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  • Collect 2021

Alex O'Connor, Song Pouring Vessel and Two Cups, 2020, Sterling silver, Photo: Paul Mounsey

Design-Nation is a membership portfolio of some of the most acclaimed and innovative designers and craftspeople across the UK. Founded over 20 years ago, it is distinctive both for its support and promotion of designer/makers, and its partnership programmes.

The portfolio, selected by an independent expert panel, comprises a rich and diverse pool of highly skilled designer/makers whose collective works demonstrate authentic, exceptional craftsmanship and design ability.

In collaboration with UK-wide partners, champions and funders, Design-Nation’s aim is to strengthen business and creative development opportunities for the contemporary design and craft sector. After showing at Collect’s inaugural and second editions, Design-Nation is delighted to return with a curated selection of new and exceptional pieces focused primarily on metal, textile and wood.

Artists

  • Kate Bajic (jewellery)
  • Darren Ball (textile)
  • Linda Bloomfield (ceramic)
  • Holly Suzanna Clifford (gold, silver)
  • Ella Fearon-Low (jewellery)
  • Fung + Bedford (paper)
  • Emily Jo Gibbs (textile)
  • Michelle House (textile)
  • Christine Meyer-Eaglestone (wood)
  • Alex O’Connor (gold, silver)
  • Jacky Oliver (mixed media)
  • Janine Partington (leather)
  • Jacky Puzey (textile)
  • Angus Ross (wood)
  • Margo Selby (textile)
  • Maria Sigma (textile)
  • Kim Sutherland (mixed media)
  • Laura Thomas (textile)
  • Sasha Wardell (ceramic)
  • Hannah White (mixed media)

Contact

The National Centre for Craft & Design
Navigation Wharf
Carre Street
Sleaford
Lincs NG34 7TW
UK

Clare Edwards
Director

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  • Kate Bajic, Evernia Cuff (detail), 2020, 9ct yellow gold, Photo: Stacey Bentley

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