August 2014

Tord talks during London Design Festival

London Design Festival takes place next month. Here are some dates for your diary.

Global Design Forum
Collecting Design: The Evolution of Collector and Maker

In recent years, design has grown the ranks of collectability alongside art, antiques, jewellery and fine wines. This upsurge has spawned a new generation of designers who are creating unique, limited-edition pieces for discerning collectors. How do institutions and commercial galleries assess and define the collectibles of the future? And what are today’s most effective outlets for such niche, high-end offerings to reach the buyer?

Chaired by Gareth Williams, curator, writer and lecturer, with speakers Jana Scholze, Curator of Contemporary Furniture at the V&A, Eleonore Halluitte-Andrews, Mallett, and designer Tord Boontje.

When: Tuesday 16 September 12.00pm to 1.30pm
Where: Mallett, Ely House, 37 Dover Street, W1S 4NJ

Global Design Forum is produced and delivered by the London Design Festival.

Tickets £20. Details here

Design Reunion
Habitat

Curated by Polly Dickens, Creative Director of Habitat, Design Reunion showcases work from six of London’s most respected names in design including Tord Boontje, Clare Norcross, Simon Pengelly, Sarah Campbell, Aaron Probyn and Shin Azumi in a multi-sensory exhibit to celebrate 50 years of Habitat.

Habitat will also host a public Design Reunion panel discussion chaired by David Nicholls, Design Editor of The Telegraph Magazine, and featuring Tord Boontje, Claire Norcross, Sarah Campbell, Aaron Probyn and Polly Dickens, which will explore the theme of ‘inspirations’.

When: Friday 19 September from 3pm
Where: Platform Gallery, Habitat, 208 King’s Road, SW3 5XP

Free event. Details here

More on what we’re doing during LDF in the next couple of weeks…