Partnership in action

 

 

Leading representatives of the design industries met at Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication on 19 May for the inaugural meeting of the Faculty of Design Industry Advisory Committee.

 

This was no run-of-the-mill committee meeting. Members took the opportunity to view a diverse range of student work from fashion and textiles to product, furniture and interaction.

 

Students were on hand to explain their projects, demonstrating to the industry representatives how they could understand and meet challenging real-life briefs with creative solutions.

 

Course leaders were able to gain information from the industry representatives on latest trends and developments which will help to inform the content of courses in future. All in an informal atmosphere.

 

Dianne Taylor, Head of the Faculty of Design and Communication said: “The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to enhance the already strong links between the College and the creative industries.

 

“There are mutual benefits in the initiative. The College gains an insight into the changes and developments in the creative industries and associated technologies so that we can ensure that our courses and technology are focused on the industries’ requirements.

 

“The industry representatives have the opportunity to see the creative talent shortly to be available in the marketplace and to influence future teaching and learning. And – most of all – students are given a great opportunity to showcase their work as a springboard for their future careers.”

 

Included in the work on show to the Committee Members was that of students who are participating in the Young Designer of the Year Awards run by the Audi Design Foundation.

 

The challenge was to develop creative solutions to some of the daily issues faced by people living in one of the most deprived townships in Cape Town, South Africa. Three Ravensbourne students have progressed to the final in June.

 

Jenny Holloway of the London Fashion Forum, a member of the 

New Industry Advisory Committee said: “Ravensbourne College of 

Design and Communication is a university sector college which

has a distinctive flair in fashion, design and textiles combined 

with digital technology. 

“Over the last few seasons the LFF have carefully monitored the 

strong performance of Ravensbourne and we are particularly 

impressed with designers such as Rikki Hallie Baggesen.

“In addition the LFF totally endorse the strong commercial links that

have been derived and the recent project with the Audi Design 

Foundation provides an excellent opportunity for students, the 

College and the industry.   

“I am personally delighted to be on the newly created Industry Advisory

Committee and look forward to working with the talented team at

Ravensbourne.”

 

 

 

 

Photo caption: 

The creative talents of fashion students was on display at the

inaugural meeting of the Ravensbourne College Faculty of Design Industry Advisory

Committee.