Mark Bloomfield is a Visiting Professor of Design, Innovation and Technology in the School of Creative Arts at the University of Hertfordshire.
Mark has designed for some of the most influential and prominent designers and artists, including Grayson Perry, Asprey, Vivienne Westwood, Paul Smith and Matthew Williamson. Additionally, he has worked in film and TV making jewellery for Titanic, Judge Dredd, Braveheart, Poirot, Tolkien, Gentleman Jack, The Crown and Slow Horses.
As a leader in his field, using traditional craftsmanship techniques, digital tools and manufacturing technologies, Mark continues to dissolve boundaries and redefine the process of making through his exploration of the possibilities offered by current and emerging manufacturing technologies. In 2012 he won the Materialise World 3D Print Award. Mark was shortlisted for the Aesthetica Art Prize 2019 and his work is currently on exhibition at the Lowry Galleries as part of the Expect the Unexpected exhibition in Manchester.
Mark creatively combines traditional craft techniques with advanced digital processes resulting in product that is engaging, surprising, thought provoking and sparks conversation.
