David Barnett

David Barnett is a Senior Lecturer in BA Graphic Design Communication at Chelsea College of Arts, University of the Arts London. He has served as Course Leader (2015–2021) and led academic teaching roles since 2000. His work bridges graphic design, digital scenography, and interdisciplinary collaboration, focusing on moving image, interactive spaces, and performance art.

Education: MA in Scenographic Design from Central Saint Martins, studies at Hochschule für Gestaltung und Kunst (Zurich), and a PGCert from UAL. His research collaborations include projects with artist Bruce McLean, resulting in works like A Cut, Scratch and a Score (shortlisted for Venice Biennale 2013) and motion capture experiments.

Notable industry projects include collaborations with BBC (James May's Toy Stories), Apple, Ministry of Sound, and Tate Britain. He emphasizes hybrid design practices, blending commercial, theatrical, and academic contexts. Awards highlight his teaching excellence, recognized through White Square (2013) and Teaching and Learning Exchange (2016) accolades.

Key initiatives include the Life Room exhibition (2009), exploring body-motion and digital art, and the Shanghai Exchange Live Project. His work spans exhibitions, live performances, and digital installations, emphasizing interdisciplinary innovation.