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An interview with The Design Trust’s Patricia van den Akker

9th August 2019

We’ve had a long and fruitful partnership with Patricia but it’s not often we get to sit and really talk about what is going on in the contemporary design sector today. We caught up with Patricia recently and asked her to share her wisdom and experiences with us. Design-Nation: Can you tell us about how … Continued

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An Interview with Artist Charlie Birtles

29th July 2019

Every month we interview one of our members about their practice, inspiration and much more. This month we asked artist Charlie Birtles a few questions. Charlie will be an artist in residence at our sister organisation NCCD this month, as part of the Hatch ’19 exhibition. Design-Nation asked: Please tell us about your practice and … Continued

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An interview with weaver Alan Oliver

9th July 2019

Alan is a textile artist specialising in the production of primarily handwoven rugs and wall hangings. He joined Design-Nation earlier this year and we recently asked him some questions about his practice and inspiration. Design-Nation asked: Please tell us about your practice and how your business began? Alan Oliver answered: I used to be a … Continued

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An Interview with Brand ambassador Adam Thow

18th June 2019

In the latest of our series of interviews with Design-Nation’s brand ambassadors, we catch up with Adam Thow. Adam is a longstanding friend and advocate of Design-Nation through his roles at Southbank Centre and the Barbican and now at the Sir John Soane’s Museum. Adam has generously given up his time on many occasions to … Continued

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An interview with ceramicist Jillian Riley

10th June 2019

Jillian Riley has worked in art related professions for many years but the love of ceramics has captured her heart and has allowed her to pull together all her creative skills. Jillian will be exhibiting as part of the Design-Nation group stand at Handmade Oxford. We caught up with her to ask a few questions … Continued

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An Interview with Textile artist and Designer Margo Selby

21st May 2019

Margo Selby is a renowned British textile artist and designer and has been a member of Design-Nation for 15 years. Most recently she took part in the Design-Nation showcase at Bargehouse in Oxo Tower Wharf during London Craft Week, exhibiting work and demonstrating her weaving techniques. We caught up with Margo and asked her a … Continued

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