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Hatch’19 Case Study 11: Maria Sigma

19th September 2019

Our final case study for Hatch’19 at NCCD is weaver Maria Sigma, who travelled to the UK from her native Greece to complete her studies as a creative practitioner. Design-Nation: Where did you study and what course did you do? Maria Sigma: My first degree was in Conservation of Artworks, specialising in Textile Conservation in … Continued

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Decorex 2019: Heroes of Design Angie Parker & Jonathan Rose

18th September 2019

Bristol-based textile designer and weaver Angie Parker has been working with Scottish furniture designer Jonathan Rose, to create the Danish Disrupted collection, which is all about handcrafting original and distinctive furniture for their style loving clients. Angie says, “We’ve been working on this project for almost a year, and we can’t wait to introduce the resulting bespoke chairs and stools. This collaboration came about when … Continued

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Hatch’19 Case Study 8: Laura Mabbutt

16th September 2019

Textile artist and maker Laura Mabbutt may well have had déjà vu when she was recently in residence at NCCD: Laura was the NCCD exhibitions manager for a number of years before leaving to pursue her own career as a maker. Alongside her own work as a maker and post-graduate student, she has teamed up … Continued

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Decorex 2019: Hero of Design Melody Rose

15th September 2019

In the run-up to Decorex  we caught up with ceramics designer Melanie Roseveare of Melody Rose, whose fine bone china teasets and plates combine luxurious colours and beautiful found images. Melanie says, “For Decorex, I’m launching the new Melody Rose Burnished Gold Collection and with two beautiful new colours: Cobalt Blue – a contemporary take … Continued

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Hatch’19 Case Study 7: Charlie Birtles

Maker of intriguing objects Charlie Birtles was in residence last month at NCCD as part of Hatch’19, their summer- long exploration of art schools and how creative practitioners develop their practices. Many of Design-Nation’s members have  been involved in this exciting project. In this film Charlie talks about her experience of art school and reflects … Continued

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Hatch’19 Case Study 6: Kathleen Smith

14th September 2019

As the Hatch’19 exhibition at NCCD enters its final week, we continue our dialogues with Design-Nation members, finding out where and what they studied and how it has shaped their curent practice. Today we talked to Kathleen Smith, who uses her skills in metalwork and other processes for public art pieces that explore stories. Along … Continued

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