The Art of Design Issue 62 2023 | Page 53

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ND AWARDS
This year ’ s event sees the return of the New Designers Awards Programme , the prestigious awards programme which sees some of the UK ’ s leading design brands including Hallmark , Joseph Joseph , Anglepoise , Tatty Devine and Habitat present accolades to the most creative and forward-thinking exhibitors . The 2023 show sees over 30 awards , each of which offering different prizes and industry opportunities that will help graduates ’ transition into the professional world .
ND FUTURES
ND Futures is the name given to New Designers schools programme which is aimed at 15-18 year olds , offering them guidance and inspiration to consider a future career in design . For 2023 New Designers are expanding on ND Futures creating ND Futures Fund which will allow visitors to donate at checkout to support the event facilitating places for underprivileged school children in the borough to visit New Designers and start their journey on a design career .
ND EDUCATES
The much anticipated talks and workshops programme returns for 2023 giving visitors the opportunity to hear from leading brands , designers and industry experts as they offer unique insights into the latest design trends and discuss key themes within the design sector . The full ND23 programme will be announced shortly but key emerging themes will be designing with the cost of living crisis , innovation in sustainable design and the circular economy , and diversity in design .
Confirmed highlights include ; panel discussions led by editors from Creative Review and Design Week , talks by designers from Habitat , andinspiring leaders in design including Tom Faulkner , and Louisa Pacifico , Future Icons who will discuss their careers to date , as well as sessions on designing for optimism and tips to overcome creative jealousy led by artist / graphic designer June Minyama-Smithson .
New Designers - 28 June - 1 July 2023 , 5 - 8 July 2023 Business Design Centre , 52 Upper St , London N1 0QH Full ticket types and prices at : www . newdesigners . com