Posts Tagged: London Design Festival
Designjunction’s talks programme set to challenge, provoke and engage
This year designjunction, of whom Design Insider are a media partner, will launch a brand new talks programme at the Everyman Cinema in King’s Cross, in association with the UK’s leading online destination for sourcing furniture and lighting from premium design brands, Clippings. Set against the millennial-pink backdrop of the cinema and curated by design… Read More >
Electroanalogue: A digital transformation
During this years London Design Festival, our capital city was transformed into a a hub of celebration and creativity. Another transformation was the Coal Offices in Kings Cross – The home of Tom Dixon’s headoffices, the Coal Office gallery, reception, shop, factory and restaurant. Electroanalogue was an exhibition that showcases variations of digital innovations and… Read More >
Gallery: LDF18
London Design Festival has an ambitious goal; to promote London as the design capital of the world! As the pinnacle of the UK’s design calendar it was imperative that our team spent time visiting LDF18 and after much consideration we decided to prioritise the four largest events; 100% Design, Design Junction, London Design Fair and the… Read More >
Review: Drawing the outside in at Decorex
Last week the BCFA and Design Insider team visited Decorex – an exhibition for designers wanting to explore the latest trends and contemporary styles in their industries. Decorex was hosted once again at Syon Park, from the 16th to the 19th September. As the centrepiece of London Design Festival, Decorex showcase the finest furniture, lighting,… Read More >
LDF18: Come and visit ‘Brazilian Ways of Sitting’
We know, there’s so much to see in our capital city this week for London Design Festival, but we think we’ve found another event that’s a must see… ‘Brazilian Ways of Sitting’ is an exhibition featuring 20 contemporary chair pieces which embody innovation in Brazilian fusion design. Held at the Brazilian Embassy (14-16 Cockspur Street,… Read More >
Considering our material roots
When considering the longevity and influence of all the materials that we know and use on the planet, it’s easy to conclude that, being the oldest, stone must carry the most significance to us a species. After all, all of the natural stone we know was formed over millennia, as the earth itself took shape…. Read More >
4 Hidden gems not to miss at this years London Design Festival
This month the design world is very busy with shows and events on all over London, our city of the month. You have Decorex, 100% Design, designjunction, London Design Fair and the London Design Festival – which is what we’re going to explore today… London Design Festival is a huge affair, with events running all across… Read More >
London Design Festival Line-Up
London Design Festival will be bustling with life from the 15th September right up to the 23rd September, with visitors exploring a range of special displays and installations, complemented by an extensive programme of events, daily tours and workshops. Don’t forget to share your event highlights with us @DesignInsider1! The London Design Festival comprises of… Read More >
What to expect at Focus/18 this year
Focus/18 invites all to their design event on the 19th to the 21st September at the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour. Dedicated to inspire, inform and deliver the best in world-class talent, the dynamic programme offers more than 100 experiential sessions that bring design ideas to life. Meet established makers, emerging innovators and skilled artisans, listen… Read More >
Roca London Gallery
BCFA member Roca will be presenting their London gallery’s autumn exhibition “The Data and Life of Great Future Cities” on 17th September, coinciding with London Design Festival. The theme of this gallery proposes that, used responsibly, personal data could be the key to a better urban design. This follows on well from their launch of… Read More >
A conversation between Jim Biddulph & Giles Miller Studio
A self proclaimed “composer of materials,” designer Giles Miller has experimented and worked with an enormous range; from ceramic to metal, cardboard to cork, wood to silicon and fabric to Jesmonite. But without doubt, the most consistent constituent of his practice, and at the same time most unique and intangible, is light. His fascination of… Read More >
LDF: Tord Boontje X Swarovski at Design Frontiers
At this years LDF, we took a look around ‘Design Frontiers’ which was being held at the iconic Somerset House. We managed to sit down with dutch designer Tord Boontje to talk about his installation and collaboration with crystal specialist Swarovski. This year, Boontje has collaborated with Swarovski to produce Luminous Reflections, a collection of… Read More >
#LDF17 Highlights Part 1
Wow! How crazy busy was last week?! Design Insider had a packed out schedule at this year’s London Design Festival, managing to get round Decorex, 100% Design, Design Junction and London Design Fair as well as some of the great design districts and installations put on by the festival. Take a look at part 1 of… Read More >