Dr. Doug Barber

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Doug Barber initially trained as a mechanical engineer at Hawker Siddeley before embarking on a career as a product automotive designer. He graduated in product design from Leicester Polytechnic and secured a place in the prestigious Vehicle Design course at the Royal College of Art, specializing in vehicle styling during his studies. His passion for motorcycles culminated in a radical hub center steered sports motorcycle as his final year project, which resulted in a fully finished half-scale model. Doug's project was recognized at the 1985 Graduation Show, where he was awarded the Giorgetto Guigaro Prize for Creativity. After graduating from RCA, he gained valuable experience working for several years as a designer at Seymour Powell on automotive-related projects. He also worked at Frog Design's German office, where he was involved in various projects, including motorcycle styling, sanitary ware, and consumer electronics.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

— Present

University of the West of England, Bristol • Bristol, England

Teaching and guiding students in Creative Product Design courses, contributing to curriculum development and academic research.

Requirements for University of the West of England, Bristol

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:51
Reading
Required:51
Writing
Required:51
Speaking
Required:51
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Honours degree in a relevant field Personal statement Reference
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • One or Two Academic References
  • English Language Proficiency Certificate
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate entry for departments within the College of Arts, Technology and Environment including Engineering, Architecture, and Geography Environmental Management.