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Our Story

Social Enterprise of the Year 2022 (Social Enterprise Northern Ireland Awards 2022)
Social Enterprise of the Year 2021 (Causeway Coast & Glens) 

Welcome to The Designerie—a vibrant shop, creative hub, and community destination where handmade treasures from Northern Ireland and Ireland come to life. Founded by Enterprise Causeway in 2015, our mission is to nurture the creative industry and inspire creativity throughout the community, forging new connections along the way.

Our story began during Christmas 2014 when we collaborated with local artists and crafters to transform recycled pallets into stunning Christmas trees. What started as a pop-up workshop in Coleraine has blossomed into our beautiful destination in Bushmills, now home to over 80 talented creatives on the North Coast.

At The Designerie, every item we stock has a story. Every piece is handmade, crafted, or designed right here on the island of Ireland by talented artisans, makers, and designers who pour their passion into their work. We take pride in curating a collection that reflects the skill, creativity, and heritage of our local craft community—from beautifully hand-thrown ceramics and intricately woven textiles to contemporary jewellery and unique homeware. When you shop with us, you're not just purchasing a product; you're supporting independent creatives, preserving traditional craftsmanship, and celebrating the artistry that makes Ireland so special.

We believe in the power of creativity to bring people together. Our space welcomes individuals from all walks of life—regardless of age, background, or interests—to connect, create, and be inspired. Whether you’re purchasing with purpose, soaking up our creative atmosphere, or joining one of our engaging workshops, you’re not just a visitor—you’re part of our community.

Come visit us and experience the joy of supporting local craftsmanship, making new connections, and perhaps even creating something of your own. We can’t wait to welcome you into our creative family!

Recently we were so excited to receive a Highly Commended Prize in Digital Marketing at the Social Enterprise Awards. We were so pleased that Enterprise Causeway won Social Enterprise of the Year, and our CEO Jayne Taggart won Leader of the Year, for all the work she puts into growing creative industries. This award is a testament to the hard work of our staff team, the creativity of our makers and the support of our loyal customers.  

Our team is here to welcome and help customers in the shop from Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm, and they would love to see you if you call in.

Our store

75 Main Street,
Antrim,
Bushmills
BT57 8QD

Mon - Sat, 10:00am - 5pm
Sunday, Closed

Call us on 028 207 32606

Or find us on Facebook, Instagram and via email at shop@thedesignerie.co.uk 

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OUR ETHOS

The ethos of The Designerie is to provide a one-stop location where you can grow your own creative skills in a nurturing environment, whilst also supporting the local arts and crafts industry in Northern Ireland.

At the Designerie, we are passionate about supporting creative and entrepreneurial skills. The Designerie is a non-profit social enterprise based in Bushmills, Northern Ireland. We have searched far and wide to find beautiful, unique and hand-crafted products, with many of them being inspired by our beautiful country and coastal area.

We offer workshops and provide an innovative space for children, adults or groups in our local communities. This allows people the chance to learn & develop new skills in contemporary crafts, using re-purposed and locally available materials.

For our shop we searched high and low to supply you with some of the most unique and hand-crafted home and giftware, made by local makers from around the world. Our goal is to support individuals to be part of community through connected creativity.

We want to show you how you can turn something old and unloved into something beautiful and treasured, and we want to help you to save money on gifts and home furnishings, by teaching you how to make them yourself.