The London Design Festival

So, those that know me know that I have had some time on my hands recently so my son and I have been out and about over the past fortnight checking out the London Design Festival and the icon design trail.

Firstly Icon Design Trail, really really inspiring and i was honestly blown away by some of the outstanding ideas but also by the quality of the presentations and demonstrations given by these inspiring designers. I would strongly recommend those in the creative industries to pop along if the show is still on, for inspiration and tips on presenting creative ideas.

Secondly one of my favorite pieces at the festival was Drop by Paul Cocksedge. it was very interactive and the kids loved it as much as the adults or vice versa!

More details here from Dezeen

An installation by Paul Cocksedge Studio for the London Design Festival.

18th September – 8th October 2010 London Design Festival Size + Matter Commission Southbank Centre
Cocksedge conceived ‘Drop’ as an outsize coin ‘which has fallen to Earth from a giant’s palm’. Lightly buckled upon landing improbably upright.

Amongst other intriguing properties the giant coin is magnetic, encouraging passers-by to participate by affixing their spare pennies, facilitating a human connection with an otherworldly object. ‘Drop’ will thus be copper plated through many small human acts of contribution. At the end of the installation the public contributions will be counted and Barnardo’s corporate partners will turn every penny into one pound. The ambition is to emulate the success of the Studio’s ‘Kiss’ installation in Milan last year which raised a large donation for good causes.

The sculpture is made possible through collaboration with Arup and Van Driel Engineering.

Paul Cocksedge Studio is the internationally acclaimed design practice of partners Joana Pinho and Paul Cocksedge, based in London. The studio undertakes in-house design, commissions and consultancy work for a range of clients and sectors. Production ranges from bespoke manufacturing to licensing technologies. The Studio is dedicated to the creation of sophisticated, cutting edge products and installations.

Barnardo’s works with more than 100,000 children, young people and their families in 415 specialised projects in communities across the UK. We believe in the potential in every child and young person, no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. We will support them, stand up for them and bring out the best in each and every child. Every year we help thousands of children turn their lives around. But we cannot do it without you. Visit www.barnardos.org.uk to find out how you can get involved and show you believe in children.