<p><strong>Exhibitors:</strong><br /><a href="https://www.designersguild.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Designers Guild</a> // <a href="http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sekers</a> // <a href="http://portaromana.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Porta Romana</a> // <a href="http://www.lewisandwood.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lewis &amp; Wood</a> // <a href="https://poplights.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pop Lights UK</a> // <a href="http://www.anyoldlights.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Any Old Lights</a> // <a href="https://jodowns.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jo Downs</a> // <a href="http://www.thepyramidgroup.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Pyramid Group</a> // <a href="https://www.helenround.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Helen Round</a> // <a href="http://james-hare.com/%20Silk%20Fabric,%20Silk%20C" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Hare</a> // <a href="http://www.protocoluk.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Protocol</a> // <a href="http://www.mandarinstone.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mandarin Stone</a> // <a href="http://www.tektura.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tektura</a></p> <p>In total, more than 70 guests attended the event, including local architects, interior designers and designer-makers from the South West. Attendees enjoyed complimentary drinks donated by <a href="http://plymouthgin.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Plymouth Gin</a> and <a href="https://www.newlionbrewery.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New Lion Brewery</a> in Totnes. Free canapes were also available, made by students from food donated by Waitrose.</p> <p><br /></p>

<p>The event generated positive feedback from all who attended, and students used the opportunity to network with industry contacts and plan future collaborations. The event was so successful that the students intend to run it again next year, continuing to forge connections across the South West and draw attention to the potential for interior designers in Plymouth.</p> <p>The collective would like to thank Cathryn Bishop of <a href="https://cornishinteriors.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cornish Interiors</a>, and Ally Turner of <a href="http://www.coopinteriors.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Coop Interiors</a> for their continuous support, guidance and wisdom. Also, a special mention to <a href="http://oceanstudios.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ocean Studios</a> who let us host the show at their premises.<br /></p>

<p>The evening proudly supported the charity <a href="https://rnli.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RNLI</a>, raising both awareness and money for an important aid that saves lives at sea.</p> <p>Photos by Sarah Packer, <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ba-hons-photography" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BA (Hons) Photography</a> graduate.</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ba-hons-interior-design" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Read more about our exciting and industry-led BA (Hons) Interior Decoration, Design &amp; Styling programme.</a></li><li><a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/open-days" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Interested in touring our dedicated Interiors studio? Book on to an Open Day.</a></li><li><a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/posts/innovation-craftsmanship-at-tom-raffields-grand-designs-home-workshop" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Students report back on a visit to Tom Raffield’s ‘Grand Designs’ home &amp; workshop.</a></li></ul>