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.

a truly global affair, the london design fair 2018 will host a wealth of exhibitors from 36 countries. the largest international fair – taking place during the london design festival – prizes innovation, quality and diversity in design, and visitors can once more expect a first class show.

new for 2018, the show will present 100% futures – an exhibition showcasing a selection of inspiring and innovative designs geared towards ‘designing for london’. spearheaded by max fraser, a small jury will select 20 projects, created by designers with less than 5 years in industry who have designed cutting-edge work based around the future of city living.

please feed the lions is an interactive sculpture in trafalgar square by artist and designer es devlin, who is known for her innovative projection-mapped sculptures that fuse light, music and technology.

to mark its 20th anniversary mint presents trans-form, an exciting collection of over 60 material-forward designers focusing on altering the state of matter through the design process. this year’s show is curated by lina kanafani’s.

london design festival is collaborating with 14-18 now, the uk’s arts programm for the first world war centenary – on a commissioned project inspired by the first world war concept of dazzle.

during this year’s ldf, skandium will transform its four-storey townhouse in south kensington into a scandinavian eco home, populated exclusively with scandinavian design products with a level of ethical commitment. skandium has invited montana and skagerak to implement the transformation.

this year’s exhibition, inspired by the idea of a card house, will guide visitors through texts, images, illustrations, prototypes, materials and objects, narrating the creative story of each designer. designers will be presented not just as creative individuals, but in the context of their creative world, understanding their signature styles, and exploring the influences behind their work.

waugh thistleton architects and arup have collaborated with the american hardwood export council to create multiply, an interactive modular maze-like installation in the sackler courtyard at the v&a.

the pavilion confronts two of the age’s biggest challenges – the need for housing and the urgency to fight climate change – and presents the fusion of modular systems and sustainable construction materials as a possible solution.

london design festival celebrates and promotes london as the design capital of the world and as the gateway to the international creative community. the festival returns to venues and institutions across the city from 15-23 september 2018.