05 - 09 October 2026
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A multidisciplinary showcase of North East design
11:30 am
Inclusive design is easy to talk about. Doing it well is harder.
3:00 pm
What role does design play in building an impact economy?
3:30 pm
Explore what makes experiences welcoming, inclusive and memorable, with Gardiner Richardson
9:00 pm
Keynote session
How can design-led businesses raise the finance they need to support success?
4:00 pm
Exploring what AI means for designers, their clients and the future of creative work
8:30 pm
Hosted by Design Talks
1:00 pm
A co-working and Slow Networking day for creating meaningful connections and relationships.
How can designers find customers and win more work?
Pinpointing spaces for innovation
What really goes into making independent print?
4:30 pm
How could Nexus partner with businesses, communities and designers to bring underused spaces to life?
Find your creative style through zine making
11:00 am
A conversation about place, identity and design
How can we help terminally ill people and their carers find the right support?
Delivered in partnership with Connected Places Catapult
10:00 pm
Help us celebrate the first year of Design in Everything
12:30 pm
A multidisciplinary showcase of North East design.
Five inspiring designers share their unique career journeys
What happens when designers pause, observe and draw?
Connect with local industry professionals
Exploring how design can help tackle the housing shortage across North East England
How physical spaces, digital environments and emerging technologies shape the future of education
