SHOREDITCH DESIGN WEEK
The exhibition brings together a carefully selected group of Britain’ s most exciting independent design businesses in their first one to five years of trading.
Joining Shoreditch Design Week for the first time, Material Matters at Unlocked makes its fifth edition debut, bringing together pioneering designers, manufacturers and researchers exploring the future of materials.
Material Matters showcases groundbreaking innovations, from FRONT ® and Biomason’ s worldfirst Mimmik Tile™, grown using bacteria rather than fired in a kiln, to Carbon Cell’ s biomaterial alternative to plastic foams and The Or Foundation’ s acoustic products created from post-consumer clothing waste. Visitors will also discover Neve Beill Ceramics’ Thames Matter collection made using clay sourced from the River Thames, alongside Phyta Biodesign’ sbiodiversity-focused façade and wall systems that create habitats for wildlife within the built environment. Together, the exhibitors present an inspiring vision for a more circular, regenerative future for architecture, interiors and product design.
Also for the first time, ND Selects at Kachette, the curated showcase from the premier design grad show New Designers, joins the festival programme.
The exhibition brings together a carefully selected group of Britain’ s most exciting independent design businesses in their first one to five years of trading. Visitors can discover everything from the playful furniture and homeware of This is Oink to the contemporary ceramic collections of Rosie May Ceramics and Riolab Ceramics, alongside innovative furniture and product design from Phil BerczukDesign and E. L. S Designs. The showcase offers architects, retailers and interior designers an early opportunity to discover the next generation of British design talent before they become household names.
The Product Design 100 book by Design Burger Design at Work by OnOffice located at Protein Studios, takes a deep dive into workplace design, exploring how thoughtful interiors can enhance wellbeing, efficiency and comfort at work. The exhibition presents a mix of global brands and emerging talent, showcasing cutting-edge products and solutions for a more design-led working environment.
C-habiting with Design at Work is a new addition to this year’ s programme is Neuroplaces, the UK’ s first B2B exhibition and conference dedicated to neuroinclusive and accessible design.
Bringing together researchers, workplace experts, designers and industry leaders, Neuroplaces explores how thoughtful design can create healthier, more inclusive environments across workplaces, hospitality, public spaces and transport. Through talks, case studies and practical insights, the programme demonstrates how inclusive design is becoming an essential consideration for the future of the built environment.
Independent design platform Design Burger launches its first publication at the annex of Kachette, The Product Design 100, with a six-day exhibition( 15-20th September).
Featuring 100 realised products spanning furniture, lighting, consumer electronics and transport, the exhibition brings the publication to life through
Left, 2LG Studio. Above, Dune Bowl by Riolab Ceramics at ND Selects
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