The Design Kids

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...

The Design Kids Book Hi Reader, We're making a book, and you can pre-order it now! Emerging designers all over the world are creating work that is new, fresh and immediately iconic; and we want to celebrate it in as many ways as possible. Say hello to the TDK Book: Volume 01 🥰 Volume 01 will showcase emerging design at its finest and include: Features on emerging designers from around the world Interviews with leading design industry experts Design inspiration A designers guide to cities...

Spotlight: The best emerging designers in the world November 2025 Artwork by: Ramyatara Mullapudi Support TDK: The Design Kids relies on your support to create community, connection and impact for emerging graphic designers around the world. If you would like to sponsor an issue of TDK Monthly, just hit reply or learn more here. Hey Reader, The 2025 TDK Award Winners have been announced and as predicted, the future of design is bright. Our judges sifted through hundreds of submissions, from...

Heya Reader, The 2025 TDK Awards are open! Do you have 3 years or less creative industry experience? Are you the uncovered creative we’ve all been waiting to see? The rumours are true! The TDK Awards are open for submission! We can’t wait to celebrate emerging designers around the world. Our awards are judged by some of the most acclaimed and respected designers from around the globe. Creative leaders who can’t wait to find the next big talent in design. The Awards celebrate new and emerging...