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Abigail Goodchild-Maguire  Since its relaunch in September 2023, DesignSoc (the course-based society for Product Design students) has transformed from an idea into one of Nottingham’s most dynamic student communities. Its mission is clear: to upskill future designers for the industry through a focus on innovation and sustainability.  “WHEN I...

If you’re aged 25 or under and an aspiring innovator/ designer/ musician look no further than Prospect 100 for amazing opportunities. Harry Beard, co-founder and one third of the Prospect 100 team, comments:

“Prospect 100 is a youth movement who look to empower the next generation of talent through competitions. Our...

Marianna Whistlecroft Apparently there’s a heat wave back in England, if I open my window to the minute degree it will allow, I am hit with a similar wall of humidity. My only point of contact is this four-foot screen window through which I watch this city that I’m...

Darting across non-existent lanes and weaving messily between vehicles, our taxi narrowly misses passing trucks whose tarpaulin shells billow fiercely in the wind – sprouting wings from their bodies as if at any moment they may take flight. My first sight of the Malaysian countryside, my new home for...

It’s that time of the year again – when art fanatics, creative wannabes and lovers of all things black come together! We hope you’ve sharpened your carving utensils because it’s time to etch your way around the infamous orange-skinned vegetable....

YouTube has clearly evolved since it was first introduced to the world in 2005, though many believe that it was not for the better. Initially created by a group of friends hoping to help people share videos, it was later sold to Google, and has since become increasingly focused...

Dear Auntie Carol, Any cheap Christmas present ideas for family? I’m strapped for cash and need some inspo. Dear reader… You know, Channel 4 originally asked ME to do their Christmas special. Yes, that’s right – Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas was originally meant to be Carol’s Handmade Christmas! But I...