Jane Blease is a designer/maker of lighting and interior products from wood, acrylic, recycled and reclaimed plastics. She studied at Manchester Metropolitan University on the Three Dimensional Design course. After university she gained a place on the Design Initiatives setting up scheme to develop her business. She now has a successful shop/workshop in the Manchester Craft Centre.

Jane gets inspiration from everything around her - nature, exhibitions, travelling. All of her work is organic, either in form, pattern or materials used. She loves creating contrast in her work by combining sharp angular forms with flowing, organic pattern.

Read a full interview with Jane here.