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What is Precious?

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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Celebrating 20 years at Decorex

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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Design-Nation Presents New Talents

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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Designers Ascending

17th July 2024

Last week we told you about our newest Professional members. Alongside those super people we have another cohort, new members who are emerging talents, in the shape of our latest Associate and Graduate joiners. (Find out more about these membership categories here.) Our new Associates bring a wealth of skills and inspirations. Leeds-based Monica Escobar … Continued

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Designs on Summer: new members

10th July 2024

Design-Nation is pleased to present our latest new members, a diverting array of talent from across the country to delight in this summer. Our Professional tier is joined by over a dozen fantastic designers and craftspeople, working in clay, metal, paper, precious stones, straw, textiles and wood. (And find out about our new Associates & … Continued

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New Summer School 2024

8th May 2024

Design-Nation’s New Summer School is a bespoke intensive four-day immersive learning experience full of inspiration, exploration, experimentation and collaboration. This unique Summer School is a hands-on exploration of materials, processes and techniques utilising the University of Lincoln’s state of the art workshop facilities and resources, alongside professionally experienced technicians and tutors. Expect demonstrations, one-to-one support, … Continued

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