Design Studio

The University of Bolton Design Studio is a centre for ideas and creativity. Bringing together 18 different design disciplines under one roof, we're pioneering a new concept in design development and knowledge transfer between industry and academia. Four floors and over 3000sq ft of space are fitted with the latest design technology for practicing designers, technologists, and students from disciplines which include engineering, architecture, graphics, animation, games, electronics, and product design.

It's the kind of environment where business people and designers can work together and produce outstanding results for both communities and businesses.

The £6 million Design Studio was opened in June 2005 by Tom Bloxham CBE, the man behind the award-winning Urban Splash. It was built with partial funding by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

For Business

• To deliver 'live' design projects using creative students supported by staff
• To create a successful partnership that can help reduce financial risk and deliver competitive design to market on time
• To provide valuable and dynamic students for your company and industry

For Academics

• To remain at the forefront of design and market developments
• To maintain a real world perspective by integrating 'live' design project briefs into the course curriculum

For Students

• To learn and practice their design, communication and business skills to high commercial standards
• To learn and think creatively and to challenge convention, by mixing and collaborating with other design students
• To provide creative and innovative new solutions for real design challenges for businesses and the community

For more information or to arrange a visit to the Design Studio, please contact us.