About Design Space

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
Design Space is a programme supported by the Birmingham City Council and the European Regional Development Fund that gives a select group of emerging jewellery artists free studio space and business classes for one year: in exchange, the participants must commit to work at least 30 hours a week developing their own design led business. This year Design Space supports eighteen designer-makers, with participants from the United Kingdom, Taiwan, and the United States. The programme is highly sought after, and the eighteen participants were chosen from a large pool of applicants who were interviewed over the summer. Visiting the Design Space studio is highly recommended: enjoy a cup of tea while getting a rare behind-the-scenes look at every stage of jewellery production. The display cabinets in the front room showcase the jewellery collections of all eighteen participants, while the adjacent studio gives you a unique opportunity to see these highly skilled makers at work. To arrange a visit, please contact Katherine Campbell-Legg or Kerry O’Connor: 0121 551 9071 or design_space@hotmail.co.uk

Hannah Bates : Kayleigh Biggs



My main inspirations come from engineering, technology and the contrasts I see in my life and surroundings. I use a mix of precious and non-precious materials to accentuate these contrasts and to bring colour and texture into the pieces.


Red Bar Ring



Solace Spring Ring
 


Cocoon Bangle
 
W: www.hannah-jewellery.com


T: 07877872585





I am a designer-maker, specialising in Jewellery. My work has an evident historical influence, and has been informed by studying a range of materials and processes. I use traditional metalwork techniques alongside computer methods, such as micro laser welding.
Decorative Collection


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Luxuriant Neckpiece




T: 07792830585