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From sycamore chests to ribbon chairs: The best of British design graduates

By Janice Blackburn

Published: September 13 2008 02:03 | Last updated: September 13 2008 02:03

London is not the only city in the UK producing tomorrow’s stars. Those in search of talent outside the capital need look no further than New Designers, an annual showcase of British art college graduates, which is (perhaps perversely) held in London’s Islington each summer, drawing crowds of private buyers as well as retailers, architects, interior designers and manufacturers.

At July’s show, lesser known colleges really stood out and lighting and furniture were particularly strong,

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