{"id":990718,"date":"2026-01-21T15:30:59","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T15:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/?p=990718"},"modified":"2026-01-21T15:30:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T15:30:59","slug":"from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/","title":{"rendered":"From court to canvas: how design is regenerating UK basketball"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/#_1_Project_in_the_Paint_Transforming_Courts_into_Urban_Canvases\" title=\"\u00a01. Project in the Paint: Transforming Courts into Urban Canvases\">\u00a01. Project in the Paint: Transforming Courts into Urban Canvases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/#_2_Project_Swish_Partnership_Physical_Court_Regeneration\" title=\"\u00a02. Project Swish: Partnership &amp; Physical Court Regeneration\">\u00a02. Project Swish: Partnership &amp; Physical Court Regeneration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/#_3_Artistic_Court_Projects_Across_the_UK\" title=\"\u00a03. Artistic Court Projects Across the UK\">\u00a03. Artistic Court Projects Across the UK<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/#_Brightons_First_Art_Court\" title=\"\u00a0Brighton\u2019s First Art Court\">\u00a0Brighton\u2019s First Art Court<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/#_Barnet_3%C3%973_Court\" title=\"\u00a0Barnet 3\u00d73 Court\">\u00a0Barnet 3\u00d73 Court<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/#_Writtle_College_University_Court\" title=\"\u00a0Writtle College University Court\">\u00a0Writtle College University Court<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/#_Why_Design_Matters_for_Regeneration\" title=\"\u00a0Why Design Matters for Regeneration\">\u00a0Why Design Matters for Regeneration<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/#_1_Revitalises_neglected_spaces\" title=\"\u00a01. Revitalises neglected spaces\">\u00a01. Revitalises neglected spaces<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/#_2_Boosts_community_engagement\" title=\"\u00a02. Boosts community engagement\">\u00a02. Boosts community engagement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/#_3_Supports_grassroots_sport_participation\" title=\"\u00a03. Supports grassroots sport participation\">\u00a03. Supports grassroots sport participation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/#_4_Attracts_investment_and_policy_attention\" title=\"\u00a04. Attracts investment and policy attention\">\u00a04. Attracts investment and policy attention<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/#_Voices_Commentary\" title=\"\u00a0Voices &amp; Commentary\">\u00a0Voices &amp; Commentary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/#_Summary\" title=\"\u00a0Summary\">\u00a0Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/#_Case_Study%E2%80%AF1_%E2%80%94_Project_in_the_Paint_Creative_Transformation\" title=\"\u00a0Case Study\u202f1 \u2014 Project in the Paint: Creative Transformation\">\u00a0Case Study\u202f1 \u2014 Project in the Paint: Creative Transformation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/#_Case_Study%E2%80%AF2_%E2%80%94_ProjectSwish_Court_Revamps_Across_England\" title=\"\u00a0Case Study\u202f2 \u2014 #ProjectSwish Court Revamps Across England\">\u00a0Case Study\u202f2 \u2014 #ProjectSwish Court Revamps Across England<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/#_Case_Study%E2%80%AF3_%E2%80%94_Independent_Art_Court_Projects\" title=\"\u00a0Case Study\u202f3 \u2014 Independent Art Court Projects\">\u00a0Case Study\u202f3 \u2014 Independent Art Court Projects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/#_Key_Themes_Why_It_Matters\" title=\"\u00a0Key Themes &amp; Why It Matters\">\u00a0Key Themes &amp; Why It Matters<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/#_Design_Drives_Activation\" title=\"\u00a0Design Drives Activation\">\u00a0Design Drives Activation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/#_Boosting_Participation\" title=\"\u00a0Boosting Participation\">\u00a0Boosting Participation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/#_Community_Collaboration\" title=\"\u00a0Community &amp; Collaboration\">\u00a0Community &amp; Collaboration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/#_Strategic_Investment_Legacy\" title=\"\u00a0Strategic Investment &amp; Legacy\">\u00a0Strategic Investment &amp; Legacy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/#_Commentary_Reactions\" title=\"\u00a0Commentary &amp; Reactions\">\u00a0Commentary &amp; Reactions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/#_Summary-2\" title=\"\u00a0Summary\">\u00a0Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_1_Project_in_the_Paint_Transforming_Courts_into_Urban_Canvases\"><\/span>\u00a01. <em>Project in the Paint<\/em>: Transforming Courts into Urban Canvases<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Origins &amp; mission<\/strong><br \/>\n\u201cProject in the Paint\u201d began in <strong>2017<\/strong> when designer and former England U18 player <strong>Gareth Roberts<\/strong> started painting outdoor basketball courts as large\u2011scale public art projects to uplift neglected spaces. Roberts saw courts as <strong>community assets underused or ignored<\/strong>, and his goal was to use creativity to <strong>signal value and care in public environments<\/strong> \u2014 a concept linked to \u201cbroken windows theory,\u201d where visually cared\u2011for spaces promote respect and active use. (<a title=\"From court to canvas: how design is regenerating UK basketball - Design Week\" href=\"https:\/\/www.designweek.co.uk\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Design Week<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Creative development<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The first court was launched via <strong>crowdfunding (~\u00a33,000)<\/strong> and captured the attention of <strong>Basketball England<\/strong>, who agreed to <strong>match\u2011fund<\/strong> the initiative. (<a title=\"From court to canvas: how design is regenerating UK basketball - Design Week\" href=\"https:\/\/www.designweek.co.uk\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Design Week<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Roberts\u2019 designs draw on <strong>90s Black street culture, hip\u2011hop, Memphis design and Afrofuturism<\/strong>, creating bold, dynamic visuals that feel inherently connected to basketball culture. (<a title=\"From court to canvas: how design is regenerating UK basketball - Design Week\" href=\"https:\/\/www.designweek.co.uk\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Design Week<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>The project has grown from one court to <strong>national reach<\/strong>, partnering with Basketball England\u2019s <strong>Project Swish<\/strong> and other initiatives that fund and support outdoor court regeneration. (<a title=\"From court to canvas: how design is regenerating UK basketball - Design Week\" href=\"https:\/\/www.designweek.co.uk\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Design Week<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Impact example \u2014 Manchester &amp; Birmingham<\/strong><br \/>\nSome courts, like those in <strong>Manchester and Birmingham<\/strong>, are painted to match the visual language of community programmes and Project Swish basketballs \u2014 expanding the aesthetic from objects to architectural spaces. (<a title=\"From court to canvas: how design is regenerating UK basketball - Design Week\" href=\"https:\/\/www.designweek.co.uk\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Design Week<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Designer\u2019s perspective<\/strong><br \/>\nRoberts says the project is <strong>\u201ccreativity for community benefit\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 urban regeneration, youth engagement and making visible spaces that support wellbeing and confidence. (<a title=\"From court to canvas: how design is regenerating UK basketball - Design Week\" href=\"https:\/\/www.designweek.co.uk\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Design Week<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_2_Project_Swish_Partnership_Physical_Court_Regeneration\"><\/span>\u00a02. <em>Project Swish<\/em>: Partnership &amp; Physical Court Regeneration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>How design fits into grassroots sport<\/strong><br \/>\nBasketball England\u2019s <strong>Project Swish<\/strong> includes distributing <strong>free nets to more than 1,000 outdoor courts<\/strong> and supporting court renovations. The initiative uses design and visual identity \u2014 including limited\u2011edition basketballs designed by Roberts \u2014 to attract attention and funds for regeneration. (<a title=\"Buy a Ball - Support Project Swish\" href=\"https:\/\/basketballengland.co.uk\/projectswish\/buy-a-ball?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">basketballengland.co.uk<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Community\u2011built art courts<\/strong><br \/>\nLocal councils and communities have used Project Swish support to repaint courts or add art elements during renovations. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sheffield\u2019s Ellesmere Park<\/strong> court was revived through a partnership involving Basketball England, local youth groups and an artist who incorporated community\u2011chosen colours and slogans. The result has better accessibility, lighting and a bright, energetic aesthetic that invites play and reduces anti\u2011social behaviour. (<a title=\"Ellesmere Park: #ProjectSwish art court revealed in Sheffield - gallery | Basketball England\" href=\"https:\/\/www.basketballengland.co.uk\/news\/2024\/ellesmere-park-projectswish-art-court-revealed-in-sheffield-gallery\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">basketballengland.co.uk<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Funding &amp; culture shift<\/strong><br \/>\nProject Swish has also acted as a <strong>brand and rallying cry<\/strong> for basketball facility upgrades \u2014 helping fuel conversations with councils, youth organisations and funders about the value of high\u2011quality outdoor basketball spaces. (<a title=\"From court to canvas: how design is regenerating UK basketball - Design Week\" href=\"https:\/\/www.designweek.co.uk\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Design Week<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_3_Artistic_Court_Projects_Across_the_UK\"><\/span>\u00a03. Artistic Court Projects Across the UK<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Beyond the headline Project in the Paint initiatives, multiple <strong>independent and partnered art court projects<\/strong> show design\u2019s role in regeneration:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Brightons_First_Art_Court\"><\/span>\u00a0Brighton\u2019s First Art Court<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Brighton\u2019s <strong>Saunders Park<\/strong> court was completely redesigned by artist <strong>Lois O\u2019Hara<\/strong> in collaboration with Basketball England and Project Backboard, using vivid colours and abstract shapes to attract players and positive community activity. (<a title=\"Uks First Basketball Art Court | Valspar Paint\" href=\"https:\/\/www.valsparpaint.co.uk\/inspiration\/uks-first-basketball-art-court\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Valspar Paint<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Barnet_3%C3%973_Court\"><\/span>\u00a0Barnet 3\u00d73 Court<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In <strong>North London<\/strong>, a neglected area was transformed into a vibrant 3\u00d73 court featuring bold murals that reflect the fast, fluid nature of the game and serve as a <strong>community landmark<\/strong>, encouraging outdoor play and social interaction. (<a title=\"Barnet 3X3 Court Regeneration - AW by Darren John - Absolutely Studio\" href=\"https:\/\/absolutelystudio.com\/portfolio\/painted-basketball-court-mural-london\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Absolutely Studio<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Writtle_College_University_Court\"><\/span>\u00a0Writtle College University Court<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Artist <strong>Molly Hawkins<\/strong> led a painted floor installation for the UK\u2019s first dedicated 3\u00d73 basketball court at Writtle College, combining art with dynamic colours and patterns that energise players. (<a title=\"Writtle Basketball Mural \u2014 Molly Hawkins\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mollymural.com\/portfolio\/basketballcourt?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Molly Hawkins<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Why_Design_Matters_for_Regeneration\"><\/span>\u00a0Why Design Matters for Regeneration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_1_Revitalises_neglected_spaces\"><\/span>\u00a01. <strong>Revitalises neglected spaces<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Courts often sit unused due to poor maintenance or lack of visibility. Art\u2011led renovation turns them into <strong>visual landmarks<\/strong> that attract players and passers\u2011by alike. (<a title=\"From court to canvas: how design is regenerating UK basketball - Design Week\" href=\"https:\/\/www.designweek.co.uk\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Design Week<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_2_Boosts_community_engagement\"><\/span>\u00a02. <strong>Boosts community engagement<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Including local artists and groups in design and refurbishment fosters <strong>ownership and pride<\/strong>, making courts safer and more active spaces. (<a title=\"Ellesmere Park: #ProjectSwish art court revealed in Sheffield - gallery | Basketball England\" href=\"https:\/\/www.basketballengland.co.uk\/news\/2024\/ellesmere-park-projectswish-art-court-revealed-in-sheffield-gallery\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">basketballengland.co.uk<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_3_Supports_grassroots_sport_participation\"><\/span>\u00a03. <strong>Supports grassroots sport participation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>High\u2011quality, attractive courts encourage more frequent use, helping promote <strong>physical activity and social connection<\/strong>, especially among youth. (<a title=\"From court to canvas: how design is regenerating UK basketball - Design Week\" href=\"https:\/\/www.designweek.co.uk\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Design Week<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_4_Attracts_investment_and_policy_attention\"><\/span>\u00a04. <strong>Attracts investment and policy attention<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Successful design projects have led to <strong>council investments<\/strong> (e.g., Birmingham allocating significant funds to outdoor basketball) and attracted wider institutional attention that extends beyond just aesthetic upgrades. (<a title=\"From court to canvas: how design is regenerating UK basketball - Design Week\" href=\"https:\/\/www.designweek.co.uk\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Design Week<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Voices_Commentary\"><\/span>\u00a0Voices &amp; Commentary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Gareth Roberts (Project in the Paint):<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cIf one transformed court helps a young person feel welcome, confident or inspired in an overlooked corner of a city, that\u2019s the impact I care about.\u201d (<a title=\"From court to canvas: how design is regenerating UK basketball - Design Week\" href=\"https:\/\/www.designweek.co.uk\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Design Week<\/a>)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Community perspective (Sheffield example):<\/strong><br \/>\nLocal councils and youth groups involved in court redesigns have reported that <strong>colourful, community\u2011designed courts<\/strong> help reduce anti\u2011social behaviour, create safer environments and provide meaningful activity hubs for local children and families. (<a title=\"Ellesmere Park: #ProjectSwish art court revealed in Sheffield - gallery | Basketball England\" href=\"https:\/\/www.basketballengland.co.uk\/news\/2024\/ellesmere-park-projectswish-art-court-revealed-in-sheffield-gallery\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">basketballengland.co.uk<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Summary\"><\/span>\u00a0Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Design is doing more than beautifying surfaces \u2014 it\u2019s <strong>reframing how basketball interacts with urban life in the UK<\/strong>. By bringing together artists, governing bodies, councils and communities, initiatives like <strong>Project in the Paint<\/strong> and <strong>Project Swish<\/strong> are <strong>turning ordinary outdoor courts into culturally rich and vibrant community spaces<\/strong>, boosting participation and reshaping perceptions of the sport across the country. (<a title=\"From court to canvas: how design is regenerating UK basketball - Design Week\" href=\"https:\/\/www.designweek.co.uk\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Design Week<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Here\u2019s a <strong>case\u2011studies\u2011and\u2011comments breakdown<\/strong> of how <strong>design is regenerating UK basketball<\/strong> \u2014 turning tired outdoor courts into vibrant sport and community spaces that boost participation and local pride: (<a title=\"From court to canvas: how design is regenerating UK basketball - Design Week\" href=\"https:\/\/www.designweek.co.uk\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Design Week<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Case_Study%E2%80%AF1_%E2%80%94_Project_in_the_Paint_Creative_Transformation\"><\/span>\u00a0Case Study\u202f1 \u2014 <em>Project in the Paint<\/em>: Creative Transformation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Overview:<\/strong><br \/>\nWhat started as a personal, crowdfunded idea in <strong>2017<\/strong> by designer and former England U18 player <strong>Gareth Roberts<\/strong> has grown into a movement transforming neglected outdoor basketball courts into large\u2011scale public artworks. (<a title=\"From court to canvas: how design is regenerating UK basketball - Design Week\" href=\"https:\/\/www.designweek.co.uk\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Design Week<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>How it began:<\/strong><br \/>\nRoberts launched <strong>Project in the Paint<\/strong> with about <strong>\u00a33,000<\/strong> raised via crowdfunding, painting the first court as a vibrant mural to signal that the space was valued and cared for \u2014 an application of \u201cbroken windows theory.\u201d (<a title=\"From court to canvas: how design is regenerating UK basketball - Design Week\" href=\"https:\/\/www.designweek.co.uk\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Design Week<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Institutional growth:<\/strong><br \/>\nBasketball England supported the idea and partnered on <strong>Project Swish<\/strong>, a campaign that distributes free nets nationwide and uses design to help fund <strong>court regeneration projects<\/strong>. (<a title=\"From court to canvas: how design is regenerating UK basketball - Design Week\" href=\"https:\/\/www.designweek.co.uk\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Design Week<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Design influences:<\/strong><br \/>\nRoberts\u2019 style blends <strong>90s Black street culture, hip\u2011hop, Memphis design and Afrofuturism<\/strong>, bringing energetic visual identity to spaces that previously felt under\u2011used. (<a title=\"From court to canvas: how design is regenerating UK basketball - Design Week\" href=\"https:\/\/www.designweek.co.uk\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Design Week<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Impact:<\/strong><br \/>\nCourts like those in <strong>Manchester and Birmingham<\/strong> are now painted to match limited\u2011edition Wilson balls designed for Project Swish, showing how a design language can unify product and place \u2014 reinforcing basketball culture in public space. (<a title=\"From court to canvas: how design is regenerating UK basketball - Design Week\" href=\"https:\/\/www.designweek.co.uk\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Design Week<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Commentary (Roberts):<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cIf one transformed court helps a young person feel welcome, confident or inspired in an overlooked corner of a city, that\u2019s the impact I care about.\u201d<\/em> (<a title=\"From court to canvas: how design is regenerating UK basketball - Design Week\" href=\"https:\/\/www.designweek.co.uk\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Design Week<\/a>)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Case_Study%E2%80%AF2_%E2%80%94_ProjectSwish_Court_Revamps_Across_England\"><\/span>\u00a0Case Study\u202f2 \u2014 <em>#ProjectSwish Court Revamps Across England<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Hulme Park, Manchester:<\/strong><br \/>\nBasketball England\u2019s <strong>#ProjectSwish campaign<\/strong> (supported by Wilson Sporting Goods and Sport England) helped renovate Hulme Park\u2019s outdoor court with a bold new surface in the city\u2019s colours and graphics tied to the Project Swish ball, giving local players a renewed space and encouraging regular play. (<a title=\"Hulme Park makeover ensures a lifetime of hoops in Manchester | Basketball England\" href=\"https:\/\/www.basketballengland.co.uk\/news\/2023\/hulme-park-makeover-ensures-a-lifetime-of-hoops-in-manchester\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">basketballengland.co.uk<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sheffield\u2019s Ellesmere Park:<\/strong><br \/>\nThis park\u2019s court was also transformed through #ProjectSwish with community engagement \u2014 including local youth input into design \u2014 improved surfaces, fencing, lighting and vibrant branding that promote <strong>basketball participation and safety<\/strong> for residents. (<a title=\"Ellesmere Park: #ProjectSwish art court revealed in Sheffield - gallery | Basketball England\" href=\"https:\/\/www.basketballengland.co.uk\/news\/2024\/ellesmere-park-projectswish-art-court-revealed-in-sheffield-gallery\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">basketballengland.co.uk<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wider rollout:<\/strong><br \/>\nBasketball England has <strong>revamped 11 outdoor courts in partnership with Birmingham City Council and Sport England<\/strong>, with more set to be painted and relaunched in 2025, expanding access to quality outdoor facilities. (<a title=\"Basketball England\" href=\"https:\/\/basketballengland.co.uk\/files\/basketball-england-annual-report-2024-25-150126122520.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">basketballengland.co.uk<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Community comments:<\/strong><br \/>\nLocal leaders and youth organisations involved in these projects emphasise improved <strong>access, safety and community pride<\/strong> \u2014 transformed courts become <strong>hubs for regular weekly play and neighbourhood interaction<\/strong>, not just art installations. (<a title=\"Ellesmere Park: #ProjectSwish art court revealed in Sheffield - gallery | Basketball England\" href=\"https:\/\/www.basketballengland.co.uk\/news\/2024\/ellesmere-park-projectswish-art-court-revealed-in-sheffield-gallery\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">basketballengland.co.uk<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Case_Study%E2%80%AF3_%E2%80%94_Independent_Art_Court_Projects\"><\/span>\u00a0Case Study\u202f3 \u2014 <em>Independent Art Court Projects<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Barnet 3\u00d73 Court (London):<\/strong><br \/>\nLondon\u2019s first dedicated <strong>3\u00d73 painted court<\/strong> at Barnet Playing Fields was commissioned by the council with local artist Darren John. A once neglected patch became a vibrant space incorporating full FIBA\u2011spec play lines within an abstract mural that celebrates the fast, fluid nature of 3\u00d73 basketball. (<a title=\"Barnet 3X3 Court Regeneration - AW by Darren John - Absolutely Studio\" href=\"https:\/\/absolutelystudio.com\/portfolio\/painted-basketball-court-mural-london\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Absolutely Studio<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Brighton\u2019s Saunders Park Court:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe UK\u2019s first <strong>basketball art court<\/strong> in Brighton was painted with vibrant masonry paint, centred on the word \u201cJOY\u201d, making the previously derelict space a <strong>positive, colourful installation<\/strong> for players and the public. (<a title=\"Uks First Basketball Art Court | Valspar Paint\" href=\"https:\/\/www.valsparpaint.co.uk\/inspiration\/uks-first-basketball-art-court\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Valspar Paint<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clapham Common Courts Refresh:<\/strong><br \/>\nCourts at Clapham Common have been <strong>painted and refreshed periodically<\/strong> with support from Basketball England, NBA and community partners \u2014 showing that design support can also be part of <strong>ongoing upkeep<\/strong> as well as initial installation. (<a title=\"Painted Basketball Court Renovation at Clapham Common - Absolutely Studio\" href=\"https:\/\/absolutelystudio.com\/portfolio\/painted-basketball-court-renovation-at-clapham-common\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Absolutely Studio<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Key_Themes_Why_It_Matters\"><\/span>\u00a0Key Themes &amp; Why It Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Design_Drives_Activation\"><\/span>\u00a0Design Drives Activation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Art and design signal that space is <strong>valued and inviting<\/strong>, which encourages <strong>increased play and care<\/strong>, improving both the <strong>user experience<\/strong> and community perceptions of local basketball facilities. (<a title=\"From court to canvas: how design is regenerating UK basketball - Design Week\" href=\"https:\/\/www.designweek.co.uk\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Design Week<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Boosting_Participation\"><\/span>\u00a0Boosting Participation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Well\u2011designed courts become <strong>visible community assets<\/strong>, not hidden or neglected spaces. This encourages beginners and regular players alike to use the facilities more often, broadening engagement with the sport. (<a title=\"Basketball England\" href=\"https:\/\/basketballengland.co.uk\/files\/basketball-england-annual-report-2024-25-150126122520.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">basketballengland.co.uk<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Community_Collaboration\"><\/span>\u00a0Community &amp; Collaboration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Projects often involve <strong>local councils, artists and residents<\/strong> in design and execution, making courts <strong>shared community symbols<\/strong> rather than imposed installations. (<a title=\"Ellesmere Park: #ProjectSwish art court revealed in Sheffield - gallery | Basketball England\" href=\"https:\/\/www.basketballengland.co.uk\/news\/2024\/ellesmere-park-projectswish-art-court-revealed-in-sheffield-gallery\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">basketballengland.co.uk<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Strategic_Investment_Legacy\"><\/span>\u00a0Strategic Investment &amp; Legacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Large\u2011scale initiatives tied to events and legacy funding (e.g., Commonwealth Games court programmes in Birmingham) show how <strong>design can be part of broader strategic regeneration<\/strong> \u2014 not just aesthetic upgrades but part of sports infrastructure policy. (<a title=\"Summer time launches for the remaining Birmingham 2022 legacy courts | Basketball England\" href=\"https:\/\/www.basketballengland.co.uk\/news\/2025\/summer-time-launches-for-the-remaining-birmingham-2022-legacy-courts\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">basketballengland.co.uk<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Commentary_Reactions\"><\/span>\u00a0Commentary &amp; Reactions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Designer Voice:<\/strong><br \/>\nRoberts emphasises that design isn\u2019t just decoration \u2014 it\u2019s a <strong>tool for empowerment and community benefit<\/strong>, reflecting the values and energy of basketball culture, not just adding colour. (<a title=\"From court to canvas: how design is regenerating UK basketball - Design Week\" href=\"https:\/\/www.designweek.co.uk\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Design Week<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Community Leaders:<\/strong><br \/>\nLocal councils and youth groups involved in the projects often highlight <strong>reduced anti\u2011social behaviour, safer play spaces, and more organised community gatherings<\/strong> as outcomes of regenerated courts. (<a title=\"Ellesmere Park: #ProjectSwish art court revealed in Sheffield - gallery | Basketball England\" href=\"https:\/\/www.basketballengland.co.uk\/news\/2024\/ellesmere-park-projectswish-art-court-revealed-in-sheffield-gallery\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">basketballengland.co.uk<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Strategic Voices:<\/strong><br \/>\nBasketball England and partners see these design\u2011led upgrades as part of a larger effort to <strong>evidence demand for investment<\/strong>, helping secure funds and support for both <strong>outdoor and indoor facilities<\/strong> that sustain long\u2011term sport participation. (<a title=\"Basketball England\" href=\"https:\/\/basketballengland.co.uk\/files\/basketball-england-annual-report-2024-25-150126122520.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">basketballengland.co.uk<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Summary-2\"><\/span>\u00a0Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Design is doing more than beautifying courts \u2014 it\u2019s <strong>regenerating UK basketball from the ground up<\/strong> by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Turning overlooked outdoor courts into <strong>vibrant, community\u2011aligned spaces<\/strong>; (<a title=\"From court to canvas: how design is regenerating UK basketball - Design Week\" href=\"https:\/\/www.designweek.co.uk\/from-court-to-canvas-how-design-is-regenerating-uk-basketball\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Design Week<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Encouraging <strong>active participation, safety and pride<\/strong> in neighbourhood play; (<a title=\"Ellesmere Park: #ProjectSwish art court revealed in Sheffield - gallery | Basketball England\" href=\"https:\/\/www.basketballengland.co.uk\/news\/2024\/ellesmere-park-projectswish-art-court-revealed-in-sheffield-gallery\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">basketballengland.co.uk<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Helping local authorities, youth groups and sport bodies justify and secure <strong>long\u2011term facility investment<\/strong>; (<a title=\"Basketball England\" href=\"https:\/\/basketballengland.co.uk\/files\/basketball-england-annual-report-2024-25-150126122520.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">basketballengland.co.uk<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Inspiring similar art\u2011led court projects across multiple cities. (<a title=\"Barnet 3X3 Court Regeneration - AW by Darren John - Absolutely Studio\" href=\"https:\/\/absolutelystudio.com\/portfolio\/painted-basketball-court-mural-london\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Absolutely Studio<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; \u00a01. 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