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Professor Justin Marshall is a Professor at Northumbria University’s School of Design, specializing in digital craft and interdisciplinary research. He holds a PhD in architectural ceramics and digital technologies, and has pioneered work in integrating digital tools into craft practices, co-founding the ‘Autonomatic’ research group. His research emphasizes a ‘Digital Craft Ethos’ to explore ethical and aesthetic dimensions of technology use in craft.
Education: PhD in architectural ceramics and digital technologies (2000), BA and MA in fine art, ceramics, design, and craft. Qualifications include an Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA).
Research Interests:
- Craft ethics in digital making
- Interdisciplinary collaboration (e.g., with computer scientists, social scientists)
- IoT ethics and ‘healthy’ internet development (hiCraft project)
- Community-centered design and public engagement
Grants and Projects: Principal Investigator for the AHRC-funded ‘hiCraft: Crafting a Healthier Internet’ project (2024–), exploring IoT trust and transparency via craft practices. Previously led the RCUK Digital Economy ‘Bespoke’ project (2011–2014), focusing on community innovation through bespoke devices.
Exhibitions and Awards: Exhibited nationally/internationally (e.g., ‘LabCraft’ UK touring show, Design Museum Barcelona). Awards include Fellow of the RSA and AHRC Peer Review College membership (2012–2018).
Labs/Teams: Leads the hiCraft project team and collaborates with diverse disciplines across Northumbria and global partners.
