Making It Real
Fri, 31 Jan 2014 13:50:00 GMT
A Surface Design showcase from the University of Huddersfield
Students and staff from the Surface Design BA(Hons)course will be showcasing the theme "Making it Real " - a series of future material research samples and exciting product prototypes for wall coverings, glass, carpets, acoustic wall tiles, concrete surfaces and much more - at this years Surface Design Show.
Recently, surface design students have been working with Leeds based company CD(UK) Ltd who are distributors of DuPont™ Corian® in the UK. During the project students have worked closely with Managing Director Gary Baker to challenge the material and look at researching creative new outcomes.
“Huddersfield University represent the next generation of designers who will help to push the boundaries in terms of how Corian® can be used and applied. Rachel’s project has already started us looking at brand new techniques for working with Corian®.”
Gary Baker, Managing Director CD(UK) Ltd
"It's been a great experience collaborating with CD(UK) Ltd, feedback and suggestions from Gary Baker have really helped with the development of the Corian® designing; the future progression of this project is really exciting."
Rachel Webb, Surface Design student
Making it Real showcases the University's passion for enterprise and innovation, highlighting the real learning and creative experience offered to students through a series of industry sponsored projects. They highlight ideas for surface solutions, future materials research and present work from collaborative projects with Ege Carpets, CD UK and NovaGlaze. This year staff from surface and textiles will be showcasing a sneak preview of their research that predominately focusses on concepts that challenges sustainable practices and future material applications within a wider context, to proactively engage viewers to consider the impact that new materials within the fields of science, technology and design will have on enhanced living environments. Some of the key themes emerging within this area are edible plastics that seek to reduce the impact of waste, responsive surfaces that engage with human touch to tweeting plants.
In November 2014, the School will host Transition: Re-Thinking Textiles and Surfaces. This conference will question the future of the surface and textile industry and addresses if Higher Education can support and lead the future changes through subjects of sustainability, technological developments, craftsmanship, and enterprise. Key Note speakers include Lidewij Edelkoort, one of the world’s most renowned trendforecasters for lifestyles, concepts, materials, colour and brands for all areas of design and David Shah, Editorial Director of Pantone View Colour and Textile View. For more details visit, http://hud.ac/p6
The show runs from 4 - 6 February 2014 at the Business Design Centre in London. The University of Huddersfield will be on stand 117, for more information visit: http://www.surfacedesignshow.com
