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Eloise Parrack is a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader for the BA(Hons) Graphic Design program in the Department of Visual Communication at the School of Art and Media, University of Brighton. She joined the university in 2021, bringing extensive experience from higher and further education, including a previous role as Senior Teaching Fellow and Pathway Coordinator at Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton.
Education:
- Master in Sequential Design & Illustration, University of Brighton
- Bachelor’s degree, University of Portsmouth
Eloise’s research and practice focus on the intersections of graphic design, language, and socio-political contexts. She explores how typography and visual communication shape meaning in public discourse, particularly in media narratives, political reporting, and socio-economic environments. Her work bridges historical and digital type design, with a focus on Renaissance-era typefaces and their contemporary revival.
Her current research includes a typeface revival project based on Hendrik van den Keere’s Small Pica Roman (1578) and Robert Granjon’s italics, using archives from the Museum Plantin-Moretus in Belgium. Another key strand investigates the architecture of leisure on the Belgian coast, examining post-war identity, vacation ideals, and visual culture through lettering and photography. These themes reflect her commitment to critical, community-engaged design practice.
Eloise is a Fellow of Advance HE, recognizing her excellence in teaching and academic practice. She has presented her research internationally, including at ATypI 2018 and 2022, and was featured in the Design Education Podcast Episode 64. While no formal PhD or Master’s students are listed, she actively mentors students through collaborative, interdisciplinary projects linking graphic design with linguistics, politics, and life sciences.
Professional Activities:
- Participant, ATypI 2018: Type Legacies
- Invited Presenter, Design Education Podcast Episode 64 with The New Art School (Feb 28, 2022)
She leads curriculum development for the BA(Hons) Graphic Design course, emphasizing critical thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and socially engaged design. Her teaching philosophy integrates practice-based research with pedagogical innovation, fostering student engagement with real-world issues.
