InnovationRCA works with business organisations to assess their innovation needs and develop a design brief. We then make introductions to senior and professorial staff in the relevant design schools and departments of the Royal College of Art.
Recent projects 2007/8:
RCA Department of Vehicle Design worked with automotive design firm Capoco Design to develop a new, driverless transport system called Mobilicity, for cities, towns, airports, expos and sporting venues. More...
RCA School of Applied Art worked with National Trust property, Waddesdon Manor, to develop a new retail merchandise collection of ceramics, glass, metalwork and jewellery inspired by the famous Rothschild house. The project involved the entire school - 80 postgraduate students and their tutors. More...
RCA Department of Textiles worked with contemporary design retailer Heal’s to create a new collection based on reinterpreting the Heal’s Archive in the V&A. More...
RCA Department of Design Products worked with high street retailer Mothercare on a design project to improve one aspect in the life of young children (0-4) and those who care for them. The project involved the entire department - 70 postgraduate students and their tutors. More...