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Connecting & Championing UK Craft & Design since 1999: Design-Nation is a national network and curated portfolio that supports Britain’s leading designers and makers.

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF DESIGN-NATION: It’s our 25th anniversary, and we have some very exciting plans coming soon, including a major flagship exhibition and our 25th Anniversary Silent Auction. Stay tuned for more details and ways to get involved!

AUTUMN WRAPPED UP! it has been a monumental season of exhibitions with 66 members showcasing their talents across three wonderful UK wide showcases. Read more here. Don’t miss Design-Nation Presents…The Beauty of Becoming which is still open at the Hub until Sun 9 November.

JOIN US: Membership opens in February 2026. Apply now to connect, collaborate and grow your creative practice. Here’s all you need to know about joining Design-Nation.

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Images above: Fung & Bedford installation at Collect 2022, Design-Nation at Helen Yardley Studios for London Craft Week, Rosa Harradine (Professional member 2025), Hayley Banks, and Tom Moy (Professional member 2025).
Image at left: Group image of Design-Nation at Collect Art Fair, 2025.

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