Meet the maker

What is #marchmeetthemaker? Joanne Hawker, the designer behind the phenomenal Instagram challenge, tells us all about MarchMeetTheMaker, what it is and how YOU can join in.

Whimsical, folkloric motifs bring a feeling of nostalgia to Rachel Snowdon's intricate prints and illustrations, inspired by ornamental 19th century design and botanical illustration

For potter James Shaw, ceramics was not the original plan. After discovering his hidden talent for throwing clay, his company James Lemon (Formally known as Lemons Ceramics) was born, making one-of-a-kind glazed ceramic pieces for the home. From planters to tumblers and everything in between, we sat down with James to talk about his work,…

Textiles are pretty powerful—they can completely transform a space by infusing freshness and interest wherever they’re applied. For uber-cool textile designer Nasozi Kakembo (who also happens to be one of our super talented House Tour contributors), it turns out they can be life-changing in other ways, too. Her array of handmade textiles from her xNasozi brand combine artistry with philanthropy in one fell swoop.

We asked Rachael Williams, ceramicist behind Margaret + Beau and owner of Cupboard Goods to talk us through how she got into the world of ceramics, what she hopes to give the neighborhood through her new space, and what inspires her. Read on for more and see how she wears our utility-inspired styles. ----- Rachael is wearing the Burke Jumpsuit in Pewter and Chunky Knit Beanie in Goldenrod What was your path to becoming a ceramics artist like? What were you doing before and what did you…

The Dead Rabbit on Instagram: "Meet the Makers - @crowncreative. Drinks are just one part of a great cocktail menu. Equally important is the design - how a menu looks, feels, functions, how it’s made - and by whom. Ours are crafted entirely by hand, including the cocktail illustrations, beer hop paper, elegant foil blocking, the assembling of the pages, tightening of the screws, and the custom box that houses it all - all made in Ireland and shipped to NYC. It’s very much a team effort, a…

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Selected Kiwi artists and designers have joined with PPG Paints to create their own bespoke collections. We spoke to photographer Mark Smith.