Material matters
What does a sustainable material revolution look like? Billie Coxhead, Co-ordinator of the Materials and Products Collection, talks through some recent acquisitions from algae blooms and bacteria to abattoir waste.
Jewellery, Textiles and Materials Programme
Introduction by previous Jewellery and Textiles Programme Director, Caroline Broadhead
The Jewellery and Textiles programme consists of the following courses:
BA (Hons) Textile Design
BA Textile Design explores the three main textile design practices – print, knit and weave – alongside digital and non-traditional approaches to textile design, trend prediction and presentation.
College: Central Saint Martins Level: Undergraduate
BA (Hons) Jewellery Design
BA Jewellery Design looks for enthusiastic, energetic and talented students who are keen to define the future direction of contemporary jewellery. It values innovation and originality, and enjoys superb industry links.
College: Central Saint Martins Level: Undergraduate
MA Biodesign
MA Biodesign explores bio-informed design strategies as a driver for sustainable innovation.
College: Central Saint Martins Level: Postgraduate
MA Material Futures
Material Futures is where science, technology and design collide.
College: Central Saint Martins Level: Postgraduate
Research
Partnership with Swarovski
Swarovski Conscious Design Hub
Learn more about the partnership with Swarovski, and student approaches to sustainability and conscious design
Jewellery and Textiles Programme stories
Designing Alternatives
We talk to Elissa Brunato, a recent MA Material Futures graduate exhibiting in Designing in Turbulent Times, about designing an alternative sequin
Designing with Abundance
We talk to recent graduates exhibiting in Designing in Turbulent Times, currently on show at the Lethaby Gallery. First up, designers transforming waste.
Education by design
We join the dots in Show Two: Design by exploring two projects that create design interventions in the classroom