: Recognized as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2021). Contributed to university-wide accolades including Whatuni Student Choice Awards (2023) and Research Excellence Framework ratings (2021).

Teaching & Mentorship: Led course development across multiple program levels, mentored new lecturers, and supervised dissertations. Known for experimental pedagogical approaches integrating hand drawing with digital design.