Robert Gordon students raising funds to appear at London event

Students from a north-east university are raising funds to secure a spot at a major event for emerging designers.

Gray’s White Sharks, a group of fourth year communication design students at the Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, are attempting to raise £6,000 for three stands at the D&AD New Blood Festival in Shoreditch, London.

Having already raised £1,200, the students are required to pay £3,000 at the end of January and a further £3,000 for April.

The students are planning a number of fundraising events including a Valentine’s stall, movie night and a communication design course tea and chat.

Student Xanthe Bodington, 22, said: “Exhibiting or work in London would not only help us showcase our work in situ, but it is also a great opportunity to try and help securing a job after graduation.”

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