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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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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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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3rd April 2020
It’s very sad to see our event organiser partners postponing trade events in the difficult circumstances of COVID-19, but everyone’s safety and health must come first. So we fully support our longstanding friends and partners at British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) in their difficult decision to cancel their annual trade show this week. It will … Continued
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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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17th March 2020
We are living in uncertain times right now, but there is one thing Design-Nation is certain of: we have an amazingly talented new group of members, selected last month by our independent panel. Twenty-two makers and designers impressed the panel, the biggest new cohort of members we’ve had for a while and we can’t wait … Continued
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