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3rd Year Interim Show
3rd year 3D Dessign students organised and set up an interim show to welcome visitors and officials.
This year's work include a Bamboo Radio and a Reccession Furniture, as well as ceramics, lighting, healthcare and spatial projects. (Feb 10)
The Intelligent Hand competition
Brian Adams, lecturer in 3D Design, has taken one of the top ten places in 'The Intelligent Hand' competition by Designboom, one of the best international design competition organizers.
Brian's Wood and Ceramic Vase was one of seven products given an Macef, the International Product Show in Milan in September 2010.
The competition acknowledges that craftsmanship can produce superior quality products, with attention to detail that reflect the careful artisan precision.
'Making is thinking'. (Jan 10)
New Design Britain Award
Designer maker student Lorna Wilby has won the prestigious New Design Britain Award at the Interiors 2010 Show held at the Birmingham NEC.
Her 'Strange Behaviour' coat stand is both functional and sculpturally striking, and is inspired by the famous surrealist artist Salvador Dali.
The judging panel included representatives from the House of Fraser, Marks and Spencer, London Evening Standard and the Worshipful Company Furniture Makers. (Jan 10)
Product Designer Sean Ventress is part of Dyson's team who spent two years in Malaysia to develop the new Air Multiplier fan.
Just launched in New York, Sean hopes that it will "shake up a tired and boringly ubiquitous fan market". (Oct 09)
James Otter wins double awards at the New Forest Trust Fine Crafted Wood Competition
James won both the Fine Woodworking Competition and the People's Choice, beating entries from other universities and colleges as well as professional designer craftsmen.
Inspired by his passion for making timber surf boards, the oak bench combined the best of digital making, steam bending and hand crafting to achieve a high level of comfort.
"This is the first time that the Exhibit coming first in the Trainee competition also came first in the People's Choice competition." Quite an achievement! (Aug 09)
Award Leader for the BA Designer Maker, Polly Macpherson, has recently been elected as Board Member and Trustee to the Devon Guild of Craftsmen in Bovey Tracey.
This exciting affiliation has already developed into a pilot mentoring scheme between Guild members and undergraduate students. (Aug 09)
Graduates show off at new Duchy Square Centre for Creativity
The new Duchy Square Centre for Creativity is hosting a joint exhibition of some of the best of this year's graduating students work from Plymouth College of Art and the University of Plymouth's Faculty of Arts.
'First Steps' will celebrate the next generation of creative talent in the South West and will showcase work from the College and the University's Faculty of Art's most recent graduates.
The exhibition is organised by the University's ICCI (Innovation for the Creative and Cultural Industries) and will be open until Monday 31st August. (Jul 09)
Shortlisted 'Great Briton' needs your vote
Graduate Industrial Designer Oliver Blackwell has been shortlisted from thousands of people across the country, for a British Airways Great Britons Award.
The winner is chosen by public votes and he needs Your Votes to help get the World's first drumless washing machine to market.
Oliver was awarded The Daily Mail Designer of The Year for his washing machine that irons clothes, called WashDryIron. (Jul 09)
New USA commission for Once-A-Door graduate
Designer Maker graduate Claire Danthois is currently in California revealing part of a series of major commissions for Newton Vinyards as a result of exhibiting at Situp 07, [re]design's feature at 100% Design.
Claire has also designed a limited batch production Wine Shelves which is for sale in Newton Vinyard's on-line wine shop. (Jun 08)
Architect's Journal Special Commendation
Claire Beard received a special commendation with her Trickled Truths illustration in a competition launched by cartoonist Ralph Steadman and backed by the AJ to design an entrance to London.
"Beautifully executed!" (May 09)
Transforming the Future
Plymouth tutors and students took part in this creative research event to explore Totnes, the Transition Town. (Apr 09)
Lawrence's work at LEGO
Plymouth graduate Lawrence Dawes, who graduated in Product Design with his Slow Tandem Bike and Rubber Radio, has been promoted to Creative Lead at LEGO in Demark.
Watch out for his work next time you see these LEGO toys. (Apr 09)
Annual Carousel Project focuses on CAD model making
This year's brief consisted of 3 quick-fire projects in 6 weeks: a Digital Radio, an SLR Camera, and a Power Tool or energy saving Kitchen Appliance.
The carousel projects give students the opportunity to work in another 3D Design discipline and encourages teamwork between 1st and 2nd year students. (Apr 09)
Award winners exhibit sustainable designs
Plymouth students were selected to put forward sustainable living ideas for this year's Ideal Home Show.
Winner Alex Hort's Micro Hydro uses rain water to power your security light, while Joss Cook and Simon Mathew's stairway explores 'Unexplored Home Territory' of the stairways.
They creatively incorporated clothes hangers, towel rails, low energy heating, and even a xylophone banister to keep the little ones entertained.
There is no need to leave the landing lights on all night, as you can generate electricity to light you way down the stairs. (Mar 09)
2nd year Work In Progress Show
This year's exhibition project was opened by our external examiner Prof Richard Appleby.
On show were theme bars, furniture, coat stands, ceramics, children's tooth brushing experience, lighting, tableware, an infrared toaster and sustainable cutlery. (Feb 09)
3rd year Work In Progress Show
This year's work includes furniture, home accessories, a leisure sports boat, a stool with a cast concrete 'cushion' and one with a sprung wooden seat. (Jan 09)
Centre of Contemporary Art and the Natural World Summer Show
CCANW's Clive Adams teamed up with Plymouth University tutors to curate their Summer Show of Inspirational Wood Designs from the South West.
Among the exhibitors are designer makers Richard La Trobe Bateman, Tony Portus, Robert Kilvington, Andrea Stemmer, Plymouth tutors, graduates and students.
CCANW is in Haldon Forest, with walks and cycle hire, and the show is on through the summer till 28 Sept 08. Admission is free. (Jul 08)
Plymouth graduates show off at New Designers 08 in London
Plymouth student wins Fine Furniture Competition
2nd Yr Designer Maker student James Otter won one of the Fine Furniture Competition Awards at the New Forest Show.
His Steam Bent Oak Dining Chair won him a cheque for £400 and received praises from the judges for its innovative design, using sustainable local oak. (July 08)
D&AD recognition for Unilever project
MA students Alex Worswick and Luke White's new proposal for Unilever's range of SURE deodorants will be included in the prestigious D&AD's 30th Student Awards' Annual.
Hydra is not a harsh spray but a body mist designed for use on the go, spearheading a new more prominent, precious image while capturing SURE's brand values. (Jun 08)
Plymouth trained designer launches major DIY product
To be first shown at the Ideal Home Show 2008, Oliver Blackwell (Daily Mail Concept Designer of the Year) has redesigned the humble extension lead - in a sphere, you walk and it follows.
While Oliver's no-iron washing machine is still in the pipeline, the Powerball will be available in the summer from major DIY and Trade outlets at under £30. (Mar 08)
Plymouth Gin to open 3D Interim Show
3rd Yr Interim Show: Tue 11 - Wed 12 Mar 9am-6pm (private view Mon 10 Mar 5:30-7:30pm) (Mar 08)
PLATFORM Art Exhibition
3rd year student Chris Pepler has been selected to show his Tentacles Light and Side table at PLATFORM 4-9 Mar, at The Custard Factory Gallery, Birmingham. (Mar 08)
2nd year Work In Progress Show
Opening speech by Prof of Architecture Jeremy Gould (Feb 08)
2nd Yr Work In Progress Show soon
Tue 19 - Wed 20 Feb 9am-6pm + Thu 21 Feb 9am-2pm (Jan 08)
Businesses descend on Plymouth
We welcome Plymouth Enterprise Week and the official launch of the stunning new Roland Levinsky Building, Mon 12 - Sat 17 Nov. (Nov 07)
London launch for 3rd Yr Designer Makers
After scooping a prize at the Fine Woodworking competition, Simon White is launching his work at the Candid Arts Trust's Art Fair, Islington 26-28 Oct.
Also showing is Claire Danthois's Once-A-Door Chair which has received nationwide media recognition. (Oct 07)
Shorty, Tufty and Lofty goes East
After showing at [re]design's Sit Up, graduate Sam Murat has been selected by the British Council's Climate Cool Exhibition to show her work in a 2 Yr travelling exhibition.
As part of the China programme, 3 Grazing Sheep are travellng to Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing to educate people about climate change and sustainable consumption. (Oct 07)
Brand NEW Building
3D Design and Architecture have moved into our brand new building designed by renowned Danish architects Henning-Larsen.
Below our open plan studios are 3 theatre/cinemas, a cafe with outside seating and the Peninusla Arts Exhibition Gallery. (Sep 07)
Plymouth students tops New Forest Awards
The New Forest Trust's annual search for UK's top furniture design have been won by Plymouth graduate Hannah Spender, taking home a £2000 commission from INEOS.
2nd prize went to Simon White with his Steam Bent Recliner. The judges were impressed by their originality and craftsmanship. Well done! (Jul 07)
Plymouth scoops major National Design Awards
Plymouth graduates achieved major recognition at New Designers, UK's best-of-the-best graduation show, with Jemma Ham
winning the Gleeds Award, and Laura Rowland scooping the ultimate award of the New Designer of the Year. (Jul 07)
Degree Show and New Designers
Its that time of year again for hard work, degree shows and preview parties. And this will be our last show in Exeter!
Find out more about show times. (Jun 07)
Plymouth wins RSA student's award
Designed to encourage local interaction, Alex Worswick's community website won joint first prize in the prestigious RSA student's competition.
The website mimicks your front door, so if you have a 'knock', it means that your neighbours are in need for help or would like to socialise. (Jun 07)
Crafts at Bovey Tracey
A few selected 2nd and 3rd yr students showed their work amongst the best craftspeople at one of UK's top craft fairs.
Missd it? Join them again next year at the Devon Guild's Bovey Tracey. (May 07)
Plymouth students on BBC TV
Sam Murat's 'Sheep' rocking chair kept Juliet Davenport, Greenenergy's boss entertained while filming for the BBC's Inside Out special feature on Climate Change.
As part of 'Learning by Experience', students exhibited their eco designs at the Good Home Show demonstrating how they use natural and recycled materials. (Apr 07)
Click to see BBC's archive (You may need RealPlayer. Click here to download)
Annual Carousel Cross Year project
1st and 2nd Yr students from all 3 disciplines in 3D grouped together to develop their designs with contributions from visiting tutor Alastair Fuad Luke.
Their work was celebrated with an end of term exhibition and an impromtual party in the union bar. Happy Easter! (Mar 07)
Plymouth's design at the Product Concept Awards
Visitors to the Ideal Home Show's Concept Product Awards will be able to see Plymouth graduate Lawrence Dawe's 'Cardiac Rest'.
Special monitors in his 'Heartbeat Pillows for Lovers' mean that couples can feel their partner's heartbeat to promote a sense of togetherness, wellbeing and relaxation. (Mar 07)
Plymouth designs for the future at Ideal Home
Plymouth students are showing off their designs at the Daily Mail Ideal Home Show's 2020 Living competition.
Six universities renowned for design were invited, and their challenge is to look ahead to year 2020, and devise innovative Concept Ideas that are not too far away.
Plymouth's ideas include an energy saving Bath, a night vision Baby Torch, intelligent airport check-in, a space saving Wardrobe, and a concept of receiving 'Internet Flowers'. (Mar 07)
Major RIBA Sterling Prize Exhibition
An airport, a children's hospital and a private house were among the 6 buildings on this year's shortlist for
The RIBA Stirling Prize exhibition at the School of Architecture in Mar 07. (Feb 07)
2nd Yr Show '60 Degrees'
Textile artist Jilly Edwards congradulated 2nd Yr students on their professionalism when she opened their interim show at the evening private view.
The show this year is bigger than ever, including work from Product Design, Designer Maker, and Furniture & Interiors further raising the standard of Plymouth's students' shows. (Feb 07)
Visit to IDEO
3D Head of School Roberto Fraquelli took a small group of 3rd year product designers to spend some time at IDEO in London for 2 days.
It proved a great opportunity for them to appreciate how a top design consultancy operates and their philosophy towards design. The trip was not all work though ...
They also visited the Design Museum, Tate Modern, the Wobbly Bridge and a selection of designer shops including: Skandia, Mint, B&B Italia, SCP, Apple Store and Conran.
Competition shortlists
Designs by Plymouth students and tutors have been shortlisted in major international competitions: 'Ceramics for Breakfast' and 'Fiat 500 Wants You' by Designboom.
Featured designers include Laura Redford, Ernie Bakker, Thomas Lamonby teamed with exchange student Alice Piciocchi, and tutor Brian Adams (Jan 07)
Interim Show
The spot lights fell on the 2nd Yr Designer Makers as they showed their work in a public gallery space.
The show was opened by a mystery guest, further adding to a 'real life' experience, except that no wine was served ...
at least not until they ajourned to the union bar. (Dec 06)
Annual 3D Challenge
For our annual Design Workshop Day, all 3D Design studnets spontaneously answered the 'Body Extensions' brief with performances using only fabric, string, and cardboard.
With inspiration from visiting eco lecturer Alastair Fuad Luke, one team selected to take on Slow Design while others tackled emotion and pressure,
with performances held in the packed student's bar, in front of a distinguished panel of judges from Fine Art, and including our late Vice Chancellor. (Dec 06)
Design Miami welcomes Plymouth graduate
Watch out Design Miami! 'A Day in the Life' launches Barnaby Barford's new collection in the Miami Design District, in conjunction with Art Basel Miami Beach. (Nov 06)
Plymouth graduates reunite to exhibit in Devon gallery
A group of recent design graduates re-grouped to exhibit at GIFTED, the annual selling show at the Thelma Hulbert Gallery in Honiton.
"East Devon District Council is proud to support young artists from Plymouth, we and hope to show more of their work in the future" says show curator Angela Blackwell." (Nov 06)
Terence Conran finds Plymouth graduate in his crystal ball
'Britain leads the world in cutting-edge design, but who are the starts of the future? Design legend Terence Conran looks into his crystal ball and picks the brightest young talents.'
The Independent Magazine featuring Plymouth graduate John Caswell as one of the top 6. (23 Sep 06)
Plymouth graduate starts PhD research
Steve Brown, 2001 Designer Maker graduate starts his ARHC PhD on Collaborative Doctoral Award with the Victoria & Albert Museum:
The impact on and possibilities created for Applied Arts practitioners by new image based technologies in relation to the integration of Pattern and Form, placed within a historical/cultural context of the development of systems for ornament.
Plymouth graduate joins LEGO design team
Famous for his series of studies on Slow Design and Hemp Bike, 2006 graduate Lawrence Dawes heads straight for the LEGO design office in Denmark.
Wonder if we might see some slow Lego toys? (Sep 06)
Plymouth at New Designers SELECTION
Plymouth 06 graduate John Caswell has been selected out of hundreds of graduates to show his work during the London Design Festival.
This final selection have been short-listed by our judges, which include companies such as DKNY, Dyson, Design Museum, V&A and Allermuir. (Sep 06)
Plymouth at 100% Design East
Fresh from their success at New Designers, 4 Plymouth graduates have been selected to launch their designs at 100% Design East in their curated Talent Zone.
Don't miss this side of 100% Design, renowned as the birthplace for new talent. (Aug 06)
New Forest Trust awards Plymouth student
Whilst still in his 2nd yr, Dan Lashley collected a well deserved 2nd prize in the non-professional category of the New Forest Trust's inaugural Fine Crafted Wood Competition.
Nearly 30 of the UK's top furniture makers exhibited their work there to promote the sustainable use of locally available timber. (Jul 06)
Triumph at New Designers
Plymouth 3D graduates celebrated their graduation in style with one of the largest stands at New Designers
Grabbing the headline is Lawrence Dawe's BiCycle, part of his Slo-Design range which caught the attention of Boris Johnson and branded 'Best of Show' by a top news angency. (Jul 06)
Visit New Designers
Visit New Designers at the Business Design Centre, opened by Kevin McCloud (Honourary Doctorate of Plymouth). (Jul 06)
John Caswell wins RSA Design Award
Winner of a prestigious RSA award, John Caswell's 'Wailers' are fun bald ceramic speakers that look as if they are singing to you.
And his 'Slim Jim' weight-lifting lamp shades received a commendation from the Lighting Association. Well done John! (Jun 06)
Best Young Designer Leading edge style magazine Wallpaper chose Plymouth graduate Peter Woollin as one of their Best Young Designers.
In his 'Orphans' range, Peter confuses the idea of function. 'I try to design work that doesn't explain itself immediately." (May 06)
Graduates preview their work at Crafts at Bovey Tracey
A lucky group of Designermaker students showed their designs at this renowned show, alongside nearly 200 professional artists. (May 06)
100 Devon Potters
A select few graduates from the Designer Makers course took part in this repeat of the successful 1998 show at the Burton Art Gallery and Museum during the North Devon Festival. (Apr 06)
2nd Yr Interim Show
We thank renowned texile designer Jilly Edwards for opening our show, which remains open in the foyer balcony during most of Mar 06. All welcome! (Feb 06)
Plymouth graduate wins Innovation Award
Product Design graduate Oliver Blackwell's world's first drumless washing machine appeared on ITV's Richard Hammond 5 O'clock Show and won the Best Innovations Award at the Ideal Homes Exhibition.
"My washing machine is the same width and depth as a normal washing machine but the beauty is it can save someone an average of ten days a year in ironing time!" He now travels the world to develop his work. (Feb 06)
Hidden Art Milan
Designermaker graduate Nick Fraser will be showing his Plymouth designs in Milan, 5-10 Apr 2006 as part of Hidden Art Cornwall.
At the famous Salone Satellite, Hidden Art will showcase furniture, ceramics, lighting and interior products under the banner Hidden Art Milano. (Jan 06)
Setting Out 06
Designer Maker graduate Stacey Parker, has been selected by an eminent panel of judges
to take part in the prestigious ceramics event Setting Out, opening 31 Jan 2006. (Jan 06)
Plymouth graduate joins Saxum
Designer Maker Alex Carpenter will be starting work as a designer for prestigious design firm Saxum.
Designer Director Sarah George said: Alex has "a lot of design talent and the important 'can-do' attitude! ... keeping things beautifully simple." (Jan 06)
Chelsea Crafts Fair
Designer Maker Lucy Turner of Beef Design has been selected to exhibit at the Crafts Council's prestigious Chelsea Crafts Fair 2005. (Oct 05)
Arts Centre Slovenia
Designer Maker Helen Terry has been selected by the European Volunteer Service to work with Art Centre Solvenia.
Helen will help organise exhibitions, design PR material, maintain the website, and attend gastronomy workshops ... amongst other things. (Oct 05)
Designer's Block 05
Two new collaboration of Plymouth alumni have launched themselves at the cutting edge design show Designer's Block 21-25 Sept.
Batch are multidisciplinary designers showing contemporary furniture and products, and Udder (below) are featuring stuff from the Dark side. (Sep 05)
Find peace in a Padded Cell Chair ...
... or rest in peace.New Designers One Year On
3 out of the 23 exhibitors selected by New Designers and the Crafts Council for this year's One Year On were graduates of Plymouth. (Jul 05)
New Designers 05
Plymouth students exhibit on 3 stands at New Designers (Jul 05)
designboom shortlisting
Plymouth student Nick Melville has been shortlisted in designboom's national competition RE-Think & RE-Cycle.
Stamped wooden knives and forks are simply snapped from the packet as required in a similar manner to books of matches. (2/05)
Milan Salone Satellite 2005
15 Plymouth graduates and students were selected to show their designs at Milan Salone Satellite.
This follows on from the huge success last years' students had at 100% Design and New Designers in London. (4/05)
Brand NEW Faculty Building
Architecture and Design is moving into a brand new building in Plymouth in 2007, designed by renowned Danish architects Henning-Larsen.
Sir Christopher Frayling Head of the RCA:
'Apart from the Bauhaus and Charles Rennie Mackintosh, art colleges have built few distinguished buildings, the majority were apologetic and leaked'.
He believes these new buildings will change the landscape and reaffirm our faith in modern architecture and design.
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Updated 4 Feb 2010
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