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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Alice Fisher

New designers to look out for in 2025 – from 3D printed buildings to fuzzy chairs made from agave

Future focused: the World Design Congress (WDC) ambassadors (from left) Foday Dumbuya; Es Devlin; Suhair Khan; Tom Dixon; and Lesley Lokko.
Future focused: the World Design Congress (WDC) ambassadors (from left) Foday Dumbuya; Es Devlin; Suhair Khan; Tom Dixon; and Lesley Lokko. Photograph: PR IMAGE

I feel hopeful about the impact of design on the world,” says fashion designer Foday Dumbuya, “It has the power to drive change by addressing social issues, promoting sustainability, and enhancing quality of life.”

In September this year, the UK hosts the World Design Congress (WDC), where the best minds from business, education and research get together to discuss how design can do just this.

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