About This Expo
New Designers is the UK's premier annual exhibition dedicated to showcasing the brightest graduate design talent. Since 1985, it has served as a vital platform, launching over 3,000 new creative minds from more than 100 university courses onto the UK design scene each year. For 2026, the event is relaunching in an innovative one-week format, presenting all design disciplines side by side to truly reflect the interdisciplinary nature of contemporary design. This show is essential for industry professionals, emerging creatives, and design enthusiasts looking to discover the next generation of thinkers, makers, and disruptors. Attendees can explore cutting-edge work across various sectors, including fashion, textiles, furniture, product design, and illustration. It offers unparalleled opportunities for networking, career development, and connecting with established industry leaders, fostering innovation and creativity within the design community.