Robertson, Lesley
- Contact details
- Activities and responsibilities
- Interests and Expertise
- Teaching: Programmes
- Teaching: Modules
- Current research and publications
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Contact details
Position: Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader
Location: AVA 1.33 Docklands
Telephone: 020 8223 3412
Email: L.J.Robertson@uel.ac.uk
Contact address:
School of Arts and Digital Industries (ADI)
University of East London
Docklands Campus
University Way
London E16 2RD
Brief biography
Lesley is an established programme leader in the area of Print / Surface Design and Printed Textile Design. She has worked as a freelance designer for over 24 years specialising in fashion print for the international market. She is currently completing the two year MA in Textile Futures at Central St Martins.
Activities and responsibilities
- UEL Degree Showcase
- New Designers London
- Indigo Paris
Areas of Interest/Summary of Expertise
Print Design / Printed Textile Design / Surface Design / Textile Futures
Teaching: Programmes
- MA Print Design
- BA (hons) Printed Textile Design
Teaching: Modules
- FTM 408 Professional Engagement
- FTM 420 Creative Practice: Print Design
- FTM 421 Negotiated Practice: Print Design
- FT 3200 External Competition
- FT 3201 Negotiated Practice: Preparation & Research
- FT 3203 Negotiated Practice: Final Design Realisation
- FT 3204 Preparation for Industry
Current research and publications
Lesley is currently in her final year studying Textile Futures at Central St Martins College of Art and Design. Her research question explores daily print and pattern data and how this can translate into innovative surface/ print textiles for interiors. She is a member of the Fashion/Textiles research cluster "Pink Practice" and has participated and exhibited in the annual "Transient Praxis" symposiums held at UEL.
