COVENTRY CONNECTIONS - 50 Years of Transport Design at Coventry University.

This informative book entertainingly documents the history of the course from its inception in 1974 through the Polytechnic Years to todays highly regarded University courses that have started many successful and memorable careers producing most of the transport designers who produce most of the vehicle designs seen throughout the world over the last 50 years.

For many young people who’s dream it is to be a Transport Designer this was one of the few courses globally that offered a gateway to a naturally secretive industry for the select few. This is still the case, but the course now offers a range of qualifications in line with industry demands and competition from other Universities around the world inspired by this groundbreaking course.

Featuring past student anecdotes and projects, and a great amount of input from current and previous staff members, it’s clear reading this book that the course also has an unforgettably positive experience providing lifetime memories and connections for everyone involved. Whether it is shared project nightmares, tales from Coventry’s student scene, or a first introduction to new collegues in a fresh job somewhere around the world breaking the ice and providing an enjoyable talking point. The vocational nature of this specialised career starts on the students first day studying Transport Design at Coventry University run by equally enthusiastic and knowledgable staff.

The layout and size of the Art and Design department throughout the years, largely enabled by the popularity of the Transport Design courses has also seen an improvement in facilities which are still heavily supported by industry. However it is the people - the students and the staff- that provide the backbone and memories with their lifetime of Coventry Connections.