Four BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design students at Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) have designed the livery and mascot of a new research bus for the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), a partner of the NHS.

Operating across the Wessex region – Dorset, Hampshire and South Wiltshire – the buses will help deliver health and care research to underserved areas and communities.

Each of the students took different roles in the design and development, from creating visuals for presentations and videos to direct communication with NIHR.  One of the key elements of the project being the creation and development of the bus’ mascot ‘Maxwell’.

Further information on this collaborative project is available on the AUB website, including insights into the creative process and reflections on the benefits of co-production.

01/03/2024