2007
Design Initiative and Inner City Living collaborated to present Make Me 2007. The events took place in Manchester and Preston city centres, from November 22nd – December 24th 2007 and provided a variety of exciting ways to see and buy new, innovative work including jewellery, accessories, interiors, homewares, ceramics, textiles, furniture, gifts and art, direct from the makers in time for Christmas. Inner-city-Living was established in 2004 to provide a showcase platform to promote the region's creative industries. Since its beginnings it has developed into a not for profit (NFP) organisation working with a variety of partners on creative projects that aim to aid the creative development of regional designers and manufacture. For further information and current projects please visit: www.innercityliving.co.uk
2007 Programme of Events....
MANCHESTER
Make Me Buy Me Shop: The Triangle Shopping Centre, Exchange Square, Manchester M4 3TR
Opening times:
Saturday 24th November – Sunday 23rd December 2007
Monday to Friday, 10am – 6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11am –5pm
Showcased contemporary, bespoke design specially selected for quality, affordability and creativity.
Make Me Gorgeous: 2nd Floor Brasserie, Harvey Nichols, Exchange Square, Manchester M1 1AD (Entrance from outside store on Cateaton Street)
Opening times:
Saturday 24th November – Monday 24th December 2007
Monday to Friday, 10am – 6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11am –5pm
Showcased 11 contemporary jewellery designers with a selection of up to the minute and timeless jewellery and accessories to complement the 2007 party season.
Make Me Setting Up Scheme 06-08: CUBE, 113-115 Portland Street, Manchester. M1 6FB
Opening times: Friday 23rd November – Friday 7th December 2007, Monday to Friday, 10am – 5pm
www.eight-creatives.co.uk
If you ever wondered what it takes to be a designer, the work of the eight designers from the Design Initiative managed, Setting Up Scheme provided a clue. The Scheme offers rent free studio space, financial support plus a comprehensive 2 year business development programme to designer-makers, multi-media, new media, eco-designers, photographers and public artists who want to establish their own business in the North West.
The eight designers on the Scheme in 2006-2007 were: Jane Blease, Audrey Hayes, Jessica Emmett, Kate Jessop, Rebecca McKnight, Miranda Meilleur, Vicki Smith, and Jessica Williams and their work encompassed new media, photography, fashion, metal work and 3D design. The creatives showcased examples of exciting new work/ projects.
PRESTON
Make Me Buy Me – Apartment & Shop: PAD, 52 Church Street, Preston PR1 3DH
Opening Times:
Apartment & Shop:
Friday 23rd November – Saturday 8th December 2007 10am – 5pm Daily
Private view: Thursday 22nd November 6.30pm – 9pm
Shop Only:
Wednesday 12th December – Sunday 23rd December 10am – 5pm Daily
www.padshopandgallery.com
PAD Shop and Gallery supports and promotes the work of Lancashire based artists and designers in its contemporary, light-filled retail and gallery space located in Preston city centre’s main shopping area. Adding to PAD’s already extensive range of creative giftware, Make Me Buy Me offered the perfect opportunity to buy unique gifts. Make Me Buy Me:The Closet, 14 Guild Hall Street, Preston PR1 3NU.
Opening Times:
Thursday 22nd November – Sunday 23rd December 2007
10am-5.30pm Daily
www.the-closet.co.uk
Established in 2004 and after a successful 3 years, The Closet brings an independent selection of stylish men and women’s designer clothing to the high street. The Closet expanded their customer and product range with the opening of a second floor and included an eclectic selection from the Make Me Buy Me products such as jewellery, ceramics, and textiles.
Make Me Buy Me: Vibe Contemporary Jewellery, 98 Fishergate Walk, St George’s Shopping Centre, Preston PR1 2NR
Opening Times: 9.00am-5.30pm Daily
Vibe offered the discerning customer an affordable and diverse range of contemporary jewellery.
Make Me 2007 was funded and supported by Arts Council, England - North West, European Union Regional Development Fund, Inner City Living, Preston City Council, Lancashire County Council, Lancashire County Developments Ltd and FRESH.
