Welcome to our research blog!

Our blog will share stories and news from RAAD - the Centre for Research in Art, Architecture & Design here at Birmingham City University (UK). We are a community of artists, designers, makers, thinkers and writers. We believe that creative practice in art, architecture, and design matters and that it can make a difference - transforming individuals, communities, and society. In our research we collaborate, explore and share knowledge in order to make a difference.

Alternative logo design for RAAD by Mike Dring, Gavin Wade, and Stuart Whipps, 2024

RAAD has a number of thematic research clusters which bring together our researchers, postgraduate researchers, colleagues and external collaborators. Our clusters support members, generate projects and run events to explore the issues and challenges in art, architecture and design research that aim to make a difference in the world. Our blog will share updates on the work of our researchers and postgraduate researchers (those studying with us for a PhD in Art and Design.