11th June 2020
A statement from our director, Clare Edwards: 2020 will be a year to remember for many different reasons but for Design-Nation it is a significant moment in time as we celebrate 20 years of championing and supporting the UK’s design and craft sector. Design-Nation was set up to be a unique resource to collaborate, consult, … Continued
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3rd April 2020
It’s very sad to see our event organiser partners postponing trade events in the difficult circumstances of COVID-19, but everyone’s safety and health must come first. So we fully support our longstanding friends and partners at British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) in their difficult decision to cancel their annual trade show this week. It will … Continued
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19th March 2020
Design-Nation x Association of Cultural Enterprises We’re sad to see trade events closing down right now, but everyone’s health must be the paramount interest. So it was not a surprise when our good friends and partners at the Association of Cultural Enterprises had to cancel their annual conference and trade show this week. (It was … Continued
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17th March 2020
We are living in uncertain times right now, but there is one thing Design-Nation is certain of: we have an amazingly talented new group of members, selected last month by our independent panel. Twenty-two makers and designers impressed the panel, the biggest new cohort of members we’ve had for a while and we can’t wait … Continued
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6th February 2020
Leading British design and craft portfolio Design-Nation announces the award of a major Lottery grant by Arts Council England. This award of £300,000 is the largest ever given to the organisation and with other match-funding, it will enable significant transformation and development of the brand and its UK-wide operation. The award is made under the … Continued
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14th January 2020
The Future of Craft Selects – apply by 10 February After the success of its inaugural show in 2019, The Future of Craft returns as a destination hub for London Craft Week 2020. The ground-breaking partnership led by Oxo Tower Wharf in collaboration with Design-Nation and Future Icons showcases contemporary craft over five floors at … Continued
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