Angela Armstrong
Course Director and Assistant Professor for Fashion
Biography
Angela Armstrong is Programme Director for Fashion at Coventry University. Angela is currently working with colleague Ann Muirhead setting up Future Armour a University Spin Out company.
Taking on the challenge to establish a recognisable, strong premium workwear brand in the UK, using the latest smart fabrics, cutting edge manufacturing processes and creative pattern cutting, to improve usability, protective characteristics and desirability, thus significantly contributing to preventing injuries and saving lives. Angela is leading research on testing the latest smart fabrics, coatings and trims and their assessment in relation to current health and safety standards, investigating the sustainability of materials and manufacturing processes.
Teaching
Level 3 tutor
Module leader Fashion and Fashion Accessories Levels 1 and 3, including design, garment technology, fashion communication, professional practice
Qualifications
City and Guilds 730 Teaching Certificate, Coventry Technical College
B.A (Hons), Fashion/Textiles, De Montfort University
Certificate, Foundation Art, Coventry University
Research Interests
Fashionable Health and Safety Wear
Refreshed Fashion
Selected Outputs
Armstrong, A.M. (2010) MADE IN FUTURE, A vision of things to come [Group exhibition]. Held Jul 2010 at a Reception at the House of Lords, London, UK
Armstrong, A.M. (2009) Innovative Futures[Group exhibition]. Held Dec 2009 at the Transport Museum, Coventry, UK
Armstrong, A.M. (2009) Made in Future [Group exhibition]. Held Dec 2009 at the Nuova Academia Di Bella Arti, Milan, Italy
Armstrong, A.M. (2007) British Council and Russian Elle Magazine Catwalk Show [Group exhibition]. Held Jun 2007 in St. Petersburgh, Russia
Other Responsibilities
Foundation Art and Design Fashion Pathway Leader
Recruitment responsibilities
Admissions Tutor
Member: CEPAD and CEMAP Research Group
Member: Materials KTN
