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Emma Bridgewater

Profile: When Emma Bridgewater became fed up of trying to find an attractive, UK-made earthenware cup and saucer as a present for her mother', she designed her own range and headed to Stoke-on-Trent to have it made. 25 years later, she runs a manufacturing company employing more than 150 people and producing internationally-renowned pottery. A passionate supporter of UK industry her unconventional approach has helped her succeed where so many before have failed. More

Naomi Cleaver

Profile: Naomi Clever is best known as a presenter of popular television shows on the design and decoration of homes… and even food - Grand Design’s: Trade Secrets. She also designed the signage for Liberty of London and in the past 10 years has undertaken over 800 projects over a period of approximately 10 years, for clients such as Nike and Bafta, plus charities and many private clients. She has a current book out, The Joy Of Home. More

Aiveen Daly

Profile: Aiveen Daly is a Furniture Designer and upholsterer. She set up her bespoke furniture business in 2004, after discovering a desire to breathe new life into the vintage pieces, presented to her at an upholstery course. Since then her couture inspired pieces have been snapped up by movie directors, musicians and grace the shop floors of Liberty and Paul Smith. More

Suzy Hoodless

Profile: Suzy Hoodless is an interior designer and stylist. She cut her teeth in the creative department at Designers Guild, before becoming Interiors Editor at style bible, Wallpaper*. She left to launch Suzy Hoodless Design Consultancy and has since designed homes and commercial interiors for top model Erin O Connor and hotel and bar impressario Nick Jones. As well as designing interiors for the A list, Suzy has a range of wallpapers, and has recently launched half-day workshops, where she aims to demystify interior design. More

Pierre de Villemejane

Profile: Pierre de Villemejane runs Wedgwood, Royal Doulton and Waterford Crystal after helping buy the world famous brands out of administration. He has returned them to profit and, as a Frenchman based in the US running two of England's most prestigious names, he has a unique perspective on 'Britishness' and its value in the market place. More