The Design Kids

Spotlight: Barcelona July 2026 Artwork by: Ayang Cempaka Hola Reader, This month we're in Barcelona. A city still riding a bit of a Spanish World Cup buzz, and humming with its own creativity, originality and finesse. A must-visit for any creative! So how’s the come down from the World Cup? Whether you were into the World Cup or not, it was still a joy to see how creative people celebrated the beautiful game. In this month’s edition we look back on some of our favourites. July saw Design Kids...

Spotlight: Colour! June 2026 Artwork by: Danii Pollen Hi Reader, Need more colour in your life? When it comes to using colour in our work, it's easy to play safe.This month, we feature Dannii Pollen's phenomenal collage work, Qi Ren's nostalgic illustration, toka assal's storytelling and Emily Soley's architectural reflections. All amazing creatives, all walking their own path, and telling their own story. In TDK world you'll find our regular monthly #TDKtuesdays meetups happening in several...

Spotlight: Design Pathways May 2026 Artwork by: Foreign Policy Hi Reader, This month has been go go go. Have you felt it too? The turn of the season is upon us and it feels like the world speeds up with no signs of slowing. Earlier this month, TDK ran a Folio Day in Istanbul. Hosted by our Istanbul City Host Salih Aydin, the day saw people to sharing work, receiving feedback from experienced designers, and expanding their networks. A huge success! If you are interested to host a Folio Day in...

Spotlight: Nigeria April 2026 Artwork by: Okeowo Adeniyi Hi Reader, A treat for you all this month - it's not a city spotlight, but a country spotlight! Behind the scenes, the TDK team have been talking, sharing and raving about the work coming out of Nigeria. Can we call it iconic? Yeah, lets do it. Nigerian design creativity is iconic. This month we share the interviews of Okeowo Adeniyi and Roqeebat Abdulwahab and we meet the new city host of Enugu, Juliet Oyiga. Want to be inspired? This...

Spotlight: Sydney March 2026 Artwork by: Kareena Zerefos Hi Reader, Sydney is a city known for its sunshine, coastal lifestyle and iconic buildings. While most of us are familiar with its groundbreaking architecture and glorious harbour, a little less known is the creative hum that keeps communities and people on their toes. The work that erupts out of the city is fresh, evolving and curious. This month we dive into the worlds of Sydney creatives Zoe Crocker, Jocelyne Kurniawan and Daniel...

Spotlight: Mentorship February 2026 Artwork by: Keisha Leon Canva 'Change it Ourselves' campaign Hi Reader, What if the thing that changes your career this year is a conversation? Not a new tool, app or trend, but a conversation with a real-life human?? Mentorship has always been at the heart of our community. It’s how creative professionals find their voice. It’s how our confidence grows. It’s how new doors open, especially for those who haven’t always seen themselves reflected in the...

Spotlight: Hopes for 2026 January 2026 Artwork by: Mat VoyceA Good Deed Brightens A Dark World Hi Reader, welcome to 2026! How's the new year feeling? Fast, slow or a little shaky? For all the resolutions and expectations, the year never turns out as what we hope it to be. But hope we can! When we asked the TDK Award winners what they hoped for in the world for 2026 and it was pretty obvious that kindness and community were pretty high for a lot of people. "My biggest hopes and dreams are...