WORDS Aidan Hart
The London Design Festival, which ran from 19 – 27 September 2015, once again provided an exhilarating platform for the best of both British and international design.
Inhouse Brand Architects’ creative director, Aidan Hart joined the global design audience. Here, he shares his top five designs from designjunction; a leading showcase of contemporary interior design held annually during the Festival.
1. Miniature Furniture by Ana Jimenez Palomar
Originally from Mexico, Ana Jimenez Palomar was selected as one of 16 young creatives who were invited to exhibit at the UAL Now initiative at designjunction. Scaled, miniature versions of Palomar’s range, marked by unexpected shapes, bold colours and humour were showcased as part of her delightfully unconventional range.
2. Treasures from The Gem Room
Held in the old jewellery workshop of the former Central Saint Martins University of the Arts, The Gem Room was cited as a London Design Festival hot spot for good reason. The multi-purpose space hosted both an intriguing design showcase and an exclusive, invite-only culinary experience. Audiences were presented with SaphirKeramik – a material containing the derivatives of sapphires, and were given the first taste of Studio Appétit’s highly anticipated Things of Edible Beauty collection.
Image credit (left): laufen.com
3. Playful Textiles by Kirkby Design and Ligne Roset
Contemporary fabric brand Kirkby Design made no mistake in collaborating with New York-based ‘doodle’ artist, Jon Burgerman, to present an exhilarating new collection that formed part of an interactive display at designjunction. Launched in association with Ligne Roset, the range is a visual treat with quirky characters and carefree illustrations.
4. Classic Shelving Presented by String
At this year’s designjunction, String Furniture presented the latest execution of their classic String-shelf that was first designed in 1949 by architect Nils ‘Nisse’ Strinning. Selected as the overall winner for Best Exhibition design, the showcase astounded with an eclectic display that intertwined narrative and theatrical elements.
Image credit: facebook.com/stringfurniture
5. Handcrafted Lighting from Ango
Ango, a Bangkok-based design house specialising in luxury handcrafted lighting, presented a mesmerising collection. Incorporating unusual shapes and materials, the environmentally friendly lighting range combines raw, natural materials, sculptural form and the latest technology to produce trailblazing innovative designs.
Find out more about the London Design Festival at londondesignfestival.com.
