Designs collections at the V&A
The Victoria and Albert Museum has an outstanding collection of design drawings, encompassing European and American…
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MA in History of Design
The V&A/RCA MA in the History of Design is a degree programme by the Research department of the Victoria and Albert…
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Design and design history study guide
Recommended resources for finding information on design and design history, and how to find design drawings in the …
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20th-century designers (French-based) reading list
‘Recommended reading about French-based 20th century designers
20th-century designers (USA-based) reading list
Recommended reading list about 20th century designers based in the USA.
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.
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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.
