Tina Lilienthal

Tina Lilienthal is a Senior Lecturer and Practitioner Advisor at the London College of Fashion, part of the University of the Arts London. With over 13 years of experience since founding her design label, she has collaborated with major brands like Paul Smith, The British Museum, and Anthropologie, alongside high-profile partnerships such as Nordstrom x Nike. Her professional accolades include the Inspirational Speaker Award and recognition as a Trendsetter in the Professional Jeweller Hot 100 Awards.

Her expertise spans design, product development, manufacturing, sales, marketing, and brand strategy. She teaches modules like 'Creative Entrepreneurship,' 'Design Methodologies,' 'Design for Collections,' and 'International Design,' while contributing to course validation across programs such as MA Fashion Management, MA Luxury Brand Management, and BA Jewellery Design for Industry. Tina has also collaborated with institutions including the Royal College of Art, Birmingham City University, and the Condé Nast Center of Fashion & Design in Shanghai, demonstrating her extensive academic and industry network.

Her research interests focus on merging design practice with business strategy, particularly in luxury markets and jewellery innovation. Tina emphasizes entrepreneurial approaches in creative industries, reflecting her dual role as a designer and educator. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA), underscoring her commitment to pedagogical excellence.