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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11th March 2021
We have welcomed 23 new members this winter: fourteen makers join our online portfolio and nine recent graduates have signed up for the Design-Nation Graduate Programme. We’re delighted to introduce this wealth of talent, with an exciting diversity of disciplines, materials and inspirations across the portfolio. Ceramics have always been a strength in our membership, … Continued
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9th March 2021
We launched our Design-Nation Graduate Membership Programme in 2018 and since then dozens of talented designer-makers have been part of our portfolio, bringing fresh ideas, new products in development and launched, and seeking tailored support at the onset of their careers. We knew that some of this evolving cohort would benefit from one-to-one guidance, and … Continued
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21st January 2021
After showing at Collect’s inaugural and second editions, some fifteen years ago, UK-based membership portfolio Design-Nation is delighted to return in 2021 with a curated selection of new and exceptional contemporary pieces focused primarily on metal, textile and wood. The Design-Nation network includes some of the most acclaimed and innovative designers and craftspeople across the … Continued
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