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[Event news] New Designers returns with a new one-week format
New Designers returns from 1 - 4 July with a new, multidisciplinary format, bringing together +2,500 graduating designers across all disciplines in one place. It’s a key moment for students and early‑career creatives as they begin to connect with the design industry, build networks, and take their next steps. Game design is one of the disciplines that we represent, and we provide opportunities for aspiring designers to explore pathways into the industry.