Learning on Placement: An investigation of work placement opportunities within the designer-maker community

This joint ADM-HEA and Skillfast commissioned report presents the findings of a national enquiry into work placement opportunities available to HE students within the UK fashion textiles and accessories designer-maker community. The research aimed to identify the relationships that currently exist between the fashion textiles and accessories HE student tutor design programmes and designer-maker business as seen from the perspective of the designer-maker. The data collected during the project raises important issues around skills training learning experiences and entrepreneurship. This report also provides advice and recommendations for stakeholders working in these specialist subject areas.