Ella joined The Northern School of Art after working in the creative industry for over eight years. Ella currently teaches across both the Graphic Design and Design & Digital Marketing programmes.

With experience in graphic design, creative marketing, illustration, and printmaking, Ella brings a multidisciplinary approach to creative practice, prioritising socially engaged work and opportunities for collaboration.

Visual communication and storytelling are central to Ella’s practice, with a strong focus on understanding audiences and using design strategically for marketing.

Prior industry experience includes working as a designer in a specialist healthcare and lifestyle studio with global clients, as well as roles as a social media lead and content creator, translating campaigns across multiple platforms, developing concepts, and pitching competitively for international brands.

Alongside teaching, Ella maintains an active freelance practice, producing visual communication work for client briefs while also creating and selling original prints and artwork.

Ella is particularly passionate about combining traditional craft and storytelling with digital tools and contemporary perspectives.