Supporters
We would like to thank all of our supporters and partners who have helped to Maker Difference.
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I-D Media London
- www.i-dmedialondon.co.uk
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I-D Media London is our digital media partner and the creative genius behind this all-singing-all-dancing microsite. A leading digital communications agency, their friendly and professional team deliver strategic solutions that build brands and add value. Their wealth of expertise covers all corners of the digital world.
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Kennards Good Foods
- www.kennardsgoodfoods.com
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Our 'Pop-up' café at the Open Studios in Holborn is by Kennards, a jam-packed, modern grocers, run by a very friendly bunch of food-lovers and located on neighbouring Lamb's Conduit Street. Kennards works hard to support independent local producers and is providing 'Made in London' food tastings at our Maker Difference launch event.
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Top Selection
- www.topselection.co.uk
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This exclusive wine and spirit distribution company specialises in wines, Champagnes and spirits that are at the top of their respective categories. We are delighted that Top Selection will be adding some extra bubbles to fizz up our Maker Difference launch event.
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SORT
- www.sortdesign.com
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We are delighted to be working with designer-makers SORT to create a ‘Maker Difference – Pop-up letterpress studio’ for the London Design Festival. SORT, The Society Of Revisionist Typographers, aims to preserve and revive the traditional forms of print-based graphic design that are often threatened with obsolescence. They specialise in letterpress printing, offering a bespoke service for anything from personal stationery to complete corporate identities. They also operate a private press; printing, binding and distributing their own books and products.
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Lux Monkey
- www.luxmonkey.com
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We are delighted to be working with Lux Monkey to create a series of Design Shorts films about designer-makers at Cockpit Arts. Lux Monkey is a creative content agency, dedicated to delivering high quality video content. They have committed to working with Cockpit Arts to help further promote the talented designer-makers we support.
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Liberty
- www.liberty.co.uk
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We are delighted that Liberty will be selecting the best gifts by Cockpit designer-makers at our Christmas Open Studios. Since 1875, Liberty has been a cutting-edge luxury emporium presenting the finest beauty, design and fashion from around the world via its exquisite Tudor building and online at www.liberty.co.uk. The store has recently undergone a dramatic ‘Renaissance’ which includes a dedicated Scarf Room, two new floors of fashion, and a brand new Jewellery Room.
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Feast Your Eyes
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Our new café for Open Studios in Deptford is by Feast Your Eyes our neighbours at Laban. They also run the Deptford Deli. Feast Your Eyes serve delicious fare using fresh, local, seasonal and, where possible organic ingredients. They are passionate and committed to Fair Trade, environmental policies and above all quality and value for money.
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Beyond The Valley
- www.beyondthevalley.com
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Beyond the Valley® is a creative community in the centre of London that supports and promotes emerging new talent across the fashion, art and design industries through their acclaimed retail store and gallery on Newburgh Street, Soho, and online store. Voted as one of the Cool Brands for 2008-2009 by experts and consumers for Innovation, Style and Desirability. The Beyond the Valley team have selected their Star-Buys on show at Open Studios in June.
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Carnaby & Newburgh Quarter
- www.carnaby.co.uk
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Carnaby is London's number 1 shopping destination, acclaimed for its unique independent stores, global fashion brands, award winning restaurants and hip nightlife. We are thrilled that our 'Maker Difference – Pop-up letterpress studio' will be situated in The Newburgh Quarter just off Carnaby Street. This historic segment of the Capital is a fashion and lifestyle destination, appealing to those who demand something different. For further information on Carnaby or the Newburgh Quarter contact Sarah Mole or Nick Ferman at Sister - 020 7287 9601.
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Beefeater 24
- www.beefeater24.com
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We are thrilled that Beefeater 24 will be sponsoring the drinks for the preview of the ‘Maker Difference - Pop-up Letterpress Studio’. Beefeater 24 is the new Super Premium gin, created by Desmond Payne, Beefeater’s Master Distiller. It is the epitome of authenticity, craftsmanship and sophistication. Distilled in the very heart of London, Beefeater 24 takes its name from its unique 24-hour steeping process and the capital’s 24-hour lifestyle.
Partner Events
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Coutts London Jewellery Week
- www.londonjewelleryweek.co.uk
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We are delighted to be taking part in Coutts London Jewellery Week – an award-winning week-long celebration of both new and established creative talent from 8-14 June 2009. They claim that every corner of the Capital will sparkle with jewellery-themed events.
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Story of London
- www.london.gov.uk/storyoflondon/
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We are delighted to be part of this major festival celebrating London's past, present and future. Many designer-makers at Cockpit Arts work with traditional techniques rooted in the heritage of craft as well as cutting edge technologies. Our events reveal the story of craft in London in a unique and exciting way.
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London Design Festival
- www.londondesignfestival.com
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Cockpit Arts' September event is one of the highlights of The London Design Festival 2009. The annual festival was established to celebrate and promote London as the creative capital of the world. It provides a platform for the creative talent at work and creates a unique opportunity to visit over 200 specific events and activities reflecting the diversity of world-class design talent in the capital.
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Slow Down London
- www.slowdownlondon.co.uk
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Hand-crafted processes can take time, but produce exquisite results, so we are delighted to be part of Slow Down London. This project is set to inspire Londoners to improve their lives by slowing down to do things well.
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Hatton Garden Festival
- www.change-act-share.org.uk/02/news/detail.cfm?contentid=1032
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Our Summer Open Studios will be during The Hatton Garden Festival (11-13 June). A stone's throw from our Holborn Incubator, Hatton Garden is at the heart of London's jewellery industry. Behind the sparking diamond window displays there are over 500 jewellery related businesses. The Hatton Garden Festival is supported by Camden Council.
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Shop Greenwich
- www.shopgreenwich.co.uk
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We are pleased to announce that we are working with Shop Greenwich to promote Summer Open Studios in Deptford. Shop Greenwich is the campaign created by Greenwich Hospital Estate to promote Greenwich town centre as a shopping destination. Greenwich town centre is buzzing with beautiful shops courtesy of local designers based at Cockpit Arts.
Special thanks to all the designer-makers at Cockpit Arts who have offered their services, creativity, time, gifts and in-kind support in order to bring this campaign to life. Your camaraderie will Maker Difference! Thanks also to the staff at Cockpit Arts and the talented intern team for the extra time and effort put in on the project.