Eureka: a British project bringing design-led products to the discerning consumer
Named 'Eureka' to represent the moment of inspiration that is the force behind the creative process, the Eureka Project tells the story of the design, manufacture and retail processes behind the products that comprise the Eureka - the collection. Being launched from 21 to 30 September 2004 as part of the London Design Festival at Furniture Works, Commercial Road, London. This new collection of consumer products has been inspired by the campaigning work of Design-Nation, commissioned by UK retailers Crabtree & Evelyn, Fired Earth Interiors, Heal's and The Conran Shop and produced in collaboration with UK manufacturers. From a rug collection to a stackable wine rack, a computer workstation and table place mats, to ceramic and glass accessories, Eureka - the collection strives to show how design gives British products a competitive edge in the marketplace.
This page is still being constructed. Complete information about the products and when they will be on sale, the designers and the firms participating in the project.
RETAILER AND BUYER FORUM
Download a programme and application form (pdf) (word) and return it by email or fax to attend the Retailer and Buyer Forum on Wednesday 22 September 2004. The forum is free but admittance is by pre-registration only. The forum will look at the future of retailing, and in particular the value that design adds to retail. The panel of speakers is chaired by Lynda Relph-Knight (Editor, Design Week) and consists of Meg Abdy independent retail analyst, Cressida Granger (Mangaging Director, Mathmos), Mike Jankowski(International Design and Product Engineering Director, Marlin Lightin) and Richard Eisermann (Director - Design and Innovation, Design Council).
Registration deadline Tuesday 21 September 2004.
YOUNG DESIGNER FORUM
Download a programme and application form (pdf) (word) and return it by email or fax to attend the Young Designer Forum on Thursday 30 September 2004. The forum is free but admittance is by pre-registration only. The forum will provide an opportunity for designers wishing to have their work manufactured to hear from the designers participating in the Eureka Project and to hear from manufacturers and support agencies also involved in the Project. The intention is to share some of the learning accumulated during the production of Eureka - the collection.
Registration deadline Thursday 23 September 2004
This project, organised by Design-Nation, would not have proceeded without the participation of our partner organisations. Some have provided financial support, others expertise and industry contacts:
Crabtree & Evelyn, Fired Earth Interiors, Heal's, The Conran Shop, London Development Agency, UK Trade and Investment, London Design Festival, Connect UK, Design Council, Furniture Link, The Haberdashers' Benevolent Foundation, The Garfield Weston Foundation, Business Link for London, London Metropolitan University and Furniture Works.
The Eureka Project and Eureka-the collection are initiatives of
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