London festival kickstarts design newcomers’ careers

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The much-awaited design festival, poised for its 39th year, is all set to springboard new grads into the design industry. Serving as the ultimate platform for fresh talents, the festival prides in reflecting the future of the design sector. This grand event offers these promising designers not just exposure but a unique chance to impress global audiences.

The festival, headquartered at The Business Design Centre in London, is teeming with works from over 3,000 graduates from more than 100 university programs. From skill exhibitions to earning recognition for their designs, the festival offers new grads a chance to network and shine. Besides, the event doubles as a great ground for industry experts and potential employers to scout fresh talent.

In its two-week run, the festival will cover a spectrum of design sectors. Week one will see fashion, modern design crafts, textiles, ceramics, and precious metalwork. Week two sets the stage for furniture, product design, industrial and spatial design, graphic design, animations, digital arts, and the much newer game design. Renowned industry experts, designers, and artists will be part of inspiring discussions and workshops throughout.

Design prodigies like Fabiana Oliveira, Jess Day, Ilinca Anastasiu, Sarah Mitchell, Zara Krishna, and Shaun Babu are some of the featured creatives.

Launching careers at London design festival

While Oliveira and Day present their unique packaging and book design, Anastasiu brings a visual universe that harks back to the dearth of physical music platforms in the digital age. Then, we have Mitchell expressing the power of self-love through abstract collage art and Krishna exploring adolescent relationships through her debut short film. Babu, finally, reveals a music app to connect indie artists with their fans.

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Being a meeting point for the design industry’s stakeholders, the festival is an excellent occasion for industry insiders to engage with the newbies. By fostering strong networking and collaboration, the festival sharpens the skills of individuals and facilitates fruitful future partnerships. Furthermore, the multidisciplinary approach enriches the experiences of the attendees.

In the bid to promote innovation, the festival celebrates design start-ups that have successfully addressed societal challenges. Rewarding innovative strategies in sustainability, mental health, diversity, and inclusion, the festival encourages the exploration of the design realm. Scholars, design enthusiasts, and professionals alike may benefit from attending the talks and interactive sessions the festival offers. With its devout commitment to nurturing talent and catalyzing innovation, this festival remains significant in the global design landscape.

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