DESIGN THROUGH THE DECADES

Every piece of Dartington Crystal starts its life as the vision of its designer which today, is led by our accomplished head designer, Hilary Green. In 1986 Hilary graduated from the Royal College and was named the winner of the Dartington sponsored RSA bursary. Prior to this, the success of the company is owed to the most accomplished designer of the 20th century, Frank Thrower. Between 1967 and his early death in 1987, nearly every Dartington design is credited to Frank, many of which remain bestsellers. Among his design accolades was the selection of the ‘Sharon collection’ for the ‘100 Best Ever Products’ exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum.