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An image of the 'Breezophone', a concept design for a musical instrument. The Breezophone looks similar to a small recorder and has an on/off button, multicoloured band around the top and a small screen for showing what instrumental sound it is set to.

An image of the 'Breezophone', Jia Wu's winning concept design.

Jia Wu wins prestigious Red Dot Design Award for musical concept design

The winning design aims to tackle challenges experienced by elderly individuals when playing traditional wind instruments.

The suit, made of lace, hangs from the ceiling of an exhibition space. Either side of it are sheets of lace, the one on the left with a pattern of lines and diamonds, the one on the right much more traditional.

'Loom to Form', centre, flanked by 'Zellige' and 'Lydia Lace', showcased at Arizona State University, Phoenix.

Suit of Scottish Madras lace created by ECA professor

The garment, created by Programme Director of Fashion, Professor Mal James, uses bespoke lace from Ayrshire firm MYB Textiles, and was recently showcased in a prestigious exhibition in the US.

A small group of students are working with camera equipment. The studio is mainly dark but there are some dramatic spotlights.

A small group of students on a field trip to a commercial film studio. Credit: Alex Nevill

Filmmakers, artists, researchers: meet the staff who will teach on our new MFA in Film Art

The programme explores independent filmmaking through creative collaborative practice combined with reflection and research in contemporary cinema.

A fold-over bag with green graphic shapes on a black background and blue top. It is secured by a black strap and silver modern buckle.

Charlotte Roseberry's collaboration with British Airways. Image: British Airways

Charlotte’s design is flying high with British Airways

Painting alumna Charlotte Roseberry's collaboration with BA sees her work featured on a new limited-edition range of amenity kits.

A student is looking through a camera lens.

Students learning how to use equipment in a studio. Credit: Alex Nevill

New MFA Film Art will explore filmmaking in an artistic context

Students will split their time between ECA and Paris College of Art.

Ally stands in front of the coloured shop fronts of Victoria Street in Edinburgh, holding up one of her illustrated maps

Ally McKay with her illustrated map of Edinburgh

Ally illustrates University buildings for the Gift Shop

BA (Hons) Illustration alumna Ally McKay has been commissioned to create beautiful gifts and mementos featuring University landmarks.

The group stand in the Sculpture Court at ECA.

The students and retailers gather at ECA for their first meeting. Image: Tony Marsh Film & Photography

Tony Marsh Film & Photography

Leading retailers collaborate with fashion students

The partnership with luxury shopping destination Multrees Walk will offer a window on the commercial fashion world.

Matt, wearing sunglasses, a grey hoodie and a backpack, stands in the middle of a busy shopping street. He is next to a tall metal pole covered in stickers.

Matt with a sticker-covered lamppost at Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin

Exploring Europe with the Professor Les Mitchell Travel Award

The award, set up in memory of the late ECA Professor, has supported its first recipient, Matt Butler, to travel through Europe, exploring design, art and culture.

Against a white backdrop, Casey, wearing a black suit, stands as a model walks past, wearing her gold draped mini dress.

Casey (right) and her winning design

Casey wins 'M&S: Dress the Nation'

Fashion alumna Casey Dillon now has her gold mini dress on sale at M&S, after winning the ITV competition.

Poster for Harvest Contemporary Craft Fair. The images shows silver-coloured jewellery lying on a bed of moss.

Harvest Contemporary Craft Fair runs from 11-19 October

Craftwork and painting by ECA alumni on show in Edinburgh and London

Craft Scotland’s HARVEST: Contemporary Craft Fair, and the Affordable Art Fair Battersea, offer the chance to see the work of ECA alumni.

Emma holds a copy of the book, and her glass award. On the wall behind her are several framed portraits.

Emma with the book and her award. Picture: Adrian Pope

Adrian Pope

Alumna Emma wins Klaus Flugge Prize

Emma Farrarons, who graduated with BA (Hons) Illustration, has won the prize for most exciting newcomer to picture book illustration.

The delegates stands on the stone steps of Old College

Delegates from Changning District Committee, Donghua University and Shanghai International College of Fashion and Innovation with Professor Richard Williams, ECA, Director of Internationalism and Professor Juliette MacDonald, ECA, Director of Faculty

Lisa Marley

Vice President Chen of Donghua University visits ECA

The delegation's visit highlights continuing ties between Dongua University and ECA, particularly through our joint institute, Shanghai International College of Fashion and Innovation.