In order to encourage artistic talent among the youth of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and to stimulate an interest in travel, a national poster competition was organised by the RSA and the Travel Association of Great Britain. The competition was initiated by the National Association of Girls' Clubs and Mixed Clubs. The closing date for the competition was 31 March 1947. \nThe subjects for design were an original travel poster to attract people to any particular locality in Great Britain and an original poster to advertise any forthcoming indoor or outdoor event or entertainment. \n\nThe file includes an original advert for the competition, an invitation to the Exhibition of winning designs, report on the competition, short report on the RSA's work for youth though out its history and administrative correspondence.
Established in 1985, the aim of the Young Designers into Industry scheme was to match the skills of top young designers with the needs of British industry. The scheme results from an initiative announced by John Butcher as part of the government's Strategy for Design launched in 1984. Through it, newly qualified designers are awarded 12 month assisted placements in selected industrial companies. The administration of the scheme was undertaken by the RSA while it was funded jointly by the Department of Trade and Industry and the industrial companies involved. \n\nAdministrative correspondence, minutes, progress reports and press releases.
Won the Butler and Gebbett Travel Award of £500 and a British Airways Flight Award in the 'Jewellery' section. Travelled to Sweden and Denmark.
Won prize of 10 guineas under section 1, Architectural Decoration, prize offered by the\nMorris-Singer Company
Won a Marketplace Design Partnership Attachment Award under the the 'For the Kids' brief in the 'Leisuer & Retail' sector. Spent four weeks working with Marketplace Design.
Won the Ford Motor Company Ltd Attachment Award worth £2100 in the 'Furnishing Textiles' section. Spent twelve weeks working at the Ford Motor Company from 24 June - 13 September 1985. Photocopy of original report.
Won a Travel Award of £2500 in the 'Structural Packaging' section. Travelled to Toronto.
Won The Drapers' Company Travel Award worth £250 and The Worshipful Company of Weavers Travel Award of £250 in the 'Furnishing Textiles' section. Travelled to Italy and Eastern Europe. Winner of the Alyson Leslie prize.
Won The Cambridge Consultants Attachment Award worth £3000 under the 'Drinks Machine' brief in the 'Products' section. Worked with The Cambridge Consultants from April - August 1994. Includes a letter to the RSA.
Won a Travel Award worth £700 under the 'A British Obsession, The Weather' brief in the 'Postage Stamp' section. Travelled to Paris.
Won the Royal Mail Attachment Award of £2500 in the 'Postage Stamp Design' section. Travelled to New York. Includes a letter to the RSA.
Won the Royal Mail Attachment Award of £2500 in the 'Postage Stamp Design' section. Worked with the Royal Mail.
Won a Travel Award worth £425 under the the 'Printed, Woven and Embroidered Textiles' brief in the 'Furnishing Textiles' sector. Travelled to France. Includes some museum brochures.
Won a Travel Award worth £3000 under the 'Urban Design' brief in the 'Environmental Design' section. Travelled to Morocco, Spain and Greece. Photocopy of original report.
Won the Clarks International Attachment Award worth £2500 under the 'Shoes for Men' brief in the 'Footwear' section. Worked with Clarks.
Worked in team with Mahesh Tailor. Won Travel Award worth £500 under the the 'Packaging for Museum Gifts' brief in the 'Leisure & Retail' sector. Travelled to Hong Kong. Photocopy of original report.
Won a Travel Award of £1750 under the 'Popular Culture' Brief in the 'Postage Stamp' section. Travelled to New Zealand and Malaysia for six weeks.
Won the Vodafone Attachment Award of £2100 and £2900 Travel Award in the 'Mobile Communications' section. Worked with Vodafone.
Team entry with Michael Mitchell. Won the Banks and Miles/ WH Smith Group PLC Attachment Award worth £1200 under the 'Desktop Publishing Annual Report' brief in the 'Communications & Information Technology' sector. Worked with Banks & Miles from 7 August - 13 October 1989.
Won a Travel Award worth £450 in the 'Fashion' section. Travelled to France. Photocopy of original report.