David Thomas is wearing a black top and has short facial hair.

David Thomas

Course Leader - Fashion Promotion and Imaging
London School of Film, Media and Design
davidm.thomas@uwl.ac.uk

David is a Lecturer and Researcher at The University of West London with a professional background in manufacturing, product development and visual communication. His research interests revolve around the symbolic and substantive empowerment of identity, exploring interpretations of self, community and audience via commercial and altruistic outcomes.

He is the curator of ArtsFest at UWL, working closely with colleagues to facilitate the promotion of talent from the creative schools. In 2016 David co-founded ThomFong LTD, a design and strategy company that collaborates with individuals, communities and brands to create meaningful products and experiences.

  • Qualifications

    PGCE (De Montfort University)

    MA (Central Saint Martins)

    BA Hons (Ravensbourne)

  • Memberships

    Member - Policy and Practice Research Institute for Screen and Music

Teaching

I am a Lecturer and Researcher at The University of West London with a professional background in manufacturing, product development and visual communication. My research interests revolve around the symbolic and substantive empowerment of identity, exploring interpretations of self, community and audience via commercial and altruistic outcomes.

Research

  • Conferences

    IFFTI – Momenting the Memento – March 2015
    Presented a moving image installation called NEO ORNAMENTATION at The Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence

    Play with Purpose – March 2020 – Luton School of Art and Design
    Presented and delivered a paper based on the importance of culture and identity within education.

Courses taught on