11th June 2021
Several of Design-Nation’s talented designers are in the news with award-winning projects and products – and some great nominations too. We congratulate them all. In April Aberdeenshire-based furniture designer Jonathan Rose, exhibiting his piece “Soft Kist” in the Scottish Furniture Makers’ exhibition “Adjust/ Adapt“, won the Scottish Forestry award for best use of Scottish Ash. … Continued
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1st June 2021
Our latest membership call-out has resulted in another seven new full Design-Nation members. Seven’s been a recurring number in our recruitments in the last couple of years – but we promise that it’s a coincidence rather than a target that we give to our hardworking selection panels. (And to be honest it’s not strictly true … Continued
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12th May 2021
Design-Nation is delighted to announce our new partnership with The Worshipful Company of Pewterers for their annual celebration of craft in this beautiful material, Pewter Live. In 2021 Pewter Live will be a virtual event running from 18 to 20 May, with the ambition of encouraging innovation in design in order to exploit pewter to … Continued
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6th May 2021
As spring unfurls its leaves and flowers appear, beautiful sprouts of new design growth will also be at London Design Week, through the presence of ten inspiring designer-makers from the Design-Nation portfolio. In the stylish interior of Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, Design-Nation will show flooring, tiles, lighting, furniture, textiles and decorative vessels, sensitively designed, expertly … Continued
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23rd April 2021
Formed in June 2020, the Cornwall and Devon Cluster Hub is part of a growing initiative by Design-Nation to foster links between its members within regions and localities, and one that has been very timely since the advent of lockdowns and the sense of isolation created by these. The group has a new exhibition opening … Continued
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15th March 2021
Design-Nation member and award winning weaver and textile designer Majeda Clarke has recently been appointed as a maker trustee for the Crafts Council, news that is very welcome. Majeda is not only a maker of considerable skill and vision, but also a great role model for our sector as a second career maker, a senior … Continued
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