For university students Postponed
The Annual Designers in Residence Symposium 2017
This annual symposium for university students will foster a learning exchange involving a wider body of design students and graduates with the current Designers in Residence. It will also explore the 2017 residency programme.
Who should attend
University students: undergraduate (BA, BSc) and postgraduate (MA).
What to expect
Students attending the symposium will:
learn insights into creative residencies as a professional model, or career development prospect
receive strategies for securing (and getting the most out of) residencies and comparable progression opportunities
hear ‘lessons learnt’ from emerging designers about how to effectively work within institutional contexts, navigate business processes and client relationships.
Featured Designers in Residence include Rain Wu, Alix Bizet, Clementine Blakemore and Andrea de Chirico.
Rain Wu
Past project: Eataipei, an experimental culinary experience curated with Shikai Tseng and chef Chung-Ho Tsai
Alix Bizet
Past project: ‘Hair Matter(s) explores the role of hair in evoking and shaping identity. Photo: Juliette Delforge
Clementine Blakemore
Past project: Workshop building outdoor classroom with local and international participants. (Project Chander Nagar, India, 2012) WORKSHOP architecture
Andrea de Chirico
Past project: The Hairdryer 1.0 project is rethinking production methods of everyday objects.
Booking Information
Due to unforeseen circumstances this event will no longer take place.
£20 per student including access to Beazley Designs of the Year exhibition
When you book this event, you will receive a confirmation email with a form to fill out. Please fill out this form as soon as possible.
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