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Art and Design

Overview

Research Contact: Professor Jake Kaner

Our researchers include practitioners and theorists. Relationships that exist between their approaches mean we can develop future-orientated work that addresses the challenges that face culture and society, particularly in relation to consumption and sustainability, well-being and regional heritage. This builds on strong regional, national and international links that have resulted in collaborations with the V&A, Nottingham Contemporary and the World Event Young Artists 2012.

The work of the subject area includes:

  • developmental research work in technical textiles
  • design for medical applications
  • research in sustainable design and material culture that applies social science methods, history of design, and research embedded in critically engaged art and craft practice.
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Case Studies

Impact case studies linked to this include:

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Professor Jake Kaner
+44 (0)115 848 8131