Daniel Heath: Award-Winning British Wallpaper, Textile, and Surface Designer
Daniel Heath is a renowned British designer known for his award-winning, illustrative, and engaging designs in wallpaper, textiles, and surfaces. Based in the vibrant heart of East London, Daniel champions craftsmanship and sustainable design, utilizing up-cycling and re-appropriation of authentic heritage materials.
Craftsmanship and Sustainable Design
Trained at the prestigious Royal College of Art, Daniel mastered the traditional art of silk-screen printing. In 2007, he established his studio, focusing on bespoke, hand-printed wallpapers and crafted interior surfaces, all exclusively made to order. His designs often feature intricate drawings, weaving engaging narratives that reference specific times and places.
Innovative Techniques and Unique Designs
Daniel Heath integrates modern technologies like laser engraving to produce unique designs that blend technology and craftsmanship. His work epitomizes the harmony between traditional values and contemporary aesthetics, creating modern design pieces that stand out.
Academic and Mentorship Roles
An experienced academic, Daniel has lectured in Textiles at numerous universities, including Loughborough, Manchester, Bournemouth, Staffordshire, Bucks New University, and Central St Martins. He also mentors young designers through the Crafts Council Hot House scheme, nurturing the next generation of design talent.
Notable Clients and International Reach
Daniel Heath’s impressive client list includes Swoon Editions, Panasonic Europe, Farrow & Ball, Heal’s, and Anthropologie (US), among others, along with numerous private clients. His work is exhibited and sold internationally, including in Europe and the US.
Affiliations and Additional Resources
Daniel is a proud member of the Artworkers’ Guild in London. To learn more about Daniel Heath and his design philosophy, watch this video commissioned by Material Lab.
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To find out a little more about the man himself take a look at this video commissioned by Material Lab.
BIOGRAPHY
TIMELINE
1982 Born in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England
2001 Distinction, BTEC National Diploma Art and Design Foundation Course, Eastbourne College
2005 BA (Hons) Printed Textiles at Loughborough University
2006 Set up Daniel Heath Studio, London
2007 MA Printed Textiles at Royal College of Art, London
2007 Print Pattern Designer at Nylon, London
2009 Lecturer in Printed Textiles at Loughborough University
2012-on going Crafts Council Hothouse Mentor specialising in Textiles
2012 William Morris Wallpaper Workshops, V&A, London
2013 Finalist for the Surface Design Awards, London
2014 Ordained as a member of the Artworker’s Guild, London
2014 Wallpaper Workshop, Coniston Institute & Grizedale Arts, Cumbria
2014 Associate Lecturer in Textiles at Bournemouth University
2014 Award for best Made in London product by The London Magazine
2014 Essay published in Mid Century Modern Complete Book, Thames and Hudson
2015 Part-time Pathway Leader in Printed Textiles at Bucks New University
2016 -on going Visiting Tutor, Textile Design, Bucks New University & Loughborough University
EXHIBITIONS
2011 Exhibition with Retrouvius Architects as part of London Design Festival, London
2012 Tent, London
2012 The Design Museum Christmas Tree with Giles Miller, London
2013 Tent, London
2013 London Design Festival exhibition at Material Lab, London
2013 The Heals Modern Craft Market, London
2014 Paint It Project with Farrow & Ball, London
2014 ICFF, New York, US
2014 Tent, London
2014 Made in Great Britain exhibition at Material Lab, London
2014 Beastly Magic exhibition, as part of SITselect Festival, Stroud, Gloucestershire
2015 ICFF, New York, US
2015 Designer in Residence, The Art House, Wakefield, Yorkshire
2015 From Pomegranate to Apple exhibition at The Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers Decorative Crafts Group, London
2015 W is for Wallpaper, The Ruthin Craft Centre, Wales
2015 Decorex International, London
2015 Makers Table installation, Tent London
2016 BBC TV, Money for Nothing, Series 2 & 3, London
2016 Walthamstow Garden Party, London
2016 Wallpaper Workshop with Art on the Underground & Blackhorse Workshops, London
2016 Live Wallpaper Printing Workshop in collaboration with In The Window™, Top Drawer, London
2016 Decorex International, London
2016 Handmade in Kew, Live Wallpaper Printing Workshop in collaboration with In The Window™, London
2016 Selected by Material Lab for the Surface & Materials Show feature display, Birmingham
2017 Selected by Sally Angharad for the Surface Design Show feature display, London
2017 London Craft Week Exhibition with Fortum & Mason x Artworkers Guild
2018 HomoFaber Showcase, Vience, Italy
2019 London Design Week, The Art of Wallpaper Printing at William Morris Gallery, Walthamstow, London
2019 London Design Week, International Craft Pavilion, London Design Fair
2021 HomoFaber Showcase, Vience, Italy
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PUBLICATIONS
2012 Reclaiming Style by Retrouvius, Ryland Peter’s & Small
2015 Makers of East London, The Hoxton Mini Press
Featured in: World of Interiors, House & Gardens, The Sunday Times, The Metro, The Evening Standard, The Guardian, The Telegraph, Elle Decoration, Selvage Magazine, The Financial Times – How to Spend It Guide, Homes & Antiques, Essential Kitchen, Bathroom & Bedroom, Grand Designs Magazine, Period Living, The English Home Magazine plus many more…
