“Having always had an interest in minimal forms, I am drawn to numerous art movements such as Modernism, Russian and British Constructivism, and Bauhaus.” Derek Wilson, ceramic artist and founder of Derek Wilson Ceramics. Belfast-based Derek Wilson describes himself as…
“My artworks are imagined landscapes that begin by taking photographs out in nature, whether on my travels or my doorstep.” Sherrie-Leigh Jones, artist and printmaker. Focused on creating a sense of escapism, Brighton-based artist and printmaker Sherrie-Leigh Jones designs limited…
“Craftsmanship to me is an accumulation of passion and trial and error. There is a strong element of attention to detail and traditional techniques, but also modern design sensibilities.” Sophie Sellu, designer-maker and founder at Grain & Knot. After taking…
“I believe natural ingredients are precious and I find it fascinating that throughout history the simple touch of oil on the skin has been believed to connect the physical to the spiritual.” Amy Wright, founder at Londe Botanics. Renowned for…
“I hope my work brings a calming simplicity and tranquility that invites people to slow down but also gives them a sense of wellbeing and serenity. I want my work to allow people to feel.” Emilie Van Camp, founder and…
“The spaces that we inhabit and the objects that we choose to surround ourselves with are really important and affect us deeply. Our environments and possessions should give us a sense of well-being as well as a sense of self.”…
“I create art to remind myself and others to go out into nature, because it’s so important for us. I want people to notice the little, beautiful details in nature, and just slow down for a moment.” Silke Bonde, Danish paper artist.…
“We collect found objects to use, such as foliage, shells, grains and beautifully textured tree bark. There are so many unique patterns that can be made by pressing into the clay and using glazes, stains, and oxides to enhance them…
“The best thing about a present shouldn’t just be about the contents, it’s the whole experience and a really simple way of adding extra thought. It’s the little touches that go a long way to show someone you value them.”…
“We seek the duality that has to do with light and shadow, and we’re always inspired by how light can be transformed by nature.” Alejandro Campos, Ana Martinez, and Joel Rojas, Bandido Studio. Mexican design studio Bandido draw on the rich…
“We find it tremendously difficult to justify the act of making something in an era of climate emergency because, ultimately, we have to take something that is directly or indirectly derived from nature and yet the process and the result…
“I want each piece to feel like something you can pick up from your walk down the beach; found inside a cave or next to the water, as if they were shaped by the natural elements.” Evgenia Douka, ceramicist and…
“E-waste is a huge problem and we believe repairable, low-energy design that avoids single-use materials is paramount for designs to become more circular.” Josh Ward, co-founder of Tala. Eco-conscious lighting brand Tala promotes progressive design that celebrates low-energy technology and…
“Design is the language through which we navigate our public and private spaces. As such a fundamental building block that shapes how we live our lives, it’s vital that we continue exploring ways to make design more sustainable.“ Paul de…
“As a collective, we need to stop buying cheap, poorly designed products that contribute to a throwaway culture and start designing well-crafted products based on the core principles of reducing, reusing and recycling.” Richard Jones, designer-maker and founder of Jott…
