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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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Sculptural chair designed by Matthew Day Jackson, featuring a lunar-inspired texture and contemporary form, showcased at Milan Design Week.

Kolho

Craftsman in a workshop focusing on woodworking, surrounded by tools and materials in East London, emphasizing craftsmanship and design.

Robert Brain

Flexible wooden table featuring clay pottery and storage box, designed for pop-up shops and installations by Tim Denton.

Display

Modern medical practice waiting area designed by Alda Ly Architecture, featuring natural elements and comfortable seating arrangements.

Parsley Health

Organic sculptural chair by Wendell Castle displayed in a minimalist gallery space, highlighting the designer's innovative style.

A New Vocabulary

A fox stands on a table, gazing at a classical sculpture in Caffè La Tana's warm, inviting atmosphere.

Caffè La Tana

Designer David Fox seated contemplatively in a minimalist space, exploring emerging design trends and material aesthetics.

David Fox

Wooden coffee table from the Ori Collection featuring a plant holder, designed by Another Country and Ekkist.

The Ori Collection

Tropical-themed restaurant interior featuring plush seating, marble tables, and lush greenery in Montreal's transformed auto repair shop.

Jack Rose restaurant

Colorful, speckled tableware made from eco-friendly materials displayed on a modern countertop in Linda Bergroth's Zero Waste Bistro.

Zero Waste Bistro

Vibrant exterior of Buns & Buns restaurant in Covent Garden, showcasing its modern design and bustling atmosphere.

Buns & Buns

Modern kitchen featuring marble countertops, sleek cabinetry, and Parisian-inspired glass doors that open to a lush garden.

Casa Atrio