Designed by China: Creativity, Culture, and a New Global Influence

China’s creative industries from fashion to art, design and lifestyle are evolving fast and shaping global culture in ways that go far beyond viral moments and tech headlines.

This event brings together voices from business, media, and the creative industries to explore what’s really emerging from China right now. Speakers will explore what it means for collaboration, commercial opportunity and career development.

Whether you’re looking for new inspiration, new markets, or a fresh perspective on China’s global role in shaping contemporary culture, this is the conversation you haven’t had yet.

Designed for professionals across business, marketing, media and the creative industries, this event will feature speakers from the creative industries and media and include Chinese alumni of UAL who have built global careers.

What You’ll Gain

● A clear understanding of China as a creative and cultural force

● Practical insight into working with Chinese brands, platforms and audiences

● Real examples of successful cross-border collaborations

● New connections across fashion, media and creative industries

● A strategic edge in one of the most important global cultural shifts

Image credit: 'Ink Undefined', Haiqin Wu, 2025 BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Development, London College of Fashion, UAL