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Claire Lewis serves as Director of Graphics and Illustration Programmes and Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design at Middlesex University's School of Design. With over 15 years of teaching experience at institutions including London College of Communication and University of Westminster, she specializes in student-centered pedagogy emphasizing personalized learning and critical thinking in design education.
Her educational background includes an MA, BA (Hons), PGCE, and Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). While specific degree institutions aren't detailed, these qualifications underpin her teaching excellence across undergraduate programmes.
Research Interests:
Lewis's scholarly work centers on typography and letterpress traditions while expanding into multicultural visual communication. Her investigations explore how historical printing techniques intersect with contemporary design challenges, particularly examining cultural identity formation through visual language in diverse societies like Malaysia. This dual focus bridges archival craft preservation with innovative cross-cultural applications.
Publication Trends:
Her recent outputs reveal a distinct trajectory from historical typographic analysis (2016's Shakespeare study) toward cross-cultural visual systems research (2015 Malaysia collaboration). These works demonstrate consistent methodology examining visual components within specific cultural frameworks, highlighting design's role in both preserving heritage and navigating multicultural contexts.
Scientific Awards:
No scientific awards or honors were documented in the provided materials.
Advising and Professional Activities:
As Programme Director, Lewis oversees curriculum development and student progression across Graphics/Illustration programmes. She currently teaches first-year modules including Communication Skills (GDN1004), Creative Workshops (GDN1005), and Innovative Projects (GDN1006), focusing on smoothing the transition to higher education. Her mentorship approach prioritizes creative exploration within structured skill development, though formal graduate student advising isn't specified.
Labs and Teams:
The documentation contains no references to dedicated research laboratories, design studios, or collaborative research teams under her leadership.
