‘Nordic Living’ Seminar at Designjunction, London Design Festival 2014

The panel will consist of Scandinavian-born designers will be exploring how design and culture united to create a distinctive Nordic home, combining beauty, simplicity and utility. Twentieth century greats such as Alvar Aalto and Arne Jacobsen were instrumental in designing and defining this new aesthetic; we discuss their ideas, their legacy and their worldwide influence. What are the preconceptions about Scandinavian home life? Have we created clichés? And what is the reality? Come away with a new and authentic perspective on one of the great modern design movements.

Speakers:
Signe Sorensen, Danish-born fashion designer and dealer in mid-century Scandinavian furniture
Staffan Tollgard, Swedish-born interior designer
Alex Hellum, Norwegian-born furniture designer

Chair:
Kate Burnett, design journalist, editor and publisher, founder of ‘Studio’ and ‘The Schemer’.

Designjunction, The Sorting office, 21-31 New Oxford Street. WC1A 1BA

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