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Darren Clanford

Co-Founder & Creative Director

Darren Clanford
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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.

Colorful geometric designs on glass exterior reflecting modern architecture, showcasing HARU Stuck-on Design's innovative approach to interior aesthetics.

HARU Stuck-on Design

Yinka Ilori smiles while seated in a vibrant studio, surrounded by colorful furniture and geometric painted backgrounds.

Yinka Ilori sits down to talk about furniture with soul, upcycling and telling your story

Modern British architecture featuring a unique brick facade, distinctive blue doors, and geometric design elements.

The Return of the Past explores Postmodernism in British architecture

Scottish visual artist Jenny Steele in her studio, surrounded by colorful textile designs and artwork inspired by seaside towns.

Jenny Steele on Miami Beach, Morecambe and the revival of northern seaside towns

Polly Leonard, founder of Selvedge magazine, poses in front of colorful textiles, showcasing raw design talent in the industry.

Polly Leonard on dominating the textiles industry through championing raw design talent

Colorful architectural model by Sou Fujimoto on a wooden base, showcased during his exhibit at Japan House London.

Futures of the Future

Stylish living room featuring a velvet sofa, decorative mirror, and modern elements, showcasing the design approach of 2LG Studio.

Perry Rise – The Design House: 2LG Studio's live/work space and ongoing passion project

Colorful modern side tables in blue and pink showcased at designjunction on London's South Bank.

designjunction 2018

Tana West’s (UN)WOVEN installation features a large, rusted metal barrier, symbolizing divisions across Europe.

Tana West's (UN)WOVEN installation explores barriers and divisions across Europe

Vibrant co-working space at The Student Hotel Barcelona featuring a modern design with bold colors and greenery.

Masquespacio's design for The Student Hotel in Barcelona, a co-living and co-working hybrid

Colorful interior design of Piada restaurant in Lyon, featuring unique wall art, greenery, and wooden furniture elements.

Masquespacio's interiors for Piada in Lyon is a contemporary tribute to Italian tradition and style

Piano tile collection showcasing various textured tiles in muted colors, designed for contemporary interiors by Mutina.

Domus set to launch its new tile collection, Piano, at Clerkenwell Design Week 2018

Modern interior showcasing Mutina tiles, a wooden chair, and decorative walls designed by OEO Studio.

Mutina collaborates with OEO Studio to launch Accents to complement its most popular tile ranges

Modern bathroom featuring VitrA's Plural collection, showcasing elegant sinks and a freestanding tub against a stylish backdrop.

VitrA introduces Plural, a striking new collection that celebrates the ritual of bathing

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Material Source Studio Manchester

1 Federation Street
Manchester
M4 4BF

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180 West George Street
Glasgow
G2 2NR

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120 Saffron Hill
Farringdon, London
EC1N 8QS

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