NEW DESIGNERS

NEW DESIGNERS

CHAMPIONING THE FUTURE OF DESIGN SINCE 1985

CHAMPIONING THE FUTURE OF DESIGN SINCE 1985

New Designers is an annual showcase of the UK’s most innovative emerging design talent. Since its inception 38 years ago, New Designers has provided a platform for over 3,000 graduates to present their visionary ideas to industry professionals and the public every year. The event takes place over two weeks, with different disciplines highlighted in Week 1 and Week 2, spanning fashion, textiles, furniture, product design, illustration, and more. With a focus on creativity, innovation, and sustainability, New Designers is a must-attend event for anyone interested in the future of design. Whether you’re a design enthusiast, a student, or a professional in the industry, there’s something for everyone at New Designers. 

New Designers is the annual showcase of the UK’s most innovative emerging design talent. Whether you’re a design enthusiast, a student, or a professional in the industry, New Designers is a must-attend event for anyone interested in the future of design.

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ND DESIGN DISCIPLINES

WEEK 1

28 June - 1 July 2023

→ Fashion & Costume

→ Contemporary Design Crafts

→ Textiles

→ Ceramics

→ Glass

→ Jewellery & Precious Metalwork

WEEK 2

5 - 8 July 2023

→ Furniture

→ Product Design

→ Industrial & Spatial Design

→ Graphic Design

→ Illustration & Animation

→ Motion & Digital Arts

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CHAMPIONING THE FUTURE OF DESIGN SINCE 1985

Full of disruptive thinking, ambitious ideas and fresh approaches, New Designers presents the work of 2,500 hand-picked graduate design talents from around the UK. 

New Designers is the longest running and leading design showcase in the country and we remain determined to champion and support the UK grassroots design sector. 

This year is its 38th anniversary and will bring together 200 flagship university design courses who will be showcasing the country’s finest design students.

We connect these future leading lights with the industry for creative exchange, collaboration and recruitment.

Exploring every corner of design, ND provides a focal point for the next wave of designers to meet industry employers, buyers, media, trend predictors and a design hungry public.

Join us at the Business Design Centre, Islington, N1 0QH

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→ Explore over 2,500 graduates work to find new design talent to join your business through the University profiles

→ Discover the design stars of the future that you are usually able to meet at New Designers virtually ND AWARDS

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ND EDUCATES: TALKS PROGRAMME

Now live! Book your place to attend inspiring talks, hosted by industry leaders covering the latest trends and topics facing the design community between 1 – 10 July.

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TALK: STARTING YOUR JEWELLERY AND PRECIOUS METAL BUSINESS

Join us and learn how the Goldsmiths’ Centre can support you to develop your jewellery and precious metal business, from technical and inspirational opportunities, to business courses and workshops.

Book your free place today.

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TALK: MAKING IT - WELCOME TO YOUR NEW CAREER WITH COCKPIT ARTS​

Cockpit Arts Head of Business Incubation David Crump and a panel of makers speak about building their practices and what they wish they’d known when they were setting out.

Book your free place today. 

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ND PROGRAMME

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ND AWARDS

ND Awards is our highly prestigious awards programme, supported by 30 leading industry partners who reward and recognise the design stars of the future. Our Multiple-Access pass gives exclusive access to our awards evening to ensure you get a sneak peak of these graduate talents. The top prize is the coveted ND Designer of the Year award.

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ND EDUCATES

There will be a range of educational and inspirational talks and workshops, curated by ND alumni Hannah Payne. Free to attend, they will offer invaluable practical tips as well as engaging and thought-provoking panel discussions. The programme will be announced shortly but to give you an idea of what to expect, our 2022 digital talks are still available to listen to.

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ND SCHOOLS DAYS

New Designers Schools Days focus on helping young students take the first steps in their design career; by attending they will be able to see what their future could look like and speak to the leading design university courses to get all of the advice they need to help inform their decisions. 

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ND FUTURES

New Designers is committed to nurturing those younger students keen to embark on a future in the design industry. Discover our online talks tailored to foster the next generation of designers and provide the best insight into pursuing a creative career.

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CALLING ALL CREATIVES AND CRAFTERS

This year enjoy a curated programme of nearly 400 events across London, London Craft Week 2021 returns for its seventh edition to showcase exceptional craftsmanship and creativity from emerging and celebrated makers.

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ND CONNECTS - JOB BOARD

Launched for the first time this year, the New Designers Online ‘job board’ was a great opportunity to advertise design company’s graduate job vacancies on a complimentary basis and to boost emerging talent’s transition into a creative career. View vacancies here.

Full of disruptive thinking, ambitious ideas and fresh approaches.

New Designers presents the work of  2,500 hand-picked graduate design talents from around the UK.

Exploring every corner of design, ND provides a focal point for the next wave of designers to meet industry employers, buyers, media, trend predictors and a design hungry public.

DISCIPLINES

30 june - 10 july

WEEK 1

28 June - 1 July 2023

→ Textiles & Fashion
→ Costume Design
→ Jewellery & Precious Metalwork
→ Ceramics & Glass
→ Contemporary Design Crafts

WEEK 2

5 - 8 July 2023

→ Furniture 
→ Product & Industrial & Spatial Design
→ Graphic Design 
→ Illustration & Animation
→ Motion & Digital Arts

HEAR FROM THE ND COMMUNITY

"New Designers was the most invaluable experience I had graduating as a BA student as I was able to establish multiple industry connections. The connections formed at ND opened up opportunities for me with more than one company and kick started my working career. The show itself was a great platform to present my portfolio and have meaningful conversations with designers in industry. This helped grow my confidence as a designer and also provided me with great advice for my first steps out of uni."
Lucy DayDesigner, Home Product - John Lewis
"Nothing else comes close in terms of the experience our graduates get in putting on a professional design show and meeting creative professionals, industrialists and design enthusiasts."
Nigel BallCourse Leader, Shefield Hallam University
“New Designers is a fantastic opportunity to start your creative career! […] The networking and the interaction is the best part. […] I had a friend who won the Designer of the Year award and the press he had and the amount of help New designers had given him, really gave him a lot of exposure, nationally, if not internationally. My friend did so well at the show, and it all came off the back of him doing New Designers. He has his own studio now and is a success story.”
Daniel Durnin Furniture and Product Design Course Leader, Bucks New University
"Exhibiting at ND allowed me to showcase my work to prospective recruiters, to socialise with other students, to see the standard of work of my peers, and to stay connected with the design world after graduating. Through ND, I was offered several creative job opportunities, one of which I took on and am still working at now! I now head up a team of designers and regularly attend ND to search for the best new talents to join my own team. ND continues to be a source of creative inspiration for me and offers me a view into the latest trends from the next generation of designers."
Lai Chiu TangHead of Design, Cambridge Consultants
"Fresh ideas and new innovators keep our business alive, relevant and forward looking. ND is the springboard."
Sally CostenBusiness Owner, The Clerkenwell Jeweller Ltd & Costen Creative Ltd
"New Designers provides such an important opportunity to network and present work to a larger audience."
Olivia DunnStudent, Bath Spa University
"Supporting the next generation of designers. Breaking down the barriers to design. Giving the space for innovation and creativity to flourish."
Karen HallerBehavioural Colour & Design Psychology and Author of The Little Book of Colour
"ND was a platform to exhibit my work which subsequently connected me with established individuals in the industry, through this I have created a career."
Huw EvansFurniture Designer & Product Developer, The Conran Shop
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ND AWARDS
ND AWARDS
Celebrating and championing design talent, the 2021 ND AWARDS have been created by our industry partners to challenge graduate designers to produce innovative and ground-breaking designs. Save the date: Wednesday 30 June, 6pm to discover the freshest e…
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ND EDUCATES
ND EDUCATES
A carefully curated programme bursting with top tips, how to’s and panel discussions on emerging design topics which will support you in your next chapter as a creative professional.
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ND FUTURES
ND FUTURES
Inspire your students and unlock their creative potential. Provide opportunities and networks for a higher education in design and connect your students directly with college tutors and graduates. 
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