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Questioning minds, skillful hands: our new members

8th June 2022

In late May our independent panel convened to review the latest tranche of membership applications and they were delighted with what they saw. It seems that makers’ standards improve all the time: while the materials deployed are relatively traditional (ceramics, glass, metal, textiles, wood), the range of skills and technical knowledge employed by designer-makers are … Continued

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Talks Programme for The Future of Craft

5th May 2022

We’re delighted to announce our lively talks programme for The Future of Craft next week, our partnership event for London Craft Week 2022. The complete programme is here, or follow the individual links below to book your place. Friday 13 May 12 noon: Joint Endeavours – Panel Discussion on Creative Collaboration led by Fabienne O’Neill … Continued

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The Future of Craft Returns: London Craft Week 2022

28th April 2022

We are very pleased to announce that The Future of Craft returns to Bargehouse at Oxo Tower Wharf for London Craft Week 2022 from 12-15 May 2022. After enjoying a successful launch in 2019, this destination event will provide a vibrant and creative hub for visitors keen to experience and explore modern approaches to craft. … Continued

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Ceramic Art London 2022: Meaning is Everything

8th April 2022

Today the wonderful Ceramic Art London return to Kings Cross London after an enforced two year absence. Much missed, this high quality fair and celebration of all things made of clay is definitely one to see. Some of Design-Nation’s most impressive makers will be there, so if you are lucky enough to get in do … Continued

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BCTF 2022 – it’s good to be back

24th March 2022

This April the much missed British Craft Trade Fair returns to Harrogate after a two year break, and Design-Nation returns too. We’ve missed this long standing and revered trade event, and so we welcome back this experience. BCTF have new owners and a refreshed approach, but still show the same care and passion for promoting … Continued

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Design-Nation Awards 2021 Exhibition at The Hub

16th March 2022

As the UK’s leading portfolio for craft, design & product we are committed to supporting the growth of initiatives around sustainability being led by our designer-maker members. So we are very pleased to be launching a new exhibition with The Hub on this theme which complements our other current partnership exhibition, Our Journey. The Hub … Continued

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