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Martin Bouette is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Brighton, affiliated with the School of Art and Media Communication and Creative Ecologies Research Excellence Group. He leads Business Studies modules for Fashion Courses and directs The Werks Group, a creative workspace company, with a career spanning over two decades focused on bridging creative practice and business development.
His educational background includes:
- HE Fellowship (D2) from the University of Brighton (2024)
- PhD from Robert Gordon University (2003) on art and design graduate careers
- Master's degree from Middlesex University (1997) on UK furniture industry designer roles
Research centers on creative entrepreneurship and creative ecologies, investigating education-commercial practice relationships, graduate career pathways, business model innovation, and tailored entrepreneurship education. His EU-funded projects and consultancy directly inform academic work in fashion and design sectors.
Publication trends (2000-2025) emphasize sustainable fashion business models, curriculum co-creation for creative entrepreneurs, and educational assessment innovations. Key themes include circular economy practices, digital transformation in creative businesses, and technology-enhanced student feedback systems.
Recognition includes:
- HE Fellowship (D2) from the University of Brighton (2024)
Supervised five PhD students on circular economy, textile sustainability, art world access, interactive packaging, and SME design management. Major grants include:
- Co-innovate Project (2022): Early-career creative entrepreneur support
- HouseWerks (2016-2018): Tunbridge Wells creative SME business development
- Creative Success Kent (2014-2015): EU Intereg-funded creative ecosystem mapping
Founded The Werks Group creative workspace and co-directs Elwick Bouette Partnership LLP, operationalizing creative ecology research through incubation services and physical support structures for creative businesses.
