London Design Festival

As we plan for a new edition, we’re taking a moment to look back on our favourite projects from LDF24 that brought together sustainability, technology, and playfulness 💥 Our highlights include: - Vert by Diez Office OMCC supported by American Hardwood Export Council - Liquid Light by MARSHMALLOW LASER FEAST supported by Johnnie Walker - Together We Rise by POoR Collective supported by BATTERSEA POWER STATION DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED - Craft x Tech exhibition at Victoria and Albert Museum - Pavilions of Wonder by Nina Tolstrup of STUDIOMAMA presented by Mattel’s Barbie ®and Visit Greater Palm Springs - Celebration I by Jaime Hayon presented by Fortnum & Mason - The Sun, My Heart by Marjan van Aubel Studio commissioned by LDF which is supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies - Duo by Melek Zeynep Bulut Let us know which was your favourite and what you’d like to see next at LDF25! 👇 #LDF24 #DesignInnovation #LondonDesignFestival

🎟️ Unlock Early Bird Tickets Now! 🎟️ London Design Biennale 2025 is coming—be the first to secure your place at our international exhibition showcasing groundbreaking design and innovation at Somerset House. 🌍 For a limited time, get early bird tickets to secure your chance to experience visionary pavilions, immersive installations, and global creativity at Somerset House. 🔓Unlock 50% off full-price General Admission and Concession tickets by signing up to London Design Biennale’s bulletin. 🔗 Book now at the link: https://lnkd.in/eh2Hbsm4 #LDB25 #LondonDesignBiennale #DesignInnovation #EarlyBirdTickets 🎥 Original footage IAMJACK

⭐ Huge congratulations to artist and designer Melek Zeynep Bulut! Her LDF24 Landmark project 'Duo' was in the international spotlight this week as it was honoured with the “Excellence in Art and Design Curation” award at the Créateurs Design Awards held in Paris. A highlight of last year's London Design Festival, 'Duo' took place at the Old Royal Naval College's Painted Hall from 28 October until 3 November 2024. Read more about the inspiration behind DUO, or watch our short film here https://lnkd.in/e_nDheKZ In Melek's own words - "Anyone who gives the world a good idea, increases enthusiasm for consciousness and generates creativity is already a winner." We couldn't agree more. Stay tuned for what Melek does next... 👀 📸 Photo credit: Taran Wilkhu

❄️ HO HO HO! Season's Greetings from everyone at LDF. We'll be taking a festive break but we'll be looking forward to the new year, with preparations already underway for #LDF25 - make sure to mark 13-21 September 2025 in your calendars. #savethedate ✏️ @pentagramdesign

The festive countdown is on! 5 days to go until Rio & Friends Designers’ Christmas Market lands at OlympiaUK. Curated by artist #RioKobayashi industrial designer Flavia Braendle, for one day only, this extraordinary market offers a chance to discover unique, handcrafted pieces from some of London’s most exciting names in art and design. Hosted in the stunning ‘Off the Shelf’ pavilion—designed by Kobayashi for LDF24—the event features designer stalls, free art workshops, and festive drinks. Perfect for finding one-of-a-kind gifts or enjoying a creative day out, this is a Christmas market like no other. See you there 🎄   📍 Sunday 15 December, 11am to 3pm 🔗 For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/eanvmPEQ

✨ This festive season, Cascade by #LiangJungChen transforms OlympiaUK 'Off the Shelf' pavilion into a mesmerising celebration of motion, light, and material culture. Originally unveiled at #LDF24, the pavilion by #RioKobayashi and #WebbYates is a sustainable design masterpiece, crafted entirely from reusable materials. Chen’s installation features water-filled vessels that catch rain, ripple in the wind, and reflect light—creating harmony between nature and design, inspired by Feng Shui. 🎟️ Free to explore until 13 January 13 2025. 🔗 More info here https://lnkd.in/eanvmPEQ 📽️ Film by Yesenia Thibault-Picazo

We're hiring! - join our team and shape the programme for upcoming iterations of the Global Design Forum, the thought-leadership platform bringing together luminaries in the field to further design innovation and creativity. The Forum runs alongside both the London Design Biennale, next up June 2025, and the London Design Festival, Sept 2025, and is a great opportunity to build profile and relationships in the creative sector. Full information in JD attached. If interested, send CV and cover letter to me by EOD, Friday, 22 November - and please share on! London Design Festival London Design Biennale #design #jobs

“Energetically, I believe it serves as a space for dimensional transition, with a very high aura”. With Turkey celebrating 101 years of the Republic earlier this week, it is more than apt that 'Duo' by Turkish artist and designer, Melek Zeynep Bulut is on display at the Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich – home to the world famous Royal Observatory, where the Prime Meridian divides the East and West Longitude. Befittingly, Zeyep Bulut's 'Duo' encapsulates the essence of ‘two’: a dialogue, an agreement, and the dynamic interplay between both centre and periphery. This idea of collaboration and partnership resounds throughout the installation as well as Turkey's long bilateral relations with the UK. Duo also responds to the charged, cavernous setting of the Painted Hall – originally designed in the 18th century by Sir James Thornhill as a dining hall for the Greenwich Pensioners adorned with 3,700 square metres of Baroque paintings of 200 kings, queens, and mythological figures. 📍Painted Hall, Old Royal Naval College, London SE10 9NN 🗓️ 28 October to 3 November 🎟️ LDF is offering 10% off tickets booked online using the promo code: LDFDUO24 🔗 Book your tickets at the link https://lnkd.in/egKzqn4j Valid until Saturday 02 November. Visitors on Sunday 03 November can benefit from the Painted Hall's First Sunday offer with entry for only £5. Under 16's go free but booking is required. Please go to the Old Royal Naval College box office to redeem your wristband and gain access to the Painted Hall. 📸 Mark Cocksedge

Accessibility in design isn’t just a feature; it’s the foundation of a truly inclusive world. At London Design Festival, we believe that great design serves everyone, regardless of ability, background, or circumstance. Design should act as a bridge that connects people, not a barrier. To support this vision, we’ve partnered with Samsung Electronics UK as part of their #DEI commitment, along with #AmyFrancisSmith, RIBA Architect & Accessible Design Specialist, to spotlight the gaps in accessibility awareness and consumer confidence in brands adapting for people in the UK with visible and invisible disabilities. Samsung undertook research that revealed that 80% of people believe brands miss out on over £274 billion annually by overlooking disabled consumers and not investing in products that cater to diverse individual needs. Ironically, three-quarters (76%) say they would stay loyal to companies offering accessible options. Samsung’s research underscores a vital message: accessibility isn’t just a core value - it’s an opportunity for brands to connect meaningfully and build lasting loyalty. Yet there’s more work ahead. We must continue to showcase spaces, products, and systems that promote inclusive design, driving both innovation and creativity. It’s inspiring to see Samsung leading this important conversation. We’d love to hear your thoughts. You can find out more by visiting: https://lnkd.in/eAsjj2fr #AD #InclusiveDesign #SamsungUK #DEI #DesignForAll

Accessibility in design isn’t just a feature; it’s the foundation of a truly inclusive world. At London Design Festival, we believe that great design serves everyone, regardless of ability, background, or circumstance. Design should act as a bridge that connects people, not a barrier. To support this vision, we’ve partnered with Samsung Electronics UK as part of their #DEI commitment, along with #AmyFrancisSmith, RIBA Architect & Accessible Design Specialist, to spotlight the gaps in accessibility awareness and consumer confidence in brands adapting for people in the UK with visible and invisible disabilities. Samsung undertook research that revealed that 80% of people believe brands miss out on over £274 billion annually by overlooking disabled consumers and not investing in products that cater to diverse individual needs. Ironically, three-quarters (76%) say they would stay loyal to companies offering accessible options. Samsung’s research underscores a vital message: accessibility isn’t just a core value - it’s an opportunity for brands to connect meaningfully and build lasting loyalty. Yet there’s more work ahead. We must continue to showcase spaces, products, and systems that promote inclusive design, driving both innovation and creativity. It’s inspiring to see Samsung leading this important conversation. We’d love to hear your thoughts. You can find out more by visiting: https://lnkd.in/eAsjj2fr #AD #InclusiveDesign #SamsungUK #DEI #DesignForAll