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Martin McGrath is an Associate Lecturer in the Graphic Communication Design Programme at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, where he has taught since 2004. Concurrently, he holds a part-time role (0.3 FTE) as Associate Lecturer at the Royal College of Art (2022–present), following prior visiting lectureships at RCA (2016–2022) and Ravensbourne University London (2021–2022). He directs Martin McGrath Studio Ltd, designing exhibitions for institutions like Wellcome Collection, V&A, and Science Museum.
Education:
- PG Cert: Creative Education, Royal College of Art
- BA (Hons) Graphic Design, Central Saint Martins
Research Focus: McGrath investigates exhibition design as narrative practice, emphasizing spatial storytelling, material culture interpretation, and lived-experience documentation. His pedagogical research explores self-directed learning frameworks and interdisciplinary knowledge integration within design education, particularly in museological contexts. Secondary interests include queer spatial politics and decolonial approaches to institutional collections.
Professional Practice: Leads exhibition projects synthesizing graphic design, archival research, and architectural interventions, collaborating with specialists like illustrators and creative technologists. Recent projects include Donatello: Sculpting the Renaissance (V&A, 2023) and Grace Ndiritu: The Healing Pavilion (Wellcome Collection, 2022).
Awards & Grants: No formal awards documented.
Laboratory & Team: Directs Martin McGrath Studio (London-based), collaborating with cultural institutions through project-specific teams involving 3D designers, lighting specialists, and academic researchers.
