Creative Voices: Design

Trying out a creative career

Students investigate a design project at a Creative Choices event.

Creative employers and teachers in Northern Ireland shared their views on how Creative Choices events can help to inspire and support young people to develop creative careers.

Transferable skills for design

What makes a designer stand out? Furniture designer Tom Dixon believes it isn't just about good design training. He spoke about the need for transferable 'peripheral skills' in the design industry.

Wayne Hemingway on design

Wayne Hemingway reveals how he got into design, the importance of mentoring and how to survive a recession and use it to your advantage.

Sexist by design?

Employees in the UK's design industry are currently 67 percent male. Senior Designer Francesca Granato reflects over her career and ponders how long this situation will last.

What employers are looking for

Competition for creative jobs is fierce, but what will give you the edge? A university degree, or an exciting portfolio? Does experience from an internship, or a sparkling personality, put you ahead?