1st August 2025
Something New….We’re thrilled to share some exciting news: from 1 August 2025, Design-Nation officially became a Company Limited by Guarantee, led by Directors Clare Edwards and Hayley Banks. This milestone celebrates 25 years of championing the UK’s most brilliant designers and makers and marks the beginning of an inspiring new chapter of our community. We’re … Continued
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3rd July 2025
TWO exciting group exhibitions are now available to tour across the UK! What is Precious? This thought-provoking show explores sustainability, transformation, and material value through contemporary craft. More information here Design-Nation Presents…The Beauty of Becoming This exhibition explores how beauty can be found in imperfection, and how change both personal and material, is a vital … Continued
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30th June 2025
It’s summer, it’s been hot, we’ve got through yet another Glastonbury, and now we’re celebrating 28 fabulous makers who have either newly joined Design-Nation or advanced to the Professional membership tier. In total we have 16 new Professionals, 4 new Graduates and 8 new Associates. Welcome one and all – we can’t wait work with … Continued
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18th March 2025
25 for 25: Design-Nation is pleased to welcome 22 new talented designer-makers to our network and to celebrate three existing members as they move up to Professional level. Our panel were impressed with the high standards and tremendous richness in the variety of craft and design practices presented for review. Celebrating Other and Diverse Practice … Continued
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28th February 2025
We’re thrilled to be showing very special work by so many amazing craft talents at this year’s Collect. Peruse our online showcase or, even better, come and see us at Somerset House this week. Alongside our own presentation of thirteen fantastic talents in room W2 (West Wing), over twenty other makers from the Design-Nation family … Continued
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8th November 2024
In February 2025 Design-Nation will present thirteen impressive craftspeople at the Crafts Council’s Collect Fair, our fifth physical outing to this now essential international showcase of the best in contemporary craft, held in the beautiful surroundings of Somerset House. Our 2025 cohort employ a diverse array of materials and disciplines to make intriguing decorative objects, … Continued
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