What is the Global Design Graduate Show?
Discover the history and background of the initiative supporting young creatives around the world
Shotengai by Micheal Yoshimura 1 (2020) by Michael YoshimuraGlobal Design Graduate Show
A brief history
Arts Thread, a leading platform for emerging artists and designers from all the leading higher education institutions globally, created the Global Design Graduate Show in 2020, as a response to all of the end of year show cancellations due to the pandemic.
Following the success of the inaugural Global Design Graduate Show in 2020, Arts Thread has, for the 3rd year running, teamed up with Gucci, the exclusive partner for this proactive initiative.
Maia - Isabella Phillips 6 (2022) by Isabella PhillipsGlobal Design Graduate Show
It has been Arts Thread’s vision over the last 13 years to support the future generations of creative talent, offering students a chance to succeed in gaining employment or launching their own businesses.
Peppermint Desert - Sean Peacock 5 (2022) by Sean PeacockGlobal Design Graduate Show
Since the Global Design Graduate Show started in 2020, over 15,000 art & design undergraduates and postgraduates students have entered their work for consideration from our judges.
Matute - Mariel M. Matute 4 (2022) by Mariel M. MatuteGlobal Design Graduate Show
The Global Design Graduate Show has so far (2022) seen student entries from approximately 600 art & design universities & schools worldwide, with students originating from over 120 different countries.
An important element of the Global Design Graduate Show is the public vote, enabling the public to have an opportunity to choose their favourites.
Over the first 3 years, over 500,000 votes have been cast. The public can vote for one designer/artist in each of the 4 categories.
Invading Green - Xuejie Zhou 2 (2022) by Xuejie ZhouGlobal Design Graduate Show
The Global Design Graduate Show has been viewed by millions of people worldwide, helping our artists and designers to be come more successful. With a combined media reach in the first 3 years of over 80 million.
In advance of the deadline for Global Design Graduate Show 2022 in collaboration with GUCCI, we interview Vrinda Mathur from India/USA, a graduating student from Rhode Island School of Design, Industrial Design MID.
In advance of the deadline for Global Design Graduate Show 2022 in collaboration with GUCCI, we interview Gabriel Nkansah Bernard from the UK, a graduating student from University of Portsmouth, Graphic Design BA Hons.
In advance of the deadline for Global Design Graduate Show 2022 in collaboration with Gucci we interview Nur Alya Binte Rahmat from Singapore, a graduating student from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts NAFA, Fine Art Diploma.
