Congratulations to Laila Laurel on winning the New Designers Belmond award for her ‘manspreading’ chair design. Read More
Category Archives: Design and craft
Students run clay workshop at museum
Last month students from Design and Craft BA(Hons) ran a national Crafts Council event called Hey Clay at Ditchling Museum, working with the public to produce letters in clay. Read More
Student’s solution to ‘manspreading’ picked up by national press
Laila Laurel who graduated from 3D Design and Craft this year designed a chair which is designed to keep men’s legs from encroaching onto other seats – a story featured in the Independent and online i newspaper. Read More
Artist Kellie Miller celebrates graduates with awards and exhibition
Work by winning students Joe Bulman (3D Design & Craft), Ani Grimes and Alastair Farley (Fine Art Painting) will be displayed at the Kellie Miller Art Gallery from 24 June – 1 July 2019. Read More
Graduate Show 2019: Xanthe Maggs: 3D Design and Craft
Over the last year on 3D Design and Craft I have been organising participatory events and projects using clay, as well as making my own ceramic work. Read More
How we got here – 2019 graduates
We spoke to four graduating students about their experiences of studying arts subjects at Brighton. Hear what they had to say! Read More
Graduate Show 2019: Ollie John: 3D Design and Craft
My work ranges from product based design to informative sculpture using materials appropriate for purpose. Read More
Graduate Show 2019: Annabel Lumby: 3D Design and Craft
My project has been an exploration into plastic pollution in the sea, and how puppetry can be used to convey messages about the increasing threat sea creatures are facing from micro plastics. Read More
One month until Graduate Show!
Come and see fine art, photography, film, fashion, 3D design, textiles, graphics, illustration, architecture and much more at our annual graduate show in June (1- June at Grand Parade and Edward Street and 8–14 June 2019 at Moulsecoomb). Read More
Join artist Fiona Grady for a tour and workshop
Free Skills Masterclass
Free Skills Masterclasses! Ideal for final year, masters students and recent graduates. Gain skills from professionals, certificate for each attendee. Read More
3D graduate’s work celebrated by ITV
Watch Alec Stevens create a wooden sculpture of the ITV ident. Read More
Top ten ranking for our art and design courses announced
We have been ranked 8th in the UK and 38th worldwide for art and design. Brighton has also been rated in the global top 100 student cities!
Student work exhibited at ONCA
The Matter of Making exhibition features work emerging student artists from the School of Art.
Brighton inventions backed by investors
Investors are pledging thousands of pounds to boost two inventions by 3D Design & Craft graduates. Read More
100 days until the Graduate Show 2019!
The countdown begins to the University of Brighton Graduate Show 2019 which will see the City and Moulsecoomb campuses are transformed into the biggest artspace in the South East. Read More
Make good art says Honorary Doctor of Arts Chris Riddell
Graduates should turn to art to help them through life’s rough times, according to Chris Riddell OBE, illustrator and former Children’s Laureate. Read More
Craft MA graduate starts Crafts Council hothouse scheme
Graduate Louise Bell has been chosen for the Crafts Council’s 2019 hothouse programme which supports talented makers at the start of their career. Read More
Showcase your creativity at the Grand Parade gallery
Staff and students have an opportunity to showcase projects, ideas and discussion as part of an experimental programme in spring 2019.
Join 3D students for a ceramics workshop
Fancy trying your hand at ceramics in the New Year? Our 3D Design and Craft students are running a taster evening in January. Read More
New jewellery book for 3D Design and Craft lecturer
Simon Bliss, Senior Lecturer on the 3D Design and Craft BA(Hons), explores the relationship between jewellery and modernism in the inter-war period in Europe and America with a particular focus on France and Germany. Read More
Arts Thread x Greenpeace award for 3D alumna
Ellen Mulcrone who studied 3D Design & Craft at Brighton has won the Disrupt Black Friday design competition with her project Tensegrity. Read More
Arts entreupreuner alumni return to speak at Global Entrepreneurship Week
Three arts students are among speakers at Starting up, a free event taking place at the University next week to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week. Read More
A Christmas calendar – from the streets of Brighton
A photography calendar created by people with experience of homelessness has been launched for Christmas in a project managed by student Lucy Groenewoud. Read More
Careers fair: Weds 7 Nov
Come along to the university’s careers fair at the Amex football stadium by our Falmer campus. Download the app for the guide to what’s happening on the day. Read More
Important message to 3D students!
Don’t be a melon, tie up your hair! Read More
Inclusive Arts Practice student makes Disability Power 100 List
A University of Brighton student has been named one of the most influential disabled people in the UK. Read More
Grants available for care-experienced students
Have you spent any time in the care of a local authority or are you care experienced? If yes, you could be eligible to apply for a non-repayable award of £350 from The Pyrus Trust. Read More
Grants available for Arts and Media care experienced students
Are you a final year student on an Arts, Media or Design course and spent time in the care of a local authority or are care-experienced? Read More
Are you a Brighton Freshtival pass holder?
On Friday 28 September, the Radio 1 Rave Lounge is coming to Brighton featuring Radio 1’s Annie Mac, Danny Howard and special guest. Book your ticket now! Read More
Get to know Brighton <3
Watch our new film about our wonderful city.
New student? Hit the Ground Running!
Congratulations to everyone who’s joining the university in 2018. There are a few things to do before you get here Read More
Enrol online today!
Congratulations to everyone who’s received an offer. If you’ve had your place confirmed, you’ll be able to enrol from today. Read More
Welcome to all of our new students!
When your place has been confirmed you officially become a University of Brighton student!
Keep an eye on your inbox as we’ll be keeping in touch with you by email to let you know more about: Read More
Sustainable Design student showcase
The MA Sustainable Design students will be showcasing their work in Brighton this Bank Holiday weekend. Read More
Graduating 3D student earns University environmental award for final year project
Aimee Caine, 3D Design and Craft BA(Hons), has been awarded the University’s Environmental Award for developing her project to get children involved in reducing plastic pollution.
3D graduate picked to bring creative vision to iconic hotel
3D graduate nets top award at New Designers
Luke Fuller, who recently completed his BA degree in 3D Design and Craft, has won the top award at New Designers. Read More
Student shortlisted in the 2018 Creative Conscience Awards
MA Sustainable Design student Sally Sutherland has been shortlisted as ‘outstanding’ for work challenging the acceptance of different milks in UK culture.
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3D graduate wins BP Portrait Award
Miriam Escofet, a graduate of 3D Design and Craft, was presented with the award and £25,000 prize at the National Portrait Gallery in London. Read More
Graduates 2018: Edward Chason: 3D Design and Craft
I explore the relationship between materiality, creativity and consumerism by attempting to ‘reshape’ the identity and hopefully our relationship with some materials of the very lowest value. Read More
Graduates 2018: Benjamin Taylor: Product Design
I’m from an engineering background and spent most of my school days studying sciences and material engineering.
Graduates 2018: Java Cooper: Product Design
I’ve always been quite a hands on kind of person and enjoyed helping my dad build things from a young age. (decks/treehouses etc.) Being able to apply this to real problems and help people is a win win for me. Read More
3D Design student shows Downing Street how to turn rubbish into useful products
3D Design and Craft BA(Hons) graduate Tom Meades was one of five University of Brighton visited 10 Downing Street to discuss student entrepreneurship. Read More
Award-winning professor’s plea to protect the arts
A renowned Brighton illustrator protested against cutbacks in the arts in schools as he collected a top V&A award.
Graduates 2018: Ash Lim: 3D Design and Craft
As an artist, I am interested in how people engage with the world around them. What do they connect with on an emotional, physical or instinctual level and how can I influence this? Read More
Graduates 2018: Ting-Chiao Joyce Chang: 3D Design and Craft
My project begins with visiting traditional architecture in Taiwan. Read More
Graduates 2018: Till Lightfoot Pendered: 3D Design & Craft
My project this year has culminated in a film featuring the costumes and objects I have made.
Graduates 2018: Josh Cotton 3D Design and Craft
My practice is process driven, often underpinned by a strong narrative, journey or experience. It is also fuelled by my passion for finding, testing and exploring new materials. Read More
Graduates 2018: Luke Fuller: 3D Design and Craft
My work is strongly influenced by location as every place I visit has its own history, culture and community. I visit different locations such as Port Talbot gathering research providing me with an invaluable wealth of inspiration to create work reflecting on the notion of place.
Brighton staff speak at Royal Academy of Arts painting event
Three University of Brighton staff have been selected to speak at the Royal Academy of Arts 2018 Teaching Painting Conference: Painting the New in June.
Win a free studio for a year!
Apply for the Cass Art & Phoenix Studio Award!
“The course was very special, I learnt something new every day”
One of our first MA Craft graduates Louise Bell features on the cover of the latest Emerging Potters magazine and talks about her life-changing experience on the course. Read More
Vice Chancellor shortlisted for Guardian inspirational leader award
The University of Brighton’s Vice-Chancellor Debra Humphris has been shortlisted for the Inspiring Leader Award at the Guardian’s Higher Education Award.
Students enlist kid ‘experts’ to help build designs for urban planning
Student Megan Leckie and graduate Joseph Palmer have launched Block Builders, a Community Interest Company that imports map details into Minecraft so models of real-world places can be created. Read More
No Longer the ManMADE Object
Come along to hear from women leaders, makers and creatives in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics at Grand Parade on Wednesday 28 March at 4.30pm. Read More
Women of Impact: Anna Bullus’s mission to recycle gum
British designer and 3D Design and Craft alumni who turns chewing gum into useful objects, cleaning up our streets in the process, features on today’s BBC News homepage. Read More
Student designs winning agency logo
A University of Brighton student’s design has been chosen as the logo for the UK’s leading mentoring scheme for filmmakers. Read More
Our 2019 prospectus has just landed!
Marks Make Meaning exhibition
Featuring work by celebrated artists including Anthony Gormley and Rachel Whiteread, this exciting show opens at our Grand Parade gallery on 12 March. Read More
Graphic Design grad Harry Butt interviewed by It’s Nice That
Harry chronicles influences on his work including a term spent on exchange in Japan. Read More
Cass Art Phoenix Prize 2019
School of Art final year students have the opportunity to apply for this award which sees Cass Art sponsoring a Phoenix studio space for up to three 2019 graduates. Read More
Sustainable Design show 2 – 14 February
Exhibition at Moulsecoomb showcasing work in progress projects developed by our MA students with themes ranging from food, education and farming, to evolution and death and climate change communication and technology. Read More
Product Design alumni return for guest series of lectures
Holly Mapes, Evan MacKrill and Chloe Fong are among the graduates returning to give a series of talks to current students. Read More
Brighton and Hove’s digital economy worth £1bn a year
Brighton and Hove’s digital and creative economy is worth £1bn a year and is equal to tourism according to a new report. Read More
Art can help tackle depression
Visual arts can help reduce levels of depression and increase self-respect, according to a new study led by the University of Brighton’s Professor Alan Tomlinson.
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On top of the world
Holly Budge, Sustainable Design MA graduate and passionate advernturer and campaigner, is hosting an event on 20 Jan at the White Space in Alresford.
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Come to our Postgraduate open days
There’s no better way to explore your future study opportunities than by meeting lecturers and researchers at a postgraduate open day. Read More
Matthew Raw and Assemble Clay Station project at Seven Sisters tube
Ceramicist Matthew Raw (3D graduate) has producted over 1,000 hand-made tiles to clad a disused building at the London underground station.
Creative industries contribution to economy leaps by £7bn in 2016
The creative industries made a record contribution to the economy in 2016. Read More
3D graduate wins inaugural Woman’s Hour Craft Prize
University of Brighton graduate, clay artist Phoebe Cummings, was today named the winner of the inaugural £10,000 Woman’s Hour Craft Prize in a live broadcast from the V&A.
3D alumni nominated for prestigious award
Maisie Broadhead and Phoebe Cummings (also shortlisted for the Woman’s Hour Craft Award) have been shortlisted for the prestigious 25th Arts Foundation Anniversary Awards. Read More
International summer school success for SoAD head Robert Mull
Professor Robert Mull, Head of the School of Architecture & Design curated an International summer school in Russia entitled ‘Art as Labour: Build & Design’ this summer. Read More
2016 3D graduate selected to show as part of Future Heritage at Decorex
Matt Davis, 2016 MDes 3D Design and Craft graduate has been selected to show new work as part of Future Heritage exclusive to Decorex International. Read More
3D alumni James Rigler and Nao Matsunaga exhibit at Marsden Woo
Two 3D Design and Craft alumni are featured in a London exhibition at the Marsden Woo gallery.
First female editor of Wallpaper* is Brighton alumni
Sarah Douglas moves from Creative Director to Editor at the renowned style title. Read More
3D graduates make finals of Woman’s Hour Craft Prize to display at V&A
3D Design and Craft graduates Lin Cheung and Phoebe Cummings have been shortlisted for The Woman’s Hour Craft Prize.
Alumna tells The Guardian how work during study helped her business
Graphic Design Graduate Maria Fox has been featured in The Guardian in an article chronicling how students made money while studying for their degree. Read More
Student creates affordable 3D scanner
From a robotic elephant to a full body scanner, Poppy Mosbacher’s inventions are attracting national recognition. Read More
British Science Festival 2017
Tuesday 5 September sees the launch of this festival that is SO much more than it sounds – the city of Brighton is host to this year’s event, with over 150 free events asking the big questions and featuring names such as Lauren Laverne and Professor Jim Al-Khalili. Not to be missed!
Two 3D graduates are Heal’s Discoveries 2017
Two University of Brighton graduates have been tipped by one of the UK’s top furniture stores as designers of the future. Read More
Body Shop execs record podcast at our Edward St building as part of partnership with Uni of Brighton
Students and staff create innovative exhibition at Newhaven Fort
Watch, Look, Listen involves interactive artistic, architectural objects and experiences and runs from 6 July to 5 September. Read More
Masters Show 2017
The first part of the Masters Show, showcasing the work of PG students on MA Fine Art, MA Digital Media Arts and MA Inclusive Arts Practice, starts on July 8 running until July 15.
3D Design & Craft alumni opens Marylebone studio
Graduate Louisa Pacifico, who has carved a successful career in furniture, lighting and craft sales and events, has just opened 67 York Street, a platform for designers and makers to sell, showcase and raise their profiles in a chic London postcode. Read Creative Boom’s profile of Louisa’s new venuture. Read More
Graduates 2017: Zoe Jo Rae
“This project focuses on the narrative of a hunter gatherer, a character who views environments with sensitivity and understanding.” Read More
Tonight! Jonathan Chapman and Duncan Baker-Brown book launch
Two esteemed members of staff launch their respective books at Grand Parade tonight, 5.30-8.30pm. Drinks provided. Book your place now. Read More
Graduates 2017: George Chanarin
“I’m hoping that the concept will encourage the user to question how the urban environments work and draw attention to the need for greater ecological unity in the urban environments we build for ourselves.” Read More
Graduates 2017: David Howlett
“I wanted to design for the preteen and teenage market to build upon the experience I gained at Disney during my placement year.” Read More
Graduates 2017: Grace Florence King
“Coming from a foreign country and having never studied in a UK based school or college, I couldn’t have asked for a better place to be, I’ve had the most amazing time!”
Graduates 2017: Andrea Ruiz de Erenchun
“The idea of my product stemmed from my growing concern with the children enduring and living the current global refugee crisis.” Read More
Graduates 2017: Cam Bacchus
” The work I’ve been doing this year has been to explore the detrimental effects of stress within the workplace and has aimed to alter our perceptions of stress by improving well-being in the workplace.
Graduates 2017: Holly Johns
“My work is inspired by the quotation ‘You do not have a soul; You are a soul; You have a body’. My vessels are sized from measurements of my body then formed by an embrace…” Read More
3D Design & Craft: making making making
The final years are hands-on in the studio pre Grad Show… Read More
Santander success for wheelchair painting device created by Product Designers
A team of five University of Brighton students have picked up a £2,000 prize for designing a new system to help disabled wheelchair users to paint. Read More
Entries open for It’s Nice That’s graduates comp!
If you’re a student in the UK about to complete an art or design-related undergraduate course then get involved. Read More
Graduates 2017: Matilda Grover
Remote community workshop from Matilda Grover on Vimeo.
“ I don’t want to design more products that solely use virgin materials when there are enough in the world. What I’m interested in designing are products that act as catalyst for change and education.”
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Graduate Show 2017: follow our students
The annual University of Brighton Graduate Show runs from June 3-11 and turns the university into the largest art venue in the South of England. Read More
Exploration of Cult Media as part of packed University programme at Brighton Fringe
The University is exploring what makes cult media as part of the University’s sponsored events at the Brighton Fringe in May. Read More
Matthew Raw in conversation with It’s Nice That
3D Design (formerly WMCP) graduate artist Matthew Raw talks about his past, present and future to It’s Nice That. Read More