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DESIGNER OF THE YEAR LULU LYTLE

As the co-founder of Soane Britain, Lulu is responsible for finding, supporting and selling the wares of craftspeople from the UK. It all started with a road trip around the country where she sought out cabinetmakers, blacksmiths and anyone else she felt was keeping artisan skills alive. The result was a network of producers who create an extensive array of pieces, from rattan chairs and brass lights to fabrics and accessories. It’s thanks to Lulu’s passion that many of these makers have stayed in business, as she has fought to keep them going against a tide of rising overheads, providing a place where artistry is still revered. ‘Soane keeps the last wicker weaver in the country in business,’ said judge Barbara Chandler. Soane.co.uk

NEWCOMER TO WATCH CAMPBELL-REY

There’s been a modern movement towards- inspired aesthetic that sees gilt surfaces softened by scalloped edges, bright pops contrasted with pastels, naive line drawings of faces hung above Roman busts. At the forefront are Duncan Campbell and Charlotte Rey, the duo behind design studio Campbell-Rey. So far, they’ve styled a shoot for Zara Home in a Milanese villa, worked with Christie’s and designed their own collection of Murano glassware. Each project is imbued with an understanding of how colour comes alive when rich tones are placed near gleaming accessories. ‘They’re so creative,’ said judge Lina Kanafani. ‘And playful,’ added Siobahn Farley.