Our Sponsors

The Aardman Academy was established in 2013 to help meet the growing demand for animators in the UK, and to strengthen ties between the animation industry and education. The Aardman Academy plays an important role in Aardman’s ongoing mission to nurture creativity and supports the studio’s talent outreach programme. VIEW THE AWARD

Belmond Ltd. is a global collection of exceptional hotel and luxury travel adventures in some of the world’s most inspiring destinations. Established over 40 years ago with the acquisition of Belmond Hotel Cipriani in Venice, the Company owns and operates 46 unique and distinctive hotel, rail and river cruise experiences in many of the world’s most celebrated destinations.Design and craftsmanship sit at the heart of the brand and Belmond works with talented designers who capture the unique soul and spirit of each of our products and experiences – encapsulating the essence of local cultures in the look and feel in their hotel, barges and trains.Belmond is a champion of craftsmanship. By working with expert craftspeople from around the globe, Belmond celebrates and showcases traditional and unique craft techniques – old and new – to create authentic and inspiring surroundings for our guests.From working with leading designers such as Matthew Williamson, through to supporting up and coming design talent via Belmond’s partnership with the New Designers exhibition, whilst investing in restoration and refurbishment projects, Belmond are committed to ensuring that they continue to offer authentic luxury experiences which strike a perfect balance between the timeless and the contemporary.Through Belmond’s 2020 partnership with New Designers, Belmond wishes to support young design talent to give them a platform during a difficult period for those beginning their career. VIEW THE AWARD

With design at the very heart of its origins, the Business Design Centre (BDC) has been the event home of New Designers for over thirty years; welcoming the brightest minds entering the industry to showcase the future of design. It is an honour to welcome students from all aspects of creative courses to come together over the two-week event to celebrate their work as well as highlighting their talent to businesses looking to attract the next bright young stars. Sponsoring the awards is an important way to reward those students who have demonstrated an exceptional level of creativity in their design approach as well as shining a spotlight on their work to the outside world. The BDC is home to more than one hundred businesses and attracts almost a million visitors to over two hundred and fifty events held at the venue each year. The family run business holds its people key to delivering its objectives, with a culture of empowerment and innovation embodied in its values. BDC has long supported philanthropic activities, community projects, environmental initiatives and a strong commitment to health and wellbeing, all of which contribute to sustainable development. This continues to play a key part of the company objectives and day-to-day operations of the business; the importance of which is vital in establishing and protecting a better future for all. VIEW THE AWARD: ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN VIEW THE AWARD: SOCIAL IMPACT DESIGN

World-changing innovation. Cambridge Consultants is a partner to the ambitious – their secret ingredient – applying creativity and technical expertise to transform their clients’ businesses. Cambridge Consultants builds teams that are passionate about their clients’ success, working together to identify and develop world-changing products and services.

Cambridge Consultants like to support and immerse themselves in the best new design talent in the UK and the New Designers exhibition provides that opportunity. It also provides a platform for Cambridge Consultants to promote their design capabilities and highlight how much design is valued.

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The Colour in Design Award (CIDA) is a charitable organisation founded by Marianne Shillingford Creative Director of Dulux.  It is an annual award that recognises and rewards outstanding and innovative use of colour in design demonstrated by recent graduates and covers all creative disciplines from textiles to digital design. There is a £1,000 cash prize for each winner to develop projects and business ideas plus ongoing mentoring and practical support from industry experts. VIEW THE AWARD: PART 1 VIEW THE AWARD: PART 2

Coregeo^® Ltd is the fresh produce brand marketing specialist. The UK Master Licensor for top two leading fresh produce brands in the UK, Pink Lady^® apples and Tenderstem^® broccoli, Coregeo^® is the leader within the fresh produce industry in brand management and marketing. Adding to their stable of brands as the marketing agency in the UK for premium avocado brand Gem^® and becoming Master Licensor for Bimi^® across Europe and Tenderstem^® in the Middle East. With over two decade’s experience pioneering fresh produce brands, Coregeo^® specialises in intellectual property and brand management, trade and consumer marketing services and trade relationship management. Coregeo^® has chosen to be involved in the New Designers Awards for 2020 as we want to champion young talent and help them progress. VIEW THE AWARD

Creative Conscience inspires, trains and rewards creatives to apply their talents to socially valuable projects, promoting sustainability, freedom, social health and wellbeing. We are a global movement that improves the communities we live and work in, helping to transform the wider world. We promote socially valuable, human centred design that enables and inspires people to change their lives and the lives of those around them for the better. We do this through our platform, events, education, talks, webinars, workshops, membership model, with our annual global awards scheme and through partnerships and collaborations, all with the aim of providing inspiration and practical tools to create positive impact. Some of our recent events have focussed on mental health and the benefits of creativity on wellbeing. Research we have undertaken has found that purpose driven creativity can lead to positive health rewards. Our award scheme encourages young creatives to become the change makers the world needs and beyond the awards, we aim to bring some of the brightest and imaginable projects to life. We provide the tools, contacts and advice, encouraging the creators and their projects to create real, tangible impact in the world. We are a charitable incorporated organisation, built by a community and founded by Chrissy Levett in 2012. We encourage, recognise and reward creative thinking from around the world, across the creative spectrum, developing concepts and projects that are in line with our aims. Working with New Designers is a natural partnership for Creative Conscience as we too put young creatives at the heart of everything we do through our work in creative education, workshops, webinars, awards scheme and events. At this difficult time, we believe it’s vital for young designers to have a platform to showcase their work and shine and thanks to New Designers, 3,000 students will have this opportunity. We are honoured to be one of the sponsors this year, and through our award we aim to inspire them all to apply their creative talents to transform the world. VIEW THE AWARD: ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN VIEW THE AWARD: SOCIAL IMPACT DESIGN

Ford of Europe is responsible for producing, selling and servicing Ford brand vehicles in 50 individual markets and employs approximately 45,000 employees at its wholly owned facilities and consolidated joint ventures and approximately 59,000 people when unconsolidated businesses are included. In addition to Ford Motor Credit Company, Ford Europe operations include Ford Customer Service Division and 19 manufacturing facilities (12 wholly owned facilities and seven unconsolidated joint venture facilities). The first Ford cars were shipped to Europe in 1903 – the same year Ford Motor Company was founded. European production started in 1911. The highest value in a company is its people. To get in touch with the best educated and most innovative designers, we support this event. If not here, where could you find your next generation talents?

– Amko Leenarts, Director Design, Ford of Europe

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Innovative design and empowering colour combinations capture the ethos of Harlequin. From beautiful printed, woven and embroidered fabrics to textured wallcoverings and striking home accessories, Harlequin is the perfect choice for those who wish to make a statement at home. Harlequin have been sponsors of New Designers for over 10 years. Many of the designers within the studio and one of the company’s stylists are New Designers Alumni. Creative Director, Claire Vallis can vividly remember the show she first met each of them. She comments: “It is important that we invest in the future of design and nurture new talent. During their time with us, we encourage the graduates to get actively involved in all levels of the process, so they get to see all aspects of product development. This becomes a two-way learning as they often bring fresh ideas to the table that we can learn from.” VIEW THE AWARD

Twin brothers, Antony and Richard Joseph, grew up in a family with a long history of design and manufacturing. The family business specialised in the production of glass components and the brothers spent part of their summers working in the factory as well as creating products in a workshop at home. Having both trained in product design, the twins embarked on their early careers – Antony as a freelance designer and Richard as a design engineer at Dyson. As a sideline to their jobs, and with the support of their father, they utilized the capabilities of the factory in Birmingham to develop their own range of functional glass chopping boards. But what started as a fun project, soon became the seed of a new business idea and, in 2003, the Joseph Joseph brand was born. Whilst glass chopping boards were just the start, the brothers were also designing other innovative kitchenware products and this gradually developed into a broader range of housewares, including cookware, cleaning tools and waste management. A core, problem-solving approach quickly became a key foundation of the brand and this was combined with a distinctive design aesthetic to create some of their most iconic kitchenware. From humble beginnings, the business has now grown to become an award-winning international housewares brand, sold in over 100 countries across the globe and with offices in London, New York, Paris, Dusseldorf, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai. The whole Joseph Joseph team share the brothers’ enthusiasm for innovation and are passionate about bringing problem-solving products to as many households as possible. We feel strongly about supporting fresh, new design talent and helping grow the design industry within the UK. VIEW THE AWARD

As a constant pioneer in British engineering, Kenwood has always combined a deep love of good food with a complete understanding of how people like to cook and eat.  Ever since the first Kenwood product was launched in 1947, we have been the kitchen partner of cooks the world over. This has led to the design of products that have not only provided consumers with the iconic Kenwood Chef since 1950, but also multiple solutions to the challenges faced in today’s kitchens. Kenwood was founded on the guiding principles of quality, innovation and design. These principles remain steadfast today at the very heart of our company and our products. Our design excellence is what sets us apart. We quietly and efficiently take care of things – reliable, trusted, durable – supporting, encouraging and building confidence, and allowing the cook to focus on being creative. The Kenwood Design Office understand the challenges of being a new emerging designer starting out in their careers. We’ve all been there and appreciate that any support can benefit our futures. We’re also keen in promoting those passionate about our Company’s industry. VIEW THE AWARD

Liberty is a movement dedicated to discovery, animated by arts, culture, design and the pursuit of beauty. Liberty London is famed for its original curation, directional design and celebration of craftsmanship. In the spirit of our founder, Arthur Lasenby Liberty, we remain unapologetically eccentric and committed to bringing good design to all. 90% of our Design Studio are New Designers alumni. We are excited to be supporting New Designers for the first time and to discover and support young and emerging talent. VIEW THE AWARD

Mojo Nation is a body for toy and game inventors, dedicated to dedicated to celebrating the creativity of the toy, game and designer community and accelerating talent, opportunity and ideas for inventors of all levels. New Designers is a vital date on the industry calendar, and functions as a key means of encouraging great new talent to enter the toy and game industry; an industry which relies on creativity and new ideas to flourish and succeed. VIEW THE AWARD: GAME DESIGN VIEW THE AWARD: TOY DESIGN

MOO knows a thing or two about shaking those tail feathers. We create products that get your noticed – from business cards to stickers to flyers and lots more in between which is why we make it simple for our customers to create beautiful, expertly crafted business stationery and promotional materials that start conversations and open doors. We are passionate about great design and the positive difference it can make to the world, and want to champion this philosophy by empowering and supporting emerging design talent. We’re really proud to support New Designers show with our Design Identity Award plus a special 20% off at moo.com to prepare for the show. Simply enter code ND2020 in the check-out at moo.com before 31st Dec 2020.

T&C’s: Sorry, this lovely offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, Gift Cards or applied to previously placed orders, or cake. We don’t sell cake 🙂

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Founded in 1972, Pentagram continues to be one of the world’s most influential design studios. Comprising of twenty-five collaborative interdisciplinary designers working together as equals, partners’ work spans graphics and identity, architecture and interiors, products and packaging, exhibitions and installations, websites and digital experiences, advertising, and communications. With offices in London, New York, Austin and Berlin, Pentagram collaborates with an international network of photographers, illustrators, writers, researchers and manufacturers. Since Pentagram began in 1972, we have always believed in the strength and power of the student experience. We are still practising educators and designers, and have all benefited hugely from education – it has helped shape us both as individuals and as practitioners. Pentagram is delighted to support new New Designers, as it plays an important part in the design industry, nurturing those at the very start of their journey and launching the careers of many of the UK’s most talented young designers. VIEW THE AWARD

An international market leader of designer fabrics, wallcoverings and accessories, generations of experience and distinctive British design are the foundation of the Romo brand. Founded in 1902, Romo remains a family run business today, now in the 5^th generation. Since establishing its first in-house design studio in the 1980s, Romo has continued to expand and evolve to become the internationally recognised company that it is today. Renowned for its assorted library of classic and contemporary designs and versatile plains, Romo offers a diverse style and timeless elegance enriched with a sophisticated colour palette. Using both innovative technology and traditional techniques, Romo’s talented in-house design team create exceptional printed, woven and embroidered fabric designs to suit a range of projects from domestic interiors to contract developments. The Romo Group houses six established fabric and wallcovering brands; Romo, Villa Nova, Kirkby Design, Black Edition, Mark Alexander and Zinc Textile, each with their own unique character and style. With the highest quality of product and design, The Romo Group offers a diverse range of fabrics, wallcoverings, trimmings and accessories. The Romo Group is committed to nurturing creative talent, employing many emerging designers across our six distinctive fabric and wallcovering brands. The New Designers exhibition has been a stepping-stone for us to find new talented designers that are now creating imaginative designs in several of our in-house design studios. This injection of fresh talent is helping drive our brands to new heights of creativity. Nurturing the skills of design graduates is in line with the company’s dedication to developing careers and investing in the future endeavours of all employees. In this unusual and challenging time, we felt it more important than ever to support up and coming designers striving to embark on a career in a field they are passionate about. Romo is honoured to be a part of such an inspiring event and support the best emerging creative talent that the UK has to offer. VIEW THE AWARD

London is a City of Stories and Flavours – a melting pot for open minds and cultures, where imperfections spark ideas and food is an invitation. To connect with meaning, form friendships, explore, inspire and be inspired. Share the plate, the story, Royal Doulton a life made of meaningful moments.Since 1815, Royal Doulton has been at the forefront of contemporary design and craftsmanship, bringing premium quality tableware with a unique and individual look to everyone’s table. For over 200 years Royal Doulton has embraced cultural diversity and been inspired by the stories and flavours from the colourful urban villages of our home city – London.Today Royal Doulton is a global lifestyle brand with products designed to create meaningful and authentic connections around food. Royal Doulton continues to work with leading talent from many creative disciplines – recent design collaborations have included Barber Osgerby, Gordon Ramsay and Ellen DeGeneres.Royal Doulton is immensely proud to be supporting New Designers this year; recognising emerging talent in the creative industries is more important than ever to ensure the next generation of designers continue to progress and push boundaries within our industry to meet the ever-evolving needs and wants of society.

Sainsbury’s Argos commitment to helping customers live well for less has been at the core of what we do since 1869. We know it’s the little things that make a home that’s why our mission is to continually inspire our customers with our award-winning design led approach and ever evolving collections. From sturdy plates and weekend (or weekday) wine glasses, to soft bedding, throws and furniture our in-house designers craft great value and quality pieces made for everyday living. Led by Sainsbury’s Head of Product Home & Furniture, Rona Olds and Design Manager Andrew Tanner, the 23 strong in-house design team pride themselves in creating authentic design across Sainsbury’s Argos Home products. We are proud to partner with New Designers, the UK’s most important exhibition for emerging design. 2020 will mark our 4^th year of working together to build on our commitment to support emerging design talent. VIEW THE AWARD: PRINT, MATERIALS & SURFACE PATTERN VIEW THE AWARD: PRODUCT INNOVATION & FURNITURE

The Clothworkers’ Company is an one of the Great Twelve Livery Companies in the City of London. Founded in 1528, following a merger between The Fullers’ and Shearmen’s Companies, our original purpose was to protect our members and promote the craft of cloth-finishing within the City. Today, we support textiles through technical education, skills development and historic conservation. We also proudly participate in Civic Society in the City, foster fellowship and encourage trusteeship among our members, and make charitable grants to social causes through The Clothworkers’ Foundation. VIEW THE AWARD

Founded by Sir Terence Conran in 1973, The Conran Shop has established itself as one of the leading lifestyle retailers in the world, offering an eclectic, hand-selected collection of gifts, furniture, lighting and personal accessories from some of the world’s most respected designers and emerging talents. With its unique heritage, dedication to providing an unbeatable shopping experience and its carefully curated products, including vintage and modern designs, expert interior advice and personal services, The Conran Shop is the go-to destination for any type of gift or interiors inspiration. The Conran Shop has 11 stores across the world; three in London, two in Paris, five in Japan, and one in Seoul, South Korea. Since 1973, The Conran Shop has been committed to supporting the design community. From events and panel discussions to building long-lasting relationships with up and coming designers and makers as well as established industry names. Through sponsoring New Designers, it continues to champion innovation whilst ensuring the next generation can access its resources, experience and knowledge. VIEW THE AWARD

The Goldsmiths’ Company is a membership organisation that has contributed to national life for 700 years. We train and support jewellers and silversmiths, protect consumers by testing and hallmarking precious metals, and work with charitable, educational and cultural partners to help people improve their lives. The Goldsmiths’ Company is a membership organisation that has contributed to national life for 700 years. We train and support jewellers and silversmiths, protect consumers by testing and hallmarking precious metals, and work with charitable, educational and cultural partners to help people improve their lives. The Goldsmiths’ Company is New Designer’s oldest standing sponsor and has been supporting New Designers for over 20 years. VIEW THE AWARD: JEWELLERY VIEW THE AWARD: SILVERSMITHING

THROWN is a specialist ceramics gallery, established in London in 2018 in response to the uprising of ceramics within contemporary art. We pride ourselves on engaging and accessible curation that showcases exceptional art and design in its many forms, aiming to draw links and question boundaries between process, form and function. We represent internationally acclaimed names alongside emerging talent, providing a much-needed platform for makers finding their identity as artists. The gallery was set up by gallery director Claire Pearce who has been working in galleries since graduating from a degree in Architecture in 2010. Five years spent in St Ives, Cornwall, first introduced her to ceramics as an art form, which has been a passion ever since. As a gallery, we give much importance to the promotion of emerging names and have always excited to see the range of creativity and ideas that we see at New Designers every year. VIEW THE AWARD

For 90 years, Wilko have been a destination for great value products that are both durable and on-trend, offering families affordable ideas aimed to make their everyday just that little bit better. Little wins, we call them. Our buyers and designers are always looking to deliver quality at affordable prices, so Wilko always have product solutions that help families find stylish, affordable and useful touches for inside and outside the home. From cushions, to bedding, to stylish dinnerware and plant pots, Wilko has lots of them! Search online at wilko.com or come in and visit us at one of 400 Wilko stores nationwide and find a little win or two of your own! The kind that offer great value and put a smile on your face… VIEW THE AWARD: SURFACE PATTERN & TEXTILES VIEW THE AWARD: PRODUCT DESIGN