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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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A collection of modern tile samples in neutral tones, showcasing PARKSIDE's innovative collaboration with dynamic manufacturers.

Talking REGAL details with PARKSIDE.

Colorful sculptural flowers made from fabric, displayed at the A Second Life exhibition by Matter of Stuff at sketch.

MATTER OF STUFF @ sketch

Scandinavian design chairs with vibrant woven patterns against a dark wall, highlighting contemporary aesthetics for Decorex International.

Danish Disrupted at Decorex International.

Colorful EchoPanel® acoustic samples arranged in a wave design, celebrating Woven Image's 15-year milestone.

Woven Image - EchoPanel®

Geometric wooden structure showcasing thermally modified tulipwood against a clear blue sky in Barcelona.

The new Kālida Sant Pau building Barcelona

Modern architectural facade featuring turquoise ceramic tiles and a rhythmic pattern of windows, embodying the ceramic renaissance.

Hand Held to Super Scale

Three designers posing with unique sculptures and furniture during the London Design Festival, showcasing innovative design aesthetics.

M.A.H presents: Prototypes with dellostudio

Colorful cassette tapes and cards arranged in a pattern, highlighting Rehyphen®'s up-cycling initiative for discarded music materials.

Rehyphen®

Stylish GHIDINI 1961 brass desk with a decorative mirror, task lamp, and floor lamp in a modern interior setting.

GHIDINI1961 Brass design for life.

Colorful triangular paper structures arranged in a pyramid shape, with various sheets of colored paper in the foreground.

Bertjan Pot - LDF19

A close-up of layered BioMarble material showcasing vibrant red textures with unique, biodegradable properties.

Hannah Elisabeth Jones BioMarble.

Modern lounge area featuring a stylish gray sofa, wooden accent wall, and minimalist decor in neutral tones.

Regal Collection