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SUMMARY:Material Matters at Shoreditch Design Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Material Matters design fair was founded in September 2022 bt Grant Gibson and William Knight\, and launched as an official fixture of the London Design Festival. \nThe first edition took place at Bargehouse at Oxo Tower Wharf. This raw\, industrial\, four-story former factory on London’s South Bank provided the perfect atmospheric backdrop. Its gritty\, unrefined architecture contrasted beautifully with the cutting-edge design on display.\n \nEvent Details \n\nEvent: Material Matters London\nDates: 15-17 September 2026\n\nExhibitors: over 50 brands\nVisitors: over 6\,000\n\nDiscover Shoreditch Design Week 2026 \nMaterial Matters 2023 \n \n2022–2025: The Bargehouse Era and Curation Focus\nOver its first few years\, the fair rapidly grew from a bold experiment into one of the most anticipated and heavily attended events of the festival. Its success was anchored by a distinct editorial approach to curation\, focusing on three core pillars: \n\nMaterial Innovation: Showcasing experimental biomaterials (such as mycelium\, algae\, and agricultural waste composites) alongside advanced manufacturing and 3D printing techniques.\nThe Circular Economy: Providing a platform for brands and designers dedicated to waste reduction\, recycling\, and sustainable lifecycle design.\nThe Talks Programme: A live extension of the podcast\, bringing together leading global voices in architecture and design to debate the future of resources.\n\nMaterial Matters 2023 \nThe New Eastern Chapter: Moving to Shoreditch\nFor its upcoming edition\, the event is relocating eastward from its prior central London locations to Shoreditch\, a district with deep historical roots in the city’s creative sectors. By integrating into Shoreditch Design Week\, Material Matters will sit within a larger network of exhibitions\, presentations\, and installations hosted throughout the neighborhood during the festival. \nThe Venue: UNLOCKED Shoreditch\nThe exhibition will be staged at UNLOCKED Shoreditch\, a multi-story cultural hub located on Curtain Road. This converted warehouse provides approximately 24\,000 sq ft of adaptable space\, perfectly tailored for hosting exhibitions\, pop-up showcases\, and major creative gatherings. \nMaterial Matters at Unlocked \nCore Elements Remain Intact\nDespite the change of scenery\, the core components of the event stand unchanged. Material Matters London continues to assemble a handpicked blend of international brands\, up-and-coming designers\, and material innovators. Past editions have put the spotlight on everything from biomaterials and recycled composites to cutting-edge manufacturing methods\, complemented by a lecture series featuring prominent figures from the fields of architecture and design. \nShoreditch’s Creative Heritage\nRelocating the fair to Shoreditch also mirrors the district’s modern-day prominence within London’s design landscape. Historically celebrated as a hub for furniture manufacturing\, the area now serves as a home for galleries\, creative studios\, and design gatherings that spotlight the city’s continuously changing creative culture. \nEvent Details \n\nEvent: Material Matters London\nDates: 15-17 September 2026\n\nExhibitors: over 50 brands\nVisitors: over 6\,000
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LOCATION:Unlocked\, 118 Curtain Rd\, London\, EC2A 3PJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows
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SUMMARY:Tallinn Design Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Baltic region’s premier design event\, Disainiöö (Tallinn Design Festival)\, returns from 28 September to 4 October 2026 at the iconic Põhjala Factory. For over two decades\, the festival has served as a vital international hub where designers\, creative professionals\, students\, and enthusiasts converge to foster innovation and collaboration. Drawing an annual crowd of over 10\,000 attendees\, the event has gained widespread recognition worldwide.\n \nTallinn Design Festival\, September 28 – October 4\, 2026\nFor professionals and general public\nSize: one main venue\, Põhjala Factory\, plus satellite events\, over 100 brands and designers\nAround 10\,000 visitors\nFree admission upon registration for many events\nDesign night party: paid ticket\nInternational Design Conference: paid ticket\nGeneral opening hours: Tuesday-Saturday\, h. 11:00 am – 8:00 pm \nOpening hours may vary in the different venues\nPlease check Disainio.ee for more info and the complete program \nDiscover Tallinn Design Festival 2025 \nDesign exhibition at Tallinn Design Festival 2025 \nTheme 2026: Future of Product Design\n\nThe 2026 edition explores the function of product design within our rapidly evolving landscape\, emphasizing sustainability\, flexibility\, inclusivity\, and an awareness of materials. \nFestival director Ilona Gurjanova observes: “While contemporary focus has largely shifted toward immaterial design\, we must pivot back to the fundamental values of physical product design. Every choice—covering material selection\, form\, manufacturing\, and product lifespan—directly impacts both our daily lives and the health of the planet.” \nThroughout the week\, the festival offers an extensive schedule featuring conferences\, exhibitions\, interactive workshops\, community gatherings\, and commercial design showcases\, integrating design into everyday urban life. Over 100 events are scheduled throughout the city. \nRead more on “Design For Equality\, International Design Conference 2025“\n \nDesign For All at Tallinn Design Festival 2025 \nDesign Festival Highlights \n\nInternational Conference “Future of Product Design” on 1 October\, featuring renowned experts such as Tom Lloyd (Pearson Lloyd\, UK)\, Richard Hall (UK)\, Raffaella Mangiarotti (Italy)\, Jean‑Louis Frechin (France)\, Jonas Pettersson (Sweden)\, Jaume Domenech (Germany)\, and others. \n\n\nInternational Design Conference at Tallinn Design Festival 2025 \n\n“Well Made – What It Means Today\,” a major exhibition curated by Tom Lloyd. Opening 28 September\, it presents nearly 50 international design objects alongside insights from over 20 prominent Estonian contributors\n\nBRUNO Product Design Award 2026 exhibition\, celebrating top-tier Estonian product design across lifestyle\, environmental\, and engineering sectors\n\nFrance Impact Design Award exhibition\, organized in partnership with APCI\, showcasing exemplary French design work\n\nArts Thread Global Graduate Show\, highlighting works from emerging international designers\n\nShowcases from leading Estonian design institutions: Pallas\, EKA\, TÜ Viljandi Culture Academy\, TalTech\, and TLÜ Haapsalu College\n\nAn international poster exhibition courtesy of the Haapsalu Graphic Design Festival\nThe DOM sustainable fashion performance\, serving as the festival’s opening event on 28 September\nDesign Street and the SISUSTUS+ interior and outdoor design section\nPechaKucha Night\, the Design Auction\, and a diverse range of workshops suitable for all ages\nA family-friendly area created in partnership with Vivita Tallinn\nCurated design bike tours through the city’s key design landmarks and venues\nA bustling satellite programme featuring open studios\, art galleries\, and guided city tours\n\nFrench Culture Day – 29 September Partnering with Jazzkaar\, the festival presents French Culture Day\, welcoming top French designers and cultural leaders\, and concluding with a Parisian chanson concert performed by the Rebecca Kontus Trio \nA Festival Shaping the Future “The BRUNO award\, which we present during the festival\, serves as our shared definition of what responsible\, future-ready product design looks like today\,” says Gurjanova. “It honours innovative work that establishes a new benchmark for aesthetics\, functionality\, and sustainability.”\n \nWhy visit \nVisiting the Tallinn Design Festival is an essential experience for anyone looking to explore the cutting edge of global innovation within the unique\, atmospheric setting of the historic Põhjala Factory. As the largest design event in the Baltics\, it offers an immersive program of over 100 activities\, including inspiring international conferences\, world-class exhibitions\, and interactive workshops. Whether you are a professional designer seeking insights into the future of sustainability or an enthusiast eager to discover new creative trends\, the festival provides an unparalleled opportunity to network and engage with the absolute best of contemporary design. \nSome images from Tallinn Design Festival 2025 \n\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n			\n		\n\n		\n		\n			\n			\n		\n\n		\n		\n			\n			\n		\n\n		\n		\n			\n			\n		\n\n		\n		\n			\n			\n		\n\n		\n\n\n\n\nTallinn Design Festival\, September 28 – October 4\, 2026\nFor professionals and general public\nSize: one main venue\, Põhjala Factory\, plus satellite events\, over 100 brands and designers\nAround 10\,000 visitors\nFree admission upon registration \nDesign night party: paid ticket\nInternational Design Conference: paid ticket\nGeneral opening hours: Tuesday-Saturday\, h. 11:00 am – 8:00 pm \nOpening hours may vary in the different venues\nPlease check Disainio.ee for more info and the complete program
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