From 21st–24th September 2017, the London Design Fair will once more host the largest collection of international exhibitions, designers, brands, country pavilions and galleries, set in one dynamic location during the London Design Festival.
Located in Shoreditch, the creative heart of London, the London Design Fair is in fact a four-day industry event that brings together 500 exhibitors from 28 countries. Launched in 2007, the Fair has earned itself the reputation as the go-to trade show during the annual London Design Festival. Each year, over 27,000 influential retail buyers, producers, architects, designers, interior designers, press and design-savvy public, will attend to see the very latest in furniture, lighting, textiles, materials and conceptual installations, from all around the world.
This year, the exhibition will launch its Material of the Year—Jesmonite— as well as its inaugural show theme—botany.
In 2016, London Design Fair added its first Guest Country Pavilion to the show’s already substantial programme: ‘This is India’ highlighted a wealth of Indian craft and makers. At this year’s London Design Fair, the Guest Country spotlight falls on the USA. Under the heading ‘Assembly’, the pavilion will be curated by Jill Singer and Monica Khemsurov, founders of pioneering online design magazine Sight Unseen. With a focus on a resurgent US design scene, Assembly will bring together a broad sweep of thirteen independent designers from across the USA. Included in the line-up is sculptor and designer Fernando Mastrangelo. Using everyday commodity materials—salt, coffee, sand, glass and cement—Fernando creates unique furniture designs that balance ruggedness with refinement, and natural form with crafted geometry.
A breadth and diversity of design is a cornerstone of the London Design Fair. Independent studios and global brands will feature throughout. At this year’s fair, look out for a great number of inspiring, intrepid and innovative participants such as Matteo Cibic, Örn Duvald, Bujnie, Cole & Son brand, Marc Wood Studio, Charles Dedman, AE&Studio, Leith Furniture, Louis Jobst, Irina Razumovskaya, Bartek Mejor, Martin Albarran Studio, Ruiqi and Wik & Walsøe.
Moreover, as one of the principal pavilions, The British Craft Pavilion makes a welcome return to the London Design Fair. In its second show edition, the pavilion will double in size, hosting over forty choice makers. Featured at the British Craft Pavilion, Stoke-on-Trent-based ceramicist Reiko Kaneko will showcase her distinctive, expressive ceramics and glassware.
