Elena Arzani

Elena Arzani is a Lecturer at the London College of Communication and an Associate Lecturer across multiple programs at University of the Arts London (UAL), including Central Saint Martins and London College of Fashion. She holds advanced degrees in Design Studies, Marketing and Communication for the Art World, and Fashion Photography, alongside a PgCert in Academic Practice. Her career bridges academia and industry, with roles as an Art Director, Photographer, and Editor collaborating with global institutions and brands like Giorgio Armani, Vogue, and Flash Art.

• Education:
  • MA Design Studies, Central Saint Martins (UAL)
  • MA Marketing and Communication for the Art World (Sotheby’s Institute of Arts)
  • MA Fashion Photography
  • PgCert Academic Practice (Chelsea/UAL)

Her research and practice focus on interdisciplinary intersections of design, cultural communication, and digital technologies, informed by her EU-funded project on cyberbullying in children’s education. As a photographer, she specializes in live music, portraits, and fashion, exhibited at Art Basel Miami and Google Cultural Institute. Her academic collaborations span UAL institutes and Istituto Marangoni.

Key awards include Fellowship in the Higher Education Academy and recognition at international photography exhibitions. She has contributed to publications like Artribune and TuttoRock, and her industry work includes projects for Value Retail, Elton John, and the V&A Museum.