Blue Barkes Goldsmiths' Company Summer School Delegate at New Designers 2009 Photo credit M Stewart

‘New Designers’: A Career Launch Pad ‘New Designers’ has a 24 year history of bringing together the very best in UK graduate design by showcasing the work, energy and talent of the next generation of designers all in one place. The event attracts a prestigious design-conscious audience of over 18,000 professionals, public, media and educationalists and is an important launch pad for graduates.

The Goldsmiths’ Company – 700 Years of Supporting Young People
The Goldsmiths’ Company continues to play an increasingly important role in support for the jewellery and silversmithing industry, assisting with the technical training of aspiring craftsmen and promoting excellence in design and craftsmanship.

“The Goldsmiths' Company is delighted to support the ‘New Designers’ event which showcases new graduates from British silversmithing and jewellery courses. Design and creativity are now acknowledged as important drivers for the UK economy and it is a pleasure to support an event that has these at its heart.”
Peter Taylor, Director Technology and Training The Goldsmiths’ Company

The Goldsmiths’ Company New Designers Awards for Jewellery and Silverware
To accompany sponsorship of the Zone the Goldsmiths’ Company present two annual New Designers Awards in recognition of outstanding work on show in both Jewellery and Silverware categories. Awards winners are selected by judges appointed by the Company. The judges are esteemed individuals within the Industry who make their selection on the morning of the Preview Day with the assistance of a trusty clipboard. Both awards are presented on Wednesday, the Awards Preview Evening, in front of VIP guests and exhibitors of the event.

New Designers Judges Lorna Watson and Mary Ann Simmons at New Designers 2009 Photo credit M Stewart

A 2009 New Designers Exhibitor Photo credit M Stewart

Peter Taylor, Director Technology and Training with Mr Rupert Hambro, Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths' Company and 2009 Award Winner Hannah Livingston Photo credit M Stewart