This week we see some major events opening across the city as part of London Design Festival.
Design Junction. 18th – 21st September http://thedesignjunction.co.uk/visit/
designjunction, which last year attracted more than 17,000 visitors, will showcase the very best in furniture, lighting and product design from around the world, presenting an edited selection of leading global brands and emerging enterprises. designjunction showcases design against a stunning industrial backdrop, striking a balance between creative and commercial, while offering a much-needed alternative to the traditional trade show.
Tent London. 19th – 22nd September http://www.tentlondon.co.uk
Constantly evolving, always thought provoking; design trade shows Tent London & Super Brands London have carved out an impressive reputation as the most creative of the hubs that anchor the London Design Festival, a beacon for anyone looking to discover the best new contemporary design.
100% Design 18th – 21st September http://www.100percentdesign.co.uk/
The theme for this year’s 100% Design, Creative Balance, reflects the dynamic equilibrium that strikes the perfect cord and defines excellent design. Striking a creative balance is the challenge faced by designers and organisations to achieve commercial and critical success. Tensions between innovation and sales, budgets and materials, time and resources demand a creative balance in responding to a brief, developing a product and delivering good design. These issues are more relevant then ever as design has to work harder, in competitive market conditions and challenging economic times.
Designersblock 18th – 22nd September. http://www.verydesignersblock.com/
Designersblock and Southbank Centre announce their second joint venture for the London Design Festival 2013. Both parties are working together on a larger collaboration with new and exciting activities- from the Designersblock events, to new design and cultural activities, including retail opportunities and markets. Designersblock itself will take place in an expanded series of spaces across Southbank Centre, featuring more exhibitions, special events, workshops, activities, installations and projects from over 200 UK and international designers.
Focus 13, Chelsea Design Centre 22nd – 25th September http://www.dcch.co.uk/index.php?page=about+focus_13
Focus/13 is the ultimate interior design event, dedicated to inspire, inform and deliver the best in international design. Discover world-class talent and get connected at the legendary creative hub of Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour. This event brings together the people who matter in the world of design for an inspiring exchange of ideas and collection launches. From talks and debates with influential global names, curated tours, book signings, design installations and access to the latest news and developments, it is the unmissable show of the season.
Tilt, Goldsmiths MA Design 18th – 22nd September http://blog.tilt-gold.co.uk/
Each year, students showcase their work by hostingan end-of-year exhibition. The projects and concepts addressed differ, remaining topical – whether they examine the ramifications of daily life or factors unique to developing communities. Goldsmiths University Masters’ projects are about much more than just the outcomes, they are a positive way of thinking about the future and learning while making. With a focus on the process, research, metadesign and critical-design, the workis about the way we live or imagine the way we would like to live.
Decorex International 22nd – 25th September http://www.decorex.com/
Decorex International is moving to a new venue this year, Perks Field & The Orangery, Kensington Palace. Providing visitors with ideas and inspiration, Decorex is the one show where you can discover the best of interior design, craftsmanship, new technology and talent from the 300 companies exhibiting.
