Crafted Futures is a curated selling exhibition showcasing 35 exceptional UK-based designer-makers, presented by Design-Nation as part of London Design Festival 2026.

Celebrating exceptional contemporary craft and the power of making, the exhibition brings together outstanding makers working across ceramics, jewellery, textiles, glass, wood, lighting, paper, fibre and metal. Through beautifully crafted work exploring themes including Nature & Sustainability, Heritage Reimagined, Geometric vs Organic, and Vibrancy & Calm. 

Visitors can discover beautifully crafted work, meet the makers, attend free Meet the Maker lunchtime Talks and purchase directly from the artists and designers behind every piece.

Crafted Futures reflects Design-Nation’s commitment to championing exceptional contemporary craft while creating meaningful commercial opportunities for independent makers.

Every purchase directly supports independent UK-based  designer-makers.

These are our 2026 exhibitors. Follow the links to explore their beautiful objects and the stories these pieces tell.

Ceramics: Adele Howitt, Alma Boyes, Angela Ibbs, Birgit Pohl, Debbie Barber, Designs by Kathryn Stevens, Glenice Hoffman, Hello Ditto, Joanne Terry, Kerry Hastings, Laura Lee, Losa Lou Ceramics, Stephen Cook, Susan Swales, Yael Rosenberg

Glass: Kira Phoenix K’inan, Sally Scott

Furniture & Lighting: Hounddog Design, Matt Reeves Furniture

Jewellery: Alexandra Simpson, Anne V Massey, Jewelfish, Julia Parry-Jones, Untold Jewellery

Textiles: Beatrice Mayfield, Bonnie Kirkwood, Cassandra Sabo, Detta Knitwear, Lila Rose Upcycle, Pipet Design, Samantha Boot, Sarah-May Johnson, Suzy Ager, Tangent Accessories, Yiling Wu