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Darren Clanford

Co-founder & Creative Director

Darren is co-founder and creative director of Material Source, having worked in the A&D sector for over 30 years. Championing materials, products, and projects from both established brands and new talent, he leads the creative and marketing teams in being 'Inspirational and Useful' to the A&D community in everything they do. He is dedicated to Connecting Creative Minds - the vein which runs throughout an experience-driven approach to nurturing the community Material Source was created to serve.

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Stylish display of handcrafted design items and art, showcasing diverse materials at Future Icons in Burlington Arcade.

London Craft Week

Colorful Warner Music logo displayed on a modern office wall, surrounded by stylish seating in an innovative workplace design.

Music Courtyards

Interior view of a bar featuring Karndean's natural oak flooring, showcasing a modern design and vibrant atmosphere.

Karndean Designflooring

Modern reception area of Takeda's Dubai HQ featuring a unique blend of Japanese design and Emirati craftsmanship.

Roar Design Studio

Colorful wall art by John Booth featuring a stylized face, complemented by geometric elements in a modern interior setting.

John Booth x FLOOR_STORY

Stylish Acapulco chairs and a minimalist table create a serene outdoor space, harmonizing with nature and contemporary design.

Quadrodesign

Contemporary live/work space featuring a modern desk, minimalist decor, and a cozy atmosphere for remote work.

Bizhouse 

Creative team standing beside hand-crafted panels made from waste materials, showcasing Smile Plastics' sustainable design approach.

SMILE PLASTICS

Colorful translucent panels surround a person sitting on the floor, showcasing Zahava Elenberg's innovative Clikclax design solution.

Design that Clicks.

Vidhi Sharma, Creative Director at Modus, smiles confidently against a dark backdrop, embodying creativity and professionalism in her workspace.

Modus.

Modern coworking space in Valencia featuring colorful design, workstations, and a staircase, created by Masquespacio.

Cabinette - Valencia.

Young man in a brown turtleneck sits on a shelf surrounded by design magazines in a co-working space.

YOUTH