Graduates from the RCA form part of an international network of creative individuals who have shaped and continue to shape the culture surrounding all of us – from the landscape of our cities to the furniture and appliances in our homes, and from the clothes we wear and films we watch to the work we experience in galleries and the cars we drive.

Here's what some well-known graduates had to say about their experience of the RCA:

“The RCA gave me the confidence to dream.”
James Dyson
Furniture Design graduate, 1970

“The RCA is a diverse, melting pot of creativity… it is the most exciting design laboratory in the world.”
David Adjaye
Architecture and Interiors graduate, 1993

“At the RCA I became aware of myself as an artist.”
David Hockney
Painting graduate, 1962

“I've always said the best thing about the Royal College of Art was receiving that letter saying that I got in, and after that it went downhill... But, of course, that's not true. Twenty-two years on from receiving that letter I look back at my time there and realise how lucky and how honoured I was to get a place.”
Tracey Emin
Painting graduate, 1989

“When I went to the RCA my world really opened up – and that’s where I discovered there’s always a solution.”
Ridley Scott
Graphic Design graduate, 1961

“The Royal College provided me with the time, space, means and encouragement to be creative, and more ‘chips and beans’ than was probably appropriate.”
Richard Kenworthy
Animation graduate, 1999

“The RCA ultimately made me critique my own work at a much higher level. There is no where else I know that has such diverse creative talent, so closely packed and with such interesting people passing through as the RCA.”
Sam Buxton
Furniture Design graduate, 1999

“The Royal College of Art continues to develop the best design talent in the world.”
Christopher Bailey
Fashion Womenswear graduate, 1994

“I had fantastic, inspiring and challenging days at the RCA. There I was asked questions that I’m still trying to find answers for.”
Lara Bohinc
Goldsmithing, Silver, Metalwork & Jewellery graduate, 1996

“The RCA is driven by passion. A place to experiment, push boundaries, to realise your dreams…with unforgettable people all living life to the full; believing everything hasn’t been done before.”
Ayline Koning
Vehicle Design graduate, 2001

“The RCA opened my eyes to a variety of creative disciplines, which I employ today.”
Joe Ferry
Industrial Design Engineering graduate, 1996

“My time at the RCA was inspirational from the outset and this was down to three tutors whose creativity gave me energy, enabling me to be free and excited about design.”
Paul Cocksedge
Design Products graduate, 2002

"The RCA was a hugely important experience. It was there where I really figured out who I was as a designer."
Erdem Moralioglu
Fashion Womenswear graduate, 2003