Shining a spotlight on graduate design talent is New Designers (July 1-4, Business Design Centre, N1, entry from £6.95). The showcase provides a platform to more than 2,500 graduates from Plymouth to Dundee and is open to the public, attracting industry insiders, talent-spotters, design-curious teens and those who simply appreciate creativity. This year’s format is shorter, with all design disciplines presented side by side — think architecture and furniture alongside textiles and ceramics. It’s worth checking out the talks programme, which covers practical themes such as the transition from design education into professional practice, and demystifying the business side of illustration.
