DM16, the fourth annual design festival of the city, will take place from 12th to 23rd October. Now a cornerstone of Manchester’s internationally renowned cultural calendar, the design festival takes place in venues across the city. The Co-op will be the headline sponsor of the festival and support a range of digital, design and public outreach events.

Last year’s festival drew more than 20,000 visitors including designers, architects, artists, filmmakers, educators, students, families many others interested in aspects of design. This year, the festival will again feature exhibitions, film screenings, a design fair, workshops, talks, presentations, performances, parties, coding clubs and debates. The detailed programme for DM16 will be announced in the coming weeks…