‘The design industry’s best kept secret…utterly charming and individual.’

The Independent

Make Everyday Special

About Clare Gage

•Established in 2008 after completing a degree in Contemporary Applied Arts

•Won Royal Society of Arts Award in final year of university

•Returned to Chesterfield to set up studio and begin business

Structure of Business

Avenues of sale:

Trade Stockists

Exhibitions

Events

Online Sales

Additional Income:

Part time work

Structure of Business

Avenues of sale:

Trade Stockists:

Exhibitions

Events

Online Sales

Additional Income:

Part time work

Trade Fairs: BCTF, Maison d'objetMethods: Sale or Return, Stock

Structure of Business

Avenues of sale:

Trade Stockists

Exhibitions

Events

Online Sales

Additional Income:

Part time work

Applications for themed exhibitionsInvited to be includedNational and InternationalSend stock on Sale or ReturnPromotional Opportunities

Structure of Business

Avenues of sale:

Trade Stockists

Exhibitions

Events

Online Sales

Additional Income:

Part time work

Craft eventsShopping eventsLocal & national events

Structure of Business

Avenues of sale:

Trade Stockists

Exhibitions

Events

Online Sales

Additional Income:

Part time work

Started with NOTHSNow selling through my website

Structure of Business

Avenues of sale:

Trade Stockists

Exhibitions

Events

Online Sales

Additional Income:

Part time work Admin, shop jobs, school jobsTeaching & talking

•Plan for a Portfolio Career

•Encourage yourself to be creative with your thinking, both in your designs and in the development of your career