Samantha Mharie
Blending digital artistry with computational methodologies, Samantha Mharie creates immersive, interactive experiences that transcend traditional storytelling.
Samantha is a mixed-race digital artist and creative technologist known for her whimsical, surreal, and symbolically rich work. She integrates illustration with creative computing to produce innovative, engaging experiences.
With a BA (Hons) in Illustration and a diploma in Creative Computing, she is currently pursuing an MSc in Data Science and AI in Creative Industries.
Her work reflects her commitment to redefining storytelling across evolving digital landscapes.
Academic Education
MSc Data Science and AI in Creative Industries | Norwich University of the Arts
// 2025-2026
BA HONS Illustration | Norwich University of the Arts
2:1 (Second Upper Class) // 2021-2025
Level 5 Diploma Creative Computing | Norwich University of the Arts
// 2023-2024
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Digital Arts Interactive Media | City College Norwich
D*DD // 2013-2015
BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma in Art and Design (QCF) | City College Norwich
DD // 2013-2014
International Baccalaureate Middle Year Programme (IBMYP) | Creative Secondary School, Hong Kong
// 2011-2013
Related Experiences
Robotics Engineer | Project: NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano - Jetbot
Collaborated with Diana Vallverdu, Rabi Syed and Evelin Flámis
2026 Present
General Assistant | Hobbycraft Norwich
2025 - Present
'SM-ART' Digital Artist & owner of 'Pinnikins' pin badge brand | Freelance
2022 - Present
Lead Developer - HackEd | Tech Educators
Project: Bin Buddy // 2026
Creative Innovator - Hackathon | Norfolk County Council and Norwich BID (Business Improvement District)
Project: Hop & Share // 2025
Exhibition Curator | New Designers, London
2025
Curation Leader - Illustration course | Norwich University of the Arts
2025
Creative Designer - 'AR JAM' | Infinite Form
Project: Leaf Life Learn // 2024
Tech Design Educator & Business Mentor - Techathon | Step Into Tech CIC
2024
Interactive Book Designer | Collaborated with the Quadram Institute
Project: FoodBiome 2022 - 2023
Personalised Assistant - Engraving | Lisa Angel Ltd., Rackheath Industrial Estate
2022
Digital Illustrator - Graphic Novel | Collaborated with University of East Anglia' Creative Writing Course
Project: Avian Intimidation - Graphic Novel 2022
Digital Marketing and Communication | Tooltique Ltd.
2017 - 2021
Digital Marketing Consultant & Graphic Designer | Devonshire Crafts Ltd.
2015
Honours and Awards
2025
Conditional Offer - Postgraduate MSc
Issued by Norwich University of the Arts
2024
NUA Student Representative Commendation Nominee
Issued by Creative Computing, Norwich University of the Arts
2023
Diploma Offer
Issued by Creative Computing course, Norwich University of the Arts
2022
Unconditional Offer - Undergraduate BA Hons Illustration
Issued by Norwich University of the Arts
2016
Norfolk County Scholar 2015 - Standard of Excellence in Advanced Level Studies
Issued by Norfolk County Council Children’s Services Certification
2015
Best Work within Digital Media Category
- End of Year Show ‘15 Achievement: Selected as Top 3 for Best Work within Digital Media Category in Creative Arts Building.
Projects: The 100, Water Cat
Issued by City College Norwich
Art Exhibitions
Geometric Poetry | Norwich University of the Arts
Project: Electro Metamorphosis
Jan 2026
New Designers '25 | Business Design Centre, London
Project: Selcoria
July 2025
Gradfest '25 | Norwich University of the Arts
Project: Selcoria
June 2025
IVSL Pre-Gradfest Screening | Immersive Visualisation and Simulation Lab, Norwich University of the Arts
Project: Selcoria
June 2025
Norwich Science Festival | The Forum
Project: Cosmic Rays
Feb 2024 & 2025
End of year 'Grad Show' | Guntons, Norwich University of the Arts
Project: ByteTeria, Cosmic Rays and Polar Trigonometric Art
July 2024
The Art of Noise | Bank Plain, Norwich University of the Arts
Project: Cosmic Rays
Feb 2024
NUA X Quadram | The Quadram Institute
Project: FoodBiome
July 2023
End of Year Show | City College Norwich
Project: The 100, Water Cat
July 2015
Gallery Showcase | The Forum
Project: Drink Ad
May 2014
Craft Fair Events
Sprowston & Wroxham Christmas Market | Sprowston Community Academy
Nov 2024
Sprowston Summer Fair | Sewell Park Academy
August 2024
Christmas Fair | Hellesdon Community Centre
Nov 2023
Sprowston Summer Fair | Sprowston Community Academy
Aug 2023
Makers Market | Brewdog Norwich
July & Aug 2023
Winter Market | Norwich University of the Arts
Dec 2022 & 2023