NEW DESIGNERS
NEW DESIGNERS
CHAMPIONING THE FUTURE OF DESIGN SINCE 1985
CHAMPIONING THE FUTURE OF DESIGN SINCE 1985
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Week 1: 26 - 29 June 2024 | Week 2: 3 - 6 July 2024
SAVE THE DATE Week 1: 26 - 29 June 2024 | Week 2: 3 - 6 July 2024
Business Design Centre | London
New Designers is an annual showcase of the UK’s most innovative emerging design talent. Since its inception 39 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.
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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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
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.
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.
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.
ND PROGRAMME
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.
At ND23 there were a range of educational and inspirational talks and workshops, curated by ND alumni Hannah Payne. Free to attend, they offered invaluable practical tips as well as engaging and thought-provoking panel discussions. Recordings of all of the 2023 programme will be released over the coming weeks. Check back for more details.
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.
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.
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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LOOKBACK AT OUR 2023 PROGRAMME
Celebrating and championing design talent, the ND AWARDS are created each year by our industry partners to challenge graduate designers to produce innovative and ground-breaking designs. Save the date: Wednesday 26 June 2024, 6pm and Wednesday 3 July 2…
ND Educates is our carefully curated talks and workshops programme. Bursting with top tips to support emerging designers in their next chapter as a creative professional, alongside panel discussions from industry expects tackling sustainability, innova…
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.
ND Selects is a curated space at New Designers dedicated to shining a light on new businesses in the design industry curated by Founder of Future Icons Louisa Pacifico.
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