the may design series 2013 at excel london

wellcome building lighting installation by architainment – the arc show exhibitor

‘finally, a london-based commercial contract and retail event for the A&D community’

taking place at excel in london’s creative east, from may 19th-21st, 2013 four separate focused design trade events will come together to form the may design series; DX, a celebration of pioneering design excellence; interiors LDN, an homage to the very best contemporary british and international design in furniture and interiors; the arc show, a showcase of the finest architectural and decorative lighting; and kbb LDN, bringing together innovative design ideas from the kitchen, bedrooms and bathroom industry. the programs cater to the distinct london aesthetic, providing an invaluable resource of original, design-led, innovative and sophisticated global productsgathered at one definitive destination.

‘U.F.O.’ LED leaf light by iGuzzini – the arc show exhibitor

event designer and creative genius ab rogers, has previously devised original and playful schemes for the likes of tate modern, pompidou centre, the science museum and comme des garçons. ‘what we do is create stories around environments and products, which makes them come alive. our designs and display will capture that emotion, encouraging social environments and places for people to relax, discuss, discover and enjoy’. set to rewrite the rules of trade exhibitions, make sure you’re first to experience it.

it’s not just focused on the UK; the may design series has been timed at the end of the european show cycle for buyers to see the latest designs launched in the UK and worldwide in order to make fully informed buying decisions. the DX freights will showcase the very best products selected by industry editors from the european shows, displayed within industrial shipping style crate containers. the schemer takes on maison et objet, architonic on imm cologne, dx london on stockholm, and blueprint on milan.

not to be missed, the global surface experts materia will be exhibiting a gallery of innovative materials and will be sharing their global expertise to offer advice and knowledge on the latest developments and innovations within this sector, and their applications for architecture and design.

‘olympia gunmetal roomset’ by adamsez – kbb LDN exhibitor

leading exhibitors to check out across the may design series include ligne roset, hitch mylius, viaduct, deirdre dyson, rolf benz, timorous beasties, boca do lobo, poggenpohl, blum, erco and iGuzzini.

it’s not just about what you can see; find out about the latest advancements, forward-thinking ideas and hard-hitting issues, through the packed programme of speakers in the conversation series. it’s been specially curated to bring together the related design communities attending the may design series and provide a platform for those at the forefront of architecture and design.

the may design series is set to put the creative buzz back into trade exhibitions. make sure you don’t miss out and plan your visit to the place to be and to be seen for the a & d and retail community this may.

for your free ticket to all four shows as part of the may design series, please go to www.maydesignseries.com to register using the code mds21.

‘plusmodo’ blossom white marsh oak kitchen by poggenpohl – kbb LDN exhibitor