DESIGN LONDON SHOW PREVIEW
Christian Watson Limited
DESIGN LONDON TO MAKE ITS LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL DEBUT IN CREATIVE GREENWICH , 22-25 SEPTEMBER 2021
Excitement is building around the reopening of events and Design London is gearing up to welcome the architecture and design community to London ’ s new favourite neighbourhood , North Greenwich , for its inaugural event .
Taking place from 22-25 September , Design London , will be the largest official trade destination at this year ’ s London Design Festival marking a new phase for what was formerly known as 100 % Design , the U . K .’ s longest running trade show dedicated to design . The dynamic and propelling show will be housed in Magazine London , a brand new , state-of-theart venue on the Greenwich Peninsula overlooking Canary Wharf and just a short walk from North Greenwich Station and the shiny new Design District .
An essential platform for those looking to network and source the latest and most innovative furniture , lighting and design pieces during the annual festival , the four-day event boasts a jam-packed programme of engaging content and a highly curated selection of sought-after design brands from around the globe .
DISCUSSIONS AT DESIGN LONDON
As part of the main programme there will be a timetable of talks curated by Katie Richardson , led by renowned industry influencers and thought leaders , each themed and addressing the most pressing topics to encourage debate . Design London is excited to announce British-Nigerian artist Yinka Ilori as its headline speaker and chief collaborator ; he will open the talks programme on day one of the show and welcome guests through a kaleidoscopic tunnel of colour inviting them to take a seat in his joyfully designed auditorium , ‘ Transparency in shades of colour ’.
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