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The theme of 'Making and Unmaking' has given this years Design History Society Conference the opportunity to provide a forum for creative and critical practitioners,cultural historians, social scientists and policy makers to engage with the interactions between creative practice and criticism. Hosted by the University of Portsmouth,Thursday 7 to Saturday 9 September,the conference venue is Colin Stansfield-Smith's acclaimed Portland Building which is convenient to the City Centre and transport links.The Conference Dinner will take place on the Gun Deck of HMS Warrior 1860,a major attraction in the Historic Dockyard, and the Conference reception,held in the City Museum,will feature the presentation of the DHS Essay Prize award. The academic programme is supported by a number of related exhibitions and installations that include contemporary maker's responses to the Brampton tradition in salt glazed ceramics,European jewellers engagement with value and experience,'First Things First' and the re-making of graphic design,The Museum of Modern Craft project, Gregory Eco-Design competition: the portable office, uses of interactive multi media, and reception of ecological innovation in architecture. Fully funded places for students whose institutions are affiliated to the Design History Society are available.Information about this sceme was recently mailed to 45 institutions but if you would like an application form for your students please contact Ruth Facey, Conference Coordinator, T.:01264 353058, E.:[log in to unmask] Publicity for the conference has appeared in Blueprint, Artists Newsletter, Crafts and will be extended by your contribution to colleagues.Details and booking form are included in the attached programme.