Clare Edwards

Clare has over 25 years’ experience as a highly experienced strategic cultural and creative leader. Clare started working on Design-Nation’s programme in September 2013 and is also Director of The Hub, a national centre for craft & design in Sleaford, Lincolnshire.

Indispensable tool (that helps me do my  job)? Well there’s so many: gmail, excel, passion, love and gin!

Inspirational person/ mentor: Peta Levi (work) / my children (life in general).

Favourite material or technique in craft & design: ceramics.

Guilty pleasure: Strictly.

What’s the best thing about your job/working for Design-Nation? Supporting makers and designers to achieve success, working with a fabulous team and continuing the Design-Nation brand.

What are you proudest of? Being asked to take on the baton of directing Design-Nation!