LONDON DESIGN GUIDE & SIGMAR: Living Room

LONDON DESIGN GUIDE is a new annual publication dedicated to the vibrant and multi-faceted designscape of London, edited by Max Fraser.

To mark the launch of the first edition, we are proud to be presenting our very own Living Room concept. Stop by to rest your legs, have a chat, catch a drink and, of course, buy your very own copy of the guide.

The Living Room concept is being presented in collaboration with SIGMAR. Its owners Nina Hertig and Ebba Thott have designed a stylish and sophisticated living room in which, during the madness of the London Design Festival, you can enjoy a moment to simply STOP.

About the LONDON DESIGN GUIDE:
London’s design scene is widely considered one of the most energetic, diverse, and innovative creative communities in the world. The city is vast and it can be a daunting task discovering its design offerings. LONDON DESIGN GUIDE has done the hard work by selecting and reviewing the leading design shops, galleries, and institutions and celebrating the rich mix of design choices in the cosmopolitan capital today.

Organized by key areas, the guide reviews the design retailers of contemporary and 20th Century furniture and products; the design galleries dedicated to collectible design; the museum institutions that educate on design history; as well as the bookshops that comprehensively cover the subject of design. Each area is accompanied by a clear map and a personal tour through the area, written by an informed local. This is supported by restaurant, bar, cafe, and hotel recommendations.

Due to its annual nature, LONDON DESIGN GUIDE includes several topical editorial features - many written by external experts. A key feature is Design Tribes, which identifies groupings of designers working with similar philosophies. Each ‘tribe’ is given a name including The New Modernists, Revivalists, Digitalists, Escapists, and Reactivists. These tribes are featured in a series of exhibitions across London during London Design Festival 2009 - at Viaduct, Contemporary Applied Arts, mint, and Tent London (see separate listings).

LONDON DESIGN GUIDE is edited by Max Fraser and published by Spotlight Press. Buy a copy for £10.
ISBN: 978-0-9563098-0-8
Book design by Elephants' Graveyard. Book cover by Alistair Hall, David Pearson, Paul Finn.
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