Behind the scenes: School of Design and Creative Arts students on their journey to the Degree Show

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Colourful textiles hanging at the 2025 Degree Show.

Every year the final-year students in the School of Design and Creative Arts (SDCA) put together a final collection to be shown in the Degree Show.

This is the culmination of their work throughout their course and a platform to raise their profile prior to graduating and starting their careers, as well as an opportunity to share their work with family and friends. 

LU Arts commissioned four students from SDCA to create a short video charting their progress as they worked towards the installation of their collection for the 2025 exhibition, which was open from 14-18 June. These videos give a fascinating insight into the processes involved and the range of skills and techniques the students have used to complete their collections. 

Alongside their videos, (which you can watch below) each of the students were asked to share a bit more about themselves and their practice and/or collection. Read more on the LU Arts website. 

Through immersive environments and performative self-imagery, Liv’s work explores the tension between vulnerability and control, prompting dialogue around consent, trauma, and the gaze.  

Watch Liv’s video

Yungtong’s major project, Yunique, focuses on making upcycling more accessible and meaningful. It combines a physical toolkit with a digital platform that guides users in transforming garments. 

Watch Yuntong’s video. 

Mya focuses on our visual and haptic experiences, aiming to question the relegation of textiles to merely ornamental and decorative objects.  

Watch Mya’s video. 

  • Nikky Ruangcharun – Graphic Communication

Nikky is a multi-disciplinary graphic designer working across print, editorial and visual identity. Her practice blends thoughtful research with playful experimentation, often exploring the intersection of personal narrative, place and cultural identity.

Watch Nikky’s video. 

View the 2025 Degree Show online and find out more information about all the finalists.