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AllSfär is also addressing this important subject with a talk at its Baltic Street East showroom . Scheduled for 22 May at 15:30 , the session will be led by the founders of the neurodiversity consultancy ZoneND , focusing on designing for the senses and why it is the key to positive wellbeing and neuroinclusive practice .
Workplace technology specialist LeftBrain will host a pop-up showroom at Second Home during the festival . Themed ‘ The Future of the Digital Workspace ’, the line-up includes talks , networking events and consultations . Look out for partners including The School of Life and Dropbox ; the former will lead a talk on ‘ Emotional Intelligence at Work ’, while the latter will host a giveaway of a VR headset . Notably , there ’ s an evening party on 23 May , featuring bespoke AI-generated cocktails crafted by a mixologist .
Fringe partner Cult Vision on Goswell Road will collaborate with 2023 Shed of the Year winner Archie Proudfoot on a live installation in its shop window throughout CDW . The artist will employ gold leaf to create mirrored surfaces on the glass , playing with reflections of the viewer and the cityscape behind them . Simultaneously , classic spring imagery will be incorporated , offering a unique visual experience .
Also as part of the Fringe programme , Pilbrow and Partners will open its doors with a life drawing class on 22 May at 18:00 . This event will feature life models seated among architectural models and material samples , inviting participants to capture the interplay between architecture and the human scale . The session will be guided by artist Brian Sayers and is free to attend ( advance booking required ).
Artist Archie Proudfoot collaborating with Cult Vision
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
This year , CDW has introduced three international pavilions to the festival . The Italian Collection will feature 31 brands on the first floor of Design Fields , showcasing furniture , lighting and textiles . Catapult will host the German Collection , presenting its country ’ s acclaimed brands and furniture , while the Danish Collection will take over the magnificent Paxton Locher House , highlighting the finest in Danish design , including Linie Design , Nordlux , Ro Collection and Sika Design . Ceramics of Italy is also back on St John ’ s Square with a great line-up of tile experts , from Ninefifty to La Fabbrica and Acquario Due .
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Clerkenwell Design Week 2024 takes place across EC1 , London from 21 – 23 May . For more information , please visit clerkenwelldesignweek . com – registration is now open .