For over 25 years the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) has been at the forefront of international wood promotion, successfully building a distinctive and creative brand for U.S. hardwoods. AHEC’s global programme of activities secure a future for American hardwoods by demonstrating the performance and aesthetic potential of these sustainable materials, while providing valuable creative inspiration and technical advice.

Gardner's first qualification was a diploma in arts and furniture design at RMIT in Melbourne, Australia. He started making furniture and sculpture as commissions, as well as doing some of his own work, and then attended the RCA in order to get a more conceptual grasp of design. He completed his first year in 2012 and is particularly interested in work where he wraps folded metal to create volume.

Horan started his career with a certificate in mechanical engineering, followed by an art foundation course in Coventry and then a BA in transport design. He completed his first year at the RCA in 2012 and is interested in having the freedom to follow a range of interests, including graphic, product and furniture design.

Benchmark is a leading company of craftspeople and designers, founded 30 years ago by Sir Terence Conran and Sean Sutcliffe. Based in West Berkshire on a converted farm, the team is now 50 strong in over 40,000 sq ft of workshops for timber milling, carpentry, veneering, spraying, specialist metalworking and upholstery, as well as design studio and furniture showroom. Benchmark works extensively on design solutions for hotels, restaurants, public buildings, offices and private residences.

A leading postgraduate art and design and design school located in London, United Kingdom, comprising Schools of Fine Art, Architecture, Design, Communications, Humanities and Material.

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