Carinna Parraman

Carinna Parraman is a Professor of Colour, Design, and Print, and Director of the Centre for Print Research (CFPR) at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol). She leads a cross-disciplinary team focused on cutting-edge research in printing, fabrication, and material science. Her work bridges art, science, and technology, with a focus on colour printing, 2.5D printing, and photomechanical methods.

Education: PhD (2009, UWE Bristol), MA Printmaking (1993–1995, Camberwell School of Art), BA Fine-Art Printmaking & Art History (1986–1989, Winchester School of Art).

Research Interests include RGB pigment printing, structural colour, and the application of printing technologies to cultural heritage preservation. She has secured £11.5M in external grants, leading projects like the £7.7M E3 fund exploring future fabrication methods and the EU-funded Appearance Printing (ApPEARS) initiative.

Her recent work includes the Cabinet of Curiosities touring exhibition, artist residency programs, and collaborations with global industry partners. She chairs the IMPACT Printmaking Conference and contributes to journals like Printmaking Today. Current supervisory roles include 9 PhD researchers.

Awards and roles include AHRC Peer Review College member, Chair of the Colour Group Great Britain, and Research Ethics Committee membership. Her publications span over 128 works, emphasizing colour science, material innovation, and multidisciplinary print applications.