Design Factory is the leading creative development agency in the East Midlands, a not-for-profit organisation that provides a wealth of market opportunities for the talented design and craft sector in Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Rutland.
This website showcases award-winning and unique products designed and made by East Midlands makers. From furniture and lighting to ceramics, jewellery and textiles there is sure to be something to tempt - for you, your home or someone special!
We are working with hundreds of selected designer/makers from across the region to help them achieve their ambitions. If you are a designer/maker, visit our membership section and find out what we can do for you!
Applications invited for Nottinghamshire Creative 2010
10 Mar 2010 - Nottinghamshire County Council Arts Service invites applicants for Nottinghamshire Creative 2010, a tailored training and development scheme supporting local crafts people and creative businesses.
10 Mar 2010 - Nottinghamshire County Council Arts Service invites applicants for Nottinghamshire Creative 2010, a tailored training and development scheme supporting local crafts people and creative businesses.
Phiona Richards exhibits at The Beetroot Tree
08 Mar 2010 - Grammar & Heather, a text-based art exhibition in Derbyshire
08 Mar 2010 - Grammar & Heather, a text-based art exhibition in Derbyshire
Shout out for The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair
08 Mar 2010 - The Great Northern Contemporary Craft, now in its 3rd year, attracted 6,400 visitors to last years show and the exhibitors reported initial sales in excess of £200,000
08 Mar 2010 - The Great Northern Contemporary Craft, now in its 3rd year, attracted 6,400 visitors to last years show and the exhibitors reported initial sales in excess of £200,000
Shout out for Liverpool Design Festival 2010 - The Design Show
08 Mar 2010 - Application packs available from March 2010
08 Mar 2010 - Application packs available from March 2010
Craft Centre exhibition space available
08 Mar 2010 - Forest Edge Gallery have exhibition space available on a short-term or permanent basis
08 Mar 2010 - Forest Edge Gallery have exhibition space available on a short-term or permanent basis



