Dr. Ben Kelly

Professor

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Biography

Ben Kelly worked on projects in the UK, Asia, and Europe, achieving recognition for his interior design work on Manchester’s legendary Hacienda nightclub. He has also contributed to projects for musical and artistic icons such as the Sex Pistols, Factory Records, and Vivienne Westwood. His work is part of the permanent collections at the V&A Museum and the British Council. Kelly's signature design elements are described as post-industrial and prominently feature the use of International Orange and black and yellow stripes. His designs are often referenced by numerous designers and institutions, including Raf Simmons, Virgil Abloh, and Yohji Yamamoto. In addition to his design work, he leads the interior design practice Ben Kelly Design (BKD) and has been appointed as a Royal Designer for Industry (RDI) in 2007.

Research Interests

Requirements for Manchester School of Architecture

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
A-level mixture of science/maths and humanities/arts preferred GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade 4/C
Application Checklist
  • UCAS application
  • Digital portfolio (images showing drawing proficiency and creativity)
  • Personal statement
  • Academic transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture (Undergraduate). Portfolio must demonstrate creative process from concept to final design.