31st July 2026
What is Precious? returns this August in a third iteration of Design-Nation’s acclaimed touring exhibition. Originally developed by Design-Nation’s Sustainability & Ethical Practice Hub, the exhibition brings together the work of 20 contemporary makers who are rethinking the value of materials through innovative craft and design. From reclaimed wood, recycled textiles and found objects to…
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12th July 2026
We’re delighted to welcome an outstanding new cohort of designers and makers to the Design-Nation community. This June a record number of rising and established design and craft talents successfully have joined the Design-Nation portfolio, bringing fresh perspectives, exceptional craftmanship, and exciting new ideas across ceramics, textiles, jewellery, furniture , glass and mixed media. Our…
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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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