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