MARCH DESIGN DIARY 2024
Spring is finally here, and we’re bringing you our guide to the most exciting design events happening across the UK this month. As we celebrate Neurodiversity Celebration Week and embrace the theme of ‘Inspire Inclusion’ for International Women’s Day 2024, there’s no shortage of enriching experiences to explore across every corner of design. Keep reading for an exclusive offer on tickets to the Stitch Festival, as well as major new exhibitions and opportunities to learn and connect.
COLLECT 2024
SOMERSET HOUSE
1-3 MARCH 2024
Presented by the Crafts Council, Collect is the first major art fair in the spring London calendar, and the only fair solely dedicated to contemporary craft and design from all over the world. This year, there is an extra buzz surrounding the fair as it celebrates its 20th year.
A visit to Collect is a journey of discovery. As visitors weave their way around the neo-classical corridors of Somerset House, they will be animated by the work from the artists which is of the highest, collectable quality. Ceramics, glass, textiles, art, jewellery, vessels, glassware, and sculptural objects are amongst the pieces that will be on display. Each work of art, skilfully crafted by the hands of the artist and bearing a narrative intended to evoke.
SAVE ON TICKETS TO THE STITCH FESTIVAL!
BUSINESS DESIGN CENTRE, ISLINGTON
London’s best event for contemporary dressmaking, sewing and stitching, The Stitch Festival, returns to the Business Design Centre from 21-24 March 2024.
The Stitch Festival offers access to over 150 big brands and indie businesses, exclusive features from leading designers, talks, demos, Q&As from your favourite sewing celebs, more catwalk shows than ever before, PLUS hundreds of crafting workshops.
Use code ND24 to save on tickets.
*Use code ND24 and receive £2 off standard adult, concession and student tickets. Not valid on Sunday 24th March. Not valid on VIP tickets. Offer expires 11.59pm Sunday 17th March.
THE BIBA STORY, 1964 - 1975
THE FASHION + TEXTILE MUSEUM
Opening on the 22nd of March, this major exhibition at the Fashion + Textile Museum explores how fashion phenomenon Biba became the world’s first lifestyle label, changing the way consumers shopped and becoming the epitome of 1960s and 1970s fashion.
LONDON DESIGN WEEK
DESIGN CENTRE CHELSEA HARBOUR
The unmissable interiors event of the Spring, London Design Week returns to Design Centre Chelsea Harbour with an offering of world-class talent – a source of inspiration, knowledge and creativity for both interior design professionals and enthusiasts.
ARTIFICIAL SILK
MUSEUM OF RICHMOND
Viscose rayon is a soft, silky textile made from wood pulp which was invented in Kew in the early 1900s and continues to be one of the most widely produced fibres. Alongside historical artefacts and archival resources, the exhibition displays 27 artworks created by students from Richmond Upon Thames College’s Art and Design course, as part of their final year project.
NEURODIVERSITY CELEBRATION WEEK
18 – 24 MARCH
Celebrate neurological differences this month and promote the understanding, acceptance, equality and inclusion in your school, university or workplace.
Attend a talk on ‘Neurodiversity: Fuelling Creative Minds’ chaired by Lucy Hobbs, Creative and Founder of the Future is ND, amongst a programme of panel discussions which are free of charge and open to all.
Plus, join ‘Neurodiversity Smart: A Workplace Toolkit’, a 90-minute workshop with Creative Access about how to make your workplace more neuro-inclusive.
OPEN DAY AND Q&A SESSION FOR GAME DEVELOPMENT SKILLS BOOTCAMP
7 MARCH 2024, 2.30 – 4PM
PLAYBACK STUDIO, LONDON
Are you looking to start your journey as a game developer or evolve your skills? Join this open day and Q&A session at Playback Studio to answer all your questions about their Game Development Skills Bootcamp.
THE LONDON BOOK FAIR
12 – 14 MARCH
OLYMPIA LONDON
The London Book Fair is a must-visit for Illustrators, Illustration enthusiasts and of course book lovers. Learn more about the future of creative content, with a series of informative ‘Illustrator of the Fair’ talks on the main stage.
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