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craft exhibit

Design Direct showcased unique, innovative craft products and enticing possibilities developed through equitable artisan-designer collaborations and design exchange programs that open new doors within the world of handcrafted. The event presented the work of 13 talented artisans and their collaborators from across the country.

A networking event primarily, it invited buyers, designers, decorators, businesses, government officers, students and many other creatives to meet the artisans and designers, explore the products, and build partnerships and a new community in the craft design ecosystem.