15th January 2026
The Cultural Enterprises Conference and Trade Show has featured in Design-Nation’s calendar of events since 2019 and we’re excited to be showcasing 10 fantastic designer makers at the 2026 show. It takes place at ICC Birmingham, 9-11 February. Spanning a range of craft disciplines including textiles, jewellery, ceramics and print, our exhibitors are looking forward … Continued
Read More
23rd December 2025
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 one month trial during January to try out some of the benefits of membership. These include: Design-Nation Welcome on Wednesday 7th January, 7-8pm (Zoom) DN Discussion – Approaching Galleries … Continued
Read More
12th December 2025
We’re delighted to announce that Design-Nation will be back at Collect Art Fair 2026, the leading international art fair for contemporary craft and design, exhibiting work from 14 of our members. Our 25th Anniversary presentation, ‘Topophilia’, celebrates the profound emotional connection to place. Our artists embed a deep sense of location in their work, translating … Continued
Read More
26th November 2025
Design-Nation has announced the launch of its second graduate mentoring cohort, five years after running a highly successful pilot scheme in 2020. The original programme, funded by The Radcliffe Trust, paired recent graduates with established designer-makers and led to significant progress in both creative and business development for participants. Many of those partnerships continued informally … Continued
Read More
18th November 2025
Design-Nation is proud to celebrate 25 years of championing excellence in UK craft and design with the launch of our first-ever Silent Auction– a landmark fundraising event showcasing extraordinary works created and donated by our talented community. Featuring 83 one-of-a-kind craft objects kindly donated by 62 Design-Nation Alumni and Members from across the UK, the … Continued
Read More
8th November 2025
To mark 25 years of championing excellence in British craft and design, Design-Nation presents Beneath the Surface: Material and Meaning — a powerful and poetic exhibition exploring how materials hold stories, memories, and emotion. Open now at The Hub in Sleaford, the exhibition brings together the work of leading Design-nation members from across the UK, … Continued
Read More
Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates.
We respect your privacy.
Please see our privacy policy for further details.