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Iain Macdonald is an Associate Professor at Edinburgh Napier University's School of Arts and Creative Industries. With over 25 years of creative industry experience as an award-winning television graphic designer at BBC Television and as a film and commercials director at The Moving Picture Company, he brings substantial professional expertise to his academic role. He joined Napier in 2010 on the BDes Graphic Design programme and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2015. Between 2017-2018, he served as an Associate Dean at London College of Communication, University of the Arts London, where he leveraged his industry expertise in VFX and animation to develop new program portfolios.
His research interests focus on graphic design, moving image design, and design education, with particular emphasis on:
- Hybrid practices combining digital and heritage media in moving image design
- Intercultural competencies in design education
- Socially conscious design pedagogy for global citizenship
- Television graphic design and audience engagement
- Design for public health and community development
Macdonald's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on bridging traditional and digital media practices while addressing social responsibility in design education. His work frequently explores international contexts, particularly examining collaborations in post-colonial settings like Mozambique, where design students engage with local communities on health education projects. His research also investigates the evolution of television graphic design within the BBC and the integration of diverse media practices in contemporary design education.
His notable recognitions include:
- International Broadcast Designers Association Bronze for 'TV Dinners'
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- International Broadcast Designers Association Silvers for 'Taking Liberties' and 'Arena'
- BAFTA Nomination for 'People's Century'
Macdonald has led significant research initiatives including 'An Examination of innovative practices & changing demands in the motion graphics industry' funded by the Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland, and the 'HEA Curriculum for Excellence Scholarship Scheme' studying Scotland's education system impact on design education. He serves on the Curriculum Board of the National Society for Art & Design Education and has provided external validation for design programs internationally. His teaching integrates extensive industry experience with contemporary educational approaches focused on developing students' intercultural competencies and global citizenship through real-world design projects.
