Mat Denney

Mat Denney is a Lecturer in Emerging Technologies for the BA (Hons) Graphic Branding and Identity course at London College of Communication. A multidisciplinary artist with over 25 years of experience in creative digital industries, he has worked as a creative director, art director, and freelance creative, delivering global campaigns for brands like Dove, L’Oréal, and Peugeot. His artistic practice explores the uncanniness of materials and machines, with exhibitions at venues including Ars Electronica and Espacio Gallery.

Education:

• MA in Interaction Design from London College of Communication
• BA in Fine Art from Norwich School of Art

Denney’s research and teaching focus on integrating emerging technologies with traditional crafts, emphasizing innovation, ethics, criticality, and inclusivity. His expertise spans interaction design, motion graphics, illustration, and photography, informed by his founding of a CGI animation studio and work in games design and new media agencies.

His career highlights include co-creating the lifestyle brand start-up 'Practical Magic' and a forthcoming book showcasing his illustrations, to be published by Welbeck in 2023. He has exhibited across Europe and in Croydon, blending digital and material practices.