20-23 September 2018
Hockney Gallery, Royal College of Art, Kensington Gore
Thursday to Sunday 10am-6pm
From smart materials to skateboarding, and surveillance to speculative design, LDoc’s showcase embraces design research and innovation. As part of the London Design Festival, LDoc researchers will be exhibiting their work, running a series of workshops, and sharing their expertise. Join them by visiting the ongoing exhibition or at specific times for panel talks and open forums.
LDoc is the Centre for Doctoral training in Design Research Study, located in London, a world hub for Design and the creative industries. LDoc offers specialist Design Research Training, pioneering visionary individuals and as a growing cohort is determining future research agendas.
Opening hours and programme of events
Thursday 20th September
Open 10am-6pm
Thursday afternoon Keynote Talk | Dr Kevin Walker | Experience beyond the human 5-6pm | Book here
Thursday evening | Opening Event | 6-9pm | please email marion.lean@network.rca.ac.uk for an invitation
Friday 21st September
Open 10am-6pm
Friday lunch Workshop | Claire van Rhyn, RCA | Exploring the moving body as a tool for social transition 2-5 pm | Book here
Friday afternoon Workshop | Marion Lean, RCA | Exploring affective and sensory dimensions of data 2-5 pm | Book Here
Saturday 22nd September
Open 10am-6pm
Saturday lunch | Pecha Kucha 20 x 20 | LDoc Design Researchers 12-1pm
Saturday afternoon Workshop | Jack Champ, Kingston | Designing Participation: Exploring how design methods can be used to encourage strong participant engagement 2-5pm | Book here
Sunday 23rd September
Open 10am-6pm
Sunday lunch | Curator Conversation : Kelly Spanou discusses‘ Exhibiting Research’ with Marion Lean and Olivia Vane | 12-1pm
Featuring the work of:
Maja Grakalic
Kirsty Smith
Kelly Spanou