Design London Shoreditch Debuts as a New Creative Landmark at London Design Festival

Launching 16-18 September as an official trade event during London Design Festival, Design London Shoreditch is set to establish a bold new presence at the heart of one of the city’s most vibrant design destinations. The inaugural edition promises to be a standout moment in the design calendar – a new creative landmark rooted in the spirit of East London.

Situated within the Shoreditch Design Triangle – now one of the largest and most visited districts of the festival – the show spans three key venues: Design at Work, Design Culture, and House of ICON. Each exhibition will host a curated mix of leading global brands and emerging designers, showcasing cutting-edge furniture, lighting, textiles, and materials across the hospitality, commercial and residential sectors.

The programme will not only spotlight product innovation, but will also explore how culture shapes design, with headline projects including the British Council’s “Ancient Futures” and a graduate showcase by the Royal College of Art. This is a show designed to inspire – one that celebrates creativity, commerce, and conversation in equal measure.

Design London Shoreditch unfolds across three distinct exhibitions, each offering a unique lens into today’s most exciting interior design thinking – from workplace wellbeing to cultural influence and timeless craftsmanship.

Design at Work by OnOffice

Protein Studios, 31 New Inn Yard

Presented by OnOffice, Design at Work explores how thoughtful design can shape the future of the workplace – enhancing wellness, boosting productivity, and promoting greater human connection.

Visitors can expect forward-thinking contributions from:

– JDD Furniture, whose modular seating and collaborative pods blend function with UK-made flair.
– sixteen3, bringing sustainable, stylish seating for modern commercial interiors.
– Boss Design, presenting new ergonomic solutions for people-centric workplaces.
– Isomi, who will launch the award-winning Knit One chair – a modular seating system engineered with environmental performance in mind.
– Brunner, combining German precision with elegant office seating and table systems.
– BAUX, showcasing eco-conscious acoustic panels made from natural materials.
– Berlin Acoustics, unveiling sleek soundproof booths designed for deep focus and flexible collaboration.

Design Culture

Kachette, 347 Old Street

This exhibition investigates how cultural identity, tradition and transformation influence contemporary design. With a vibrant mix of artists, makers and design schools, the space is a celebration of narrative-led creativity.

Installations and features include:

– Ben Cullen Williams presents “Self Portrait” in collaboration with Google Deepmind and Google Arts & Culture Lab. This new commission explores self-portraiture through advanced generative AI models, with the AI model creating a ‘self-portrait’ of itself through a collaboration between artist and machine with the help of Google’s AI generation tools, Veo, Gemini and Imagen.
– Kingston University graduates present bold and reflective work across product and material design.
– Moleskine hosts creative workshops that celebrate the power of analogue design thinking encouraging visitors to reconnect with the art of handwriting and mark-making.

House of ICON

Shoreditch Town Hall, 380 Old Street

Set within one of East London’s most iconic buildings, House of ICON celebrates the very best in residential and hospitality design – from contemporary craftsmanship to expressive statement pieces.

Visitors can discover, topical talks, immersive installations and cutting-edge products:

– Design Discussions – co-curated and hosted by Roddy Clarke, the talks programme offers inspiring conversations, fresh perspectives, and bold ideas at the heart of Shoreditch’s creative scene.
– 2LG Studio presents ‘You Can Sit With Us’ – a fully realised interior setting with a list of design talents across many disciplines.
– Lois O’Hara creates a sculptural bar installation in her signature curved style – designed to spark curiosity and bring people together over drinks, conversation, and good energy.
– Isola unites its global community of international designers, design studios, manufacturers, and creators showcasing their work in the House of ICON.
– Indie showcase provides a platform for independent designers and emerging talent, spotlighting fresh ideas and bold creativity from the voices helping to shape the future of the design industry.
– Dare Studio, showcasing refined furniture that merges contemporary British design with exceptional craftsmanship.
– Thonet, presenting its iconic bentwood and tubular steel pieces — timeless classics that continue to shape the language of modern interiors.
– interlübke, with sleek, architectural storage systems that exemplify German precision and minimalist elegance.
– Six Dots Design, debuting playful, conceptual furniture that brings together material experimentation and bold forms.
– Ultrafabrics, introducing tactile, high-performance upholstery materials that fuse luxury with durability – ideal for both residential and commercial settings.

A bold new chapter for London Design Festival

As Design London Shoreditch launches this September, it brings a fresh perspective to one of the UK’s most influential design districts – bridging heritage with innovation, trade with creativity, and the local with the international.

With three curated exhibitions, a vibrant lineup of installations, talks and workshops, and the backing of some of the design world’s most respected brands and institutions, the event is set to become a key annual destination for architects, designers, and specifiers during London Design Festival.

Design London Shoreditch takes place 16-18 September. Find out more and secure your free ticket at designlondon.co.uk.