Unlocking the Collections

A research residency for an early career, London based artist to engage with The Collections Library at the Museum of the Home. Residencies took part in 2021 and 2022 with advice from Artquest on improving application and…

Reykjavík: designing with tradition and modernity

Bobby caught our attention after we came across a number of his album artwork designs making reference to the Icelandic landscape; moody shots of lava fields, coastal scenes overlaid with weather symbols and mineral…

Selling work in independent shops

You might be keen to sell your work – crafts, editions or the like – via independent shops. but do you know how sale or return works and how much commission is the norm? These…

Helen Johannessen: working with designers and manufacturers

Commissioning somebody else to manufacture and distribute your own designs can be a daunting prospect. Designer Helen Johannessen talks about her own experiences with this process. Helen describes how she moved from making…