Nature in Design, Ljósifoss Power Station, Iceland

Nature in Design, Iceland

Nature in Design is an exhibition that takes visitors on a journey through nature objectified by Icelandic designers and offers insight into the underlying ideas behind the products. Nature in Design is a collaborative project of the Iceland Design Centre and Landsvirkjun and is open daily until 28th August 2010.

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New Designers – Jewellery & Silversmithing highlights

Nicola Louise Reed, University of Dundee

Jewellery is always a strong element of Week 1 of New Designers and this year’s work proved to be of an extremely high standard, with imaginative use of materials, fine craftsmanship and a practical approach to the future.

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New Designers Awards, Part 1

BDC Award Winner Lucy Foakes, University College Falmouth


Last night saw the winners announced for New Designers Part 1. Held at Islington Business Centre, the show celebrates 25 years this edition. The Business Design Centre (BDC) Award went to Lucy Foakes from University College Falmouth for her Contemporary Canopics. Inspired by ancient Egyptian jars, Lucy has updated them in slip cast and coiled ceramic with laser-cut acrylic. Hand-painted modern icons decorate the vessels, and appear as colourful figurative protectors to guard its contents.

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RCA Goldsmithing, Silversmithing, Metalwork and Jewellery Graduates

Untitled Neckpieces, Eleanor Bolton, Royal College of Art

ARTS THREAD picks out the Royal College of Art graduates who will soon be making a name for themselves in the world of jewellery and beyond.

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Craft London: emerging new talent at Craft Central

Craft London; The Haversham Tassel, Jessica Light

Craft London; The Haversham Tassel, Jessica Light

This March sees a selection of upcoming designers playing with the theme of living in London showcased at Craft Central’s new exhibition that covers jellewery, silversmithing, textiles, illustration, ceramics, interiors and even passementerie.

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Ten Tip-Top Tiaras: Kath Libbert Jewellery Gallery, Salts Mill

Nicola Malkin; Nicola Perkins

Nicola Malkin; Nicola Perkins


As part of her Alternative Wedding Show 2010, Kath Libbert has invited ten top jewellery makers to create a special tiara for the occasion.

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Future Map 09, London

Pigsy in Space, Sam Pilling & Chris Lee; 20 Hoxton Square Projects

Pigsy in Space, Sam Pilling & Chris Lee; 20 Hoxton Square Projects


Future Map 09 is currently showcasing a selection of creative work from the colleges that make up the University of the Arts London. Located in Hoxton Square, the works chosen represent the best from over 200 undergraduate and postgraduate fine art and design courses available across the university.

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Babel, London

Babel, Blackall Studios, East London

Babel, Blackall Studios, East London


Babel is an exhibition of the work of eight young designers around the theme of the Tower of Babel through the media of sculpture, photography, jewellery, drawing, installation, film making and music.

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Making – The Future 09, Nottingham Trent University

Janet Westwood, BA (Hons) Photography; Making – The Future 09

Janet Westwood, BA (Hons) Photography; Making – The Future 09


Making – The Future 09 at Nottingham Trent University brings together work from recent BA and MA graduates from the School of Art and Design, plus the
School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment. Look out for fashion, knitwear and textiles, ceramics, jewellery, glass, photography, graphics, multimedia, product and furniture design.

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Life’s a Bench! BMU MA Jewellery

Life's a Bench!, BMU MA jewellery

Life's a Bench!, BMU MA jewellery


Words/Images: Jackie Norton
A real delight to visit (September 8-24), Birmingham City University’s School of Jewellery delivered an exceptionally strong body of work which really stretches the once traditional view of jewellery and silversmithing. The MA Jewellery, Silversmithing and Related Product Course offers creative diversity, exploring techniques and processes that continue to push the boundaries in both traditional and contemporary craftsmanship.

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Small Show, Huge Talent

left to right: Fabien Cappello, Emma Yeo, Small Show, Huge Talent

left to right: Fabien Cappello, Emma Yeo, Small Show, Huge Talent


Set inside the Kiddell Gallery at Sotheby’s, New Bond Street, is a short-run exhibition September 16-20, curated by Janice Blackburn, featuring the work of 2009 graduates, plus a few still yet to graduate.
Janice has picked out the Sèvres project from the Royal College of Art (RCA), five MA jewellery graduates from Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design (CSM), plus photography and fine art.

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