Learning without borders

Lifelong learning as a driver for urban regeneration
Learning without borders exhibition design

About the project

We collaborated with award-winning architecture practice Studio Weave to develop a strategic vision for the legacy of Hull’s designation as the 2017 UK City of Culture. Learning without borders proposes a reinvigoration of Hull’s centre through city-wide learning supported by five new institutes. This proposal was showcased at the Limitless festival, the culmination of a year-long programme of City of Culture events in Hull.

Along with a branding system for the proposed institutes and the project itself, we designed an exhibition to present this project which included displays and environments with detailed three-dimensional drawings, illustrated maps, explanatory diagrams, and a video to bring the proposals to life.

The extend the conversation beyond Hull in 2017, we produced a podcast ‘from the future’ and published a richly illustrated document with our research and proposals.

This project was commissioned by Hull 2017 UK City of Culture.

Impact

Design services

Visual identity, collateral design, video, event design, illustration, animation, print design, and copywriting.

Learning Without Borders book coverLearning Without Borders book Institute of Earth spreadLearning Without Borders book Institute of Body spreadIllustrated map of Hull double page spreadIllustrated map close up