5th November 2020
We love a really good craft fair and Tutton & Young’s annual Made London has been a highlight in our calendar for some time now. In 2020 their response to the recent closure of galleries, shops and events has been exemplary – creating new monthly opportunities for makers to sell work in online events. Jon … Continued
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1st November 2020
Since we launched the exciting 20 Makers, 20 Objects online showcase in September, we’ve been continuing to talk to the selected exhibitors in a series of live interviews, studio tours and blogs. These have been shared on social media but you may have missed them – there’s a lot of content. So we thought a … Continued
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26th October 2020
Design Signatures: a bold new craft showcase by Design-Nation at Decorex Design-Nation presents thirteen fantastic designers at Decorex 2020, showing original work and new collections on the theme of ‘Design Signatures’. Our designer members have been working across the UK from Cornwall to the Shetlands to produce new work to exhibit at Decorex this year … Continued
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25th September 2020
We are extremely saddened to hear of the recent death of Miranda Watkins, a very talented and award-winning multi-disciplinary designer. Miranda had been a member of our network since 2006 and in 2008 won the EUREKA prize for her Gleam range of spun pewter vessels. The statement pieces comprising Miranda’s Gleam tableware range were developed … Continued
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10th September 2020
In 2020 Design-Nation is celebrating twenty years of championing and supporting the UK’s incredibly talented and multifaceted design and craft sector. Our objective of bolstering business opportunities and creative development initiatives across the sector is more important than ever. Showcasing the diversity of the UK’s craft and design talent is critical during these unprecedented times. … Continued
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27th August 2020
Design-Nation works with partners across the craft and design sector to support and promote the best talent and most innovative creative entrepreneurs across the UK. Membership is by application and is reviewed by an independent panel twice a year. Our regular August panel have now chosen seven more impressive makers for Design-Nation membership. Earlier selection … Continued
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