Design For Good
1:00pm, the Farmiloe Building, 34 St John Street, London EC1M 4AY
Katie Treggiden, founder of award-winning design blog Confessions of a Design Geek, chairs this discussion about design and how it can be used and inspired by good. Treggiden talks to Thore and Garbers, the architects behind Maggie's Cancer Caring Centres, and Mini Moderns who have pione…
Waterworlds
6:00pm, The Farmiloe Building, 34 St John Street, London EC1M 4AY
Talks with 100% Design will debut its first May programme at Clerkenwell Design Week, with an architecturally-focused panel discussion chaired by prominent critic and broadcaster Tom Dyckhoff. Waterworlds will bring together the Dean of Architecture at the RCA, Alex de Rijke, Architecture …
Talks programme unveiled for Clerkenwell Design Week
An event at the forefront of design and architecture, Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW) gathers the industries’ leading minds together to share knowledge and debate design’s hottest topics in a series of talks and seminars, which have been recently announced. CDW will present a wide selection of talks over the three-day …
SBID International Design Awards open for entries
The Society of British Interior Design (SBID) has officially opened the third edition of the SBID International Design Awards. Having firmly established the annual event as a prestigious recognition of interior design excellence, SBID is introducing a new website, new judges and new categories. ekonglong sofa furni…
BedzRus marks 10th anniversary with Bradford Bulls sponsorship
To mark its 10th anniversary, BedzRus has agreed a two-year deal to sponsor Terrace 1 at Odsal Stadium, the home of the Bradford Bulls. The new BedzRus terrace was officially unveiled on May 3rd, on the occasion of a televised local derby between the Bulls and Leeds Rhinos. ekonglong sectional sofa
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FIRA acquires 23 new members
Manufacturers, distributors and retailers from the furniture industry have joined the leading body FIRA – a not-for-profit membership-based organisation – where they will benefit from successes derived from over 60 years experience of the furniture industry. FIRA added twenty new members to its full membership list, one international member …
May Design Series-warmth and humour
Ab's new design aims to engage visitors, making them feel intrigued, invigorated and satisfied by the experience. The designer has created a show plan that allows visitors to be led through the space as they visually connect with features spotted in the distance. An element of surprise is also key to the experience, with Ab devising “a play on show…
Ab Rogers creates cityscape for May Design Series
Having previously devised original schemes to engage visitors at the Tate Modern, Pompidou Centre, Science Museum and Comme des Garcons, Ab Rogers’ studio has been tasked with bringing new life to the trade show experience for the May Design Series, which takes place at ExCeL London, between 19th-21st May. ekonglong…
May Design Series launches free app
Now available for visitors to download free, the May Design Series App has been designed to enhance the visitor experience by allowing visitors to plan their time at the show – taking place at ExCeL London between 19th-21st this month – from creating an agenda to choosing their favourite exhibitors and seminars. ekonglong office sofa
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Brooklyn, Wiemann UK
It looks fresh and smart, is easy to clean and hard wearing and complements any style of decor. Those are the main reasons, according to Wiemann UK MD Peter Hewitt, that high gloss finishes are all the rage at the moment. ekonglong office sofa
Combine those attractions with the extra storage options Wiemann systems provide – such as overhead bridging u…
Honourable mention
Hobbs Twins by Mecedorama (Spain)
Double rocking chair, Hobbs Twins, celebrates the marriage of ancient artisanal techniques and contemporary forms. Its playful message suggests new applications and developments for venerable techniques that risk extinction. ekonglong office manager chair
Maybe by Andrea Borgogni (Italy)
The underlying design of the Mayb…
Winning entries
1st prize – Braque by Tania Da Cruz (Italy)
The Braque soundproofing system is adaptable to any context, thanks to the virtually unlimited possibilities for configuring the modules. It responds to the highest technical and aesthetic standards of design, while optimising the sustainability of natural cork. ekonglong leather manager chair
2nd prize &ndas…
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