The Art and Design work from John Wood’s time as a student at Birmingham College of Arts and Crafts is substantially complete, and represents the (mainly Bauhaus influenced) Art and Design thinking and philosophy of that time. It makes clear the knowledge and skills learned, and the application of those to the world of professional practice. It also allows interesting comparisons to be made between the Art and Design studies of that era and the subject as it is taught today.

The Professional Practice Design Projects on display were undertaken by John Wood for national and international companies. They include designs in the process of being developed, those currently or formerly in production, and concept-exploratory work, for example - domestic, garden, office and stadium furniture, telephones, wireless door chimes, high tech multiplexors and equipment, promotional products, office interiors and products, leisure products, toys, and many others.

The exhibition includes-

• 133 pieces of 2D work and 16 items of 3D student work, with supporting photographs • Professional design work consisting of 410 design and development sketches and drawings, as well as over 45 other drawings and supporting photographs. • 56 examples of 3D items manufactured, in development and in production.