Design Nation

This site, run by the Design Trust, promotes the excellence of British design internationally. The website showcases the work of 130 designers who have been selected by an independent panel of industry professionals. The Trust also helps designers set up in business.

Use this site if you are thinking of buying or commissioning work. Click on a category and you will be presented with a portfolio of images from several designers. There is a brief description of the work undertaken by the designer, along with full contact details, including links to websites. You can also read about Client lists, Stockists and educational background. Click on the thumbnails to get further examples of work. Alternatively, search for a designer by using a keyword or region.

The bi-monthly newsletters give you regular updates of what Design Nation's designers are doing.