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Testimonials
Learn more about Banks Mill and the services we provide to creative businesses from some of our clients...
Alexey and Hannah
Alexey Morozov, resident of Banks Mill Studios and owner of MRVZ Manufacturing discusses how hiring talent from the University of Derby has helped his brand to flourish.
Hannah Dacumos, second year fashion student at the University of Derby discusses her internship experience working at MRZV Manufacturing and how it has helped her to progress in her career.
Bambi Tattoo
Jodie Powell owner of Bambi Tattoo discusses how much support she has received from the University of Derby's Banks Mill Studio's to set up her business.
China Petals
Diane is a mosaic artist, and owner of China Petals who design mosaic kits with complete beginners in mind enabling anyone to create a mosaic they would be proud to own.
Stevie Davies
Stevie Davies, resident of Banks Mill Studios discusses how her residency at Banks Mill Studios has supported her business, Stevie Davies Glass, to grow further.
Flomotion
Meet Bea Russell of Flomotion who designs bespoke suits for athletes.
Green Door Printmaking Studio
Pandora and Anna from Green Door Printmaking Studio tell us about their experience of being residents of Banks Mill Studios in Derby.
Koobr
Craig Barker is the managing director of creative design agency Koobr and is a former University of Derby graduate.
“Taking studio space at Banks Mill allowed us to be situated in a great location surrounded by creative people. The building itself boasts a wealth of character which helped to create a very inspiring working environment, whilst Derby is a great place to start a business.
We have received help from the University of Derby in a variety of ways, from support, training and guidance right through to receiving funding to help facilitate the employment of four of their graduates that have joined our team. Their staff were hugely supportive and a real pleasure to work with.
The University have built a strong presence in the West End of Derby over the last decade, in addition to Banks Mill, the Enterprise Centre, Britannia Mill and, most recently, the new School of Law on Agard Street, all demonstrate their on-going commitment to regenerate this area of the city."
John McDonald
Listen to how John McDonald's creative business has grown by being based at Banks Mill Studios.
Alexey Morozov
Alexey Morozov, resident of Banks Mill Studios discusses his journey from an international student at the University of Derby to a successful business owner and how Banks Mill helped his brand to flourish.
Anisha Parmar
Anisha Parmar, resident of Banks Mill Studios discusses how her business, Anisha Parmar Jewellery has grown in the last few years and how renting a space at Banks Mill has helped her to invest in her brand.
Sarah Perkins
Sarah Perkins Art is based at Banks Mill Studios and specialises in pet portraiture and animal art.
Kerri Pratt
Kerri Pratt is a visual artist based in the East Midlands and her practice focuses on an exploration of painting processes, manipulation of paint, surfaces, marks and colour.
"As part of the Jonathan Vickers Fine Art Award I was provided with a studio space at Banks Mill for the duration of the residency and exhibiton period. As I studied at the University of Derby and had rented a space there for a few months after graduating, Banks Mill felt a bit like coming home. It has been really nice to see familiar faces again and also meet new artists and form new connections.
Working as an artist can sometimes be a lonely or rather isolating experience, so I have felt some comfort in the knowledge that the building is very safe and secure. Not only that, but you see people coming and going and hear activity within the building and this adds to that feeling that although you may be on your own in your studio, you aren't actually cut-off or alone."
Studio 74
We chatted with commercial photography business Studio 74 to find out how their business has grown during their time at Banks Mill.
Abbie Sunter
Abbie Sunter, resident of Banks Mill Studios discusses how renting a studio at Banks Mill has benefitted her passion and business.