Design London, the largest official destination for contemporary design at London Design Festival, returns to the Magazine London in North Greenwich with its second edition between 21 – 24 September 2022. The show made its debut in 2021, attracting over 12,000 UK and international visitors.
The show is set to double its floor space this year, where architects and interior designers can source cutting-edge furniture, kitchens and bathrooms, lighting and architectural fittings all under one roof. It brings together a compelling line-up of established and emerging design brands from around the world; from global manufacturers – including HAY, Urbantime, Zeitraum, Tuuci, Wewood, Ton, Dare Studio and Ago – that are joining the show for the first time, to returning exhibitors such as Artemide, Christian Watson, Van Rossum, Bert Plantagie and Penta Light to name a few.
Marlon Cera-Marle, Director of Design at Media 10, said, “Following our inaugural launch in 2021, we’re delighted to be back in North Greenwich this September as part of the London Design Festival. We had great results in 2021 – not only being at a brand-new location, but also receiving an overwhelmingly positive response from exhibitors, partners and visitors.”
Cera-Marle added, “The UK is one of the key countries for specification internationally, and Design London is all about championing design excellence, along with originality, innovation and diversity. Building on last year’s success, we look to bring an even more exciting, content-rich programme to our show – which will double in size – this year.”
Alongside a multitude of product showcases, visitors to Design London 2022 will also have the opportunity to explore a curated selection of international pavilions from countries including Denmark, as well as newcomers to the event such as Korea, Portugal and Thailand.
Meanwhile, the show welcomes the second edition of Discussions at Design London, its thought-provoking talks programme that comprises headline keynotes, trend forecasts and panel discussions with a range of high-profile industry experts, influencers and thought leaders. Brand consultant Katie Richardson returns to curate the series, which runs daily throughout the show and offers an insight into future trends while addressing the most pressing topics within design, architecture and the wider creative industries.
Sponsored by Kohler, this year’s talks see some of the best industry and household names descend on the show and will open with internationally acclaimed designer, Lee Broom. Rotterdam-based designer Sabine Marcelis; sustainability advocate Jay Blades MBE, best known for presenting the hit TV series on the BBC, The Repair Shop; and multidisciplinary artist Marco Oggian, will also feature as speakers for 2022.
Finally, Design London boasts a host of collaborations from sought-after brands to experiential installations, and industry parties for visitors to enjoy. Some of this year’s highlights include lighting centrepieces by Ago and Haberdashery, a graphic feature by Lois O’Hara to welcome visitors, and an exclusive bar from Kyrö Distillery Company – the show’s official whisky and gin partner – to mark the brand’s 10th anniversary. Situated in the main thoroughfare of the event and designed by fellow Finnish brand Vaarnii, the Kyrö bar is set to be constructed entirely out of pine – a “brutally Finnish” masterpiece to complement the all-rye distillery’s “brutally Finnish” spirits.
21 – 24 September 2022
Registration: designlondon.co.uk/visitor-registration-2022