Department of Design

Caroline Pullee Programme Leader, Three Dimensional Design

Drummond Masterson Award Leader, 3D Design

Jason Cleverly Award Leader, Contemporary Crafts

Jane Gottelier Programme Leader, Fashion and Performance Sportswear Design

John Boddy Award Leader, Fashion Design

Jon Unwin Programme Leader, Graphic Design

David Losasso Award Leader, Interior Design

Di Downs Programme Leader, Textile Design

Dr Katie Bunnell Associate Professor of Design

Patrick Gottelier Head of the Department of Design

Ronan Doyle School of Art & Design Technical Manager

Enhancing Design Studies: A Series of Lectures

The Head of Design Lectures launched into its spring series with a talk in January by celebrated British designer Gareth Williams, Senior Tutor of Design Products at the Royal College of Art. This was followed by lectures from designer, researcher and performer Damon Taylor, who studied his PhD at Falmouth University, and Orsola De Castro, described by The Daily Telegraph's fashion pages as "the ethical fashion designer" and founder of the clothing company ‘From Somewhere,' which makes clothes out of recycled offcuts of luxury materials.

Falmouth University academics research on Ideal Homes gains award

A Design lecturer at Falmouth University has received a prestigious award from the British Academy for her research into ‘Ideal Homes'.

Cornwall Artist to be exhibited in Art Prizes First Major Exhibition

Contemporary Silversmith Abigail Brown, who lectures on BA(Hons) Contemporary Crafts, is to be featured in an international art show in York this spring as the Aesthetica Art Prize launches its first major exhibition. Selected from over 3000 entries, Abigail earned her place in the Aesthetica Art Prize long list of 100 artists with an innovative and outstanding submission, and will have her work projected in the enchanting setting of York St Mary's - York Art Gallery's contemporary art space.

Graduate Day Success 2013

Graphic Design BA(Hons) last week was proud to welcome back eleven alumni a year after they joined the working ranks. Giving current students a chance to ask questions and to hear more about their experiences since graduation.

‘We take great pride in our graduates achievements and are always so pleased that they reciprocate with pride in their continued association with Falmouth and our Graphic design course. We have run our Graduate day event for the past five years, inviting a representative group of our alumni to return and describe to the current students their experience since leaving our shores. It illuminates the path ahead, linking their experiences on the course to the demands of industry and offers a realistic perspective regarding the competitive nature of job seeking, offering students tips and advice to help aid the transition.'

Jon Unwin, Programme Leader, Graphic Design

Dr Deborah Sugg Ryans Studies of Home

A podcast of Dr Deborah Sugg Ryan's Studies of Home seminar, delivered in December 2012 as part of a series, is now available at historyspot.org.uk

In her role as a British Academy Mid-Career Research Fellow, Deborah's presentation focuses on ‘The inter-war home: the design and decoration of the suburban house in England.'

National interior design competition win

BA(Hons) Interior Design student Blaze Perrigo has won second place and 500 in a national design competition run by International Decorative Surfaces (IDS)

Teachers conference hears call for Design & Technology to stay in curriculum

A teachers' conference examining the government's proposed changes to the national curriculum for Design & Technology debated the potential damage to student's future career prospects and the wider creative industries.

SMART Grid Presented by Professor David Hawkins

'Fri, Mar 22nd, 2013, 1:00pm to 2:00pm' Following his recent trip to Korea to witness SMART Grids in action, Professor Hawkins will discuss the 'inevitable introduction of SMART Grids' as we move to decarbonise our energy supply, with particular reference to the impact this could have on the economy in Cornwall.

Cross Channel Film Lab Open Sessions

'Sat, Mar 23rd, 2013, 10:30am to Mon, Mar 25th, 2013, 9:00pm'

Saturday 23 March 10.30am to 3pm
Sunday 24 March 12 noon to 9pm
Monday 25 March 10.30am to 9pm

VFX and Stereo 3D event for specialists, screenwriters, producers, directors, DoPs, animators, and those working in other areas of the industry. The programme will explore the innovative use of VFX and Stereo 3D in low to medium budget feature films.

For more information on the CCFL Open Sessions and how to attend, visit Cross Channel Film Lab

AIR: Pressure

'Mon, Apr 15th, 2013, 9:00am to Fri, Apr 19th, 2013, 9:00pm'

The Academy of Innovation & Research (AIR) is hosting a week of events and activities on climate change, which are designed to enable exchange of cutting-edge research across disciplines and build networks across institutions, businesses and communities. The week includes presentations, performances, workshops and networking opportunities.

The week is free to participants from Cornwall.

Development Bites

'Wed, Apr 17th, 2013, 12:00pm to 12:50pm'

How undertaking a PhD could be the best thing you ever did.

Open to staff and postgraduate research students at Falmouth University.

Research Bites

'Wed, May 1st, 2013, 12:00pm to 12:50pm'

Megan Westley - 'Falmouth 1800-1850: The Imperial War Machine?' Rebecca Lloyd - 'Writing Histories: Research into Practice.'

Open to staff and postgraduate research students at Falmouth University.

Development Bites

'Wed, May 8th, 2013, 12:00pm to 12:50pm'

Increasing the value of research/making the REF standard.

Open to staff and postgraduate research students at Falmouth University.

Development Bites

'Wed, Jun 12th, 2013, 12:00pm to 12:50pm'

Converting your research into an article for a journal.

Open to staff and postgraduate research students at Falmouth University.