Meet the Royal College of Art in Seattle

This event is for those exploring postgraduate routes in art, design, architecture, communication, humanities and interdisciplinary practice. Learn more about how the RCA supports artists, designers and researchers to develop their work in an international context and what do prospective students need to know about living and studying in London?

You’re invited to meet Prof Graeme Brooker (Head of Programme of Interior Design MA)and Rob Flattery (Senior Student Recruitment & Marketing Manager) in Seattle for an in-person conversation about studying at the RCA.

Saturday 14 February 2026, 10.30am - 1pm

10.30am - Guest arrivals and refreshments

11am - About the RCA presentation and Q&A

1pm - End

We'd love you to join for all parts of the event but if you can only join for part of it, that's fine too.

• Those interested in postgraduate study at the Royal College of Art
• Current RCA applicants and offer-holders
• Friends and family are also welcome to join, though please ensure they have a ticket

You don't have to specialise in any discipline to attend this event: we welcome guests planning to apply to all subject areas.

Due to the postgraduate nature of RCA study, all attendees must be over 18.

The event is free to attend, but please note that places are limited. Pre-booking is essential to guarantee your spot.

Yes! We're delighted you're thinking of starting your RCA journey. Please join our portfolio workshop on Friday 13 February 2026.

(Head of Programme of )

Graeme Brooker is an interior designer with extensive experience in practice, education and research.

Graeme Brooker studied and practiced Interior design in London and Manchester, teaching Interior Architecture in Cardiff between 1997–2004. He then commenced the role of the head of Interior Design at Manchester Metropolitan University, and between 2004–2011 led the BA, MA and the Design Research Centre. In 2011 he was Principal Lecturer in Interior Architecture and Urbanism at Brighton University before, in 2013, becoming the head of the newly formed department of Fashion and Interiors at Middlesex University in London. He joined the RCA as Head of Programme in 2015.

Brooker has taught in various institutions in America, Europe and Asia, and was visiting professor in Antwerp (2010–13), and Milan (2014). Since 2010 he has keynoted and presented at over 30 international conferences, and has either externally examined or validated provision at over 25 institutions including Hong Kong, Moscow, and Chicago. He is a Principal Fellow of the HEA, and the author of numerous books on the histories, theories and processes of the interior.

(Senior Student Recruitment & Marketing Manager)

Rob Flattery is a higher education marketing and student recruitment expert working to find, attract and guide the best students from around the World to the RCA.

With over 15-years’ experience, Rob’s expertise covers marketing strategy, brand and campaign management, international and domestic student recruitment, partner management, communications, digital and alumni relations.

Rob is a member of both the Chartered Institute of Marketing and Royal Historical Society.

We are continually adding to our diverse programme of events: conversations on key topics such as funding advice and portfolio development, symposia, exhibitions, open days and more. Many are free and open to the public.

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