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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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Stacked wooden chair frames with a focus on a Thonet logo, highlighting craftsmanship in Germany's production facilities.

Thonet

Vanika Lath smiling in a striped sweater and colorful scarf, representing innovation and sustainability at Sensitile Systems.

Sensitile Systems

Designer Kelly Harris Smith stands in a vibrant workspace, showcasing her creative process for HBF Textiles' sustainable designs.

UP Collection

Award-winning British designer Nicola Schellander poses confidently, showcasing her passion for craftsmanship and the crystal industry.

Nicola Schellander

Modern office space featuring a glass conference room with stylish furniture, greenery, and a vibrant design for Alpha FX London.

Modus Workspace X Alpha FX

Tactile acoustic wall panel ION showcased alongside a modern chair and lamp, highlighting Japanese design influences.

ION

Contemporary furniture maker Sand Buchanan standing in his workshop, surrounded by woodworking tools and materials for sustainable design.

Sand Buchanan

Interior view of Maggie's Leeds, showcasing organic architecture with wooden curves, greenery, and community spaces for emotional support.

Heatherwick Studios

Modern interior featuring a vibrant yellow Fold Panel wall design, complemented by a sleek orange seating area.

WOOD-SKIN

Two designer-makers seated on a colorful modern bench in an urban setting, highlighting contemporary design and craftsmanship.

DESIGN-NATION

Contemporary furniture designer poses with colorful abstract chairs, showcasing SCP and Donna Wilson's innovative design collaboration.

Abstract Assembly

Colorful Touchwood chairs by Hem arranged in a minimalist industrial space, showcasing modern Scandinavian design.

Hem.