Wallpaper design reform
Pugin's principle of historical authenticity in the design of ornament, and his belief that only flat patterns shou…
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A higher ambition: Owen Jones (1809–74)
Owen Jones was a versatile architect and designer, and one of the most influential design theorists of the 19th cen…
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About the Jameel Prize
The Jameel Prize is an international art prize launched by the V&A and supported by Mohammed Abdul Latif Jameel. The Prize will be awarded to a contemporary artist or designer for work inspired by Islamic traditions of craft and design. The competition will be held every two years, with a prize of £25,000.
20th-century designers (French-based) reading list
‘Recommended reading about French-based 20th century designers
20th-century designers (UK and Ireland) reading list
Recommended reading about 20th century designers based in the UK and Ireland
20th-century designers (Europe - outside France, Italy and UK) reading list
A brief reading list of 20th century European designers working outside of France, Italy and the UK.
'Havant' table runner and the process of design
Francis Johnston’s made a series of design sketches for an embroidered table runner whilst working at Vicars & Poirson. The designs shown here range from the initial rough sketch to the finished colour design.
A gift in your will
You may not have thought of including a gift to a museum in your will, but the V&A is a charity and legacies form an important source of funding for our work. It is not just the great collectors and the wealthy who leave legacies to the V&A. Legacies of all sizes, large and small, make a real difference to what we can do and your support can help ensure that future generations enjoy the V&A as much as you have.
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V&A Contemporary: Electric Dreams: Designing for the Digital Age
Essential reading for anyone interested in contemporary design, technology and fashion.
Buy nowEvent - British Design 1948-2012:
Sat 31 March 2012–Sun 12 August 2012
EXHIBITION: Celebrate the best of British post-war art and design from the 1948 ‘austerity’ games to the
summer of 2012. The exhibition highlights significant moments in the history of British design and how the country continues to nurture artistic talent and be a world leader in creativity and design.
