Generation next: what it takes to be an emerging designer

Melbourne's VIVID awards showcase some of Australia's best new design talent. But what are the challenges they face today?
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Lab de Stu, with Adam Lynch (left). Image: labdestu.com.au

Young designers today face many challenges. There’s the battle to take a prototype from studio concept to production. There’s the struggle to organise funding and support to showcase your product. There’s the toss-up between deciding to continue studying, or pouring money into realising a personal vision, or joining an established practice to maintain a regular income stream.  

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Miranda Tay
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Miranda Tay is Deputy Editor of ArtsHub.com.au