Next Design Research Assembly

Researchers, practitioners and postgraduate students are warmly invited to join the next Design Research Assembly on 23 September 2026, from 4:00–6:30 p.m., on Floor 5, Town House, Penrhyn Road, Kingston University, Kingston School of Art.

This session will feature in-progress research presentations by:

Joel Sharpe (Graphic Design)
Camilo Soler Caicedo (Critical and Historical Studies)

The presentations will offer an opportunity to encounter emerging ideas, approaches and questions, followed by plenty of time for discussion and exchange.

The Assembly is part of the Design Research Platform, an initiative that brings together design researchers working across disciplines and approaches to address global challenges through design-specific methods, tools and practices. Its research spans themes including wellbeing and healthcare, sustainability, learning, visual narratives, identity, place and inclusive communities. Led by Alice Twemlow, the platform brings together researchers across graphic design, interactive design, illustration, product design, fashion, interiors and related fields, fostering an open culture of experimentation and exchange.