Grassworks by Jair Straschnow

19th September - 31st October, ‘09

The Aram Gallery
110 Drury Lane, London

For this year’s London Design Festival The Aram Gallery presents Grassworks by Jair Straschnow.

Made from Bamboo laminate sheets, the Grassworks collection represents a series of experiments in self-assembly furniture systems which are simple, intelligent, beautiful, space-saving and wholly sustainable.

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The Results Are In: Phillips de Pury NOW Auction

26th September '09

NOW: Art of the 21st Century, the inaugural sale in Phillips de Pury & Company’s new series of themed auctions, took place this past Saturday in London. This marked the first time pieces of contemporary design were included in a major sale alongside works of fine art and photography, and they fared impressively well.

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NOW SHOWING: DeTnk.TV Studio at Tent London

29th September '09

After 4 days of rigorous interviews, on the spot editing and daily uploads we are pleased to say that the DeTnk.TV Studio at Tent London was a great success.

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Young Creative Poland

19th - 27th September '09

5 Cromwell Place
London SW7 2JE

Coinciding with this year’s London Design Festival, a group of young Polish designers are showing new work at a venue in the Brompton Design District.

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Design Miami presents “Designer of the Year Award” to Maarten Baas

24th September '09

Each year this prestigious award is presented to a designer who has made a significant contribution to the progression of design. The chosen designer must have a demonstrated history of consistent work, as well as outstanding work created within the last twelve months.

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DeTnk.tv Live Studio at Tent

Now Showing on DeTnk TV

With two days of construction, some smooth sailing and some rough rides, we are pleased to announce that the DeTnk.Tv Studio at Tent is back.

In partnership with Tent London, to celebrate the London Design Festival, we have once again taken to the air to speak to key figures from the global design scene.

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The Dock

21st - 27th September '09

The Dock, Wharf Building
Portobello Dock, 344 Ladbroke Grove, London

A cornucopia of design talents, The Dock is the latest hub to be added to the Festival scene.

Instigated by Tom Dixon, the project plays host to a series of exhibitions, pop-up shops, installations, restaurants and events, presented in over 40,000 square feet of space.

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DeTnk.Tv Studio at Tent London

24th September - 27th September ‘09

Truman Brewery
Brick Lane, London

It's official; DeTnk will once again be running our TV Studio with Tent London during this year's London Design Festival.

With some first-rate interviews under our belt this year's Studio promises to be bigger and better than ever.

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Talk: BarberOsgerby

22nd September ’09, 7:15pm

Design Museum
Shad Thames, London

As part of the Super Contemporary exhibition at the Design Museum, renowned designers BarberOsgerby will discuss the impact that London has had on their work, and how they in turn have influenced the city that they work in.

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Spring Projects

11th September – 22nd October ‘09

10 Spring Place
London NW5 3BH

During this year’s London Design Festival, Spring Projects presents “American Chateau Room One” a new commission by Jaime Hayon and Neinke Klunder. Hayon and Klunder have been collaborating since 2003 but the works shown in this exhibition mark a departure for both artists.

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Okay Studio and Friends

23rd - 27th September '09

Mother Space, Biscuit Building
10 Redchurch St, London E2

With last year’s successful show under their belts, OKAY studio is back, but this time they’ve brought along a few friends for the ride.

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Lecture: Feeding The World – Design Challenge

23rd September ’09, 7:00pm

Lecture Theater 1, Blackett Building,
Imperial College London, London

For DesignLondon’s upcoming STIR lecture, John Thackara, Roland Bonney and Claire Patey will come together to share their perspectives on food and farming while considering how design might be a useful tool to address the challenges involved.

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