1st July 2026
We are proud to work in partnership with De Montfort University, Birmingham City University and Hereford College of the Arts, to celebrate the next generation of makers and designers. Each year, we visit graduate degree shows to meet emerging talent and present Design-Nation Graduate Awards. This year’s standard was exceptionally high, resulting in multiple awards!…
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30th June 2026
Design-Nation and De Montfort University announce strategic partnership to nurture the next generation of UK craft and design talent Creative businesses, independent makers and emerging designers will benefit from a new strategic partnership between Design-Nation and De Montfort University Leicester (DMU), creating exciting opportunities to connect education with the contemporary craft and design sector. The…
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11th June 2026
We’re wishing creative graduates across the UK the best of luck with their degree shows! Design-Nation will be out and about visiting as may as we can, and we’re also delighted to be at New Designers this year with De Montfort University and Design-Nation voluntary brand ambassador Andrew Tanner. We look forward to meeting some of the UK’s emerging craft…
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27th May 2026
Design-Nation is delighted to announce the launch of its new Honorary Membership, recognising an exceptional group of designers, makers, educators and creative leaders whose work and advocacy continue to shape Design-Nation and the contemporary craft and design sector. The inaugural Honorary Members are: Amy Cushing Margo Selby Stuart Akroyd Nina Moeller Peter Layton Scabetti Ella…
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12th May 2026
We are delighted to announce a NEW partnership with the University of the Arts London (UAL): a curated online showcase celebrating outstanding emerging talent in contemporary craft and design. UAL Showcase is an always-on global platform full of fresh ideas to address the challenges of today. It provides a space for recent University of the…
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11th May 2026
We are delighted to announce the launch of Student Membership at Design-Nation – a new initiative designed to support the next generation of contemporary craft and design talent. As the UK’s leading network for contemporary makers and designers, Design-Nation is committed to nurturing creative practice at every stage. This new membership opens the door for…
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