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National Exhibition Project 2027
The SBTD Directors are delighted to announce a new National Exhibition Project (NEP) entitled design | stage to be held in Coventry in early Spring 2027 with Dana Pinto as our new Curator. We have secured our venue for the next SBTD national exhibition, design | stage, showcasing the membership’s professional work...
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14 April 2026
A scenographic sustainability guide for ‘in-betweeners’ – Jiahui Cai
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