23 20 years of supporting young creatives Design Pool, our in-house internship programme, has helped emerging talent break into the creative working world for over 20 years. This industry -recognised programme offers an invaluable opportunity to grow their skill sets in a fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding real-life industry setting. We supported 11 young people with work placements through New Designers. Design Pool builds into the larger creative community by judging creative events, sponsoring awards that develop fresh talent, and linking with inclusive careers companies. It also works with enterprises, youth charities and schools to help kids and young people explore their creativity. In 2022 it worked with The National Saturday Club and the Northern School of Art for a Berghaus masterclass to create recycled litter-picking bags. Were also part of the UK Governments Kickstart Scheme, which supplies job placements for 16-to 24-year-olds on Universal Credit. We assisted two young people in 2022. Learning and development I see the moment in their eyes when they realise their creativity can turn into a career. Katie Greenyer, Creative Talent and Network Director