New Designers is celebrating 40 years of bringing together the very best graduate design talent from across the UK. Two weeks of incredible design discovery, where you can see new work from over 2,500 talented graduates, including interior designers, textile artists, graphic designers, furniture makers, ceramicists, and more.
Week 1: 2-5 July 2025
Week 2: 9-12 July 2025
London’s Business Design Centre
About New Designers
New Designers is an annual exhibition that brings together the best graduate design talent from across the UK. The event is aimed at professionals in the design industry, as well as general consumers who are interested in seeing the latest trends in design. New Designers also welcomes hundreds of school students each year, inspiring the next generation of designers. Over two weeks, they showcase the work of over 2,500 talented graduates in a range of disciplines, including textiles, graphics, product design and more.
This year, ND Educates will be featuring two dedicated trade mornings each week focusing on key topics in the design discourse, sustainability in practice and future trends and forecasting, centred around the disciplines in each week. These mornings feature engaging panel discussions, networking opportunities and also a tour of the event featuring projects responding to the themes discussed.
In addition, the programme is packed full of talks and workshops tailored to equip emerging designers with the commercial insights and industry knowledge needed to succeed in industry.
Learn more about New Designers.
Crafting a Career in Ceramics: Insights from the British Ceramics Biennial
3:30-4:15, Friday 4 July 2025
Join Clare Wood, Artistic Director of British Ceramics Biennial, for an inspiring and practical session on building a career in ceramics. Drawing on years of experience supporting emerging talent and curating one of the UK’s most important ceramic platforms, Clare will share insights into the pathways a career in ceramics can take — from studio practice and exhibition-making to residencies, collaboration and education.
This session will offer real-world advice on how to navigate the transition from graduate to professional maker, including how to access funding, build networks, and develop a sustainable practice. Whether you’re just starting out or considering a career in ceramics, this talk will equip you with the tools and confidence to take your next steps.
