Working in industry
Our Art and Design courses are proud to work with stakeholders, businesses and artists across Birmingham to enhance their student experience and employability.
Case Studies
STUDENT DESIGN CHALLENGE
AGA Rangemaster plc, parent to AGA, the cast iron cooker company, set MA Product Design students at the Birmingham Institute of Art and Design (BIAD) a challenge - to design a concept AGA cast iron night storage radiator in one week.
AGA Rangemaster plcMidlands Arts Centre
Art and Design with Creative Technologies students were given the exciting opportunity to work with the Midlands Arts Centre on a live brief to design a creative workshop for the Culture Club.
Midlands Arts CentreFloodgate Arch
Art and Design with Creative Technologies students we given the opportunity to work on a live brief, set in the heart of Birmingham’s Digbeth district, with multiple clients and stakeholders.
Floodgate ArchSignify: Philips Lighting
Product and Furniture Design students were tasked with a live brief involving Signify and Philips lighting.
Signify: Philips LightingAmelia's story
BA (Hons) Product and Furniture Design student Amelia has overcome an incredible number of personal challenges to get where she is today. Despite everything, she’s managing to be an over-achiever and has high hopes for the future. Amelia is living proof that you can overcome adversity and follow your dreams no matter what life throws at you.