ND EDUCATES
ND EDUCATES is our programme of inspiring talks, workshops and practical advice from leading professionals in the design industry aimed to prepare graduates for employment.
Hear from leading brands and designers and network with industry experts as they offer unique insights into the latest design trends, offer practical career advice as well as discuss key themes within the design sector such as sustainability, diversity and inclusion and routes to employment in a post pandemic world.
The 2023 talks and workshops programme was curated by Hannah Payne, a previous ND Graduate. Please check back regularly as new talks and workshops will be announced progressively.
ND EDUCATES 2023 PROGRAMME
WEEK 1
THURSDAY 29 JUNE
CMS Design Team Panel: What’s law got to do with it? Design rights – top tips for protecting your IP
TALK
Thursday 29 June, 11:00 - 11:45
Creative Sector Careers Advice Workshop with The Pierce Group
WORKSHOP
Thursday 29 June, 12:00 - 14:00
Ceramic Review In Conversation with Francis Lloyd-Jones
TALK
Thursday 29 June, 1:00 - 1:45
Essential tools for surface pattern designers - AVA Bridging the gap between Education & Industry
WORKSHOP
Thursday 29 June, 14:00 - 15:00
Speed Interview Practice Drop-in with Pierce Consulting
WORKSHOP
Thursday 29 June, 15:00 - 17:00
Meet The Maker Live Demo with Cockpit Maker – Ashley Jess Knight
WORKSHOP
Thursday 29 June, 18:00 - 19:00
FRIDAY 30 JUNE
From Concept to Creation: Starting a Journey in an Original Design Business With Tatty Devine
TALK
Friday 30 June, 12:00 - 12:45
The Fashion and Textile Museum Workshop – Fashion Drawing
WORKSHOP
Friday 30 June, 12:00 - 13:30
Pattern Cloud Panel – Starting Your Career in Textiles and Surface Pattern
TALK
Friday 30 June, 13:00 - 13:45
London Glassblowing: Tim Rawlinson 'A decade on since graduating'.
TALK
Friday 30 June, 15:00 - 15:45
Contemporary Printed Textiles Practice and Surface Design
TALK
Friday 30 June, 14:00 - 14:45
London Glassblowing: Tim Rawlinson 'A decade on since graduating'.
TALK
Friday 30 June, 15:00 - 15:45
SATURDAY 1 JULY
Beker Studio Print Workshop - Colour, Shapes, Texture
WORKSHOP
Saturday 1 July, 12:00 - 14:00
TATTY DEVINE - MARKET STALL TO MBE
Friday 1 July, 15:00 - 16:00
Harriet Vine MBE, Co-Founder & Creative Director of Tatty Devine presents a talk on starting a business in the jewellery sector, and the wider design industry.
THE PANEL:
Harriet Vine MBE, Co-Founder & Creative Director, Tatty Devine
WEEK 2
THURSDAY 6 JULY
CMS Design Team Panel: What’s law got to do with it? Design rights – top tips for protecting your IP
TALK
Thursday 6 July, 11:00 - 11:45
FRIDAY 7 JULY
Building a Sustainable Future: Innovating with Sustainable Materials
TALK
Friday 7 July, 14:00 - 14:45
SATURDAY 8 JULY
Programming TBA. Check back soon for updates.