CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK THE WORLD OF HOSPITALITY 25 a new platform sofa designed by British Designer Lucy Kurrein.
For the third year running, the Arper showroom will partner with CDW to host the digital hub of the Festival. Bloggers can enjoy their own dedicated venue within the Arper showroom, an ideal place to work and relax, with free Wi-Fi and refreshments. A programme of events in collaboration with design influencers will offer bloggers inspiring insights and exciting networking opportunities. This year, Arper will be partnering with the Design Museum and Disegno magazine to create content that will engage audiences both online and onsite. Visitors can also discover Arper’ s 2018 new collections, presented for the first time to the UK market.
Danish design brand Muuto will be showcasing the new Loft Bar Stool by Thomas Bentzen which is a nostalgic nod to industrial design. They will also be showcasing the Fiber Armchair Front Upholstery designed by Iskos-Berlin. With Elite, the contemporary office furniture brand will be showcasing their latest products which include the Sit-Stand desk, a striking bench for agile working, a new multi-purpose seat, and a familiar bar stool. At Orangebox’ s showroom, Creative Director Gerry Taylor will be discussing his recently published book on emerging cultural trends within the workplace.
Swedish design company BOLON, managed by sisters Annica and Marie Eklund are the third generation of the family to own the company and have developed the traditional weaving mill into an international design brand, with a focus on innovative flooring. BOLON’ s 2018 flooring collection, Elements, will be showcased during CDW, characterised by warm tonality and sustainable values. Wagstaff’ s showroom will be taken over by Umbrella Furniture for the‘ Umbrella Furniture & Friends’ event, whilst the Cappellini and Haworth showroom will host a multi-disciplinary exploration into the influence of colour, complemented by a selection of new product launches.
Flooring company Kährs will be celebrating the theme of‘ Raw Design’ with the launch of their new nature-inspired and sustainable‘ ultra matt’ wood flooring designs. Visitors will be invited to join themed workshops and discuss how nature has inspired Emanuel Lidberg, the head of design at Kährs. British company Modus are turning their showroom into a mini factory for the festival and will be assembling limited edition stools which will be available to buy, the proceeds of which will be donated to CDW’ s charity partner Maggie’ s.