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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History of the V&A and the Schools of Design study guide
Recommended resources for investigating the history of the V&A and its collections and the Schools of Design.
About Design for Life
Design For Life is a new strategic commissioning project focused on engaging young people in creative design through use of museums. The V&A is working with a number of partner museums to research and evaluate a range of new approaches to support design learning in museums.
Design for an entrance hall by David Connor, 1985
This design by David Connor for the entrance hall of a Marylebone flat is part of a larger body of early work based around a small group of influential London punks.
Design for a state bed by John Linnell, 1765
Design for a State Bed by John Linnell. This design is particularly elaborate and fanciful. The bed was never made, which could be a result of impractical elements within its design.
Designs for 'Fruit' and 'Wreath' wallpapers by William Morris, 1862-6
Two designs for wallpapers by William Morris. It borrows motifs from Morris's medieval-style tapestry work.
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V&A Contemporary: Dialogue: Relationships in Graphic Design
With in-depth analysis of key projects, Dialogue unpacks graphic design, from pitch to finished project.
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.
