Overview
Clerkenwell Design Week stands out as a premier event in the design calendar, celebrating the rich heritage and dynamic future of design in Clerkenwell. Its blend of exhibitions, installations, workshops, and community engagement makes it a must-visit for anyone interested in the latest trends and innovations in design and architecture.
History
The area of Clerkenwell has a rich history as a hub for design and architecture, with the highest concentration of architects and building professionals in the world. Established in 2009, CDW was created to highlight and celebrate this unique concentration of talent and creativity. Over the years, the festival has grown significantly, now featuring a diverse array of events, exhibitions, and installations.
What we got up to
Whilst there, we took the opportunity to visit our suppliers, catch up on their latest products, and meet many new faces to add to our network. We loved participating in numerous workshops, open studios, and installations. The interactive sessions and discussions led by industry leaders and experts provided valuable insights into various aspects of design and architecture.
FREM Group
Acoustic paneling solutions
A new face to our network, Frems showroom was an exciting experience and beaufituly designed. With the use of their immersive room to showcase their accoustic paneling solutions we got to experience just how effective their acoustic panelling can help absorb sound. In we paid particular interest in their extensive range of acoustic solutions.
Ege Carpets
The Designer Island collection
We attended a lunch and learn at the Ege Carpets show room to learn about their new range 'The Designer Island collection' a set of customisable rugs and carpets. The designs showcased innovative designers such as Monsieur Christian Lacroix, Laura Bilde & Linnea Blæhr and Tom Dixon. We were able to see un released samples and talk through with Ege designers how we can use the new products and get an insight to the new collection.
Sustainability
We found that this years CDW had a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation. At Collective we hold sustainability high in our company ethics so it was great to see exhibitors being highly focused on eco-friendly materials, sustainable design practices, and innovative solutions to contemporary challenges. Reflecting the growing importance of environmental responsibility in the design industry. We have returned inspired and brimming with innovative ideas to share with our clients for our exciting upcoming projects.
