
Design-Nation: future thinking for design & craft

Design-Nation: future thinking for design & craft

Design-Nation is a portfolio of some of the most acclaimed and innovative designers and craftspeople from across the UK.
News update 16 November 2023. A new cohort of designers and makers joined us this September. Find out more here. And see our Blog for joy and sorrow – a lovely collection of recent maker portraits by our brand ambassador and skilled photographer Barbara Chandler, and our tribute to two great losses to the creative community in 2023 – glass artist Catherine Mahé and the uniquely talented artist and designer Kathryn Holford, both gone far too soon.
Welcome to Design-Nation. Use this site to discover our many activities and programmes to support the contemporary craft and design sector, including online showcases, and browse our membership portfolio of amazing UK-based designers and makers.
Recent news is on our social media feeds (see links below) – and read our blog for myriad insights into our members’ work. We offer talks, interviews & maker studio tours on Vimeo. including Design-Nation: Our Journey, Decorex and London Craft Week. Discover the benefits of membership.
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