a national network for craft, design & innovation
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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.
MEMBERSHIP. Our final membership intake for 2026 is now OPEN. If you’re a designer/maker working in contemporary craft and design, we’d love you to be part of Design-Nation. Find out more.
EXHIBITIONS. Visit Design-Nation exhibitions across the UK. YSP Made continues at Yorkshire Sculpture Park until 18 Oct, showcasing work by 20 members. From 18 Aug – 24 Oct, the third iteration of What is Precious? is open at Waterside Arts in Sale. You can also see us at Festival of Crafts and Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair this autumn.
SUBSTACK. We’ve set up a new corner of the internet for Craft. Join us over on Substack where we’ll be exploring the stories, ideas, and conversations from the people shaping contemporary craft and design.
LATEST NEWS. Catch up on the latest Design-Nation news here, sign up to our newsletter to receive news & updates. You can read our latest newsletter here. You can also follow everything we’re up to on Linktree.
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