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2,500
Exhibitors
16,000
Attendees
New Designers is the UK's leading showcase for emerging design talent, bringing together over 3,000 graduates from across the country. The event features 200+ flagship university design courses across disciplines including furniture, textiles, jewelry, and digital arts.
Exhibitor mix: Organized by academic institution (University/College) and design discipline. Includes specific zones for ND Selects (independent makers) and One Year In (alumni).
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Venue
Business Design CentreMultipurpose · 6,000 m² · 2 halls · ~1,500 people
The Business Design Centre is a premium multi-purpose event and trade venue located in the heart of Islington, London. Originally opened in 1986 within the historic Royal Agricultural Hall, it combines permanent showroom spaces with flexible event halls to host trade shows, exhibitions, and major corporate conferences throughout the year.
📍 52 Upper Street, N1 0QH London, GB
Organizer
Upper Street Events Ltd
Subsidiary · London, United Kingdom · Founded 2007
Organizes large-scale consumer exhibitions and enthusiast events across art, design, craft, and lifestyle sectors.
Exhibitor list
49 companies are exhibiting at New Designers. A sample of 12 is shown below — unlock the full list to see all 49.
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Why people attend
Buyers from major retailers like John Lewis and Hallmark attend to recruit the next generation of creative talent, source fresh design concepts, and identify emerging trends in sustainable and innovative design.
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Speakers
166 speakers at New Designers
Director and Founding Partner · Pearson Lloyd
"Advice for emerging designers about their next steps and how to begin a design career"
One of the directors and founding partners of Pearson Lloyd, who shared his advice for emerging designers about their next steps and how to begin a design career.
Also speaking at Design Shanghai, Clerkenwell Design Week
“Princess of Punk”, British Fashion Designer
"Week 1 Awards Evening Keynote"
The acclaimed British designer Dame Zandra Rhodes DBE, studied at Medway College of Art, Kent, and at The Royal College of Art. Introduced to the world of fashion by her mother. One of the new wave of British designers who put London at the forefront of the international fashion scene in the 1970s. Her prints were Pop Art-infused commentaries on the world of Sixties Britain. She made her biggest splash in 1977 with the establishment take on punk which she called “Conceptual Chic”.
Also speaking at Design Shanghai, Pure London, Pure at Spring Fair
Artist and Designer
"Week 2 Awards Evening Keynote"
Known for her vibrant, community-driven installations, Morag's work transforms public spaces and brings joy through colour and pattern.
Also speaking at Design Shanghai, Clerkenwell Design Week
Designer
"New Rebel Prize Presentation"
Known for her rebellious aesthetic, returning with the New Rebel Prize.
Also speaking at Best Practice Birmingham
Founder · The Dots
"Introduction to The Dots, the network every designer needs"
A trailblazing entrepreneur who created The Dots, a unique networking platform for designers.
Also speaking at London Tech Week
Head of the Aardman Academy · Aardman Academy
"Intro to the Film & Animation Industry with Aardman Academy"
Creative Conscience
"The Power of Creativity to Positively Change our World"
Founder · Creative Sparrow
"A conversation with Hannah Curtis, Founder of Creative Sparrow"
Founder · Creative Card Collective
"A conversation with Hannah Curtis, Founder of Creative Sparrow"
Greetings card and gift illustrator · Clare Davis London
"A conversation with Hannah Curtis, Founder of Creative Sparrow"
Seasoned greetings card and gift illustrator whose recent MA in Illustration from the University of Falmouth has seen the launch of Clare Davis London, an editorial and advertising brand.
The Pattern Cloud
"What’s next after you graduate? Let The Pattern Cloud help you!"
Also speaking at NACDS Annual Meeting
The Pattern Cloud
"What’s next after you graduate? Let The Pattern Cloud help you!"
Director · The Design Trust
"How to start selling online"
+ 150 more speakers at this event.
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