Design-Nation |
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41 Commercial Road
London E1 1LA |
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| Design-Nation has three main activities. It promotes the excellence of British design, it manages the Eureka project (which creates links between designers, retailers and manufacturers) and it helps designers with business training after they leave college. |
| Until November 2005 Design-Nation was a working name of The Design Trust (TDT). TDT's activities are now carried on within the Sir John Cass Department of Art, Media and Design of London Metropolitan University, but they maintain their separate identity under the 'Design-Nation' name and are being further developed. They continue to be directed by Peta Levi, M.B.E., whose commitment to British design and design education has achieved international acclaim. |
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- promoting the excellence of British design. Over the years Design-Nation has helped around 1,000 designers establish successful businesses. It currently represents 140 of the most talented designers working in Britain. Design-Nation's website www.designnation.co.uk is a major commissioning resource offering direct access to these designers. The work includes ceramics, glass, furniture, lighting, textiles, silver, metal, jewellery, fashion accessories, branding and product design. Advice can be provided to anyone wishing to buy, source or commission good design. Design-Nation does not charge a commission. Design-Nation also arranges bursary schemes supporting Design-Nation's emerging designers at exhibitions.
- developing the Eureka Project (which links retailers and manufacturers with the selected designers - information can be found on Design-Nation's website www.eurekacollection.co.uk)
- publishing the Business Start-up Guide for Designers and Makers (available on this website) and organising seminars.
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| Since the University is an exempt charity, all donations made to support the Design-Nation activities are treated as charitable. |
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