If you follow me on social media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) you will know that I am privileged to be launching my first product collection with infamous Designersblock at the London Design Festival this September 24th – 27th.
The exhibition will be held at OXO Tower Wharf, on the South Bank. I will be in “Room H” in the Bargehouse Building (second floor). If you’re coming to the festival please come and say hello! Register for your free tickets here.
I will be exhibiting a long tray (photo below has three of them stacked), a bird feeder in two sizes, and a letter rack in the shape of the four highest peaks in Great Britain. Each of them has an element of traditional craft but they are contemporary and angular in design. See my full spiel on www.artsthread.com
Now! On to my article…
I usually stick to one product but instead I’m going to show you guys a couple of things that I’m definitely going to go and see while I’m at the festival next week.
Plants Out of Place
This project asks us to re-consider the value of weeds. Why are they considered undesirable? What role do they play in society? Do they have medicinal / ecological / visual benefits? I’m gonna guess ‘Yes! Yes! Yes!’.
Queens Park.
Sophie Southgate
Sophie takes her creative cues from landscapes and pares them back to basic geometric shapes to inform her ceramic pieces.
OXO Tower Wharf, on the South Bank. Sept 24th – 27th.
Paul Antonio Scribe
Antonio will be playing with scale during demonstrations and workshops to show us humble humans the possibilities in different tools and materials, people will be encouraged to join in. Yes please!
Serif TV
Serif TV is Samsung’s new venture with the Bouroullec brothers. I have never seen a more beautiful telly, it really is a world away from every other television design I’ve seen. They said that Samsung must have hated them at times so kudos to both sides for sticking with it. The visuals don’t stop outside, the whole menu and program guide system has been designed to integrate with the aesthetic as a whole.
The River Rooms, Somerset House. For the duration of the festival.
Restoration Station
A shop / workshop / social enterprise that restores furniture. In their words “We… help people through their recovery from addiction… giving opportunities to learn new skills, and enjoy the satisfaction of reviving furniture.” I’m so into this. If I ever move to London I will definitely volunteer here.
118 Shoreditch High St – 24th-25th September.
Tokyo Bike
Organised by Design Junction with transport provided by Tokyo Bike. I’ve always tried to book a tour but the timings have never quite worked out so far. I think 2015 is my year! Feeling Damn Good here!
Katie Treggiden | Thursday 24th September 10am – 1pm
Vicky Richardson | Friday 25th September 10am – 1pm
Mathew Hilton | Saturday 26th September 10am – 1pm
Make Your Mark
Luna & Curious, a favourite shop of mine, is celebrating all things handmade this year (which fits in well with their product range) with workshops of mark making, pinch pot building, and nail art!
19th-27th September. 24 – 26 Calvert Avenue.
Oh my god, I don’t think I’ll get to do all that while manning my own showcase! I’ll find out if they have late openings.
Are you exhibiting this year? Where!? Lets meet up!
Image Credits: Julia Jacob Designs / Plants Out Of Place / Sophie Southgate / London Design Fest’s Vimeo / Bouroullec Brothers / Restoration Station’s Instagram / Tokyo Bike / Luna & Curious /
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