Joanne Berry-Frith

Joanne Berry-Frith is a Lecturer in Graphic Design and Illustration at Loughborough University's School of Design and Creative Arts. She holds an MA in Fine Art Printmaking from Camberwell College of Art, an MA in Illustration from the Royal College of Art, and a BA in Graphic Design from Newcastle upon Tyne Polytechnic.

Education:

• MA Fine Art Printmaking, Camberwell College of Art
• MA Illustration, Royal College of Art
• BA (Hons) Graphic Design, Newcastle upon Tyne Polytechnic

Research Interests: Berry-Frith specializes in interdisciplinary art-science collaboration, focusing on advanced imaging and microscopy through collaborative practice. Her work emphasizes dismantling disciplinary silos to foster innovation in visualization techniques. Key methodologies include digital drawing, data montage, and experimental moving image. Projects explore themes such as biomarkers, cellular imaging, and public engagement with scientific concepts.

Funding & Awards: She has secured £250K in grants from bodies like the Wellcome Trust, AHRC, and Arts Council England. Her project Hijacking Natural Systems was cited by the Wellcome Trust as a model for arts-science engagement and nominated for The Times Higher Education Award.

Collaborations: Berry-Frith collaborates with institutions such as the Natural History Museum (London), the Centre for Cellular Imaging (Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg), and COMPARE (University of Nottingham). Her work has been exhibited at the Victoria & Albert Museum, Zeiss Microscopy Labs, and Ars Electronica. Key exhibitions include Art-Science Interplay (Coningsby Gallery, 2023) and Light it Up (Blackpool Illuminations, 2015–2017).

Teaching & Impact: She teaches Illustration and Graphic Design, emphasizing foundational principles and interdisciplinary creativity. Her work bridges academic and public spheres, with commissions for venues like Blackpool Illuminations and the New Shetland Museum.