KIMBERLEY NUGENT

Lecturer – BA (Hons) Fashion

Qualifications:

BA (Hons) Graphic Design (Kingston University, London)

 

Kimberley is a part-time Lecturer on the BA (Hons) Fashion course, specialising in visual communications. With 14 years industry experience working in London and the North East, Kimberley is a seasoned magazine Art Director and Designer. 

With skills in both print and digital design for the fashion and beauty industry, Kimberley has worked for the likes of Cosmopolitan magazine, River Island, Superdrug, Bravissimo and more. Her work spans magazines, catalogues, photoshoots, e-commerce websites, social media graphics, email design, branding and promotion. 

Alongside lecturing, she runs her own graphic design and art direction studio, Kimberley Creative, and is founder of bespoke wedding magazine business, Blue Moon Editions.

Kimberley’s unique blend of fashion communication and graphic design helps the students to brand, present and promote their work in a visually appealing and professional way to attract industry contacts and future employers. 

 

Research Interests & Projects / Professional Activity / Publications / Awards / Exhibitions / Media Coverage:

Winner of Editorial Design Specialist of the Year 2025 in the Corporate Vision Small Business Awards

Shortlisted for Independent Cover of the Year at the 2024 BSME (British Society of Magazine Editors) Awards 

Shortlisted for Best New Business at the 2022 WIN (Women Inspiring North East) Awards

Patron of the International Magazine Centre

 

Email:

Knugent@northernart.ac.uk

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