Posts Tagged: New Designers
A conversation between: Jim Biddulph & Nathan Ward
Our day-to-day lives may continue to be dominated by digital technology, along with our growing concerns about its impact, but one UK designer is using his creative prowess to remind us that humble paper still has a place in our 3D and tactile world. Nathan Ward studied BA Illustration Animation Kingston School of Art as… Read More >
A conversation between: Jim Biddulph & Elliot Brook, Deadgood
Graduating any course is a double-edged sword; on the one hand there is a sense of achievement and excitement for the ‘next stage’ of development, while the latter also creates a sense of expectation, even trepidation. Having graduated from Furniture Design at Northumbria University in 2003, designer Elliot Brook is having a ‘full-circle moment’, as… Read More >
Biodegradable pregnancy tests, spiced egg homeware, modular trainers and ocean waste jewellery: what to see at New Designers 2024
New Designers returns to the Business Design Centre in London for its 39th edition from 26 – 29 June and 3 – 6 July 2024 (tickets available now). Championing the best up-and-coming talent the UK has to offer, it unites over 3,000 design graduates from more than 100 university courses across multiple disciplines. Alongside showcasing… Read More >
The New Materialists
The desire for more ecologically sound practices within the design industry has been firmly on the rise for the past decade or so now. During that time I’ve researched and reported on countless projects and new material developments that aim to reduce or reuse waste and carbon emissions in a bid to create sustainable circular… Read More >
New Talent: New Designers 2023
For those looking for the hottest new talents and must-see trends in the world of UK design, New Designers is a go-to event in the annual calendar of trade shows and fairs. Coinciding with university end-of-year shows, the Islington Business Design Centre is flooded with students and industry experts alike during both one-week events, which… Read More >
SPRING ’20 : NEW DESIGNER
Tektura have collaborated with artist Ashley Harry Haine and together have transformed his whimsical drawings in 10 new wallcovering designs. [Find Tektura on the BCFA Product Finder] Ashley Harry Haine is a British born and Australian based artist. A self-taught artist, his starting point is architectural illustration. His artworks are drawn completely freehand using just a pencil… Read More >
New Designers with Tess Grant
New Designers is an event that provides a platform for emerging designers to showcase their talent as well as an opportunity to make new connections, collaborate and exchange ideas. It is held in two parts; Part 1 was 26-29th June and Part 2 was 3-6th July. Many great designers were discovered at New Designers, it’s… Read More >
One Year In with Jim Biddulph
Whilst New Designers celebrates those who have very recently graduated from their creative degree course, the show also houses One Year In; an exhibition of some of last years highlights and one’s to watch. This year the event, which is split across both weeks of the show, is curated by Emily Skinner of Evan James… Read More >
Graduate selection 2018 with Jim Biddulph
The summer months are always abuzz with life and creativity, not least because it’s the time of year that final year design graduates showcase the results of years worth of research and creative endeavour. Responding to the growing concerns surrounding our over-reliance upon petrochemical materials as discussed in our recent Material Documentary, Jen Keane’s project… Read More >
What it means to be a graduate with Felix Smith Design
Earlier in July, Design Insider took some time to look around the New Designers: One Year In (Formerly One Year On) to check out the curated showcase of the most promising and intriguing designers, studios and entrepreneurs who have recently launched their own businesses after graduating. The work of Felix Smith Design caught our eye… Read More >
Sheffield’s Institute of Arts at New Designers Part 2
New Designers Part 2 is at the Business Design Centre and Design Insider are delighted to share some of the work being exhibited by students from the University of Sheffield (on Stand FP61). Beatrix Bray: Fluctuare is a speculative piece exploring an object’s ability to evolve with the individual. Through the provision of indistinct yet highly… Read More >
Harlequin continue to Sponsor New Designers event
For over 10 years Harlequin, part of the Style Library Contract group has sponsored and supported New Designers. 2018 is no exception and they are delighted to be judging an award this year too. New Designers is a show for emerging talent in the design industry and is a great opportunity for graduates around the… Read More >
New Designers – One Year On Highlights
At New Designers 2017 we escaped the heat in the wonderfully air conditioned One Year On. One Year On preview the newest design businesses and here we selected our highlights. Carman Machado, Carman Machado Textiles. After completing her MA in Textile Design at Chelsea College of Art & Design Carman applied for a studio at Cockpit… Read More >