designjunction. london design festival 2018.
now in its eighth year, critically-acclaimed designjunction – which attracted 28,000 visitors in 2017 – is
set to transport to the cultural hub of london’s south bank with a stellar line-up of leading international
brands.
launched in 2011 by a team of design industry experts, designjunction connects the world’s most
renowned design brands, with the world’s leading architects, interior designers, specifiers and buyers.
designjunction has firmly established its reputation for transforming some of the most exciting and
ambitious locations in london into premier design destinations. in 2018, designjunction will transport to
the iconic and cultural south bank, which attracts 25 million visitors each year. surrounded by iconic
architecture, designjunction will expand over three sites; doon street site, oxo tower wharf and
riverside walkway, all of which are owned and managed by coin street community builders.
the doon street site will house 200 international design brands and premium pop-up shops. this
purpose built super-structure will be the largest and most ambitious build designjunction has ever
undertaken presenting furniture, accessories, lighting and homewares in dedicated zones across two
floors. the riverside walkway will showcase a series of outdoor installation projects, whilst oxo tower
wharf will host major brand activations, exhibitions and experiential events.
designjunction will showcase a stellar line-up of brands in 2018, including leading international names
such as erik joergensen, new tendency, northern, gemla, james burleigh, norr11, vitra, icons of
denmark and lsa alongside emerging designers emma cerasulo, studio anansi, woven form, ystudio
and alex orso.
[ designjunction ]
designjunction is a curated exhibition of cutting-edge design. set across three exciting venues on the south bank, expect to discover 200 international brands and boutique shops, hundreds of product launches, outdoor installations, major brand activations as well as delicious pop-up eateries and bars.
launched in 2011 by a team of industry experts, designjunction connects the world’s most renowned design brands with some of the world’s leading architects, interior designers, specifiers and buyers.
since its inception, designjunction has continued to break the mould of the traditional trade show presenting brands in raw industrial locations.
designjunction is more than just a trade show, it’s a unique visitor experience offering a wide range of high-class eateries, design led pop-up shops, installations and other interactive features that strikes the balance between creative and commercial.
