I am a research-led illustrator currently pursuing an MA in Illustration at Arts University Bournemouth. My practice investigates hidden histories, overlooked women’s lives, and family narratives through archives, oral histories and material culture. With a background in textiles, technical research and product development, I combine analytical thinking with expressive visual storytelling. I work across editorial illustration, book covers, narrative illustration and surface pattern design, using both analogue and digital media.

Beverley Anne Carter

I am a research-led illustrator currently pursuing an MA in Illustration at Arts University Bournemouth. My practice investigates hidden histories, overlooked women’s lives, and family narratives through archives, oral histories and material culture. With a background in textiles, technical research and product development, I combine analytical thinking with expressive visual storytelling. I work across editorial illustration, book covers, narrative illustration and surface pattern design, using both analogue and digital media.

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I am a research-led illustrator currently pursuing an MA in Illustration at Arts University Bournemouth. My practice investigates hidden histories, overlooked women’s lives, and family narratives through archives, oral histories and material culture.

With a background in textiles, technical research and product development, I combine analytical thinking with expressive visual storytelling. I work across editorial illustration, book covers, narrative illustration and surface pattern design, using both analogue and digital media.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Executive Assistant (PartTime) at Renosash Ltd
January 1, 2025 - Present
Part-time executive assistant with cross-functional responsibilities and support for operations.
Home Educator at Home
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Home educator supporting learning at home.
SelfEmployed Textile Consultant at Self-Employed
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Consultant on textile design, product development and material storytelling.
Business Technical & Development Manager at WSP Textiles / Milliken
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2018
Managed business technical development; roles included Supply Chain Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, Product & Process Improvement Manager, TPM Coordinator.

Education

MA Illustration (PartTime) at Arts University Bournemouth
January 1, 2024 - March 25, 2026
Artshape | Skillshare | Domestika | SelfDirected Practice at SelfDirected Practice
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
PhD Research (MPhil Transfer Completed, PhD thesis incomplete) at Bolton Institute, Textile Technology
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
BSc (Hons) Textile Studies at Bolton Institute
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997

Qualifications

JIPM Total Plant Maintenance Award for Excellence (Tokyo)
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
Patent application and product launch
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Other