Fred Meller

Fred Meller is a Lecturer and Programme Director for the Performance Programme at Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design. He previously served as Course Leader for BA Hons Performance: Design and Practice, aligning with his professional expertise in design for performance.

His research focuses on the process of disruption through design in contemporary performance making. Key themes include scenographic innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the redefinition of performance spaces.

Notable achievements include exhibiting at prestigious events such as The Prague Quadrennial (1999, 2003) — where he won the Golden Triga — and being selected for World Stage Design (Toronto, 2005) and World Scenography (2000-2010). His work is part of the V&A Museum's permanent collection.

Scientific and artistic awards:

• Arts Council Design Bursary in Scenography
• Jerwood Design Award
• Year of the Artist award
• Fringe First Award
• Golden Triga at The Prague Quadrennial

Meller was a co-convenor of the Scenography Working Group at TaPRA (Theatre and Performance Research Association), a Fellow of The Arts Foundation, and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). His designs are archived in the V&A Museum permanent collection.