
Setting up its impeccably curated stall at this year’s Tent, ‘Vernacular’, a Crafts Council of Ireland-organised show of impressive work from Irish designer-makers; photo Sophie Mutevelian
The annual London Design Festival, now with over 300 city-wide events, reflects the British capital’s status as an international creative hub. But it also provides a platform for scores of indigenous designer-makers – both individuals and brands – to exhibit their wide-ranging talents. Architonic takes a look at UK- and Irish-based designers who are doing it for themselves. (by Simon Keane-Cowell)