From coasters and trays to mouse mats and mugs, Ella Doran has designs on everyday objects, intent on turning them from functional to funky. In fact, her distinctive printed coasters were recently voted by Elle Decoration as one of their Top 100 British Iconic Products. Walking into her shop on Cheshire Street is like going into a candy store but without the calories. Flower covered cushions and brightly striped mugs make great ideas for gifts - so it's lucky she has even designed the paper to wrap them up in. High profile design projects include a gift range for the Tate gallery, a 'Design Your Own Tray' competition at Selfridges and products for John Lewis - the shoe stationery products she designed for them won her the Eureka award in 2006, chosen by Design Nation in conjunction with the Design Council. We can't help agreeing with the judges on this one, we give her designs top marks too.
Founded in 1774, Sotheby's is the world’s oldest art auction house. Sales today command record sums for items. Notable sales range from 'Danseuse au ... More
Established in 1776, Christie’s holds sales ranging from Old Masters to the contemporary arts. In 1990 it broke all records with the sale Van Gogh’s ... More
Taylor Taylor is a trendy, friendly hairdressing salon just off Brick Lane which has been raved about in several fashion magazines as well as by ... More
Shopping for doorstops, dishcloths, dusters and dustpans has taken on a whole new slant thanks to Labour and Wait. Another east London success story, this ... More
Learn how to make your own glass baubles this Christmas at The Making Space where they're running a special Tree Decorations Workshop. Simon, a prop ...More
Learn how to make your own glass baubles this Christmas at The Making Space where they're running a special Tree Decorations Workshop. Simon, a prop ...More
The Rocket's director Jonathan Stephenson has exhibited photographs by such well known names as British Martin Parr and Danish snapper Keld Helmer-Petersen whose pictures were ... More
Learn some crafty manouveurs at Making Space where classes on mask making, glass engraving, pyrography (burning patterns into wood or leather), chainmail knitting, and book ... More
There's a real art to making cocktails. Don't be fooled into thinking it's all about shaking vigorously and pouring because, to be a proper cocktail ...More
The third of these increasingly popular 1950s retro-America style bowling alleys opened in late 2008 to much critical acclaim. Located in the Old Truman Brewery ...More
Fantastic education in the complete selection of circus arts, including a degree in circus performance and an affordable six-week clowning course. They also present regular ... More
Fashionable Shoreditch drinkers are attracted to this cellar bar by its rickety old furniture, interesting imported beers, and a pricy, but very tasty selection of ... More
Quirky 70s East End variety club.
Until 2002 this Formica-clad, 1970s-style social club was an exclusive retreat for working class Eastenders. While the interior of this ... More
Cargo were pioneers of the multi-tasking MDF concept (that's Music-Dance-Food, not cheap fibreboard) and boast one of the most imaginative live music line-ups in the ... More
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From coasters and trays to mouse mats and mugs, Ella Doran has designs on everyday objects, intent on turning them from functional to funky. In fact, her distinctive printed coasters were recently voted by Elle Decoration as one of their Top 100 British Iconic Products. Walking into her shop on Cheshire Street is like going into a candy store but without the calories. Flower covered cushions and brightly striped mugs make great ideas for gifts - so it's lucky she has even designed the paper to wrap them up in. High profile design projects include a gift range for the Tate gallery, a 'Design Your Own Tray' competition at Selfridges and products for John Lewis - the shoe stationery products she designed for them won her the Eureka award in 2006, chosen by Design Nation in conjunction with the Design Council. We can't help agreeing with the judges on this one, we give her designs top marks too.
