16th March 2022
As the UK’s leading portfolio for craft, design & product we are committed to supporting the growth of initiatives around sustainability being led by our designer-maker members. So we are very pleased to be launching a new exhibition with The Hub on this theme which complements our other current partnership exhibition, Our Journey. The Hub … Continued
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9th March 2022
Last month our independent section panel had the happy task of reviewing the latest tranche of applications to join Design-Nation, an impressive array of colour, pattern, texture, shapes, materials, experiences and skills. As a result 23 more exciting designer-makers have joined us, across all levels of our membership programme. Eleven are now full members of … Continued
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23rd February 2022
Creative duo Angela Fung and Ashley Bedford are best known for challenging conventions and pushing the possibilities of fibre and paper. Between them, they create exceptionally beautiful, large-scale architectural origami sculptures and installations. Combining a knowledge of architecture and origami folding techniques, Fung + Bedford (who have been Design-Nation members since 2014) have been commissioned … Continued
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21st February 2022
The Brightest Talents Collect is the leading international fair for contemporary craft and design and will be at Somerset House, London this February – a fitting venue for Design-Nation’s celebration of the best of British-based craftsmanship. This portfolio of leading designer-makers will showcase beautiful, multi-hued two and three-dimensional objects; sensitively crafted and vibrant pieces for … Continued
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11th February 2022
Design-Nation is thrilled to be at the Spring 2022 instalment of Top Drawer. We’re pleased to announce that this year the event is live at London Olympia, as well as virtual. As usual, we have a talented group of DN members on our stand, representing some of the UK’s very best design-led designer/makers and curated … Continued
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29th January 2022
Showcasing excellence, sustainability and diversity in craft & design Our Journey captures important milestones in the evolution of Design-Nation’s portfolio of leading contemporary designer-makers from across the UK. A showcase of diverse material-led practices, Our Journey emphasises excellence and beauty of design and craftsmanship, and highlights the sector’s increasingly committed focus on innovative ways to … Continued
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