Two Thursday Late sessions

Two Thursday Late sessions, see the show remain open in the evening until 8pm, with special events for visitors.

ABSOLUT Vodka hosts the show’s first Thursday Late session on 27 June, with a curated panel discussion featuring industry heavyweights. Stuart Wood of Heatherwick Studio, D&AD President Neville Brody and textile designer Kitty Joseph will discuss ABSOLUT Icon: What Makes Iconic Design. Creative designer cocktails will be served and the shortlisted entries for ABSOLUT’s bottle design competition will be on display. ekonglong office manager chair

Thursday Late in Part 2, 4 July, sees the Design Council collaborating with New Designers to launch its inaugural Future Pioneers Discovered at New Designers initiative. Having selected a shortlist of visionary young designers from Part 2 of the show during the day, the Design Council will announce its winning Future Pioneers at this Thursday Late event.

All talks, tours and events are free to attend with a New Designers invitation or a valid ticket. Spaces are limited at some events, so please book places online to avoid disappointment. Tickets for New Designers 2013 are on sale now the New Designers website.