Designed for Every Sense
Design is about so much more than sight: we engage many more senses when we’re taking in an environment, and it’s the layering of all of them that creates an emotional connection. Focus/17’s intention was to explore a 360-degree approach to design, via a number of Sensory Series Workshops to stimulate and delight. Top chef Tom Aikens cooked up Devon crab fishcakes in Espresso Design’s kitchen (pictured); Emma South from Jo Malone London gave a masterclass in styling your home with scent; coffee experts from Vagabond Coffee Roasters had a ‘coffee cupping’ guided tasting; and Tony Marklew, creator of the floral arrangements for Focus/17, gave a demonstration of his unique, romantic way with blooms. They shared their expertise, enraptured their audiences and provided the chance to slow down in a fast-paced world.
