A showcase of emerging international talent. Discovered: Designers for Tomorrow
03/10/2021.
[LON] UK 13.09 > 10.10.2021
metalocus, ANNA CLARA BARROS
metalocus, ANNA CLARA BARROS
The exhibition Discovered: Designers for Tomorrow in the atrium of the Design Museum in London, is an exhibition that invites us to reflect on the pandemic experience, bringing together the work of 20 emerging designers from different parts of the world after a year without access to the usual channels of exposition.
The show is a much-needed opportunity to connect the globe and foster a sense of togetherness through the extraordinary work of the artists. The central concept of Discovered is the experience of living and working in isolation.
The show is a much-needed opportunity to connect the globe and foster a sense of togetherness through the extraordinary work of the artists. The central concept of Discovered is the experience of living and working in isolation.
The Design Museum Opening. Discovered: Designers for Tomorrow. Photograph by Thom Atkinson Photograph by Thom Atkinson.
The Design Museum Opening. Discovered: Designers for Tomorrow. Photograph by Thom Atkinson Photograph by Thom Atkinson.by AHEC and Wallpaper*. Photograph by Thom Atkinson.
The Design Museum Opening. Discovered: Designers for Tomorrow. Photograph by Thom Atkinson Photograph by Thom Atkinson.
The Design Museum Opening. Discovered: Designers for Tomorrow. Photograph by Thom Atkinson Photograph by Thom Atkinson.
The Design Museum Opening. Discovered: Designers for Tomorrow. Photograph by Thom Atkinson Photograph by Thom Atkinson.y AHEC and Wallpaper*. Photograph by Thom Atkinson.
The Design Museum Opening. Discovered: Designers for Tomorrow. Photograph by Thom Atkinson Photograph by Thom Atkinson.
The Design Museum Opening. Discovered by AHEC and Wallpaper*. Photograph by Thom Atkinson.
Concur by Mac Collins. Discovered: Designers for Tomorrow. Photograph by Jason Yates.
Corners Lamp by Kamonwan Mungnatee. Discovered: Designers for Tomorrow. Photograph by Winston Chuang.
Winding Stream by Doris Yunhan Wang. Discovered: Designers for Tomorrow. Photograph by Winston Chuang.
Howard desk by Mimi Shodeinde. Discovered: Designers for Tomorrow. Photograph by Jason Yates.
Ikare by Taiho Shin. Discovered: Designers for Tomorrow. Photograph by Tim Robinson.
Iuxta Me by Vivienne Wong. Discovered: Designers for Tomorrow. Photograph by Tim Robinson.
Kumsuka by Siyanda Mazibuko. Discovered: Designers for Tomorrow. Photograph by Jason Yates.
Lahmu by Sizar Alexis. Discovered: Designers for Tomorrow. Photograph by Jason Yates.
Lahmu by Sizar Alexis. Discovered: Designers for Tomorrow. Photograph by Jason Yates.
Migo 01 by PascalHien. Discovered: Designers for Tomorrow. Photograph by Jason Yates.
Pari Pari by Kodai Iwamoto. Discovered: Designers for Tomorrow. Photograph by Tim Robinson.
Presences by Isabelle Baudraz. Discovered: Designers for Tomorrow. Photograph by Jason Yates.
Ra by Martin Thubeck. Discovered: Designers for Tomorrow. Photograph by Jason Yates.
Recollect by Tan Wei Xiang. Discovered: Designers for Tomorrow. Photograph by Winston Chuang.
Reframe by Ivana Taylor. Discovered: Designers for Tomorrow. Photograph by Tim Robinson.
Riverside by Juan Franco, Juan Sierra. Discovered: Designers for Tomorrow. Photograph by Jason Yates.
Roof Stool by Trang Nguyen. Discovered: Designers for Tomorrow. Photograph by Winston Chuang.
Shelter Within by Duncan Young. Discovered: Designers for Tomorrow. Photograph by Tim Robinson.
Studiolo 2.0 by Alessandra Fumagalli Romario. Discovered: Designers for Tomorrow. Photograph by Jason Yates.
Thought Bubble by Nong Chotipatoomwan. Discovered: Designers for Tomorrow. Photograph by Winston Chuang.
Toteemi by Josh Krute. Discovered: Designers for Tomorrow. Photograph by Jason Yates.
The Design Museum Opening. Discovered: Designers for Tomorrow. Photograph by Thom Atkinson.
To develop their concepts, participants were invited to think freely about their experience of living and working in isolation, responding to themes of touch, reflection and strength, and to channel their own experiences into a piece that represents our functional and emotional connections to everyday objects. The designers have considered ideas such as identity and cultural heritage, family and social ritual, the pandemic-induced need to adapt, and the inherent comfort of touch.
The selected designers were asked to develop their object from a selection of four sustainable hardwoods: American red oak, cherry, hard maple, and soft maple. Discovered incorporates pieces from a variety of media, from furniture, objects, and wood sculptures, and offers a series of personal reflections on each artist's pandemic experience.
The selected designers were asked to develop their object from a selection of four sustainable hardwoods: American red oak, cherry, hard maple, and soft maple. Discovered incorporates pieces from a variety of media, from furniture, objects, and wood sculptures, and offers a series of personal reflections on each artist's pandemic experience.
The exhibition will be on view from September 13 to October 10, 2021, including the duration of the London Design Festival, and brings together designers from across Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australasia: Sizar Alexis, Isabelle Baudraz, Nong Chotipatoomwan, Mac Collins, Mew Mungnatee, Siyanda Mazibuko, Josh Krute, Pascal Hien, Trang Nguyen, Alessandra Fumagalli Romario, Taiho Shin, Mimi Shodeinde, Juan Carlos Franco, Juan Santiago Sierra, Ivana Taylor, Martin Thübeck, Yunhan Wang, Tan Wei Xiang, Duncan Young, Vivienne Wong.
Throughout the project, the designers have had the support and guidance of an international group of mentors such as Tomoko Azumi, Maria Jeglinska-Adamczewska, Nathan Yong, and Adam Markovitz.
"We are at a time when new generations need more support than ever, so it is an honor for us to collaborate with AHEC on the launch of Discovered and ensure that the designers of tomorrow have the platform they deserve."
Sarah Douglas, Editor-in-Chief of Wallpaper*.
“We are excited to be collaborating with Wallpaper* to engage and inspire the next generation of talented young designers. Discovered is a unique opportunity for us, as we will be joining forces with the other AHEC regional offices in a creative project for the first time. Together with Wallpaper*, we have selected an extremely exciting line-up of designers from 16 different countries. This project has enabled us to give them an extremely valuable learning experience on product design and development with sustainable hardwood".
David Venables, European director, AHEC.
Discovered, a collaboration between the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) and Wallpaper magazine *
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Designers
Sizar Alexis, Isabelle Baudraz, Nong Chotipatoomwan, Mac Collins, Mew Mungnatee, Siyanda Mazibuko, Josh Krute, Pascal Hien, Trang Nguyen, Alessandra Fumagalli Romario, Taiho Shin, Mimi Shodeinde, Juan Carlos Franco, Juan Santiago Sierra, Ivana Taylor, Martin Thübeck, Yunhan Wang, Tan Wei Xiang, Duncan Young, Vivienne Wong.
Mentors
Tomoko Azumi, Maria Jeglinska-Adamczewska, Nathan Yong, Adam Markowitz.
Realization
American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), Wallpaper* magazine, The Design Museum.
Collaborators
Benchmark Furniture, Evastyle, Fowseng and Wewood.
Dates
13.09 > 10.10.2021.
Location
The Design Museum. 224-238 Kensington High St, London W8 6AG, United Kingdom.
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