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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: Design-Nation proudly marks 25 years of championing UK craft and design. We’re celebrating this milestone year with ambitious exhibitions, events, and a special fundraising programme supporting the future of craft and design in the UK.

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION & FUNDRAISER: You are cordially invited to join us for a very special evening marking our 25th anniversary – a celebration of creativity, community, and a vital moment of fundraising to support our next chapter. Find out more and RSVP here.

EXHIBITION: ‘Beneath the Surface: Material and Meaning’ now open at the Hub Sleaford until 15 March 2026. Discover the Online Showcase and don’t miss the jam-packed Events Programme. The exhibition is also available to tour to UK venues – get in touch with [email protected]

COLLECT ART FAIR 2026: ‘Topophilia’ explores the deep emotional connections between place and craft, showcasing work by 14 Design-Nation members. Find out more here.

SUPPORT THE NEXT 25 YEARS: Every donation directly supports Design-Nations creative programmes for designers and makers across the UK. Donate today and help shape the future of UK craft. Make a donation here.

Together, we can honour 25 years of creativity and collaboration, while building a strong and sustainable future for Design-Nation and the makers we champion.

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: Beneath the Surface exhibition at Hub Sleaford

USE OUR PORTFOLIO TO CONNECT & COLLABORATE, CONSULT & COMMISSION, BUY & COLLECT, SOURCE & RESEARCH, INSPIRE & INNOVATE

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