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Scottish Design Icons: Pringle knitwear
The pioneering technological innovation of Pringle.
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Lusitania and the First World War
To commemorate the centenary of the First World War, we explore how the ocean liner Lusitania was both created and destroyed by war
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ST.MARTiiNS: matching music with cover art
How creative collaboration inspires Dundee duo ST.MARTiiNS
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Scottish Design Icons: Lemmings
One of the the most successful video games in the world was born in Dundee.
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Star Wars: Attack of the Clothes
How costumes in a cinematic universe were inspired by vintage Paisley.
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Speedo: breaking records and taboos
The Racerback swimsuit made quite a splash in the 1920s.
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Hand wash only: caring for Ayrshire needlework
Embroiderers stitched unique designs on a microscopic scale.
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Scottish Design Galleries: a beginner's guide
Our Scottish Design Galleries will explore Scotland’s unique design landscape, both historically and today.
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