Kate Dunstone

Kate Dunstone is a Lecturer in Design Contexts at Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Chester. She specializes in design education and pedagogy, focusing on how learning and teaching occur in practically oriented disciplines.

• Education: MA in Design and Art Direction (Manchester School of Art), MA in Higher Education.
• Research Interests: Communities of practice, legitimate peripheral participation, and signature pedagogies in art and design education.
• Publications: Her 2024 and 2021 articles explore the transition from novice to expert in extracurricular design activities and the application of communities of practice theory.
• Email: k.dunstone@mmu.ac.uk