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With a background in critical design, research and theory, our work aims to question perspectives, to create dialogue around often neglected concepts (such as vulnerability, wellbeing, relationships, ethics, inbetweeness, and intangibility) or sensitive topics (such as grieving, menstruation, sweat, and dementia) and directly relates to those individuals concerned.

 

Contradictory Design receives commissions and contracts for innovative art and design projects and offers workshops to challenge perceptions using multiple mediums to physically communicate abstract ideas. We blend artistic fields, techniques and materials, which makes our creations distinct, hybrid and diverse in nature.

 
"Matt from Contradictory Design provided specialist input and support on a shaping exercise around mental health with stakeholders and the public. His approach to consulting was unique and innovative, gaining immediate trust and cooperation with consultees, demonstrating both academic rigour and empathy for individuals and provided us with a robust foundation for service development at the end of the process." Andrew Power (County Durham Sport)
 
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