#DesignTogether - 28 July
Welcome to the July #DesignTogether newsletter. This month we highlight Artsthread's Global Design Graduate Show in collaboration with GUCCI, ICON's sustainability columnist Roddy Clarke delves into the world of circularity and we reveal the dates for this year's Clerkenwell Design Trail.
We also spotlight some of Clerkenwell's resident design showrooms to keep you up-to-date with everything going on in the area.
Clerkenwell Design Trail, 4-5 October
This Autumn, the Clerkenwell Design Trail (4-5 October) will bring the A&D community together to re-connect and network across Clerkenwell’s historic cobbles. CDT showrooms will showcase product launches and new collections as well as host workshops, talks, demonstrations, parties and more.
Global Design Graduate Show
Global Design Graduate Show, in collaboration with GUCCI, is open to all undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate art and design disciplines that have graduated between September 2022 - August 2023. Judged by industry leaders, the competition is a chance for graduates to showcase their creativity.
11 award-winning student interior design projects
A housing project in Dundee that connects the local young generation with the elderly is included in Dezeen's latest school show presented by the Interior Educators Awards. Also included is a rehabilitation centre for amputees, a public headquarters for a podcast and a hotel in a former post office.
Roddy Clarke is hopeful about the future
A positive outlook is imperative to change, and it is encouraging to see many brands and designers still actively working towards a circular future.
ICON's sustainable design columnist Roddy Clarke delves into what designers and brands are doing to tackle climate change.
Showroom spotlight
Each month we spotlight a selection of Clerkenwell's resident showrooms to bring you product launches, upcoming events, news and more.
ØRN
Visit the newly opened ØRN Furniture London showroom exhibiting their design-led workspace furniture collection. View their full range including all of their 2023 collection at the Clerkenwell location which opened this May.
Moventi
Moventi’s Clerkenwell Showroom displays their exciting new product launches, with a focus on biophilic design. Learn more about the innovative design, materials and processes they use to create their sustainable, UK-manufactured product ranges.