Vending machines might usually be associated with grabbing a quick snack or drink to get through the day.

Now the University of Plymouth has installed one stocking artwork from local creatives, students and alumni.

Located on the public-facing ground floor of its flagship Roland Levinsky Building, the machine holds small, affordable pieces – ranging from games to notepads – to give the local community unique gift ideas, and put its students’ work in front of a wider audience. 

Installed by South West-based company Supamatic, the initiative sees students submit designs to be commissioned, with those selected invited to upscale items to be stocked alongside those of established artists.