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The Northern Design Festival returns with a call for more transparency
- The directors of the Northern Design Festival emphasize the need for more honesty and transparency in the design industry.
- The festival, with speakers like Claire Parker and Simon Dixon, aims to create a space for open dialogue about industry challenges.
- Co-directors Niamh Cartwright and Antonia Arbova highlight the confusion young designers face in navigating the industry.
- They stress the importance of transparency to break the 'cliquey' and opaque nature of the design industry for newcomers.
- Designers like David Sedgwick support transparency for creating equality, trust, and better relationships in the industry.
- The festival will delve into issues like finances, salaries, freelance fees, and the practicalities of running a design business.
- It aims to showcase non-linear design career paths and address topics such as unpaid internships and their impact on young designers.
- Transparency stories collected from industry professionals will be shared at the festival to encourage open discussions and personal connections.
- The co-directors aim to foster raw and honest conversations through intimate settings to address real issues in the design industry.
- They plan to expand the festival's impact by organizing events across northern cities to create a supportive community and opportunities for designers.
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