DECEMBER DESIGN DIARY
Discover what's on in the design world this month
This December, ND is bringing you the gift of a Design Diary filled with unmissable events and exclusive offers. Discover what’s on in the Design World this month, from half price tickets to The London Illustration Fair to fashion, ceramics and a free talk for aspiring entrepreneurs at The Design Museum.
THE LONDON ILLUSTRATION FAIR
BARGEHOUSE, OXO TOWER WHARF, 2 – 4 DECEMBER
The UK’s leading contemporary illustration fair returns to the Bargehouse, OXO Tower Wharf on Friday 2 December 2022. Founded in 2013 by Alastair Eland and Sam Bennett, who share the aim of promoting emerging and established illustrators, the fair has grown year-on-year to become the largest celebration of contemporary illustration in the UK, showcasing established and emerging artists.
London Illustration Fair are delighted to offer half price tickets to ND’s readers – use code ‘LIF50‘ at checkout to redeem your offer.
HALLYU! THE KOREAN WAVE
V&A, UNTIL 25 JUNE 2023
Discover the colourful and dynamic popular culture of South Korea at the V&A’s new major exhibition, ‘Hallyu! The Korean Wave’. This unmissable show explores the makings of the Korean Wave and its global influence on the creative industries of cinema, drama, music, fandom, beauty and fashion.
MAKE IT YOUR BUSINESS TO BE SUSTAINABLE
THE DESIGN MUSEUM, 8 DECEMBER 18:30 – 19:40
Entrepreneurs Hub at the Design Museum aims to help emerging entrepreneurs develop and grow their ideas into viable, sustainable businesses, with their free online introductory sessions which are open to all aspiring designers.
On Thursday 8th December, learn ways to scale your sustainable business to generate impact with Rodrigo Garcia Gonzales, Co-Founder of Noptla, a sustainable packaging solution made from seaweed and Kresse Wesling, an award-winning environmental entrepreneur and founder of the luxury recycled accessories company Elvis & Kresse. Sign up for free via the link below.
MOVEMENT IN STILLNESS - RACHEL GRIMSHAW
PANGOLIN LONDON, UNTIL 14 JANUARY
Stop by Pangolin London in King’s Cross to explore the work of internationally exhibiting ceramic artist Rachel Grimshaw until 14 January. As both an interior designer and a ceramic sculptor, Grimshaw’s forms often resemble the built environment, with a focus on proportion, balance and various other essential architectural concepts. The artist hand builds her forms in both solid Parian porcelain and stoneware, adding body stains and oxides to permeate the full depth of the material with the colour; ‘some in muted tones, others humming with intensity’, meaning that the works transform with changes of light.
COCKPIT WINTER OPEN STUDIOS
DEPTFORD, 2 – 4 DECEMBER
Head down to the Deptford Open Studios this weekend to find new and unique pieces of jewellery, ceramics, weaving, glass, textiles and much more for a range of budgets and using high quality materials. Learn about the fascinating stories behind the works as well as how slow design is paving the way for a more sustainable and ethical future in this rare opportunity to buy directly from world-class makers and fresh new talent. Online tickets are just £6 – book now below.
*Offer valid until 23:59 on 5 December 2023
DO WHAT YOU LOVE ANNUAL PASS
Make 2023 a year of unforgettable experiences with the Do What You Love Pass. Available for a limited time this festive season, treat a loved one or yourself to an annual ticket granting entry to a huge range of Immediate Live’s events in 2023 – and save on regular ticket prices.
Whether your passion is food, gardening, craft, cycling, art or dance, the Do What You Love Pass guarantees just that – a year of doing what you love, with world-renowned events spread throughout the calendar for you to discover, learn, and enjoy to your heart’s content.
Give the gift of a year to remember with the Do What You Love Pass this festive season – click below to redeem your 15% off discount.*
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