Design London Shoreditch 2025: The Fluxx Top Picks
As London Design Festival returns this September, all eyes turn to the creative heart of the capital with the launch of Design London Shoreditch — a brand-new, multi-venue exhibition experience celebrating architecture, design, culture, and cutting-edge interiors. Set across one of London’s most vibrant neighbourhoods, visitors can discover a series of highly curated pop-up exhibitions — all within a five-minute walk — making Shoreditch one of the unmissable destinations of this year’s festival.
Brought to life by the team behind Clerkenwell Design Week and the editorial minds behind ICON and OnOfficemagazines, Design London Shoreditch promises an inspiring line-up of boundary-pushing brands, emerging designers, and thought-provoking installations. Taking place as part of the Shoreditch Design Triangle, now in its 17th year, the event positions itself firmly at the intersection of design and culture, offering visitors an immersive experience that reflects the ever-evolving creative energy of East London.
We’re proud to announce that The Fluxx is an official media partner for Design London Shoreditch 2025. As part of our coverage, we’ve explored the spaces, sifted through the showcases, and uncovered our top picks from this year’s show — from innovative materials and bold furniture launches to inspiring concepts shaping the future of design.
2LG Studio ‘You can sit with us’
For 2025, 2LG Studio returns to Design London Shoreditch with the third iteration of their celebrated project, “You Can Sit With Us”, this year titled The Green Carnation. Taking inspiration from the history of queer spaces and creative expression, 2LG presents an intimate underground ‘Salon’ setting designed to spark conversation, connection, and collaboration.
Curated by designers Jordan Cluroe and Russell Whitehead, the installation celebrates queer design through a carefully selected group of emerging and established talents, creating a platform for voices that challenge convention and embrace diversity. Expect bold colour, tactile materiality, and a sense of community at the heart of the experience, as 2LG once again merges storytelling, activism, and exceptional design into a truly immersive showcase.
Lois O'Hara
Renowned for her vibrant approach to colour and form, Lois O’Hara brings her signature curved style to Design London Shoreditch 2025, transforming spaces into immersive experiences that spark joy and creativity. With a passion for fluid movement and organic patterns, Lois draws inspiration from the ever-changing rhythms of nature, infusing her work with a sense of energy and optimism.
From large-scale murals and transformative interior schemes to bespoke design projects, Lois’s portfolio reimagines space as a dynamic canvas, where shape and colour work harmoniously to enhance the way we live and interact with our surroundings. At the heart of her practice lies a belief that good design can profoundly impact well-being, creating environments that uplift, inspire, and connect people to place.
Isola
Returning to Design London Shoreditch 2025 for its highly anticipated second appearance, Isola Design Group brings together an inspiring and diverse showcase of international design talent. Based in Milan and Dubai, Isola is dedicated to supporting independent designers, forward-thinking studios, and innovative brands from across the globe, creating a platform where craft, collectability, and cutting-edge creativity converge.
Building on its successful London Design Festival debut in 2023, Isola partners with Design London Shoreditch to present a curated selection of bold and thought-provoking projects from its expansive international community. The exhibition will feature innovative works spanning furniture, lighting, textiles, accessories, and more, celebrating design that pushes boundaries while remaining deeply rooted in craftsmanship and materiality. With its distinctive focus on contemporary collectable design, Isola promises one of the most dynamic and globally connected showcases at this year’s festival.
House of ICON – The Indie Showcase
et within the historic Shoreditch Town Hall, House of ICON presents The Indie Showcase at Design London Shoreditch 2025 — a celebration of emerging and independent design talent. Acting as a launchpad for new voices, the showcase highlights the energy, originality, and creativity shaping the future of design, offering a platform where bold ideas and unconventional perspectives take centre stage.
Curated to reflect the evolving landscape of contemporary design, The Indie Showcase brings together a diverse mix of creators who challenge traditional thinking and push the boundaries of form, function, and aesthetics. From innovative materials to playful reimaginings of everyday objects, the exhibition offers a fresh, forward-looking vision of the industry.
Through this platform, House of ICON continues its commitment to supporting the next generation of creatives, championing authenticity, spotlighting fresh ideas, and ensuring independent makers receive the visibility they deserve. For those seeking the future of design, this is one of the must-see highlights of the festival.
Moleskine Workshops
At Design London Shoreditch 2025, the iconic Moleskine brand invites visitors to rediscover the power of handwriting and drawing as profound catalysts for creativity, thought, and innovation. Renowned worldwide for their elegant design, quality craftsmanship, and creative heritage, Moleskine brings its notebooks to life this year with a series of immersive workshops hosted at Kachette, Shoreditch.
Designed for designers, makers, and thinkers, the workshops offer a unique opportunity to explore analogue processes in a digital world, encouraging participants to unlock creativity, overcome creative blocks, and reconnect with the art of ideation. With limited seats available on a first-come, first-served basis, the programme is set to be one of the most in-demand highlights of the festival.
Design Culture
Hosted at Kachette in the heart of Shoreditch, Design Culture is a curated exhibition that explores the powerful relationship between culture and design, showcasing how creativity shapes the way we live, work, and connect with the world around us. As part of Design London Shoreditch 2025, the exhibition brings together an inspiring mix of object pieces, artworks, and product design from across the globe, offering visitors a window into the future of design innovation.
With a focus on craftsmanship, materiality, and cultural storytelling, Design Culture highlights the artistry behind contemporary design while celebrating its ability to influence and transform our everyday environments. From striking statement pieces that command attention to beautifully crafted products that elevate interiors, the exhibition demonstrates how thoughtful design transcends aesthetics to create experiences that enrich our surroundings.
Blending global perspectives with cutting-edge creativity, Design Culture promises to be one of the standout highlights of Design London Shoreditch 2025, inspiring designers, makers, and visitors alike.
Brands to look out for:
British Council
British Council, the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. Through its Arts Programme, the British Council champions global collaboration and cultural exchange, fostering meaningful connections between the UK and creative communities worldwide.
Fabia.H.Goff
Award-winning artist and designer Fabia, based in Folkestone’s Creative Quarter, brings her distinctive approach to Design London Shoreditch 2025. From her open studio and shop, she creates layered linoprints and textiles that offer a contemporary take on traditional crafts, blending texture, colour, and narrative.
At the festival, Fabia presents a curated collection while also offering bespoke designs for luxury interiors, boutiques, and clients seeking exceptional quality, tactile materials, and a strong sense of place. Her work demonstrates how thoughtful craftsmanship and creative vision can transform both everyday objects and interior spaces into memorable design experiences.
Goldsmiths
Visitors can discover a showcase of selected works from the graduating students of Goldsmiths BA Design 2025. Highlighting fresh perspectives and boundary-pushing ideas, the exhibition offers a glimpse into the next generation of design talent shaping the future of creativity.
Design at work by On Office
At Protein Studios in Shoreditch, Design At Work by OnOffice offers a curated exploration of workplace design, showcasing how thoughtful interiors can enhance wellbeing, efficiency, and comfort in professional environments. This pop-up exhibition brings together a dynamic mix of global brands and emerging talent, each presenting cutting-edge products and solutions designed to shape the future of work.
From task-focused desks and breakout furniture to smart storage solutions and acoustic materials, the exhibition covers every facet of modern office design, inspiring architects, designers, and A&D professionals looking to transform workplace interiors. Set within Protein Studios’ industrial-chic space, complete with high ceilings, polished concrete floors, and abundant natural light, the venue creates the perfect backdrop for showcasing innovative design that is both functional and visually striking.
Brands to look out for:
BAUX
BAUX showcases its sustainable and visually striking acoustic materials, designed to meet the needs of modern architects and engineers. Combining functionality, beauty, and environmental responsibility, BAUX’s products demonstrate how thoughtful material design can enhance workplace wellbeing and performance.
Boss Design
Boss Design presents its collection of refined upholstered furniture, combining expert craftsmanship with intelligent design. From sculptural chairs and tables to architectural pod systems, their pieces showcase how functional workplace furniture can also be elegantly expressive and thoughtfully engineered.
JDD Furniture
JDD Furniture showcases its commitment to British craftsmanship, design, and functionality. Notably, their roofed dens redefine the modern workplace, introducing elements of playfulness, excitement, and thoughtful design into spaces that were once purely utilitarian.
House of Icon
Housed within the historic Shoreditch Town Hall, House of ICON at Design London Shoreditch 2025 offers a comprehensive exploration of interior design in all its forms. From the clean lines and functionality of Scandinavian design to the vibrant colours of maximalism, the exhibition presents a diverse selection of products tailored for both residential and hospitality projects.
Occupying the expansive chambers, atmospheric basement areas, rooms with original architectural features, and even a grand Victorian auditorium, design and lifestyle brands showcase furniture, lighting, rugs, textiles, accessories, and more. The experience is further enriched with immersive installations, brand activations, pop-up shops, and topical talks, inviting visitors to engage with innovation, craftsmanship, and creativity across multiple scales and styles. House of ICON is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking inspiration and insight into the ever-evolving world of interior design.
Brands to look out for:
06D Atelier X Vévé Glass
VéVé Glass, the Venice-based workshop led by artist Paolo Birello, will present three striking works in Murano glass. Highlighting their experimental approach and meticulous craftsmanship, the showcase includes Spaziotempo, a new collaborative piece with 06D Atelier, alongside Noguchi and the RGB glass divider, demonstrating the studio’s innovative vision for contemporary glass design.
OLIVIAKL
OLIVIAKL presents ‘The Phoenician Object’, a collection of collectable art objects that reinterpret traditional East Mediterranean forms through a distinctly feminine lens. The exhibition offers a thoughtful exploration of heritage, craft, and contemporary design sensibilities.
Six Dots Design
Six Dots Design showcases its bold approach to interiors, championing self-expression, imperfection, and autonomy. Through expressive forms, raw materials, and visible imperfections, their pieces challenge conventional interior norms, inviting owners to feel seen, empowered, and more authentically themselves within their spaces.
Read our interview with Six Dots founder Joseph Ellwood.
