Bed Springs To Egg Cups

Nick Munro studied engineering and design at Nottingham University, Imperial College of Science and Technology and The Royal College of Art, London, and launched his career in design by turning bedsprings into egg-cups - an instant hit which won him the prize of UK Young Entrepreneur of the Year.

Since then, the Nick Munro brand has become synonymous with original, modern British design.

Nick's signature collection has grown to include pewter, ceramics, glass, furniture and stainless steel, all featuring his distinctive combination of craftsmanship, integrity and wit.

Over recent years, many prestigious international companies have commissioned Nick to contribute to their design programs, and joint ventures have come to fruition with Wedgwood, Spode, The V&A Museum, La Cafetiere, Fired Earth, John Lewis, Bugatti in Italy and Royal Selangor in Malaysia.

In 2008, P&O Cruises launched their new superliner Ventura featuring specially commissioned Nick Munro designs from stem to stern and from cutlery to sculpture.

In 2009 John Lewis brought Nick's furniture designs to the high streets of Britain for the first time and a stunning collection of Nick's products from watches and furniture to cocktail shakers and barware is now to be found across all John Lewis stores.

In November 2010, Nick successfully opened the doors of his first independant high street retail store in Chester, UK.

In 2011, Nick launched his first collection of fashion accessories - the 12:19 watches inspired by the precision and accuracy of the Tokyo railway system.

This year, Nick also commenced work on an official limited edition range of 2012 Olympic products in partnership with John Lewis and he was commissioned by the RNLI to create a unique range of designs to help raise funds for Lifeboats - The first time this historic British charity has chosen to collaborate with a designer.