We’re delighted to welcome an outstanding new cohort of designers and makers to the Design-Nation community.
This June a record number of rising and established design and craft talents successfully have joined the Design-Nation portfolio, bringing fresh perspectives, exceptional craftmanship, and exciting new ideas across ceramics, textiles, jewellery, furniture , glass and mixed media.
Our newest members represent the remarkable diversity and quality of contemporary craft and design being made across the UK today.
We look forward to supporting, promoting and celebrating their work through exhibitions, events, opportunities and collaborations over the coming months.
Meet our new members, listed by membership level and primary discipline.
PROFESSIONAL
Ceramics: Attila Olah, Bahareh Khomeiry, Josefina Isaza, Kathryn Stevens, Lucy Lee Studio, Marek Pitera, Neve Beill, Philip Hughes, Sophie Durandet, Tamar Rose, Valerie McLean, Zillah Puri
Fibre & textiles: Ealish Wilson, Eleanor Nadimi, Mabel & Co, Setor Lord-Attivor
Glass: Stevie Davies
Jewellery: Gillian Finlay, Lucy Jade Sylvester, Rebecca Ilett, Sanni Falkenberg
RISING PROFESSIONAL
Ceramics: John Weston
Furniture & Wood: Black Pear Bespoke, Charlie West
GRADUATE
Ceramics: Alice Fyles, Alice Watkinson, Barr Studio, Ceramakka, Studio Willis
Jewellery: Helena Palmeira, Mingxuan Ma
Mixed media: Sofía Barbé
ASSOCIATES
Ceramics: Amanda Harvey Art, Haruyama Studio, Liz Emtage, Sheramic Art, Will Carey, Yi Zhang
Fibre & textiles: Dopamine Design Co, Hannah Kelly Basketry, Juliet Chau
Furniture: RIKO Designs
Mixed media: Em Claire Creative
STUDENTS
Chloe Chewter, Hayley Hutton.
