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Seven More Contemporary Designers Join Our Network

26th July 2020

Design-Nation is a contemporary designer-maker network currently working shoulder to shoulder with partners across the craft and design sector to support the many talented creative entrepreneurs across the UK whose lives and livelihoods are impacted by COVID-19. Our independent panel usually meet twice a year to consider new applications to the network, but the interest … Continued

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Our Successful New Buddy Scheme to Connect Makers

15th June 2020

We know that good often comes from people in the most adverse situations. The Design-Nation team always does its best to be friendly and supportive, and certainly those elements of our offer have been called on frequently in these challenging times. We are delighted that our whole network of designer-makers is also very friendly and … Continued

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Stand up to racism & support equality in craft and design

12th June 2020

Like many of you, the events of the last few weeks following the death of George Floyd in the US and the Black Lives Matters protests around the world have prompted us to consider our own actions as individuals and as an organisation. We are fully committed to supporting and championing a sector that aims … Continued

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Design-Nation at 20 – a milestone to celebrate

11th June 2020

A statement from our director, Clare Edwards: 2020 will be a year to remember for many different reasons but for Design-Nation it is a significant moment in time as we celebrate 20 years of championing and supporting the UK’s design and craft sector. Design-Nation was set up to be a unique resource to collaborate, consult, … Continued

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Craft and Design are perfect for Museum & Gallery Retail

19th March 2020

Design-Nation x Association of Cultural Enterprises We’re sad to see trade events closing down right now, but everyone’s health must be the paramount interest. So it was not a surprise when our good friends and partners at the Association of Cultural Enterprises had to cancel their annual conference and trade show this week. (It was … Continued

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