Jesus Felipe Querol

Jesus Felipe Querol is a Senior Lecturer and DPS Coordinator in the Product, Ceramic and Industrial Design (PCID) program at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London. He also serves as Acting Course Leader for the MA Industrial Design and teaches across both BA and MA programs, focusing on industry liaison, professional development, and employability.

• Senior Lecturer in Industrial Design, UAL (2022–present)
• DPS Coordinator, CSM PCID (2020–present)
• Acting Course Leader, MA Industrial Design (2023–present)

His educational background includes a BA in Industrial Design from Instituto Europeo di Design, Madrid, and an MA in Industrial Design from Central Saint Martins, UAL.

His research and teaching interests emphasize industrial design, enterprise, professional practice, and fostering industry partnerships. He integrates real-world experience into pedagogy, drawing on nearly two decades in higher education and active industry engagement.

His work shows a strong trend in knowledge exchange, placement activities, and design education, with a focus on preparing students for professional careers through employer collaborations, portfolio development, and industry events.

• Trustee, Arts Cabinet
• Business Mentor, Innovation for Growth, British Library
• Co-director, Emma Lacey Limited

He has secured grants such as the KE Impact Fund to support employer engagement and placement initiatives. His leadership in curriculum development and industry integration demonstrates a commitment to practical, enterprise-oriented design education.

He is actively involved in organizing and leading knowledge exchange activities including IBM and Unilever workshops, LVMH portfolio reviews, and the DPS Show, strengthening the link between academic training and industry expectations.