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Because the World Needs: Design – UAL at the London Design Biennale

  • Written byDan Austin
  • Published date 20 June 2023
Because the World Needs: Design at Somerset House, 2023, UAL | Exhibition design: Boyle and Perks | Photography: Jasper Goodall

University of the Arts London is showcasing the breadth of its research at Eureka – a new addition to this year’s London Design Biennale at Somerset House. Eureka showcases design-led innovation from the UK’s leading research centres, featuring cross-disciplinary invention and creativity from academics, leaders and problem solvers.

UAL’s exhibit brings together work from across its 6 colleges, research centres and institutes – platforming research, innovation and practice which demonstrates what design can do when social purpose is at its core. View the full list of projects featured in the exhibition.

UAL is exhibiting alongside institutions including Cambridge University, Glasgow School of Art; King’s College London and the Design Age Institute at the Royal College of Art.

Because the World Needs: Design at Somerset House, 2023, UAL | Exhibition design: Boyle and Perks | Photography: Jasper Goodall
We believe in the power of design to change the world. Our exhibit at Eureka showcases the incredible work of our academics, students and alumni, who are using creativity to address some of the most pressing issues of our time. From exploring the impact of climate change to developing new ways to tackle social inequality, our work is at the cutting edge of design research. We are committed to using our creativity to make a positive impact on the world and we hope that our exhibit will inspire others to do the same. Thank you to all who have contributed work and time to make this exhibit possible

— Professor David Mba, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research, Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise
Few of us know anything about the leading research work taking place in UK universities. Eureka is an opportunity to see first-hand some of the extraordinary projects and developments that will affect how we live and work in the future. From new materials to new narratives for ageing, this is an opportunity for the public to engage with revelatory ideas and concepts, and for research centres to show the breadth and range of their work, and astonish a wide and interested public.

— Victoria Broackes, Director, London Design Biennale
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    Because the World Needs: Design at Somerset House, 2023, UAL | Exhibition design: Boyle and Perks | Photography: Jasper Goodall
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    Because the World Needs: Design at Somerset House, 2023, UAL | Exhibition design: Boyle and Perks | Photography: Jasper Goodall
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    Because the World Needs: Design at Somerset House, 2023, UAL | Exhibition design: Boyle and Perks | Photography: Jasper Goodall
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    Because the World Needs: Design at Somerset House, 2023, UAL | Exhibition design: Boyle and Perks | Photography: Jasper Goodall