The Guild’s annual summer exhibition by its Membership features handling pieces, samples, sketches and background material alongside finished craft work. It aims to reveal the relationships between physical objects and the emotional journey or technical processes behind their making. The exhibition runs from 29 June - 1 September 2013.
There will be a launch party with music and buffet, 5-7pm on 28 June (£7/£10).
DIY gallery competition and free craft demos every Saturday from 29 June - 31 August.
Exeter-based Aspect Windows is set to become the only windows solution company to offer its customers a Passive House Design service. The desire to build Passive Houses, ultra-low energy buildings that require little energy for space heating or cooling, is growing rapidly and becoming an essential skill for architects and consultants.
Aspect Windows is already leading the way in energy-efficiency in Devon and the South West, helping customers to safeguard the environment and cut their heating bills and as part of this new generation, Director of sales and special projects, Andrew...
This new exhibition will feature mixed craft work by ten makers who have won awards at the Contemporary Craft Festival, which celebrates its 10th birthday in Bovey Tracey this year.
The Devon Guild has asked the winning makers to create something new – launch a new product or show something that they wouldn’t necessarily show on the stand.
Ten out of Ten shows why they are leaders in their field and what it takes to make a winner. Exhibitors include Cleo Mussi, John Luff and Helaina Sharpley. (The Contemporary Craft Festival is held over the weekend of 7 - 9 June 2013.)...
Exeter-based digital design agency Digibug ( www.digibug.co.uk ) celebrated its 5th birthday on Sunday.
The team puts a big emphasis on high quality design, mixed in with keeping things fun and friendly. This along with the high level of customer service they give their customers, wins them new customers on a regular basis, with a majority being recommended – something that the team is incredibly proud of.
What sets Digibug apart to other agencies is the one-to-one access their clients enjoy with their designers. This gives the customers a first-hand experience that can...
Exeter-based fashion boutique Dukes are now stocking London-based lifestyle fitness, swimwear and loungewear brand Vevie.
Vevie was launched last year and was founded by Caroline Greenslade. Through her career Caroline has designed lingerie, swimwear and loungewear for both designer and high street brands in the UK, these include designing Heidi Klein’s launch range, working with Agent Provocateur, Pistol Panties and Hoola and as Head of Design for Debenhams.
Caroline’s background in lingerie design and technical garment fit and construction brings a new perspective to both...
Olivia James Design is celebrating its 4th birthday on Saturday 9 March.
This year, as well as continuing with the products that have proved popular with our customers, we are introducing more new suppliers with even more exciting ideas for the home and as gifts. Our ranges this year, for Mother's Day, Easter and Spring/Summer in general are bright, colourful and inspiring.
Not that it has been easy. Like most High Street businesses, we have had to be careful with costs and stock levels. But we will never cut corners on customer service and the quality of our stock and...
An East Devon-based holistic cosmetic clinic dedicated to face and body skin health both physically and visually, is expanding to larger, brand new premises in central Exeter. South West Skin & Laser based in Budleigh Salterton has acquired the 125-year leasehold interest of an extensive suite in Augustus House, a large residential development on Isca Place located in New North Road. The 7,233 sq.ft. unit based near Central Station is currently nothing more than a concrete shell, however the Mother and daughter team Dr Ros Debenham a qualified doctor and Katie Debenham a fully...
Caroline Charles, one of London's most respected womenswear designers, was visiting her Exeter store today (20th November) to meet a select group of her customers and to celebrate the launch of her new book 'Caroline Charles - 50 Years in Fashion'.
Having developed her business over the past five decades, the Caroline Charles label is now sold and marketed throughout the world to a loyal fan base.
Caroline explained how she began in the world of fashion art school followed by a couture apprenticeship and a stint as a photographer's assistant; she then...
The Exeter & Heart of Devon Employment and Skills Board are working with local employers and colleges to develop a new award to help young people gain 'core employability skills'.
The Board have kicked off the process by inviting young design students to enter a competition to name and brand the award itself. Currently called the “Employability Challenge” Award, the Exeter & Heart of Devon Employment and Skills Board have invited Further Education and Sixth Form students studying design related subjects to enter a competition to create a corporate identity for the...
The 1st March marked the arrival of a new Marketing & Design business based in Exeter – Doodlebug Marketing & Design.
The company has been founded by Zoe Keeping and Ben Hicks who have seen, and firmly believe that through building strong customer relationships and providing high quality marketing and design services, positive results are achieved.
With a combined experience of over 20 years Ben and Zoe have worked together in various roles for the past 5 and, in early 2014 realised that by joining forces there was a real future opportunity for them both.
