When COVID-19 disrupted the prospect of graduate shows as we know them, universities like the University of the Arts London (UAL) faced a huge dilemma. Cancellation was not an option. Ranked number two in the world for art and design, UAL brings together for art and design, UAL brings togethersix iconic colleges. With close to 7,000 students of art, design, fashion, media and performance planning to put on graduate shows this summer, the University had to find the right solution—and fast.
The UAL Graduate Showcase—a curated and richly layered digital platform. UAL describes it as a platform hosting the next generation of creative talent from across UAL’s six world-leading colleges in one, curated space for the first time in history.