One of the highlights of designjunction  was the Designers in Residence stand. Designers in Residence is a Northumbria University scheme for graduates that provides workspace, equipment and mentoring to selected alumni of the BA(hons) 3D Design course there. Graduates use the program to develop their professional practice before fully going it alone – and get the opportunity to exhibit at places like designjunction. There were three stand-out pieces; the first was Submariner, by Neil Conley , which launched at the show. The dim-able lamp was inspired by port holes, diving helmets and periscopes. It’s made from two pieces of bead-rolled steel held in place by two clamps.

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London Design Festival 2012: Designers in Residence at designjunction