DESIGN LESS ORDINARY

‘Design Less Ordinary’ is a collection of 30 new works from 11 London based product and furniture designers, including the internationally renowned Ryan Frank (www.ryanfrank.net). The exhibition showcases each designer’s personal response and reconsideration of the familiar, through new objects. Their varied styles, concerns and disciplines have resulted in an exhibition that features a wide array of project outcomes, ranging from the conceptual through to the industrial.

‘This exhibition is not about invention. All of the pieces on display demonstrate a real fascination with the world in which they exist’ says Michael. ‘Some are playful; holding up a mirror to the everyday world around us, while others come with a more potent message... yet all have a real warmth - something too often missing in contemporary design’ adds Geoff.

The opening day (at 3pm) will see Ryan Frank collaborating with graffiti collective Secret Wars (www.secretwars.co.uk) on an exclusive project for this year’s London Design Festival. A handful of their best artists will work directly onto a one-off, special edition of Ryan Frank’s critically acclaimed ‘Hackney Shelf’, live in the gallery. Other days will see free interactive workshops as well as talks by guest designers - names to be announced soon.

(All this half way down Brick Lane just 3 minutes walk from Tent London)