Global agency Dragon Rouge has held its annual Firestarters competition for students across the UK.
Congratulations to Kweku Ayesu-Bonsu and Ewan Jacob for their joint second place victory and Henry Rush for securing third place in the global Dragon Rouge, Firestarters Competition 2024. Both projects were responding to the ‘Mash-up Liven Up’ brief and prizes included a month’s paid internship, an interview opportunity for a paid internship at Dragon Rouge and a National Art Pass.
Microsoft & Play Doh Mash Up: Micro-Soft
Prize: Paid one month design internship in the Dragon Rouge London studio and a National Art Pass.
Research suggests that the repetitive and dull nature of office work leads to a lack of productivity and innovation. Creative thinking can increase this and with adult play increasing creativity by 28%, we have found a solution. “Micro-Soft” is an office-based toy that fuses the opposite worlds of Microsoft and Play-Doh, pushing for creativity and fun, to increase innovation and productivity through play.
Bumble & Harry Potter Mash Up: Professor Bumbledore
Prize: National Art Pass and an interview for a paid design internship opportunity.
50% of people struggle starting a relationship, however one way of initiating and strengthening a connection is with common interests. One popular interest is film franchises, and 81% of 18-34 year olds say they are fans of the Harry Potter Franchise.
Bumble and Harry Potter have joined forces to host a dating convention based at Harry Potter World. By using common interests and personalities to encourage conversations and to find connections through the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
To receive an invitation, you will have to take a personality quiz on the bumble app, which determines the house you belong to. On arrival, you will be given your house scarf, this way it makes it easier for you and other people at the convention to spot who has similar interests and personalities to you.
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A groundbreaking new exhibition, Shape Shift: Reflections on Art in Mental Health Settings, created in partnership with Norwich University of the Arts, will open at The Fitzrovia Chapel on Thursday, 13 March 2025.
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Cassie Muskett has been selected for the Chaos Design Bursary Award. She secured a two-week paid internship, along with a generous £800 bursary. We spoke to Cassie about her internship experience.
Read more about In conversation with Cassie Muskett, BA (Hons) Graphic Communication
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After dedicating his career to higher education in the creative arts, Professor Simon Ofield-Kerr, Vice Chancellor of Norwich University of the Arts, has announced his decision to retire in 12 months time.
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Staff and graduates’ work features in two-part special exploring the secrets of the Ice Age.
Read more about Norwich graduates’ work to premiere in new Channel 5 series Ice Age: Apocalypse
BA (Hons) Textile Design student shares her journey of incorporating AI into her creative process
Read more about Embracing AI in Textile Design: A journey of creativity and collaboration
Professor Hilary Carlisle recently took part in the ELIA Biennial Conference 2024 in Milan
Read more about Norwich joins global conversation on creativity at ELIA Biennial 2024
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Norwich University of the Arts students had another successful year at Sync The City 2024
Read more about Norwich University of the Arts Students Shine at Sync The City 2024
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Alice reflects on her recent residency at Moosey Art Gallery
Read more about In conversation with: Alice Lee, BA (Hons) Illustration lecturer
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Two graduates have been named winners in Arts Thread Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2024.
Read more about Norwich Graduates announced winners in Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2024
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The prestigious event will take place at our Duke Street Riverside and Duke Street buildings.
Read more about Norwich University of the Arts to Host AHRA 21st International Conference in 2024
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The conference centred on the theme "New Dimensions: Imagining Beyond Horizon"
Read more about Norwich University of the Arts Strengthens Global Ties at ICADE 2024
Norwich University of the Arts is excited to present Mechanism, a site-specific kinetic installation
Read more about Norwich University of the Arts Unveils ‘Mechanism’
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Lucien talks to us about her practice, influences and advice for future students at Norwich.
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Sam discusses what it's like to study BA (Hons) Graphic Communication at Norwich.
Read more about In conversation with: Sam Butler, BA (Hons) Graphic Communication
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We are delighted to announce a new partnership with the London School of Design and Marketing (LSDM)
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Tracey Lin talks to us about what it's like to study BA (Hons) Architecture at Norwich
Read more about In conversation with: Tracey Lin, BA (Hons) Architecture student