Design-Nation: An interview with jeweller Kate Bajic

Insights: An interview with Sue Pryke

7th February 2020

As part of our new series of insights into the life, business and practice of Design-Nation members, we asked ceramicist Sue Pryke some questions about her time as the new judge on The Great Pottery Throw Down. Design-Nation asked: How did the Throw Down opportunity come about – did you apply or were you approached? … Continued

An interview with Design-Nation member and metal artist Jacky Oliver

24th January 2020

Collect Open (at Somerset House from 27 February – 1 March) presents an important platform for new ambitious craft-led installations from 12 selected artists and collectives. This year we are thrilled that three Design-Nation members are amongst those selected and one of these is Jacky Oliver. We caught up with Jacky and asked her a … Continued

Insights: Jonathan Rose collaborates with weaver Angie Parker

In the first of a new series of insights into the life, business and practice of Design-Nation members we hear from furniture designer maker Jonathan Rose on his recent collaboration with weaver Angie Parker. He tells the story and shares his thoughts here: A story about a journey This story is about how two Design-Nation … Continued

An interview with ceramicist Heidi Harrington

15th November 2019

Design-Nation recently returned to The National Centre for Craft & Design with our new autumn selling showcase of beautiful work called “Pattern & Sequence”. This exhibition will be at NCCD until 5th of January next year and makes an ideal destination for admiring beautiful craft and festive gift buying. All work is drawn from our … Continued

An interview with Jon Tutton of Tutton and Young

5th November 2019

In the latest of our series of interviews with Design-Nation’s brand ambassadors and partners we catch up with Jon Tutton of Tutton & Young , the organisational powerhouse behind the very successful MADE craft fairs and other events. Design-Nation asked: Please tell us about Tutton & Young and what you do, especially how you got … Continued

An interview with jeweller Kate Bajic

31st October 2019

Kate Bajic is currently exhibiting her jewellery at the Design-Nation showcase selling exhibition at the National Centre for Craft & Design. She was also at MADE London last weekend but we managed to catch up, to ask a few questions about her practice and work with Design-Nation. Design-Nation asked: Please tell us about your practice … Continued