Justin Burns

Justin Burns is the Subject Group Head for Screen and Programme Director for BA (Hons) Graphic Design at the University of Hull.

He has previously held posts at the University of Derby and Leeds Beckett University, as Head of School of Arts and Head of Art & Design respectively. He has extensive experience in design teaching and research, having developed and led the BA (Hons) Graphic Arts & Design and MA Graphic Design programmes at Leeds Beckett University. He has also taught on the Graphic Arts course at Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton, at UG and PG levels.

Actively engaged with pedagogical debate within national and international networks and institutional bodies, Association for Art History, The Council for Higher Education in Art & Design (CHEAD), The Group for Learning in Art and Design (GLAD), and the International Society of Typographic Designers, (ISTD). A member of the Graphic Design Educators’ Network committee of 12 (UK-wide) academics 2014 – 2019.

Justin has extensive professional practice experience in contemporary graphic design. Demonstrated by his knowledge and experience as an agency partner, creative director, academic leader, lecturer, and researcher, collaborating with practitioners and experts in the field of design for social change. He has developed design solutions and creative strategies for clients in the cultural arts, tourism, public, and third sectors. He is also nearing completion of a PhD at the University of Reading, at the Department of Typography and Graphic Communication, which investigates how lettering, typography and the discipline of graphic design contribute to the development and experience of English seaside resorts.