Close

The new diplomacy

The London Design Fair’s 12 country pavilions will host its largest group of global exhibitors.

Designed to be a truly global affair, London Design Fair 2018 will feature the strongest presence of international exhibitors to date- including 8 designers selected by the Dubai Design District.

Held at the Old Truman Brewery 20-23 September, twelve country pavilions and one very special guest country—Japan—will exhibit an impressive array of products, alongside a smart international line-up of independent designers and brands.

[row][column width=”50%”]

Virtual DynamiX – Virtual vacation im Minimalhaus (Copyright Virtual DynamiX, Vienna Design Week)

[/column][column width=”50%”]

Balearic Island, La Pecera

[/column][/row]

Dirk Vander Kooij_Material of the Year: Plastic Beyond the Chipper

Located in Shoreditch, the creative heart of London, the fair is a four-day industry event that brings together 550 exhibitors from 36 countries, including: independent designers, established brands, international country pavilions, features and exhibitions.

Each year, over 28,000 influential retail buyers, producers, architects, designers, interior designers, press and design-savvy public, will attend to see the very latest in furniture, lighting, textiles, materials and conceptual installations, from all around the world.

[row][column width=”50%”]

Hi Thanks Bye F0 Floor Lamp, Stand 10.19, Hall H10

[/column][column width=”50%”]

Envisions & Finsa, Hall H2

[/column][/row]

The year’s edition also welcomes the return of Envisions with the exhibition ‘Wood in Progress’ and the ‘Material of the Year: Plastic’ exhibition. These two feature exhibitions aim to provoke audiences, sparking conversation and encouraging new ways of thinking about design at the present time.


London Design Fair 2018 Country Pavilions include:

[row][column width=”50%”]Guest Country: Japan

Denmark: Danish Living Room

Balearic Islands: Made in Mallorca

Italy: Design in South Italy

Sweden: Swedish Design Pavilion

British Craft Pavilion

Finland: Nordic Happiness Hotel

[/column][column width=”50%”]

Portugal: The Best of Portugal by Associative Design

Czech Republic: UMPRUM (Academy of Arts, Architecture & Design in Prague)

Spain: Inspired in Barcelona

Netherlands: Dutch Stuff

South Korea: Seoul Design Festival

Dubai Design District

[/column][/row]


Schedule:

Thursday 20 September 2018 : 10am – 7pm (trade only) Private View 8pm-11pm (Invite Only)

Friday 21 September : 10am – 7pm

Saturday 22 September : 11am – 6pm

Sunday 23 September: 11am – 5pm


Rates:

Trade and Press free in advance or £15 on the door.

Consumer ticket £10 in advance or £15 on the door.

https://www.londondesignfair.co.uk/

Fritz Hansen

Babu chair by TORU

Jiyoun Kim, Stand 10.40, Hall H10

REM Atelier, Netherlands, Dutch Stuff, Hall H11

Umprum, Dominika Petrtýlová, Stand 13.12, Hall H13

The Latest

Salone del Mobile.Milano Paints Riyadh Red

The “Red in Progress” installation marks a powerful first step toward the city’s full-scale 2026 edition

An interview with Fabio Masolo on the Giorgio Collection

A conversation on passion, timeless design, and bringing Italian craftsmanship to the world

European Design, Instantly Within Reach

In a city where design dreams often come with long lead times, Caspaiou brings a refreshing difference – luxury, curated and available now

Shaping Tomorrow’s Interiors

Here’s what awaits at the OBEGI Home showcase at Dubai Design Week

Maison Margiela Residences

Conceived by Carlo Colombo, these bespoke residences will be located on the Palm Jumeirah

The Desert Chapter by Kohler and Marco Maximus

A fusion of design, culture, and the colours of nature

Downtown Design 2025 – The Highlights

A showcase of innovation, craftsmanship, and design excellence

TGP International

In conversation with: Simon Wright of TGP International

identity interviews the Chairman and Founder of TGP International on the beginnings of the business and how the company shapes human experiences and memories in the hospitality industry.

We Design Beirut Edition Two: A Collective Revival

Uniting designers, artisans, and visionaries to reimagine Beirut’s future

Carving the Future of UAE Design at Downtown Design

Finasi and Pallavi Dean from Roar help shape culture, craft, and creativity all made in the UAE

Tashkeel Unveils Tanween Collection 2025: A Fusion of Heritage and Innovation

The program Emirati designers to craft sustainable, culturally rich futures

Roche Bobois Makes a Bold Debut at Downtown Design 2025

Where artistry, colour, and craftsmanship converge to redefine luxury living in the Middle East