KU graduate wins prestigious design competition
KU graduate in Product and Furniture Design, George Peirce, has won the prestigious 2020 Gordon Russell Design Competition for his innovative chair design. Peirce's Strung...
Kingston University graduate awarded with prestigious design internship
A recent KU graduate was awarded two weeks placement with JDO for a zero-alcohol tequila design project. (more…)
KU graduate one of Grand Design’s top five green heroes of 2019
Grand Designs’ Kevin McCloud selected a KU graduate as one of his top five green heroes of 2019 for her university project. (more…)
Kingston Uni design market a roaring success
Kingston University began its three-day design market on Wednesday December 6, showcasing the students' work at Knights Park and Kingston Hill. (more…)
Kingston University fashion show reignites debate on fur
The use of fur in the final year fashion showcase has made Lush pull their sponsorship, re-igniting a fierce debate. So in the UK in...
Kingston lecturer’s work named ‘Best Building of 2014’
Head of Architecture at Kingston University, Daniel Rosbottom has had his work in Norway named ‘Best Building of 2014’ by Architects Journal (AJ). The building, designed by DRDH Architects where Mr Rosbottom is one...
Clattern Lecture Theatre reopens after months of redevelopment
A revamped Clattern Lecture Theatre has opened its doors at Penrhyn Road after months of redevelopment. Featuring new technology, the lecture theatre now has swivel...
Madonna-designer: ‘Succeeding in fashion was easier in the 80s’
An internationally renowned designer, whose clothes have been worn by Madonna, Michael Jackson and Cher, criticised the Government for not supporting up and coming...
Design student invents portable shower for Chinese migrant workers
By Erica Sesay and Jan Marie Revers
A Kingston University MA design student has reassembled a tricycle to make a portable shower for Chinese migrant workers who lack washing facilities.