When Kyle Frank arrived at the University of Brighton to study Applied Psychology and Sociology, he thought he was simply choosing a subject that combined curiosity about people with an interest in how society shapes us. He didn’t realise those lectures on agency, structure and identity would one day shape the way he built a company, or that his own teenage skin struggles would become the foundation for a brand now changing how people think about skincare.
“During my degree I had really bad acne,” Kyle recalls. “It affected my confidence in ways I didn’t expect. Everyone around me seemed to have clear skin and I felt constantly aware of it. Studying psychology helped me understand how much of our self-image is shaped by the world around us, and that was powerful.” Continue reading “How graduate Kyle turned a personal struggle into a purpose-driven skincare brand”
My work and influences throughout my time on the course have been very varied – I have enjoyed looking at both historical and contemporary fashion. 
Throughout my time studying Fashion and Design History at Brighton, my work has varied, which I think is a testament to the course as it has allowed me to explore many topics which I may not have on my own.
The students were all first-years studying on our 
