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Matthew Holmes-Dallimore

Associate Professor,

Interior Design

Matthew Holmes Dallimore Assistant Professor 250
[email protected]
+974 4402 0595
Specialization

Retail Design and Branded Environments

Education
  • MA Interior Design, Middlesex University, London, UK,  1991-1992
  • BA Interior Design, Middlesex Polytechnic, London, UK, 1987-1991
  • Three-Dimensional Design Foundation Course, Ravensbourne College of Art & Design, London, UK, 1986-1987
Biography

Matthew Holmes-Dallimore has a diverse three-dimensional design background that reflects his interests in the field of branded environments such as corporate interiors, retail design, and tradeshow exhibits.

After graduating from Middlesex University in London with a Master of Arts degree in Interior Design, he freelanced for various retail and commercial design practices in and around London before moving to Florida to work for JW Design, specializing in themed environments.  In 1998 he moved to northern California to work for Contempo Design, Inc., where he specialized in exhibit design.

Matthew joined the faculty at Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar in the fall of 2004, where he has been able to bring his knowledge of the industry and work experience directly into the classroom. He has a very hands-on approach to teaching, introducing real-world and live projects where and when possible.

Research Interests

Matthew’s research interests revolve around educational and industry collaborations, multidisciplinary design, and his perpetual interest in branded environments.

Publications

Book Contribution

  • Holmes-Dallimore, M. P., Colquhoun, L. (2021).
    Digital Platforms as a Means of Hosting and Assessing Interdisciplinary Design Studios.
    Effective Design Critique Strategies Across Disciplines
    University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing.
    Peer reviewed: Yes
    Minneapolis, Minnesota: USA: University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing.


Refereed Journal Articles

  • Holmes-Dallimore, M. P., Colquhoun, L. (2019).
    Kiosk DNA: Modes of Vernacular Street Retail.
    The International Journal of Design in Society, Volume 13, Issue 1, 13(1). https://cgscholar.com/bookstore/works/kiosk-dna

Presentations
  • Holmes-Dallimore, M. P., Colquhoun, L.,
    The 5th International Conference on New Trends in Teaching and Education,
    Effective Methods of Communication within a Multidisciplinary Design Studio,
    NTTECONF, Universidad Ramon Llull, FUNDACIÓN EMPRESAS IQS, Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona, Spain. (September 16, 2022).
  • Holmes-Dallimore, M. P., Colquhoun, L.,
    SPACE International Conference 2022 on Architecture and Design Education,
    New Realities for an Interdisciplinary Brand Design Studio Instruction,
    SPACE Studies, Docklands Academy , 11 Selsdon Way, City Harbour, London E14 9GL United Kingdom, London, United Kingdom. (July 8, 2022).
  • Zaina, A. (Author), Abdelmonem, M. (Supervisor), Holmes-Dallimore, M. P. (Supervisor),
    Just Environments – Transdisciplinary Border Crossings,
    Prioritizing Place for a Fuller Understanding of Homelessness,
    Environmental Design Research Association, Virtual Conference, Detroit, MI, United States. (May 20, 2021).
  • Holmes-Dallimore, M. P., Colquhoun, L., Multidisciplinary Conference 2020 AT UNLV,
    Evolving Communication Methods for a Multidisciplinary Design Studio
    International Journal of Arts & Sciences, University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), Las Vegas, NV, United States. (March 20, 2020).
  • Holmes-Dallimore, M. P., Colquhoun, L.,
    Thirteenth International Conference on Design Principles & Practices,
    Incorporating Industry Collaborations as Part of an Interior Design Retail Studio,
    Common Ground Research Networks, St. Petersburg University, St. Petersburg, Russia. (March 3, 2019).

  • Holmes-Dallimore, M. P., Colquhoun, L., Hill, L. M., Hammett, L. J.,
    7th World Conference on Design and Arts,
    Virtual Environments for an Interdisciplinary Design Studio,
    Academic World Education and Research Center, BAU International Berlin University of Applied Sciences, Berlin, Germany. (June 28, 2018).

  • Holmes-Dallimore, M. P., Colquhoun, L.,
    Catalyst 4 Innovation,
    Fostering Effective Collaborative Partnerships in Retail Design Studio,
    Interior Design Educators Council, IDEC Conference, Fort Worth, TX, United States. (March 14, 2015).

  • Holmes-Dallimore, M. P., Colquhoun, L.,
    Hawaii International Conference on Arts & Humanities,
    Mobile, Ad-Hoc, Impromptu Retail Structures,
    Hawaii, HI, United States. (January 2015).

  • Holmes-Dallimore, M. P., Colquhoun, L.,
    IDES 2013 Annual Conference,
    Retail Without Walls: Kiosk Culture,
    Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC), JW Marriot, Indianapolis, IN, United States. (February 14, 2013)
Exhibitions
  • Suleiman, M., El-Hammali, H., Holmes-Dallimore, M. P., Colquhoun, L., Hill, L. M. (2020).
    A Library re-Imagined,
    Project Spaces, VCUarts Qatar, Doha, Qatar.
  • Holmes-Dallimore, M. P., Colquhoun, L., (2012).
    Retail Without Walls: Kiosk Culture,
    Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, Doha, Qatar
  • Holmes-Dallimore, M. P., Kinnemark, M., (2009).
    The Concept of Al Majilis: An Exploration of both Traditional and Contemporary Qatari Majlis, Waqif Art Centre, Doha, Qatar
Funded Research Projects and Grants

Holmes-Dallimore, M. P., Colquhoun, L., (2012).

Retail Without Walls: Kiosk Culture, Exhibition,

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, Doha: Qatar

  • Holmes-Dallimore, M. P., “Faculty Research Grant,” Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar, $2,757.00. (2010).
  • Holmes-Dallimore, M. P., “Faculty Research Grant,” Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar, $11,443.00. (2012).
  • Holmes-Dallimore, M. P., “Faculty Research Grant,” Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar, $5,201.00. (2011).
  • Holmes-Dallimore, M. P., “Faculty Research Grant,” Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar, $7,805.00. (2011).
  • Holmes-Dallimore, M. P., “Faculty Research Grant,” Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar, $11,117.00. (2010).

 

Holmes-Dallimore, M. P., Kinnemark, M., (2009).

The Concept of Al Majilis: An Exploration of both Traditional and Contemporary Qatari Majlis, Exhibition,

Waqif Art Centre, Doha: Qatar

  • Holmes-Dallimore, M. P., “Faculty Research Grant,” Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar, $4,250.00. (2008).
  • Holmes-Dallimore, M. P., “Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP) Grant,” The Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF), $2,000.00. (2008).
Conference Proceedings
  • Holmes-Dallimore, M. P., Colquhoun, L. (2019).
    Incorporating Industry Collaborations as Part of an Interior Design Retail Studio
    13th International Conference on Design Principles & Practices, Common Ground ResearchNetwork.
    Peer reviewed: Yes
    (pp. 128, 1). Champaign, IL: USA: Common Ground Research Network.
  • Holmes-Dallimore, M. P., Colquhoun, L., Hill, L. M., Hammett, L. J. (2018).
    Virtual Environments for an Interdisciplinary Design Studio
    7th World Conference on Design, Arts and Education, World Conference on Design & Arts.
    Peer reviewed: Yes
    (pp. 24, 1). Nicosia: Cyprus: World Conference on Design & Arts.

  • Holmes-Dallimore, M. P., Colquhoun, L. (2015).
    Fostering Effective Collaborative Partnerships in a Retail Design Studio
    IDEC 2015 Annual Conference – Catalyst 4 Innovation, Interior Design Educators Council.
    Peer reviewed: Yes
    (pp. 503-510, 8). Indianapolis, IN: USA: Interior Design Educators Council.

  • Holmes-Dallimore, M. P., Colquhoun, L. (2013).
    Retail Without Walls: Kiosk Culture
    IDEC 2013 Annual Conference, Interior Design Educators Council.
    Peer reviewed: Yes
    (pp. 61, 13). Indianapolis, IN: USA: Interior Design Educators Council.
Poster Presentation
  • Holmes-Dallimore, M. P., Colquhoun, L. (2015).
    Mobile Ad-Hoc Impromptu Retail Structures 13th International Conference on Design Hawaii International Conference on Arts & Humanities, Hawaii, HI.