Ian Noble
Principal Lecturer, Graphic Design
Research Interests
Graphic design practice
Writing
Pedagogy
Current Research
Ian Noble's research in general is related to the areas of graphic design practice, writing and pedagogy. He is a partner in the design practice 'Visual Research' working for a range of clients such as Art Galleries and in collaboration with individual artists and photographers. He contributes to journals such as 'Eye' Magazine (UK), 'Émigré' (US) and 'Zed' (US) writing about contemporary graphic design. He is also the co-author of a number of books; 'Experimental Layout', 'Up Against the Wall - Contemporary Poster Design' and most recently 'Picture Perfect - New Fusions of Illustration and Image making'.
Peer Esteem
External Examiner: Staffordshire University - 2000-2003
Glasgow School of Art - 2002- current
Panel Membership:
Validation London College of Fashion wide credit rated framework 2001
London Institute working party on assessment 2001
Validation MA Communication Design, Southampton Institute 2001
QAA RDAP Inspection London Institute 2001
London Institute Gallery Committee 2001 - ongoing
Validation MSc Digital Colour Imaging (by Project), London College of Printing 2003
- Document: We Interrupt the Programme
Book, co-authored/designed with Russell Bestley - Up Against the Wall
Book, co-authored/designed with Russell Bestley