The London Design Festival was conceived by Sir John Sorrell and Ben Evans. Building on London’s existing design activity, their concept was to create an annual event that would promote the city’s creativity, drawing in the country’s greatest thinkers, practitioners, retailers and educators to a deliver an unmissable celebration of design.
Image: Textile Field by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, supported by Kvadrat, 2011
Partner Events
If anything is evidence of this city’s vitality, it’s the sheer scope and quality of the Festival events programmed by our Partners. From established businesses to emerging practices, from entrepreneurs to educators, from manufacturers to retailers, our Partners represent the heart of London’s design culture. In 2013 the Festival had a programme of 333 projects and events staged by 216 partner organisations.
Image: designjunction
Design Destinations
Over the last twelve years, a number of key design exhibitions have become an integral and vital part of the London Design Festival, each offering an exciting mix of designers, products, talks, installations and innovations housed under one roof. These Destinations are hubs for conducting business during the Festival, providing a focal point for international buyers, specifiers and the media.
Double Space for BMW – Precision & Poetry in Motion
Landmark Project
Designers, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, have collaborated with BMW to create a remarkable and memorable experience in the V&A’s Raphael Gallery. Sharing a fascination with the aesthetics of motion and the idea of an experiential installation, Barber & Osgerby have designed ‘Double Space for BMW’, a kinetic sculpture that creates an immersive experience for the viewer.
Image: Double Space for BMW – Precision & Poetry in Motion by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
