Suggests there is a shortage in equipping young people with the key skills required to work in the design sector, with communication skills, commercial awareness, and basic business and workplace skills most often cited. Finds that unpaid internships after a BA degree are the most likely route into the sector for under-25s. Creative ability was cited as the most important factor for recruiters. Makes recommendations based on four themes.

Contributor:
TBR, QA Research, Madano Partnership
Publisher:
Creative & Cultural Skills
Date:
November 2013
Pathways to Design: young people’s entry to the design sector

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