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FACULTY

Meet Our Expert Faculty

Our faculty brings together experienced artists, designers, photographers, filmmakers and creative professionals who combine industry expertise with a passion for education. Together, they help students develop the creative, technical and professional skills needed to succeed in today's creative industries.

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Inspiring Creative Excellence

Our educators are committed to helping every student realise their creative potential. Through personalised guidance, constructive feedback and practical, project-based learning, they encourage students to think creatively, refine their technical skills and build the confidence to pursue ambitious creative careers.

Whether you're beginning your creative journey or developing existing skills, our faculty is dedicated to supporting your success every step of the way.

Industry Experience. Creative Education.

Our faculty remains closely connected to the creative industries, bringing current professional practice and real-world insight into every course they teach.

By combining creative expertise with practical teaching, they help students build impressive portfolios, develop industry-relevant skills and graduate ready to thrive in an ever-evolving creative landscape.

TUTORS

Meet our tutors

Meet the professionals who guide our students with expertise, inspiration, and support across diverse academic and creative pathways.

Maria Tzilli

Maria Tzilli

Photography

Maria Tzilli is a fashion and portrait photographer and has been teaching Photography and Film in London-based institutions for the last 11 years. She has a BA in photography and audiovisual arts from ATEI of Athens and an MA in Photographic Studies from the University of Westminster. Maria has worked on a variety of commercial projects including on the production side of the creative process. In her personal practice, she combines portraiture, text and domestic spaces. In 2020, she opened her own studio located in East London which provides production, photography and video services.

Joana Lobato

Joana Lobato

Interior Design

Joana Labato has a master’s degree in architecture and more than 10 years of experience in the interior design industry. She runs her own design business, specializing in residential projects. Joana's passion is to combine the technical aspects of interior design with the aesthetic, without compromising on quality.

Catarina Viseu Ferreira

Catarina Viseu Ferreira

Interior Design

Catarina Viseu Ferreira has a master’s degree in architecture and a postgraduate qualification in Art studies. She actively collaborates with designers in the industry and has significant experience in residential, commercial and hospitality interior design. Catarina believes that interior design has the power to transform people’s lives.

Yamira Castellano

Yamira Castellano

Graphic Design

Yamira Castellano holds a master’s degree in digital and visual media from IE Business School, and a bachelor’s in digital arts and sciences from the University of Florida. With over four years of commercial experience as a freelance Graphic Designer, she collaborates with a diverse range of clients in both private corporate sectors across Europe and the U.S. Yamira specializes in creative visual solutions including marketing collateral, content creation, and product packaging. With a passion for brand aesthetics and innovative design, Yamira consistently pushes the boundaries of creativity to develop the most effective visual strategies.

Joana Lobato

Joana Lobato

Interior Design

Joana Labato has a master’s degree in architecture and more than 10 years of experience in the interior design industry. She runs her own design business, specializing in residential projects. Joana's passion is to combine the technical aspects of interior design with the aesthetic, without compromising on quality.

Catarina Viseu Ferreira

Catarina Viseu Ferreira

Interior Design

Catarina Viseu Ferreira has a master’s degree in architecture and a postgraduate qualification in Art studies. She actively collaborates with designers in the industry and has significant experience in residential, commercial and hospitality interior design. Catarina believes that interior design has the power to transform people’s lives.

Maria Tzilli

Maria Tzilli

Photography

Maria Tzilli is a fashion and portrait photographer and has been teaching Photography and Film in London-based institutions for the last 11 years. She has a BA in photography and audiovisual arts from ATEI of Athens and an MA in Photographic Studies from the University of Westminster. Maria has worked on a variety of commercial projects including on the production side of the creative process. In her personal practice, she combines portraiture, text and domestic spaces. In 2020, she opened her own studio located in East London which provides production, photography and video services.

Yamira Castellano

Yamira Castellano

Graphic Design

Yamira Castellano holds a master’s degree in digital and visual media from IE Business School, and a bachelor’s in digital arts and sciences from the University of Florida. With over four years of commercial experience as a freelance Graphic Designer, she collaborates with a diverse range of clients in both private corporate sectors across Europe and the U.S. Yamira specializes in creative visual solutions including marketing collateral, content creation, and product packaging. With a passion for brand aesthetics and innovative design, Yamira consistently pushes the boundaries of creativity to develop the most effective visual strategies.

Yamira Castellano

Yamira Castellano

Graphic Design

Yamira Castellano holds a master’s degree in digital and visual media from IE Business School, and a bachelor’s in digital arts and sciences from the University of Florida. With over four years of commercial experience as a freelance Graphic Designer, she collaborates with a diverse range of clients in both private corporate sectors across Europe and the U.S. Yamira specializes in creative visual solutions including marketing collateral, content creation, and product packaging. With a passion for brand aesthetics and innovative design, Yamira consistently pushes the boundaries of creativity to develop the most effective visual strategies.

Joana Lobato

Joana Lobato

Interior Design

Joana Labato has a master’s degree in architecture and more than 10 years of experience in the interior design industry. She runs her own design business, specializing in residential projects. Joana's passion is to combine the technical aspects of interior design with the aesthetic, without compromising on quality.

Maria Tzilli

Maria Tzilli

Photography

Maria Tzilli is a fashion and portrait photographer and has been teaching Photography and Film in London-based institutions for the last 11 years. She has a BA in photography and audiovisual arts from ATEI of Athens and an MA in Photographic Studies from the University of Westminster. Maria has worked on a variety of commercial projects including on the production side of the creative process. In her personal practice, she combines portraiture, text and domestic spaces. In 2020, she opened her own studio located in East London which provides production, photography and video services.

Catarina Viseu Ferreira

Catarina Viseu Ferreira

Interior Design

Catarina Viseu Ferreira has a master’s degree in architecture and a postgraduate qualification in Art studies. She actively collaborates with designers in the industry and has significant experience in residential, commercial and hospitality interior design. Catarina believes that interior design has the power to transform people’s lives.

Maria Tzilli

Maria Tzilli

Photography

Maria Tzilli is a fashion and portrait photographer and has been teaching Photography and Film in London-based institutions for the last 11 years. She has a BA in photography and audiovisual arts from ATEI of Athens and an MA in Photographic Studies from the University of Westminster. Maria has worked on a variety of commercial projects including on the production side of the creative process. In her personal practice, she combines portraiture, text and domestic spaces. In 2020, she opened her own studio located in East London which provides production, photography and video services.

Yamira Castellano

Yamira Castellano

Graphic Design

Yamira Castellano holds a master’s degree in digital and visual media from IE Business School, and a bachelor’s in digital arts and sciences from the University of Florida. With over four years of commercial experience as a freelance Graphic Designer, she collaborates with a diverse range of clients in both private corporate sectors across Europe and the U.S. Yamira specializes in creative visual solutions including marketing collateral, content creation, and product packaging. With a passion for brand aesthetics and innovative design, Yamira consistently pushes the boundaries of creativity to develop the most effective visual strategies.

Joana Lobato

Joana Lobato

Interior Design

Joana Labato has a master’s degree in architecture and more than 10 years of experience in the interior design industry. She runs her own design business, specializing in residential projects. Joana's passion is to combine the technical aspects of interior design with the aesthetic, without compromising on quality.

Catarina Viseu Ferreira

Catarina Viseu Ferreira

Interior Design

Catarina Viseu Ferreira has a master’s degree in architecture and a postgraduate qualification in Art studies. She actively collaborates with designers in the industry and has significant experience in residential, commercial and hospitality interior design. Catarina believes that interior design has the power to transform people’s lives.

Catarina Viseu Ferreira

Catarina Viseu Ferreira

Interior Design

Catarina Viseu Ferreira has a master’s degree in architecture and a postgraduate qualification in Art studies. She actively collaborates with designers in the industry and has significant experience in residential, commercial and hospitality interior design. Catarina believes that interior design has the power to transform people’s lives.

Yamira Castellano

Yamira Castellano

Graphic Design

Yamira Castellano holds a master’s degree in digital and visual media from IE Business School, and a bachelor’s in digital arts and sciences from the University of Florida. With over four years of commercial experience as a freelance Graphic Designer, she collaborates with a diverse range of clients in both private corporate sectors across Europe and the U.S. Yamira specializes in creative visual solutions including marketing collateral, content creation, and product packaging. With a passion for brand aesthetics and innovative design, Yamira consistently pushes the boundaries of creativity to develop the most effective visual strategies.

Maria Tzilli

Maria Tzilli

Photography

Maria Tzilli is a fashion and portrait photographer and has been teaching Photography and Film in London-based institutions for the last 11 years. She has a BA in photography and audiovisual arts from ATEI of Athens and an MA in Photographic Studies from the University of Westminster. Maria has worked on a variety of commercial projects including on the production side of the creative process. In her personal practice, she combines portraiture, text and domestic spaces. In 2020, she opened her own studio located in East London which provides production, photography and video services.

Joana Lobato

Joana Lobato

Interior Design

Joana Labato has a master’s degree in architecture and more than 10 years of experience in the interior design industry. She runs her own design business, specializing in residential projects. Joana's passion is to combine the technical aspects of interior design with the aesthetic, without compromising on quality.

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