LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL 2023
London Design Festival, taking place from 16 - 24 September 2023, brings a vibrant and thought-provoking programme of events, exhibitions, and installations, the Festival will once again provide a vital platform for designers and creative businesses to showcase their work. This year’s edition will continue to foster growth and excellence in the sector, building on a two-decade-long legacy and commitment to promoting and supporting the UK’s design community.
This week (8-14 September) our blog will bring a selection of events, exhibits and displays from the festival. From Myanmar to Vietnam, Nepal, Italy and local museums and institutions London, London Design Festival continues to connect global collaborations and highlights the importance of our connected world in design and its future.
Image: Planted by Tanja Kirst from Material Matters 2023. Image above: Unstruck Melody Nep, WSWF, V&A.
The 2023 Festival programme will take over the city presenting groundbreaking ideas and creative concepts that underscore the vital role of design. The programme will feature major installations, museum exhibits, Design Districts that highlight creative clusters across London, Design Fairs and the Global Design Forum, a thought leadership programme that brings together creative leaders to explore and propose solutions for pressing global issues.
Additionally, the annual London Design Medals will recognise the contribution made by leading design figures and emerging talent to London and the industry, with four London Design Medals awarded each year. 
Image: Judi Archer, Cetti cushion in charcoal and cream, bluepatch.
Bloomberg Connects, a free digital guide to cultural organisations around the world that makes it easy to access and engage with arts and culture from mobile devices, will feature a free mobile guide to the Festival. The guide will include expert commentary, video highlights, behind the scenes footage and exhibition maps.
In line with its commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, the Festival introduces Launch Pad, a new initiative for 2023, which aims to elevate designers who typically face barriers to accessing the Festival's partnership scheme. Launch Pad invites emerging designers, recent graduates, charities, not-for-profit organisations and small businesses to apply, ensuring that a broad range of talent have an opportunity to showcase their work and connect with new audiences.
London Design Festival is taking place from 16 - 24 September 2023.
See the full programme and find out more here:
www.londondesignfestival.com
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