Design-Nation: Handmade for retail 5: Emma-Jane Rule

Handmade for retail 7: Jenny Chan

1st May 2020

The seventh maker in our series on handmade craft that makes perfect giftware and individualised stock for retailers is Jenny Chan.  Jenny Chan has just joined the Design-Nation network this year, and is an excellent example of the high quality makers supported by our long term partners at the British Craft Trade Fair.  BCTF’sannual showcases … Continued

Handmade for retail 6: Janie Knitted Textiles

The sixth maker in our series on handmade craft that makes perfect giftware and individualised stock for retailers is Janie Knitted Textiles. Jane Withers and Michael Hanmer work from their rural studio at Welbeck in Nottinghamshire, creating charming knitware with a difference. Our long term partners at the British Craft Trade Fair  are great champions … Continued

Insights: an interview with Rachel Fitzpatrick

29th April 2020

The latest in our series of insights into the life, business and practice of Design-Nation members features Rachel Fitzpatrick. Rachel is one of our growing number of members based in Northern Ireland and we asked her to tell us more about her work, story so far and plans for the future. We also wanted to … Continued

Introducing Hannah White

23rd April 2020

An interview with new Design-Nation member Hannah White. We welcomed 22 new members to our portfolio in our February selection, including some fantastic and acclaimed designers with many years of experience. We were excited to receive an application from textile designer Hannah White and delighted that our selection panel approved her submission. We’re thrilled to … Continued

Insights into Museum & Gallery Collaborations: Melody Rose

16th April 2020

In our latest insight into a specific area of maker practice we talk to designer Melanie Roseveare of Melody Rose about collaborating with museum retailers and her recent award winning projects for the Sir John Soane Museum and the Hepworth Wakefield. Design-Nation: Please tell us about your practice and how your business began. Melanie Roseware: … Continued

Handmade for retail 5: Emma-Jane Rule

7th April 2020

The fifth maker in our series on handmade craft that makes perfect gifts is Emma-Jane Rule. This series is supported by our long term partners at the British Craft Trade Fair, who present high quality annual showcases of innovative and well made British-based craft, perfect for boutique gift and craft gallery style retailers. Emma-Jane’s work … Continued