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The 2016 #coadgbursary winner is…

Katie, November 30, 2015June 16, 2020

This article was published 11 years I am delighted to announce that the 2016 confessions of a design geek bursary winner is Marta Bordes! Thanks to our fantastic partners and mentors, Marta will receive: A complimentary stand at Home London 17 – 19 January 2016 A product showcase at the Barbican…

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The 2016 confessions of a design geek bursary shortlist – voting is now closed

Katie, November 9, 2015June 16, 2020

This article was published 11 years We have a shortlist! Huge thanks to our esteemed panel of industry experts: Anthony Joseph of Joseph Joseph, Mark Hampshire of Mini Moderns, Jessica Sims from West Elm, Ian Rudge and Alejandra Campos from Home at Top Drawer, and me – confessions of a…

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New designer bursary worth over £10,000 now open for applications

Katie, September 13, 2015June 16, 2020

This article was published 11 years I am delighted to announce that the 2016 confessions of a design geek bursary is now open for applications. For the fourth consecutive year confessions of a design geek is partnering with Home London to offer one new designer the opportunity of a lifetime, worth over £10,000. “It kick started my…

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coadg bursary :: home london, january 2015

Katie, January 22, 2015June 16, 2020

This article was published 12 years So, the big day finally came and after months of preparation the confessions of a design geek bursary shortlisted designers made their way to Home London to set up their stands, ready to take part in their first trade show. 2015 bursary winner Alicja…

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coadgbursary :: meet the partners

Katie, December 18, 2014June 16, 2020

This article was published 12 years Alongside mentoring with the wonderful people I introduced you to last week, 2015 confessions of a design geek bursary winner, Alicja Patanowska, has also won a stand at Home London within the bursary area of the New Talent Zone, her products stocked at the…

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coadgbursary :: meet the mentors

Katie, December 11, 2014June 16, 2020

This article was published 12 years The 2015 confessions of a design geek bursary winner, Alicja Patanowska has won mentoring sessions with October Communications’ Daniel Nelson, Decorum’s Justyna Sowa, Mini Moderns’ Keith Stephenson and Mark Hampshire, The Design Trust’s Patricia van den Akker, Seen PR’s David Gorrod, The Southbank Centre’s…

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coadgbursary :: 2015 winner

Katie, December 4, 2014June 16, 2020

This article was published 12 years We have a winner! I am delighted to announce that after a whopping 16,404 people cast their vote, the winner of the 2015 confessions of a design geek bursary is…. Alicja Patanowska. “I am moved and grateful to all the amazing people from all…

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coadg bursary :: deadline today

Katie, November 13, 2014June 16, 2020

This article was published 12 years The deadline for the 2015 confessions of a design geek bursary is at midnight tonight, so if you haven’t already submitted your application, get it in quick! One lucky winner will receive a complimentary stand at Home London, their products stocked at the Southbank…

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coadg bursary :: open for applications

Katie, October 30, 2014June 16, 2020

This article was published 12 years The confessions of a design geek bursary is back – and it’s bigger and better than ever! I am delighted to be partnering with Home London again this year to offer one new designer an incredible opportunity right at the beginning of their career. The winner…

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here’s one I made earlier :: fanny shorter

Katie, May 28, 2014June 16, 2020

This article was published 12 years When Fanny Shorter won the confessions of a design geek bursary in January, part of her prize was a photo shoot with Yeshen Venema and a film shoot with R&A Collaborations. I am super excited to be able to share the results of both…

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confessions of a design geek :: the best of 2013

Katie, December 23, 2013June 16, 2020

This article was published 13 years 2013 has been a year of incredible highs and some fairly massive personal lows. It was a year in which my career choice has enabled me to be there for my family, for which I’m really grateful. And it’s also the second year I’ve…

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coadg bursary :: seo, social media and a film

Katie, December 19, 2013June 16, 2020

This article was published 13 years It’s a full post this week, as we hear from bursary partners; Daniel Nelson from October Communications, who will be giving 2014’s winner Fanny Shorter mentoring in SEO and e-commerce; Justyna Sowa from Decorum, who will be providing social media mentoring; and Richard Foot…

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coadg bursary :: wallunica

Katie, December 12, 2013June 16, 2020

This article was published 13 years wallunica has been a huge supporter of the confessions of a design geek bursary since day one, even jumping in to save the day at very short notice last year(!), so I was delighted when Ingo Claus agreed to take part again this year,…

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coadg bursary :: business coaching

Katie, December 5, 2013June 16, 2020

This article was published 13 years I was absolutely thrilled when Patricia van den Akker, Director of The Design Trust, agreed to be involved in the confessions of a design geek bursary again this year. The Design Trust helps people to start, run and grow design and crafts businesses. Patricia…

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coadg bursary :: and the winner is…

Katie, November 28, 2013June 16, 2020

This article was published 13 years I’m sure I wasn’t the only one who stayed up until midnight last night to find out who won the bursary, but for those of you who missed it, I am delighted to announce that Fanny Shorter is 2014’s confessions of a design geek…

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coadg bursary :: cast your vote

Katie, November 21, 2013June 16, 2020

This article was published 13 years At the time of writing, a staggering 2,503 people have already voted for their favourite shortlisted designer in the confessions of a design geek bursary. It’s too close to call at the moment, and voting is open until 23.59 on Wednesday 27th November 2013,…

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