Liam McComish

Liam McComish is a Senior Lecturer in Graphic & Advertising Design at Belfast School of Art, Ulster University. With a professional background spanning the 1980s-1990s across organizations like BBC, British Coal, and Scottish Curriculum Council, he transitioned to academia in 2000.

• Research Focus: Typographic communication, exploring meaning construction through visual/graphical means in physical/digital spaces
• Key Themes: Identity in design, cultural/commercial discourse, semiotic intentions, and urban design pedagogy

His research spans interdisciplinary collaborations through projects like the Machine for Experiential Urban Learning and LesEnfonts, with publications addressing typographic ethics, urban semiotics, and design pedagogy. Notable conference presentations include Nordic Design Conference (Copenhagen) and Design&Emotion Conference (Gothenburg).

• Professional Affiliations
  • Member and International Assessor, International Society of Typographic Designers
  • Fellow, Higher Education Academy
• Academic Contributions
  • External Examiner for Bolton University
  • Co-Supervisor for two PhD students
  • Peer-reviewer for international design publications