I am an Associate Professor in Design Thinking and Innovation at the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, specialising in the intersection of creativity, technology and learning design. My career began in the global creative industries, working with organisations such as 20th Century Fox, Disney, Universal Pictures and Turner Entertainment, before moving into higher education, where this professional grounding continues to shape my teaching, research and curriculum development.

At Bristol, I have led major pedagogic and programme transformation across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. As Centre Education Director (2020–2023), I oversaw curriculum restructuring, strengthened hybrid delivery during COVID-19 and contributed to the development of four new postgraduate programmes that tripled Centre PGT numbers in one year. Following this role, I introduced new assessment models, including Learning Conversations and Evidence Decks, which now underpin multiple MA Digital Innovation units and support authentic, equitable learning for diverse cohorts.

My academic work focuses on innovation education, assessment design, creative practice and emerging approaches to the future of learning. I am developing research on AI-integrated pedagogy, authentic assessment, wellbeing and the design of interdisciplinary creative programmes. I also work with industry partners to ensure teaching and curriculum design remain grounded in contemporary practice.

Alongside my academic leadership, I am an active painter and filmmaker, using creative practice to explore narrative, visual communication and immersive storytelling. This directly informs my teaching philosophy, which prioritises experimentation, collaboration and real-world relevance.