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CSM Innovation

A crowd attending Vogue's Forces of Fashion event at Central Saint Martins
A crowd attending Vogue's Forces of Fashion event at Central Saint Martins
Vogue Forces of Fashion at Central Saint Martins. Image credit: Paul Cochrane

Collaborate with us and creatively tackle challenges that matter to you

Looking for fresh ways to connect with your audience? Want to explore new ways of working with design and emerging technology? Interested in addressing social and environmental challenges?

We deliver bespoke partnerships and projects that expand innovation capacity within businesses, communities and local government.

Central Saint Martins collaborations - hear from our partners

Collaborate with us

Our vibrant community of students, graduates, and academics delivers everything from product development and content creation to trend insights and opportunities to share compelling, unique stories.

We work with a diverse range of organisations that share our values, collaborating to drive positive change through creative innovation.

Get in touch with our team to explore how we can work together, or browse our case studies to see the impact of our collaborations.

  • A side shot of a model in functional outdoorwear in pink and white including a sculptural hat
    Arianna Ablondi Pedretti, MA Fashion

    Canada Goose  

    From developing innovative materials to nurturing the next generation of talent, Canada Goose collaborates with us across disciplines to advance sustainability, aligning with their HUMANATURE and CSR strategy

  • A table with a white table cloth set with plates, cutlery and glassware
    Maison/0 Regenerative Table Landscape project, 2024, Central Saint Martins, UAL| Photograph: Paul Cochrane

    LVMH

    Our strategic partnership with LVMH, Maison/0, engages students and graduates across disciplines to imagine new regenerative futures for the luxury industry and connects the next generation of creatives with its Maisons through scholarships and events

  • A man holds up a pair of regenerative glasses to the camera
    Work by MA Design graduate Peter Nasielski for the Stella McCartney x Lenovo student project

    Stella McCartney and Lenovo  

    Conscious luxury pioneer Stella McCartney and leading technology manufacturer Lenovo challenged MA Design students to explore the intersection of fashion and technology, delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that push boundaries

"I was truly blown away by each of the finalists' presentations and it was so hard to pick a winner; I was so inspired by the level of creativity and innovation."

— Stella McCartney Fashion Designer
"This partnership represents a powerful opportunity to support upcoming talent and drive purposeful change from a grassroot level that has the potential to propel the entire industry forward."

— Penny Brook former Chief Marketing and Experience Officer, Canada Goose

Digital innovation with Google DeepMind

  • Backstage at the MA Fashion Show 2020
    Backstage at the MA Fashion Show 2020. Image: Asia Werbel

    L'Oréal Professionnel  

    For over 20 years, our Fashion programme has partnered with L'Oréal Professionnel to support emerging creative talent in fashion and hair through the prestigious L'Oréal Professionnel Awards and generous event sponsorship

  • A collection of colourful plates
    Work created by BA Ceramic students for Way of Life

    Way of Life  

    To mark the launch of The Sessile, BA Ceramic Design students crafted bespoke functional tableware, drawing inspiration from themes of belonging and place

  • Kashish Saini, BA Fine Art
    Kashish Saini, BA Fine Art

    Astra Zeneca

    Art students partnered with members of AstraZeneca's Cancer At Work Employee Resource Group to develop unique artworks that illustrated personal experiences with the disease

"The best thing about the 20 plus years of partnership that we have with Central Saint Martins is that mutual respect for artistry, where hair meets fashion."

— Monica Teodoro General Manager Education and Professional Development UKI, L'Oréal Professionnel
"The value that we're getting is getting to the nub of problems that are hidden from us."

— Neil Chapman Product Design Director, Europe and UK, Clear Channel

What's it like working with our students?

  • Image credit: Veuve Clicquot
    Image credit: Veuve Clicquot

    Veuve Clicquot

    BA Product and Industrial Design graduates developed innovative, sustainable design concepts for Veuve Clicquot's iconic Ice Jacket

  • The Digital Stadium
    Image from The Digital Stadium concept from BA Fashion students; Dominik Slowik, Arisa Takada, Jermine Chua, Aminat Seriki, Stella Grevele, Joel Lines, Dany Kozirev, Sofia Castellon and Christopher De La Cruz.

    Three

    Three partnered with Central Saint Martins on an ambitious, cross-disciplinary project to explore digital innovation across a range of formats

  • People walking down a corridor at London Transport Museum
    People walking down a corridor the London Transport Museum

    London Transport Museum

    Students from MA Narrative Environments and MA Innovation Management collaborated to create narrative experiences envisioning how environmental change and technological advances could reshape life in London by 2030

Graphic Design graduates collaborated with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission to uncover untold stories

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CSM Innovation stories

  • Earthsuits; Spacesuits For A Changing Planet Earth

    Digital Innovation Season 2025 opened at Central Saint Martins under the theme ‘Earthsuits’. ‘Earthsuits’ explored the history and future of wearables, from augmentations, devices, materials to sensors and beyond.

  • Isidora Durovic. Image courtesy of Joy Kerigo.

    Look inside the MA Fashion Showroom 2025

    The showroom, which used to be called the set exhibition, has been a part of the showcase ever since the MA Fashion course joined London Fashion Week.

  • L to r: 1. Petra Fagerstrom, 2. design by Petra Fagerstrom, 3. William Butler, 4. Design by William Butler. Pics: Isidore Montag / Gorunway.com

    MA Fashion Show 2025

    Eighteen graduating students of MA Fashion sent final collections to the runway on the opening day of 2025 London Fashion Week. The L’Oréal Professionnel Creative Award 2025 is shared by Petra Fagerstrom and William Palmer.

  • L to r: Patrick Garvey, Izzy McCormack, Bhavna Madan Mohan, Joshua Obichere and Funmi Olawuyi. Photo: Cameron McColl

    2024 MullenLowe NOVA Award winners

    Six graduating students spanning fine art, product design, fashion and character animation are recognised with MullenLowe NOVA awards for their final projects at Central Saint Martins.