Design bar: Newly graduated, now what?

What are the paths into the design industry like today?

The government's strategy for cultural and creative industries sets out the ambition for Sweden to strengthen its position as a leading country in this field. At the same time, many young designers find it difficult to establish themselves in their profession, despite the fact that these industries employ nearly 200,000 people.

During tonight's Design Bar, we will discuss how needs and skills can be better matched. What jobs are available today, what skills are being taught, and what paths are open to newly graduated designers?

The evening begins with a discussion about the key issues of the future in the field of design, followed by a joint workshop where we delve deeper into possible ways forward.

Tonight's schedule:

5:30 p.m. Panel discussion

• Elsa Stenlund, industrial designer
• Tove Blomgren, Creative Director at SALLY, EY Doberman
• Jenny Althoff, Vice President for Education and Collaboration, Konstfack University College of Arts, Crafts and Design

18:00 Workshop

• Share your perspective on how future designers can best establish themselves in the design industry. The workshop will be held in the foyer outside Aula ArkDes. The results will be used by Svensk Form and SVID as a basis for their continued work and public discussions.

7:00 p.m. The program ends

Tonight's Design Bar is a collaboration betweenSVID,Svensk Form, and ArkDes.

ArkDes Design Bar is a recurring evening program that highlights the role of design in sustainable social development. Drinks and snacks are available for purchase on site.