Guest speakers: Russell Pinch and Oona Bannon, Pinch
Get the inside track from the founders of this established British design studio as they explore furniture and lighting designs showcased at Focus/20. Find out why their furniture, characterised by a quiet and elegant aesthetic, is the result of tireless refinement and an intense dedication to craft and process.
Guest Speaker: Peter Ting, co-founder, Ting-Ying Gallery
Meet Peter Ting and discover how the world of contemporary craft is stimulating ongoing dialogues between East and West, tradition and innovation, function and aesthetics.
Guest Speakers: Amy Kent, rug designer and Willow Crossley, florist and stylist
Join Amy Kent as she discusses her new collaboration with renown florist and stylist Willow Crossley. Ethically crafted by artisans in Nepal, the new rugs are hand made to customised sizes and colours. Discover how the new designs were inspired by Willow’s sustainable approach of working within the seasons and sourcing locally grown stems wherever possible.
Guest speakers: Juliana Cavaliero and Debra Finn, co-founders, Cavaliero Finn
Cavaliero Finn represents a wide range of leading artists whose work can be found in major museums and public collections around the world. Join Juliana Cavaliero as she introduces some of the expertly crafted objects and fine art from established contemporary artists showcased at Focus/20.
Ochre, Design Avenue
Listen to Ochre discuss its new 'Drifter' lighting. Taken from the cricketing term “drift” and inspired by the dancing forms of driftwood as it glides through the water, the ‘Drifter’ light is hand-carved in oak by traditional British cricket-bat makers.
With Peter Thwaites, co-founder, Rapture & Wright, and Amy Kent, founder, Amy Kent
Rapture & Wright, Design Avenue
Peter Thwaites and Amy Kent, who recently collaborated on a range of rugs, discuss how the rise of small artisan and craft-based companies can have a positive impact and help create beneficial, local solutions to global problems.
With Sophie Stanbury, director, Sophie Stanbury Interiors
Hyde House, Design Avenue
An intimate and honest discussion about how, why and when to commission bespoke furniture – a guide to navigating your way through the process of specifying upholstery, case goods and joinery to ensure the result is beautiful, timeless, unique, high quality and luxurious.
With João Botelho
Casa Botelho, Ground Floor, Design Avenue
Join João Botelho of Casa Botelho of Casa Botelho and Caterina Pacini, general manager of Decorum Est, for a discussion on how bespoke materials sourced from around the world can transform furniture.
With Suzanne Duin, founder and lead designer at Maison Maison
Maison Maison, Design Avenue
Join designer Suzanne Duin as she goes behind the design of her acclaimed woven lampshade collection. Duin will speak about her foray into product design, and how a far-off idea for woven shades years ago became a reality.
With Michèle Lievens, LF Trading
LF Trading, Ground Floor, Design Avenue
Discover the secret of linen from LF Trading, a Belgian fabric company. Its treasure trove of fabrics keeps certain key words in mind: local, ecological, biodegradable, sustainable, zero waste, and, of course, real craftsmanship. Michèle Lievens will share the passion for textiles that has been passed down from her parents, who own the furniture line LF Selection.
Hidden Gems Design, Design Avenue
With Steve Nyman, founder and designer, Hidden Gems Design
Hidden Gems Design will speak about its new Flow collection of products made from reclaimed wood, including how the wood is sourced, sustainability and design, and its combinations of wood and ceramics.
Concierge Desk, Ground Floor, Centre Dome
Adding an extra layer of creative brilliance to the show, these carefully curated brands are only in-situ during Focus/22. Transforming an idea into reality takes skill, imagination and vision; get the inside track on how the latest launches were conceived and made.
Concierge Desk, Ground Floor, Centre Dome
Adding an extra layer of creative brilliance to the show, these carefully curated brands are only in-situ during Focus/22. Transforming an idea into reality takes skill, imagination and vision; get the inside track on how the latest launches were conceived and made.
Concierge Desk, Ground Floor, Centre Dome
Adding an extra layer of creative brilliance to the show, these carefully curated brands are only in-situ during Focus/22. Transforming an idea into reality takes skill, imagination and vision; get the inside track on how the latest launches were conceived and made.
Concierge Desk, Ground Floor, Centre Dome
Adding an extra layer of creative brilliance to the show, these carefully curated brands are only in-situ during Focus/22. Transforming an idea into reality takes skill, imagination and vision; get the inside track on how the latest launches were conceived and made.