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Providing a sanctuary for self-exploration within the walls of Hackney Downs Studios, The Dream Of's meteoric rise in the last year is only continuing. By focusing on genuine connection, founder Vickie Biggs has got big plans for the business.

Offering 1:1 training, workshops, and web design services, Yeshen shared with us his insights on the evolution of product photography, its importance in today's online marketplace, and tips for creative brands to stand out.

Boso Pottery Studio, Hackney's newest clay studio offering intimate classes

Crafting connections, an insight into Hackney Potter's journey

Introducing Rialto, your new spot for interior gems at Hackney Downs Studios

Kong Studio are a London-based animation and illustration studio crafting and elevating ideas from script to screen. Eat Work Art caught up with the Hackney Downs Studios' based residents for our latest resident spotlight.

For our latest resident spotlight, Eat Work Art chat to vintage fashion curator Gennaro Boccia, founder of PEZZE, to hear more about his Hackney Downs Studios shop-front, Italian roots, and what's to come in 2023.

Soundwaves Art create limited edition art from soundwaves, collaborating with high profile musicians behind the music to sign and sell the pieces to raise money for charities across the world. Read Eat Work Art's recent interview with the brains behind the non-profit organisation.

In celebration of London Design Festivals 20th anniversary, Spazio Leone reimagined Hackney Downs Studios for a special design showcase.

Zeena Shah is a Textile Designer by training. Having studied at Chelsea School of Art & Design she began her career in the world of surface pattern design before moving organically into styling, prop-making, art direction and now the creative direction behind her own brand and content creation.

House of Dré is an art and design studio based at Hackney Downs Studios. Putting the ‘Dré’ in House of Dré is Creative Director and qualified architect, Andreas Christodoulou. We caught up with Andreas to hear more about House of Dré's brand ethos and exciting projects in the pipeline.

For our latest resident Spotlight, we caught up with Hackney Downs Studios tattoo artist, Rita Nouvelle. Rita is a Portuguese queer artist whose expressive line-work has helped them travel the world with their craft.

In Harry Hitchens' final essay of the series, he talks about scale. In particular what inspires us all to not only sit down and do the work, but to do great work.

Artist, painter and designer Kelly Anna has collaborated with such heavy-hitters as Nike, BMW and Penguin, with her designs being worn by the likes of Beyonce and Justin Timberlake. In this interview, Kelly Anna shares an insight into her day-to-day life as a creative.

"Horrible Bosses" is the next in Harry Hitchens' series of essays reflecting on the often turbulent journey of navigating the creative industries. Drawing from personal experience, Hitchens offers a frank and humourous take on dealing with the inevitable; horrible bosses.

"Corporate Affairs" is the next in a series of essays by Harry Hitchens. In these latest musings, director and screenwriter Hitchens breaks down the stigma surrounding corporate work in the creative industry. ⁠