ABOUT FOCUS/22
This celebration of the new season is a remarkable source of inspiration, knowledge and expertise for both trade and design-lovers alike. We welcome the world to view the ultimate design collective from 600 global brands, discover defining design directions and get the inside track at more than 100 events. London is an international design capital. Focus/22 at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour is an unmissable show where connections are created and ideas are shared.“Such an important part of the design world” Veere Grenney
New Collections
A global outlook sees designers draw influences from far reaching sources. This year, it is all about a desire to be transported – to a different era, to a different country, the great outdoors, and a positive future. Expect an abundance of pattern and colour in sophisticated combinations, materials and textures from world-class talent. All underscore the importance of individual style that best reflects who we are.
Highlights include collaborations with international tastemakers including Patricia Urquiola, Peter Marino, Luke Edward Hall, Humbert & Poyet, Tristan Auer and Jay Jeffers, as well interior brands teaming up with fashion names like Stella McCartney and Victor Glemaud.
HOUSE GUESTS
Adding another layer, pop-up House Guests in situ in the Design Avenue, will offer more ways for visitors to encounter world-class talent.Â
A roster of renowned design names includes Abigail Edwards, Alice Lily Interiors, Amy Somerville, Anta, Blind Fashion, Bridgford Furniure, Calfe Crimmings, Christopher Guy, Christopher Moore, Fameed Khalique Ltd, Gracie, Heathfield & Co, HF Home Jewels, Hidden Gems Designs, House of Hackney, Justin Van Breda, Kate Forman Designs Ltd, Maison Lily Blue, Nichola Taylorson Textiles, Nico, Ohpopsi, Paint & Paper Library, Parker & Jules, Quintessa Art, Rapture & Wright, Trowbridge, Tsar Carpets, Turquoise Mountain, Varied Forms by The Watermark Collection and Wendy Cushing Passementerie.
“This is the number one place” Andrew Winch, managing director, Winch Design
WHAT TO SEE & DO
From creative collaborations to product debuts, more than 100 events will spark your imagination and curiosity. Meet-the-designer sessions, workshops, demonstrations and design discovery tours will explore the stories behind the latest collections. Specially commissioned installations will bring plenty of visual inspiration and showcase current design directions.
This wealth of experience is extraordinary and, what’s more it is a free resource for every visitor.
Conversations in Design, the Design Centre’s renowned series of talks, panel discussions and business-focused sessions, returns to the main stage. This year’s line-up will excel with A-list speakers from around the globe; all providing conversations and in-depth analysis to keep the design industry competitive and connected
Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour reserves the right to change the format without notice and accepts no liability if any events are varied, relocated or cancelled.
