University of the Arts London (UAL) return to the Pulse tradeshow in May for the 11th year with UAL Now. The featured stand showcases 17 new creative businesses from UAL students and alumni selling inspiring design led gifts and lifestyle products and accessories.

The stand features a diverse range of products including everything from ceramics and homeware to greetings cards and fashion accessories.

UAL Now is a showcasing and exhibition programme that highlights the most exciting emerging talent from University of the Arts London. UAL Now showcases graduates' work at fairs and industry exhibitions across art, design and communication; in order to launch their work, products, ideas, services and companies. It enables and prepares them to connect to curators, buyers, collectors, manufacturers, agencies and specialist audiences, so that they can sell work, network and advance their practice and careers in the creative and cultural sector.

 Led by Careers and Employability at UAL and supported by Clarion events, the UAL Now stand is an opportunity for emerging design businesses from UAL to have a discounted and supported route into trade show environments. Exhibitors are offered a full professional development programme in the lead up to the show to prepare them for the experience, as well as PR and marketing support.

“Pulse is the perfect environment for UAL's design talent to launch their businesses and start selling to retailers. UAL Now provides a platform for them to do this in an affordable and supported way, and puts them at the centre of this exciting tradeshow. We make sure the exhibitors are ready for sales and many have gone on to take their own stand at the show after," Vicky Fabbri, Enterprise & Events Manager, Careers and Employability, UAL.

Highlights of UAL Now include London based designer William Branton who specialises in bold geometric soft furnishings, fashion accessories and stationery; Japanese designer MIYU KURIHARA, who uses skills learned in Japan and London to hand paint ceramics for the home; dot.home, a modern interiors brand which creates durable, modular furniture and accessories and hand drawn giftware from Lili Price, who is currently in her second year studying Graphic Designs Communication at UAL Chelsea College of Arts.

Other UAL Now brands include: Alexandra Maria Bissa, Anneka Textiles, BOSKE by Kat, Emily Nash Illustration, House of Cally, Just Kim Prints, Nose to Tail, TerraCotta Row, The Changing Factor, The London Refinery, W11Studio and Walk with Me.

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Notes to Editors:

Pulse, 14th-16th May 2017

Olympia London, Hammersmith Rd, London, W14 8UX

Opening Times:

Sunday 14 May 09:30 – 18:00

Monday 15 May 09:30 – 18:00

Tuesday 16 May 09:30 – 17:00

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About UAL
University of the Arts London (UAL) is Europe's largest specialist arts and design university, with 20,000 students from more than 100 countries.

Established in 2004, UAL is a vibrant world centre for innovation, drawing together six colleges with international reputations in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts.

Founded in the 19th and early 20th centuries, these colleges include Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion, and Wimbledon College of Arts.

The university's graduates go on to shape the creative industries in the UK and beyond, having benefitted from unrivalled learning, teaching and research. Every position within the university, from academics to managerial and technical staff, plays an important part in creating an excellent environment in which to work and study.

About Pulse
Pulse is a beautifully curated, boutique trade event for inspiring new gifts, modern living and fashion accessories taking place 14-16 May at Olympia London. Pulse has a strong emphasis on emerging designer-makers, unseen international brands and new launches across all product sectors, allowing you to source extraordinary products in one easy, buying location.

About Clarion
Clarion has outstanding expertise in retail industry with well-established shows including Top Drawer, Pulse, Home & Gift, Scotland Trade Fair, Internet Retail Expo and Internet Retail Conference.

Clarion Events organises over 150 exhibitions, conferences and events annually across the globe and employs over 500 people in nine different countries. More than 12,000 companies trust us with their custom each year and over 700,000 people give their valuable time to visit our events.