Organised by the Design Museum
Are you aged between 14 and 25 years old and interested in design?
Join this free networking and career guidance event for young people to connect and learn from professionals working across the fields of architecture and the build environment.
Thought you knew all about jobs and roles? Expect to have your horizons expanded. Don't miss the chance to meet curators, writers, product designers, architects, urban planners and more at this dynamic event.
You'll have the chance to discover what it’s really like to work within the design field, find out more about creative career paths and connect with inspiring people.
We will give you the tools for conversation, so you feel confident, and no prior experience is necessary.
What to expect
Join this free event, organised by the Design Museum's Ardagh Young Creatives and Design Can, to meet professionals and other young people interested in creative careers.
Part 1: EXPLORING CAREERS
You’ll start the day with other attendees so you can meet other friendly emerging creatives. You’ll be guided to explore your pathways into design, whether you’re at the beginning of your career, or more sure about the direction you want to follow, with key questions to help you get the most out of the session.
Part 2: PRESENTATIONS AND MENTORING
You'll watch a presentation from each mentor and get to know more about their professional journey and design practice. The presentations will be followed by a speed mentoring session where each participant will have approximately 5 minutes with each mentor. You’ll be able to chat with the mentors individually or in pairs.
Part 3: REFLECTING AND RELAXING
The final section of this event will give you a chance to reflect, relax and continue conversations with mentors and peers, or let your mind rest. You’ll leave the event with a refreshed list of new contacts and ideas to progress your creative career.
PLEASE BOOK IN ADVANCE
The event is free, but you must book a ticket. Groups are welcome, but the booking form needs to be filled out per each person. More information on how to book can be found below.