Lisa Shawgi

Dr Lisa Shawgi is an educator, researcher and fashion designer, with a focus on sustainability, well-being, health and disability in fashion and textiles. She holds a Masters in Fashion Knitwear Design and a Doctorate in Design Philosophy and has over fifteen years industry experience working for labels such as Vera Wang before establishing her own award-winning international studio practice.

As a senior lecturer in fashion design at LCDF, she oversees both theory and practice through design research, textile development, mixed-media experimentation, user-centred design, portfolio development, professional practice and prototype exploration, to inform contemporary design practice. Research activities ensure she stays at the forefront of current and future topics within art and design. Including, exploring industry and community collaborations to enhance the teaching experience through live projects.