1 emerging design studios from Sweden will showcase their work at this year’s London Design Fair, as part of a new four-year initiative called Swedish Design Moves.
Running from 21-24 September, Swedish Design Moves will showcase works by 11 designers from the southern county of Skåne.
Launching during this year’s London Design Festival, the four-year programme is commissioned by the Swedish government and aims to position the Nordic country as a leading design destination.
he exhibition will take place at the Swedish Design Pavilion as part of London Design Fair, which is held in east London’s Old Truman Brewery.
Projects on display will reflect Sweden’s craft heritage, with a focus on small-scale objects that can be produced locally and sustainably.
The exhibition will also include three films about the designers, featuring interviews with Malmö-based studio Stoft and industrial design studio MKID.
The designers describe their processes and inspirations in the films, as well as discussing how living in Malmö, Skåne’s creative capital, impacts their work.
Other designers to feature in the exhibition include textile designers Butler/Lindgård, lighting designers Swedish Ninja and high-quality furniture brand Zweed.
Swedish Design Moves is a four-year initiative that focuses on promoting Swedish design, architecture and fashion and highlights its impact on the country’s cultural scene.
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