21st Nov 2011 ⁄ South West ⁄ Drew Turner is a designer and illustrator based in Plymouth, UK. His illustrations focus on our evolution through time and space. They depict the psychological differences found between ourselves and present day organisms. With a shroud of mystery over other lifeforms, they are a visual reflection of our greater ability to imagine and argue a qu...
31st Oct 2011 ⁄ North East ⁄ Tyne and Wear based digital agency Armadillo has appointed Ian Dawson in the position of designer on a year’s placement from Leeds University. Speaking of his appointment...
20th Oct 2011 ⁄ Scotland ⁄ One of Scotland's most promising up and coming designers Alan Moore, is to unveil his brand new ten30 collection in a stunning show on Saturday 22nd October at the Malmaison Hotel, Glasgow...
1st Aug 2011 ⁄ North East ⁄ Work by the ceramic artist Helena Seget has received a special award in this year’s International Ceramics Festival Mino Competition. The MINO festival takes place in Japan every three years and attracts up to 4,000 entries from more than 50 countries across the globe. Helena was the highest-placed European artist...
28th Jul 2011 ⁄ East Midlands ⁄ Jelson Homes has joined forces with their local community to develop an eye-catching art display that graces the wall of its development, Bradgate Vale in Anstey. In a two-year consultation and production process lead artist, Lindsay Jelley, co-ordinator for the display, worked with a local school and businesses to develop the idea for the art and ...
18th Jul 2011 ⁄ New kid on the block, Tom Walker is riding the wave of vintage renaissance into the 21st century with the recent launch of his e-commerce vintage menswear website headlockvintagesuits.co.uk. Headlock Vintage Suits offers quality and affordable 60’s and 70’s men’s apparel online, with prices ranging from £7 for a tie, to £130 for the finest ...
6th Jul 2011 ⁄ London ⁄ José Hendo will open the doors to her Studio 'José Original' whilst fundraising for the Ugandan children’s charity Bridging The Gap. The event is free and held at her studio located in Carbery Enterprise Park, Unit 9, 36 White Hart Lane, Tottenham, London N17 8DP with doors open from 3:30p.m. to 7:30p.m.
In February 2011, José launched her ...
6th Jul 2011 ⁄ Scotland ⁄ Scottish designer Mhairi Wild will be showcasing her first textile collection alongside Blair Sorley's latest creations this August. Blair Sorley are an Edinburgh based design duo specialising in handbags, purses and accessories. These tactile works will be shown alongside each other’s at this August’s Maker of the Month Exhibition on Broughton...
5th Jul 2011 ⁄ North East ⁄ Two Northumbria University students have been awarded second and third place in a national design competition. Russell Tuit, a second year Design for Industry student from St Alban’s, came in second place for his design of an electronic toy to keep children entertained in supermarkets...
4th Jul 2011 ⁄ West Midlands ⁄ Birmingham based jewellery artists Magnus and Bella have been shortlisted for ‘New Designer of the Year’ at the UK Jewellery Awards. The designers wowed judges with their quirky creations – such as a tiny vintage clock parts set into sterling silver cufflinks. Magnus and Bella made it into the top five finalists of the competition, which had ...
1st Jul 2011 ⁄ North West ⁄ Following last year’s great success the Liverpool Design Show has been extended to 3 days this year in the stunning neo-classical surroundings of the Grade 1 listed St Georges Hall. Around 100 independent designers will showcase furniture, ceramics, lighting, jewellery and fashion, whilst discussing their skills and selling their creations to an ...
24th Jun 2011 ⁄ Yorkshire/Humber ⁄ Innovative designs from two Northumbria University students have made it through to the finals of a national design competition. Bumki Cho and Russell Tuit, both second year Design for Industry students, have successfully made it to the final six in the Design Innovation in ‘Plastics Award Design 4 Fun’ competition. A total of 76 students from ...
10th Feb 2012 ⁄ East Midlands ⁄ Blue Yates is a professional Classical guitarist, performer and recording artist, specialising in Classical, Acoustic and Latin genres and this February marks the 10 year anniversary of his guitar tui...
