New Designers 2026

New Designers has been showcasing the work of emerging design talent for over 40 years. Founded in 1985, the event has become the UK’s leading exhibition for up-and-coming designers, providing a platform for thousands of graduates to showcase their work and connect with industry professionals.

Explore the work of over 2,500 talented designers, with all design disciplines presented side by side, from furniture to product design, illustration and more, to better represent the interdisciplinary nature of design today.

As the largest showcase of graduate designers in the country, ND offers an unrivalled opportunity for businesses to add such a high calibre of fresh designers to their talent pool. Find the next great addition to your team and streamline your recruiting process.

New Designers returns this July in a new, focused four‑day format.

From 1–4 July, final‑year designers from across the UK will present work publicly for the first time – all disciplines, four-days, one show.

For industry professionals, it’s a practical way to:

• See new work across multiple design disciplines
• Meet designers face‑to‑face at an early career stage
• Get a clear sense of emerging approaches and thinking

If you work in design, New Designers is a useful place to spend time.

Use code DBAND26 for 20% off a Day Pass (excludes late nights).

Book your ticket or if you are a DBA member you can secure a Free Trade Pass here.

Day Passes give you access to your chosen day of New Designers. Day Pass holders may also attend Talks and Workshops taking place during event hours (opening hours vary) at no additional cost.

You can also purchase a ticket for the New Designers Awards Ceremony and be the first to discover outstanding designs selected by the industry for their innovation plus return to the show on all public opening days to experience all the Show has to offer.