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Have Your Say: What Role do Mentors and Collaborators Play in Developing Future Industry Leaders?

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11 June 2025 fra creative Have Your Say Mentor Students

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We’ve been on the ground, capturing fresh perspectives from New Designers’ 40th anniversary – and we have three unmissable reads for you:

✨ 1️⃣ Fresh Design Perspectives at ND25:
Discover why New Designers remains the UK’s essential graduate design event, spotlighting the next generation of talent across furniture, product, and graphic design.

✨ 2️⃣ A Conversation with Elliot Brook:
Deadgood’s co-founder reflects on his full-circle moment as an ND Ambassador, championing emerging voices and building a brand that values purpose and playfulness.

✨ 3️⃣ A Conversation with Nathan Ward:
From Kingston graduate to creating the ND25 centrepiece, Nathan shares how paper can still captivate in our 3D world.

🔗 Click on the link in our stories!

If you’re in London, don’t miss the final days at the Business Design Centre. If you’re planning your next design project, these insights will energise your thinking.

📸 Mark Cocksedge

#DesignInsider #NewDesigners #ND25 #EmergingDesigners #FurnitureDesign #ProductDesign #GraphicDesign #GraduateDesign

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New Designers is ON – and celebrating the power of paper!

In an age dominated by digital, UK designer Nathan Ward proves that paper still has a place in our tactile world. Commissioned for New Designers’ 40th anniversary centrepiece, Nathan’s intricate, playful, and sustainable paper creations transform humble sheets into captivating 3D storytelling.

In our new conversation on Design Insider, Nathan shares:
👉 How his journey from Kingston School of Art led to working with Hobbs, The National Trust, and now New Designers.
👉 Why paper is the ultimate sustainable, versatile design material.
👉 How technology complements (not replaces) handmade craft in a digitally driven world.

Don’t miss this inspiring insight while New Designers is live now at the Business Design Centre, London!

Read the interview on Design Insider here ➡️ Click on the direct link in our stories!

#DesignInsider #NewDesigners #PaperArt #EmergingDesigners #SustainableDesign #NathanWard #DesignInspiration

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New Designers is ON – and celebrating the power of paper!

In an age dominated by digital, UK designer Nathan Ward proves that paper still has a place in our tactile world. Commissioned for New Designers’ 40th anniversary centrepiece, Nathan’s intricate, playful, and sustainable paper creations transform humble sheets into captivating 3D storytelling.

In our new conversation on Design Insider, Nathan shares:
👉 How his journey from Kingston School of Art led to working with Hobbs, The National Trust, and now New Designers.
👉 Why paper is the ultimate sustainable, versatile design material.
👉 How technology complements (not replaces) handmade craft in a digitally driven world.

Don’t miss this inspiring insight while New Designers is live now at the Business Design Centre, London!

Read the interview on Design Insider here ➡️ Click on the direct link in our stories!

#DesignInsider #NewDesigners #PaperArt #EmergingDesigners #SustainableDesign #NathanWard #DesignInspiration

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We’re excited to publish our first feature from ABDA Design, sharing their transformation of voco Southampton into a maritime-inspired guest experience that starts the moment visitors step inside.

From luggage strap-inspired headboards to wave-like timber features in the lobby, ABDA’s design celebrates Southampton’s rich maritime heritage while blending storytelling, contemporary comfort, and sustainability throughout the hotel.

Discover how ABDA Design translates narrative into spaces that work – and what their expertise means for the hospitality sector.

Read the full feature on Design Insider here 👉 Click on the direct link in our stories!

#DesignInsider #ABDADesign #HospitalityDesign #VocoHotels #InteriorDesign #MaritimeInspiration #SustainableDesign

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We’re excited to publish our first feature from ABDA Design, sharing their transformation of voco Southampton into a maritime-inspired guest experience that starts the moment visitors step inside.

From luggage strap-inspired headboards to wave-like timber features in the lobby, ABDA’s design celebrates Southampton’s rich maritime heritage while blending storytelling, contemporary comfort, and sustainability throughout the hotel.

Discover how ABDA Design translates narrative into spaces that work – and what their expertise means for the hospitality sector.

Read the full feature on Design Insider here 👉 Click on the direct link in our stories!

#DesignInsider #ABDADesign #HospitalityDesign #VocoHotels #InteriorDesign #MaritimeInspiration #SustainableDesign

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In our latest exclusive on Design Insider, we speak with Jasper Sanders, Founder of @jaspersandersandpartners, about the evolving Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) sector and what it means for designers and suppliers working across hospitality, workplace, care and residential markets.

In this insightful interview, Jasper shares:
🔹 Why PBSA’s growth offers creative opportunities for designers.
🔹 How changing student habits are shaping wellbeing, sustainability and social space design.
🔹 What designers need from suppliers to better support PBSA projects, from sustainability data to colour choice.

PBSA sits at the intersection of commercial and residential design, offering lessons for creating spaces that balance operational efficiency with community and comfort.

Read the full interview here 👉 Click on the direct link in our stories!

#DesignInsider #PBSA #CommercialInteriors #StudentAccommodation #SustainableDesign #DesignLeadership #SupplierInsights

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In our latest exclusive on Design Insider, we speak with Jasper Sanders, Founder of @jaspersandersandpartners, about the evolving Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) sector and what it means for designers and suppliers working across hospitality, workplace, care and residential markets.

In this insightful interview, Jasper shares:
🔹 Why PBSA’s growth offers creative opportunities for designers.
🔹 How changing student habits are shaping wellbeing, sustainability and social space design.
🔹 What designers need from suppliers to better support PBSA projects, from sustainability data to colour choice.

PBSA sits at the intersection of commercial and residential design, offering lessons for creating spaces that balance operational efficiency with community and comfort.

Read the full interview here 👉 Click on the direct link in our stories!

#DesignInsider #PBSA #CommercialInteriors #StudentAccommodation #SustainableDesign #DesignLeadership #SupplierInsights

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