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

Miriam Rowe : Natalie Salisbury



Miriam's interest in the rich history of European design inspires this collection: the images used in these pieces come from photos taken at museums and stately homes in Europe. The images are transferred onto a chemically modified plaster that is suitable for jewellery production, then set into hand pierced metal “frames”.  


Teacup Brooch


William Morris Necklace


Yellow Cameo Earrings








Jewellery Props Creator

My work is made from various materials such as plated brass, silver and yellow gold. I take my inspiration primarily from the textures and replicated patterns found in many various materials, but specifically lace. To me lace is a timeless material evocative of the stylistic qualities in the fashion trends of many various eras.  My designs lean towards the luxurious colours and strong shapes that I feel are suggestive of the 1940s style. From these startpoints I try to make strong statement pieces that are bold and unique yet delicate and wearable, suggestive of intrinsic quality and glamour.








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