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Member Focus – Scabetti

In our latest Member Focus we want to share a fascinating insight into British art and design studio, Scabetti, led by design-duo Dominic and Frances Bromley. All the inside stories of our amazingly diverse membership all have one common theme – protecting their intellectual property to achieve growth and putting IP at the heart of their business strategy. Scabetti is no exception!  

When and why did you first start creating your products/designs?

I formed Scabetti at the beginning of 1999 with the aim of creating sculptural table top pieces.  The initial concept didn’t stretch much further than that and I was fairly naïve in terms of my business planning!  I had a strong desire to create particular forms and translate them into some form of product – my theory was that if I loved what I created, then surely others would feel the same way enough to part with their hard earned cash.

Did you have any knowledge of intellectual property when you started your business?

Yes, I’m pretty sure that we dipped into the field of intellectual property whilst studying industrial design at university.  I worked as a product designer for a number of years before setting up my own business, so again it’s something I would have been aware of.

Which ACID Membership services have you used and how have you benefited from being a Member?

From the very start, I’ve made sure the ACID logo or wording were present on my website, promotional literature and on exhibition stands in the UK or overseas.  I’ve uploaded new designs onto the IP databank and when we’ve had any IP ‘issues’ we’ve called for advice.

Have you brought anything new to the marketplace recently that you would like to share?

Sadly no! In many ways we’ve become a victim of our own success, or rather one particular creation, Shoal – a sculptural luminaire, or chandelier if you like, comprised of hundreds of bone china fish. However, we are currently trying to make time to develop a new collection that’s quite different from our fish work!

What is the best aspect of ACID Membership for your business?

I like to think that membership of ACID acts as a deterrent against wannabe plagiarists. Also, I like that our small contribution helps support an organisation that believes in the importance of design and protecting it.

What advice would you offer to a new designer?

Join ACID!  And document your designs; keep a record of when and where you first show them to the wider world.

ACID values the support of its members to enable it to campaign for design law reform. Do you have any messages for Government/Policy Makers on IP issues?

It would be great if legislation was in place to force high street and internet retailers to take greater responsibility for not purchasing copies.

Click here to read more about Scabetti.

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