London Design Fair 2023: Fair Highlights

London Design Fair is curated for both design professionals and the design-conscious public, with days specifically catering for each audience. All visitors will be inspired by the unique mix of worldwide designers and pieces, from emerging design talent to larger international brands.

Discover the latest in contemporary design, cutting-edge installations, collaborations and emerging trends at the largest commercial exhibition during London Design Festival.

London Design Fair 2023 is sure to inspire. Cutting edge installations, thought provoking design and exciting collaborations will give a platform to key trends, talking points and ideas within the design community.

A colourful celebration, a welcoming hug. This is the experience that visitors will enjoy when they arrive for London Design Fair 2023. 2LG Studio will be designing ‘The Power of Colour’ - an immersive entrance feature.

In partnership with Lick, the colour-centric home décor brand, the entrance will celebrate the resilience of the design community, sharing Jordan and Russell’s passionate eye for colour.

A concept space with inclusivity at its heart. 2LG Studio will present a series of new pieces that re-imagine existing connections in the design world. A curation of pieces by friends of 2LG, old and new – with a selection of emerging designers invited to bring their unique voices together with a seat at the table.

Designers featured in the space include Ercol, Helen Kirkum, Wilkinson & Rivera, Sam Klemick and Amechi Mandi.

Consciously curated by stylist, writer and consultant Roddy Clarke. Blue Patch, the UK’s sustainable business directory, will present the beauty of a sustainably styled home. Visitors will be able to experience a home that exclusively showcases designs and products which have a strong purpose, narrative and commitment behind them. Demonstrating that there is no compromise on aesthetics when opting for responsibly produced and manufactured products for the home. See full list of participants on the Exhibitor List.

The 2023 Fair will feature work from designers across the world, both as individual brands and within dedicated country pavilions. Meet the designers behind exceptional designs and pieces from countries including Sweden, Romania, Saudi Arabia, UAE, South Korea (Kongju University, Department of Furniture and Living Design) and China. Each pavilion will showcase cutting edge and exciting work from a variety of brands.

An exhibition of high-end crafts, exclusively designed and produced in Great Britain. Browse a showcase of work and pieces from a spectrum of disciplines, with a spotlight on the very best in collectable design.

A brand-new initiative for 2023, the Design Alumni Pavilion gives a platform for emerging talent in the design community. Exclusively featuring recent graduates, the Pavilion gives you the opportunity to discover exciting new pieces and perspectives from those just starting out in their career in their chosen practise of design.

New for 2023, the Sustainable Materials Showcase will promote exhibitors’ materials that have been repurposed in an innovative way, contributing towards a global mission to better the environment. See the material in its raw format and discover more about the production process and environmental credentials. Then visit the exhibitor’s space to see the finished product.

Visitors will be able to gain inspiration and insight from top designers and experts in our LDNdesign Talks programme (sponsored by OYOY Living Design).

Carefully curated to cover the biggest topics and trends impacting the design community, the programme will run across all four days of the Fair. Offering a world-class platform for discussion with reflections from the perspective of established designers and rising stars alike. Full programme to be announced in early August.

If you are looking for a spot to rest your feet, chat with friends and colleagues, and even grab a tasty tipple, then you are in luck. At London Design Fair 2023 you can drop in at the Cocktail Lounge, with a bespoke menu of drinks created by Soul Stirrer. Every visitor will get a free sample of our exclusive London Design Fair Cocktail (pick up your voucher at the entrance). The friendly bar team will be on hand to mix, muddle and shake you a drink to remember!

Located in the creative heart of east London, London Design Fair (formerly known as Tent London) is recognised as the UK’s leading showcase of cutting-edge design, brands, makers, pavilions, and galleries from around the world. Taking place on 21-24 September 2023 at the Truman Brewery, the Fair brings together designers, retail buyers, interior designers, architects, and specifiers, as well as design enthusiasts. Book your tickets to visit.

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