2019 marks the 25th anniversary of 100% Design, the UK’s leading design trade event. Celebrating a quarter century of unearthing some of the industry’s most influential designers, makers and producers, this year’s show will present a stellar line-up of brands, thought-provoking features and the biggest names in design and architecture.
For the show’s 25th edition, Design London will feature a curated selection of leading interior brands such as Arper, Dare Studio, Boss Design, Liqui Contracts, Antonio Lupi, Swedish furniture makers Gärsnäs and Bsweden plus contemporary Italian furniture company, da a. Benchmark will present the global launch of the Sage collection by David Rockwell while Hayche will launch four new products including Dune by Pauline + Luis and Backer by Daniel Schofield.
Talks with 100% Design returns with an unrivalled programme of content exploring topics such as climate change, wastage, the circular economy, sustainability and more. Hear from Architect and Designer David Rockwell on day one and marvel at renowned designer Marcel Wanders as he returns for a second year.
A Sense of Finland will allow visitors to experience the sounds, sights, touch, smell and taste of Finland while award-winning textile studio, Kirkby Design will bring a 1967 Victoria Line tube carriage to Olympia London. Detail London will bring a touch of elegance with a showcase of high-end contemporary soft furnishings and wall coverings in a lavish setting.
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Returning for its second year the West Kensington Design District plays host to leading design destinations, cultural institutions and must-see events. 100% Design, the UK’s leading design trade event sits at its heart alongside Design Museum, the world’s leading museum devoted to contemporary design.
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100% Design, 2019 marks the 25th anniversary of 100% Design, the UK’s leading design trade event. Celebrating a quarter century of unearthing some of the industry’s most influential designers, makers and producers, this year’s show will present a stellar line-up of brands, thought-provoking features and the biggest names in design and architecture including David Rockwell who will open this year’s talks programme.
Design Museum: Discover all the ways in which design impacts and improves our lives. Explore the most important global design projects in the annual Beazley Designs of the Year exhibition and new installations throughout the museum created to celebrate this year’s London Design Festival.
Detail London: A brand new destination for the interior design community, Detail London will showcase the latest high-end contemporary soft furnishings and wall coverings from international design companies, like Amsterdam based Studio Desimone Wayland, Glamora and Barbara Osorio Fabrics.
Kirkby Design: Award-winning textile studio, Kirkby Design will bring an original 1967 Victoria Line tube carriage 100% Design as an exciting and immersive venue. The interiors of the tube will be upholstered in Underground Volume II fabrics, a new collection of velvets, which recreate iconic moquette designs used for seating fabric across the underground from the 1930s to the present day.
V&A Blythe House will offer a rare opportunity to participate in guided tours of the V&A’s Theatre & Performance archive, a behind-the-scenes look at the V&A’s Clothworkers’ Centre as well as a Bylthe House Highlights Tour.
Design London listing:
As part of 100% Design’s 25th edition, Design London will feature a curated selection of leading interior brands such as Arper, Dare Studio, Boss Design, Liqui Contracts, Antonio Lupi, Swedish furniture makers Gärsnäs and Bsweden plus contemporary Italian furniture company, da a. Benchmark will present the global launch of the Sage collection by David Rockwell while Hayche will launch four new products including Dune by Pauline + Luis and Backer by Daniel Schofield.
Detail London listing:
Detail London will showcase the latest high-end contemporary soft furnishings and wall coverings from international design companies, like Amsterdam based Studio Desimone Wayland, Glamora and Barbara Osorio Fabrics. The exhibition will benefit from its own dedicated entrance on Olympia Way as well as direct access to 100% Design and provides a brand new destination for the interior design community during London Design Festival.