Deborah Spencer
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Design entrepreneur Deborah Spencer is the founder of the media and events platform Planted.
Planted promotes nature-based businesses and brands looking to yield positive environmental change.
Spencer also founded the award-winning interior design shows designjunction and Tramshed at the London Design Festival.
Described as the "godmother of design" by the Evening Standard, Spencer played an integral role in launching London design complex The Dock for Tom Dixon and design exhibition SuperDesign during the Frieze Art Fair.
She has judged numerous design awards including New Designers, Green Grads, Rado Star Prize at designjunction and One Year On for the British Crafts Council.