What is Deprogram?
Design In London immerses participants in
one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cultural adventures.
Key figures from William Shakespeare to leading contemporary designers
have lived and work in the city. Their creative output has shaped
global culture with a unique blend of inventiveness, humor, logic,
beauty and curiosity.
Three Intense Weeks From July 6 To 25, 2003.
Distance creates perspective. By participating in de-program you
elect to place yourself in a new environment. What was familiar
becomes distant, what was distant becomes familiar.
Applicants can register for either the Product
Program in London or the Communications program in the Netherlands.
The Product Design program is based in London
and will include a trip to the Netherlands. Participants will visit
leading product design studios in the greater London area and Europe.
Tutors include Dick Powell http://www.seymourpowell.com and Ron
Arad http://www.ronarad.com well known London based designer and
Professor of the Royal College of Art.
We plan two studio projects oriented towards
global and regional culture and the future. We are inviting a number
of interesting designers to drop in and present their work during
the event and get involved in the projects. We will make museum
and studio visits.
The Communication Design program is based
in the Netherlands and will include a four-day trip to London. Participants
will visit with leading designers in Amsterdam, Breda, Den Haag,
Rotterdam, Antwerp, London and other select locations. Tutors include
Bob van Dijk / NLXL (www.nlxl.nl) and members of Studio Lust (www.lust.nl).
Who Goes?
In the past the program has included
practicing designers, design educators, graduate students and advanced
undergraduate students with backgrounds in the appropriate design
discipline. Admission is based on a portfolio review: 10 to 20 slides
and a statement of intent. Students are eligible for three graduate
or undergraduate credits.
How much does it cost?
The cost is $3,300 dollars US. This covers
accommodation and tuition and some museum entry fees. A $300 deposit
is due by April 18 2003 and the balance, $3,000 is due by 23 May
2003. Applicants with the best work will be selected to participate.
The application fee will be returned to unsuccessful applicants.
What is not included in the fee?
Individually, participants are responsible
for airfare and ground transportation to and from London for the
product participants and Den Haag, Netherlands for the Communications
Participants. Participants need to allow extra funds for meals,
a few supplies, personal ground transportation and spending money.
How do I apply?
Print and forward the attached application form with a postal note
or money order application fee for $300 US.
Include images of 10 to 20 examples of your
work as slides or as jpeg files on cd and a self addressed stamped
envelope for return of your work
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