27 Jan 2026, 16:00 - 20:00
Eastern Gateway Building
A Celebration of Brunel Design’s 40th Anniversary with Special Guests from Brazil
Join us at Brunel on the 27th January 2026 to celebrate the 40 Years of Brunel Design School at an event organised in partnership with the Brazil Design Centre (Centro Brasil Design). Part of the UK/Brazil Season of Culture by the British Council and Instituto Guimarães Rosa, the event will present the contemporary Brazilian design scene and the connections between Brunel Design School and the professional and academic design communities in Brazil.
The event highlights include a commemorative talk and alumni presentations marking Brunel Design’s 40-year legacy, followed by Brunel x Brazil: Design for a Changing World, featuring speakers from leading Brazilian design organisations and a panel on the UK-Brazil collaboration in design. The evening will conclude with the Industrial Review Evening and Portfolio Review, two exhibitions of cutting-edge design projects by the final-year undergraduate students at Brunel Design School. Experience design, creativity, innovation and cultural exchange at this Brunel Design School’s global celebration.
Centro Brasil Design (CBD) is one of the main drivers of the design and innovation ecosystem in Brazil. Founded in 1999, CBD was created with the mission of connecting people, government sectors, businesses and creatives, promoting competitiveness and sustainable development in the Brazilian society.
The UK/Brazil Season of Culture 2025-26 is a year-long cultural exchange between the two countries that showcases the diverse and vibrant arts sectors of both nations. It marks 200 years of diplomatic relations and is designed to strengthen and build cultural connections between the UK and Brazil. It is a joint initiative between the British Council and Brazil’s Instituto Guimarães Rosa (IGR). The artistic programme across both countries encompasses theatre, film, dance, music, literature, visual arts and design and features a series of talks and academic conferences.
FREE Admission with only reserving your spot through eventbrite required which you can do using the link above. If you are unable to book online, you are welcome to try your luck as a walk-in on the day, although seating may be limited.