Caught in Clerkenwell - Part 2

About this episode

Guy Stanley explores the ideas and trends at Clerkenwell Design Week, highlighting bold design choices and inclusivity in the industry.

✨ Subscribe to Show Notes for more from Space by Stansons at https://www.stansons.co.uk/space ✨ In this special edition of Space by Stansons, Guy heads out into Clerkenwell Design Week to capture the ideas, trends, and conversations shaping the design industry right now. Designers, makers, and exhibitors share what they’re hoping to discover, the products catching their attention, and the changes they’d like to see in the workplace of the future. A recurring theme throughout the day is the return of boldness. From colourful palettes and statement furniture to innovative materials and standout details, many designers talk about moving beyond safe, neutral schemes in search of something more expressive and inspiring. The episode also explores how design can create more inclusive experiences. One exhibitor discusses an installation designed around colour vision deficiency, encouraging visitors to experience how different people perceive the same environment and sparking conversations around accessibility and neurodiversity. Along the way, Guy uncovers perspectives on sustainability, biophilic design, creativity, and the importance of designing spaces that connect people. From paint…

People in this episode

Host: Guy Stanley

Topics covered

• design trends
• accessibility
• sustainability
• biophilic design
• creativity
• inclusive experiences

Keywords

• design
• Clerkenwell Design Week
• accessibility
• sustainability
• biophilic design
• creativity
• trends

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Space by Stansons

Places: Clerkenwell

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