Samantha Williams

Samantha Williams serves as an Associate Lecturer in the Department of Graphic Design within the Bolton School of The Arts at the University of Bolton. With over five years of service, she teaches Scholarship modules and acts as an Enhanced Personal Tutor for both the Graphic Design and Animation & Illustration undergraduate programs. Her role includes establishing the Graphic Design Academic Society and founding an editorial group that produces an annual course magazine.

Her educational background demonstrates a significant career transition:

• MA (Oxon) in Jurisprudence
• PGDip in Legal Practice
• BA (Hons) First Class in Graphic Design
• PGCE

Williams' academic focus bridges practical design applications and theoretical frameworks, emphasizing designer/maker methodologies within contemporary graphic design education. Her prior experience as a property solicitor and freelance graphic designer (post-2012 graduation) informs her interdisciplinary teaching approach. She is currently preparing to commence PhD studies to further develop her expertise in design pedagogy.

As an Enhanced Personal Tutor, Williams provides dedicated academic and personal mentoring to undergraduate students in Graphic Design and Animation & Illustration programs, fostering student development through structured support systems. She previously established the Graphic Design Academic Society and its annual editorial publication, demonstrating leadership in student engagement initiatives.