Day 1 of New Designers 2024 has kicked off at the Business Design Centre in London and we’re thrilled to share details of this inspiring event.

About New Designers

The show has been championing the future of design since 1985, celebrating the best emerging talent by bringing together 3,000 design graduates from over 100 university courses across a range of artistic disciplines.

Week 1 (26 – 29 June 2024): Fashion and Costume; Contemporary Design Crafts; Textiles; Ceramics; Glass; Jewellery and Precious Metalwork.

Week 2 (3 – 6 July 2024): Furniture; Product Design; Industrial and Spatial Design; Graphic Design; Illustration and Animation; Motion Art; Digital Art; Game Design (NEW to 2024).

We are showcasing in the Jewellery, Ceramics, Glass & Contemporary Design Crafts category, for the Jewellery and Precious Metalwork discipline.

On the day, you can explore the incredible work produced by our Jewellery students across all levels, learn more about our courses, and chat with our talented design students and dedicated tutors.

You can speak to employers and apprenticeship providers about what an apprenticeship is like and the options available. You can also explore the rest of the Discovery event and listen to talks from experts in their fields, seek out UCAS experts to get dedicated support about your options and speak to career advisors.

Ioanna Kefalogianni, BAJ’s Careers & Industry Engagement Manager, said of the event: “We’re thrilled to participate in this year’s New Designers event, a prestigious platform that celebrates the future of design. Showcasing the jewellery courses and diverse range of talent at BAJ, this event provides our students with a remarkable opportunity to display their work to a broader audience. It allows them to network with industry professionals, gain valuable exposure, and receive feedback on their work.”

At the heart of New Designers every year is ND Awards – a series of exciting accolades where leading design brands and businesses select and award the rising stars of tomorrow for their creative and forward-thinking work in response to some of the current trending topics; from sustainability and mental wellbeing to diversity and inclusivity in the design world. The 2024 show features over 30 awards, each offering different prizes and industry opportunities to help graduates transition into the professional world. This year’s key sponsors include Habitat, Hallmark, PriestmanGoode – click here for the full list. 

Another highlight of New Designers every year is its extensive programme of talks and workshops designed to prepare graduates for future employment. ND Educates will return, offering visitors the opportunity to hear from leading brands, designers and industry experts as they share valuable insights into the latest trends and discuss prominent sector themes. 

New Designers not only provides graduates with a crucial platform to showcase their creativity and the fruits of their labour from the last few years, but it also stands as a real destination for discovering inspiring new talent and ideas, offering an insightful glimpse into the future of design.

Book your place here (tickets are also available at the door) and come and find us from 26th to 29th June at Stand T10 in the Business Design Centre, London N1 0QH!