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Projects

On this page you will find information about the 2008/09 projects.

If you want to view the project briefs these can be downloaded by clicking the link to the approriate project page in the right hand navigation bar.

If you want the complete set in one document use the link directly below.

Many of the projects also have resource material which is available by using the link on the project pages.

Complete set of projects (PDF 35 pages, 1166KB)

Design Directions Plus

Design Directions plus logoAn exciting new concept within the RSA's student scheme, Design Directions Plus is designed to offer the opportunity for contact with, and input from, key experts and stakeholders in the development of your project.

Design Directions Plus projects

Action for age

designing a better future

Supported by:

Calouste Gunbenkian Foundation logo

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The visit

designing the prison visit experience

Supported by:

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In their own words...

Six student winners from this year's Design Directions scheme speak about their projects, the research they undertook and the process that led to their final proposals

To watch Alex Bone

To watch Sadie Bossom

To watch Alex Ostrowski

To watch Jim Rokos

To watch Roxanne Skinner

To watch Victoria Talbot

Judging process

The RSA appoints a different judging panel for each Design Directions project, usually comprising a chair selected from the RSA Advisory Council or the Faculty of Royal Designers for Industry, together with design professionals and other experts, design educators and representatives of the sponsoring organisations.

Judging

Sponsors

Design Directions is funded by a generous network of sponsors who support the aims and ambitions of the Design Directions scheme and to whom we are extremely grateful.

Sponsors