20th December 2024
Are you thinking of applying to join Design-Nation but not sure if it is right for you? We would love you to join us for a FREE one month trial during January to try out some of the benefits of membership. These include: Design-Nation Welcome, Overview and ‘Ask Me Anything!’ evening session on Thursday … Continued
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8th November 2024
In February 2025 Design-Nation will present thirteen impressive craftspeople at the Crafts Council’s Collect Fair, our fifth physical outing to this now essential international showcase of the best in contemporary craft, held in the beautiful surroundings of Somerset House. Our 2025 cohort employ a diverse array of materials and disciplines to make intriguing decorative objects, … Continued
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4th November 2024
The Design-Nation team is delighted welcome another 24 talents to our portfolio, half of whom are working in ceramics. Of course, we love all things clay, but we’re pretty keen on other craft & design disciplines too, so these are listed first. Jewellery, Textiles, Leather, Paper and Casting Two of our seven new Professional* members … Continued
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17th October 2024
We are proud to present the first exhibition of Design-Nation’s Sustainability & Ethical Practice Hub at Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair this October. What is Precious? explores the idea of perceived material value. Each of the artworks use recycled and found objects and materials from Alpaca fleece, earth pigments, surf board off cuts and broken … Continued
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27th September 2024
Bringing sustainable and authentic craftsmanship to the best interiors, Design-Nation is proud to present nine contemporary designer/makers who are creating truly original and beautiful objects, furnishings and furniture. Design-Nation champions small creative businesses across the UK who demonstrate exceptional talent and material skill. 2024 marks twenty years since Design-Nation first showed at Decorex, two decades … Continued
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12th August 2024
On 7 September Design-Nation reveals a new exhibition of emerging talents at The Hub Sleaford, our former home and longterm collaborator. Design-Nation Presents showcases eighteen emerging and developing talents, all valued members of our portfolio as Graduates or Associates. Our exhibitors are: Ambrose & Goulding, Caroline LA Wheeler aka CLAW, Deb King, Elena Branch of … Continued
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