What people say about us

‘The London Design Festival is the most vivid possible proof that London is the hub of the creative industries in the world’
Boris Johnson, Mayor of London

'The Design Festival does for London what the Trianalle used to do for Milan, a highlight of the year, educating designers of all nations understand the pleasure of being in London with the huge number of things to see’
Sir Terence Conran

'We are delighted to host the London Design Festival and to present this exciting programme of design events and exhibitions. The V&A is committed to promoting the very best in contemporary design and the London Design Festival is a perfect partner for us.’
Sir Mark Jones, Director - V&A

‘The annual London Design Festival has become a symbol of strength, boasting up to 200 events that highlight every part of the creative industries from sculptures on the South Bank of the Thames to displays of low energy lighting in the Victoria and Albert Museum.  It is a strength, industry insiders argue, that has much room to grow.’
The Times

'It has become bigger, and more eclectic each year. The festival’s motley assortment of talks, debates, exhibitions acts as a fun entrée to the London design scene…. Historically, Britain in general - and London in particular - has a great design tradition dating back to the 18th century.'
International Herald Tribune

‘A formidable cultural event and something of a forum for people all over the world.’
Tom Dixon, Designer

'The London Design Festival – Europe’s biggest – is a must for all home lovers.  There is a staggering number of events in shops, exhibition halls, warehouses and studios all over the capital.'
Evening Standard

'The Festival is a magnet for business, from around the world, a time when anyone who's anyone in design makes it to London’
Peter Massey, Show Director - 100% Design London

'This Festival is itself an example of the creative entrepreneurship that it showcases. It has built up a worldwide reputation for its events, vision and for cradling the British genius. I think our work is a symbol of the message that I believe the London Design Festival is sending around the world – in the new economy, success does not happen by accident, it happens by design.'
Gordon Brown, former Prime Minister

‘The Design Festival is an amazing evocation of incredible creativity across the city.’
Nigel Coates, Professor of Architecture, Royal College of Art

‘The London Design Festival brings huge amounts of interest, and a lot of people are watching London to see where design is going in the future.’
Sophie Thomas, Greengaged

'Being part of the Festival is really important for us as a company because it enables us to be part of something bigger, alongside emerging designers to more established designers. I think that’s really important at specific times of the year. When you are under a brand like the London Design Festival, you are able to obtain more of an international recognition.’
Rebecca Molina, Deptford Project