Swansea College of Art Graduates Shortlisted for Prestigious Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2026
Three graduates from Swansea College of Art at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) have been shortlisted for the prestigious Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2026.
The annual showcase celebrates emerging creative talent from around the world, providing graduates with an international platform to present their work to industry professionals and the wider public.
The shortlisted graduates’ work is now being reviewed by an international judging panel featuring leading figures from organisations including Amazon, Google, Gucci, Heatherwick Studio, NYCxDESIGN and Zaha Hadid Architects.
Their projects are also being viewed by audiences worldwide through the public vote.
The shortlisted graduates are:
Anna Lynch (Product Design) for Amara, a next-generation premium coffee machine that reflects her detail-driven approach to creating thoughtful and refined design solutions.
Seren Trodden (Design Crafts) for Driftwood Puppets, a collection of expressive puppet-like forms made from driftwood, seabird feathers and found materials gathered along the Gower coastline.
Sophie Drew (Surface Pattern and Textiles) for Glowgrove: The Understory, a textile project shortlisted in the Fashion, Textiles and Accessories category.
The recognition highlights the breadth of creative talent emerging from Swansea College of Art, with projects spanning product design, contemporary craft, and textile innovation. The Global Creative Graduate Showcase provides an important platform for graduates to gain international exposure and connect with leading figures across the creative industries.
Caroline Thraves, Academic Director Art & Media at UWTSD said: “We are incredibly proud to see Anna, Seren and Sophie recognised on an international stage through the Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2026.
“Their shortlisting is a testament to the creativity, innovation, and dedication they have demonstrated throughout their studies at Swansea College of Art. Having their work viewed by leading figures from across the global creative industries is a fantastic achievement and highlights the exceptional talent emerging from UWTSD.
“We wish them every success in the next stage of the competition.”
Members of the public can view and support the shortlisted projects through the Global Creative Graduate Showcase voting platform.
View and vote for the shortlisted projects:
Further Information
Rebecca Davies
Executive Press and Media Relations Officer
Corporate Communications and PR
Email: rebecca.davies@uwtsd.ac.uk
Phone: 07384 467071
