Heal's Discovers

Heal's Discovers 2008

Heal's Discovers is an annual exclusive collection of inspired designs by students, graduates and innovative pieces from more established designers. Each year our buying and design teams visit the graduate shows, colleges, studios and design shows to seek out new and undiscovered talent. They then assist in creating pieces that are both inspirational and commercial - helping the designers to make the transition from idea to reality, and giving the Heal's customer an opportunity to invest in the brightest stars of the British design scene as they start their careers. Past collaborations include John Reeves, Russell Pinch, Michael Sodeau, Sarah Kay and Andrea Stemmer.

To find out more about this year's Heal's Discovers Designers and the products they designed click on their names below.

Alex Hellum           Ella Peters             Frank - Pam West & Matt Edmonds           Charlotte Tangye

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Heal's Discovers 2007

As part of its commitment to support up and coming designers, Heal's sponsored a fabrics project with 1st year Textiles students at the Royal College of Art. Students were asked to draw inspiration from the Heal's archive work in collaboration with a Heal's buyer and manufacturer to develop a product which was both visually appealing, and could be used commercially.

Ella Smith took first prize for her Links fabric design, whilst joint second place was awarded to Jessica Haigh and Rachel Templeman.

Below are some of the Heal's discovers designers. To find out more about them and the products they designed click on their names.

Rachel Templeman           Ella Smith               Jessica Haigh           Nick Smith