Portsmouth School of Architecture (ARCH)

BA(Hons) Three-dimensional design (Interiors): Kingston Polytechnic

PGCE Secondary Art and Design: The Institute of Education

PGCTLHE: Portsmouth University

Profile

Prior to joining the University of Portsmouth in 2008, I was an Associate Director at Building Design Partnership and worked on a diverse range of projects including: corporate headquarters for BT and Roche Pharmaceuticals; the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital, Brighton; Glasgow Science Centre and Nike Town London. I have also taught in secondary and further education.

I combine my design teaching with my research interests, which include theories of design education; colour, materials and the interior and abstract representations of space in painting.

Teaching Responsibilities:

BA1 Studio Tutor

BA2 Interior Design Co-ordinator and Studio Tutor

BA3 Interior Design Professional Practice

Research 

Co-authored book:

Brown, R. and Farrelly, L. (2012). Materials and Interior Design. London: Laurence King.

In preparation:

A collaborative research project regarding materials and interior design with designer and historian, Matth Sheard.

Paper: Brown, R., and Montague, L. (2012). Learning and teaching in interior design: the value of the short, studio-based project.

Practice-led research associated with painting, drawing and representation of space.

Membership of Professional Bodies:

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy