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 plc

Midlands 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 Centre

Floodgate 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 Arch

Signify: Philips Lighting

Product and Furniture Design students were tasked with a live brief involving Signify and Philips lighting.

Signify: Philips Lighting

Jason Bruges Studio

One of our highly talented Art and Design with Creative Technologies students were offered a work placement opportunity with London-based Jason Bruges Studio.

Jason Bruges Studio

Amelia'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.

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