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Acid |
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www.acid.uk.com |
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Commission it - don't copy it. ACID provides its members with solutions to the problems of design infringement, access to legal hotlines, a free design database, free legal audit, use of ACID branding, and access to creative methods of deterrence.
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BFM Ltd |
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www.bfm.org.uk |
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British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM Ltd) is the principal UK trade association for domestic and contract furniture manufacturers. Its mission is to promote the British furniture industry nationally and internationally and to represent companies on all critical issues facing the industry today. |
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BKCEC |
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www.ukfashionexports.com |
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UK Fashion Exports is an independent association supported by its members, offering export and marketing services and information to British-based companies manufacturing and/or designing clothing and accessories to enable them to sell worldwide. |
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Clerkenwell Green Association |
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www.cga.org.uk |
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Clerkenwell Green Association is a charity providing support to a wide range of designers and makers. |
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Cockpit Arts |
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www.cockpitarts.com |
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Cockpit Arts is a unique provider of centres for the applied arts in London, combining subsidized studio space, resource centres and educational opportunities for designer-makers and the public. |
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Connect NK |
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www.connectnk.com |
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Connect NK aims to provide a vital link in bringing Quality British Design to the market place. It is a network of manufacturers and skilled craftworkers that offers a bespoke manufacturing service for designers wishing to produce small batch runs and samples. |
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Crafts Council |
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www.craftscouncil.org.uk |
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The Crafts Council is the national centre for the promotion of contemporary crafts in the UK. Its activities include an innovative exhibition programe in its own gallery, plus a British touring programme, production of the leading publication in the field, "Crafts", and hosting the annual Chelsea Crafts Fair, acknowledged as Europe's finest crafts fair. |
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Design-Nation |
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www.designnation.co.uk |
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The Design Trust promotes the excellence of British design. It has two websites, www.thedesigntrust.co.uk is an educational resource for designers; www.designnation.co.uk is a resource of 100 of the most talented designers working in the UK. There is an associated catalogue to promote the design resource, obtainable by mail order, price £8, from Design Nation, Long Rock, Penzance, TR93 0DN, T.+44 (0) 1736 333 333, F.+44 (0) 1736 364 636, netpack@philcarr.demon.co.uk |
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Glasgow Apparel Project |
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www.glasgowapparel.org.uk |
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The Glasgow Apparel Project provides free business development advice to clothing and textile designers who are located or intend their business to be located in Glasgow. |
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Hidden Art of Hackney |
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www.hiddenart.com |
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Hidden Art is a unique Mazorca Projects initiative connecting designer-makers based in the Thames Gateway, the Lea Valley and Inner East London area, with the design industry. This is done through innovative showcasing projects, on-line networking and practical business support. |
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Jeremy North |
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www.jeremynorth.com |
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The Business Studies Workshop specialises in training individual designers and design consultancies in presentation skills, getting new business, project management and negotiation & selling. |
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Modus Operandi Art Consultants |
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www.modusoperandi-art.com |
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Modus Operandi Art Consultants are a consultancy for public art and craft commissions which operate a selective database that includes designers and fine artists. |
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Regional Supply Network London / London Chamber |
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www.londonchamber.co.uk |
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The London Chamber of Commerce help London companies and individuals develop successful supply chains for their new ideas and to establish profiles of the right partners, for which they broker the introductions. The service is free. |
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The Prince's Trust |
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www.princes-trust.org.uk |
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The Prince's Trust helps 14-30 year olds develop confidence, learn new skills, get into work and start businesses. It works with young people who are unemployed or facing barriers in life. This is its 25th anniversary year. For details, call free on 0800 842 842.
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