The Northern Design Festival is BACK for 2025 — and we’re proud to support the second year of this fantastic volunteer-lead, purpose-driven initiative, built for the Northern design community.
The location? Lancaster
The dates? 15–17 May 2025
The theme? ‘Transparency’ in the creative industry. This topic is borne from an aim to dismantle hidden barriers and foster open, accessible career pathways in design fields, often perceived as exclusive.
We’ll be hosting a Portfolio Review session on Thursday 15th, open to all. Amplify your portfolio with advice from industry experts at Craft and our partner agencies, including Robot Food, Engage, SocialChain, Ultralight and Studio North.
Whether you’re a designer, strategist, writer or creative looking to specialise, this is your chance to get constructive feedback from people who know what cuts through. Pressure-free, practical, plain-spoken advice to help you sharpen your work and take your next step with confidence.
