My Favorites from London Design Festival
Held annually in London, this year marks the 20th anniversary of the London Design Festival (LDF) – it has attracted more visitors and designers from all over the world – if you appreciate good design, then you know that the LDF is an event that can't be missed! Visitors can find unique exhibitions and installations spread out in the city. Here are some of my favorites after reading about the highlights from Dezeen, Architectural Digest, and Interior Design Mag, just to name a few.
INTO SIGHT by Sony Design:
Sony Design introduced a 220-inch Crystal LED screen – with the help of AI, the installation allowed visitors to experience color, light, and sound through the detection of one’s movement using a sensory-receptive/near-infrared camera. The immersive and interactive audio/visual are presented in real-time as visitors walk through the installation.
Photography by Ed Reeve
Town Hall Hotel:
I appreciate it when designers celebrate the “honest beauty” of natural materials and elements and incorporate them into the design. Furniture designer Jan Hendzel Studio designed two suites at the Town Hall Hotel in East London. As shown in the image below, Hendzel used many types of natural finishes in the space – carved woods were used at the cabinet fronts, marble with unfinished edges for the kitchenette countertop, a wool rug, and textured upholstery at the chair to complement the adjacent finishes and materials. The colors used in the space are earthy – the space feels calm and inviting. The suites are available for booking from mid-October; if you're interested, you can find more information here.
Photography by Fergus Coyle
Swivel - A Celebration of Materiality and Movement:
Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis showcased “Swivel," an outdoor installation located at St. Giles Square. Visitors were invited to sit on the rotating "natural stone" chairs and interact with nearby participants in the surrounding Brutalist-like structures. She showcased an array of stones, including travertines, quartzites, and marbles, sourced from Europe, the Middle East, and Brazil through SolidNature. I thought the colors and hues used selected for the chairs were clever. The installation will remain on site until November 2022.
Photography by Ed Reeve
The Holloway Li x Uma
I am totally swooning over these Retro inspired chunky chairs. London studio Holloway Li collaborated with Uma Objects on these T4 chairs. The chairs were produced with molding composite – they are lightweight, and the best part? It is modular! I also think the chair works very well as a single unit – the chairs come in Melon Yellow, Blush Pink, Overground Orange, and Cream Soda. You can find more information about the chair here.
Photography by Uğur Oluş Beklemez
More on LDF:
In 2023, London Design Festival will take place from 16-24 September.