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designjunction presents a stellar talks program taking place at the iconic Bargehouse, Oxo Tower Wharf this London Design Festival. 50 world-class speakers will take to the stage between Thursday 20 - Friday 21 September.

Moving away from standardized names of the design and architecture industries, the show proudly breaks the mould of the ego-driven talks program by hosting discussions about what truly matters. With one of the keynotes from the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust and the other from Benjamin Hubert, DESIGNEVERY celebrates inclusivity whilst exploring the crucial issues which the design industry faces.

Join some of the most important discussions in design for just £4 here. Tickets: £8 per talk – Archinect readers get 50% off using TALK500. 

Thursday 20 September

DESIGNEVERY EXPERIENCE: The Omnipresent Design Thinking
11:00 – 11:50

Speaker: Benjamin Hubert, founder of LAYER. Industrial designer Benjamin Hubert provides an insight into 'Experiences with Meaning' - the inner workings of his design agency LAYER and his latest work with Kite Eyewear and Nolii. 

DESIGN EVERY REALITY: The New Drone Realities
17:00 - 17:50

Stephanie Chaltiel, creator of Mud Shell Project, Pruya Khanchandani, ICON & Iain Macbeth, TfL: With increased use of drones in rescue operations, law enforcement and disaster management, leading voices in the field discuss the latest technological advancements. 

DESIGNEVERY ASPECT What it takes to engage
12:00 - 12:50

Sam Bompas, co-founder of Bompas & Parr, Katrina Larkin, Peter Carlton, Job Smeets: Design isn't about simply creating an object or a space. We seek experiences which enrich our daily lives. Explore this phenomenon through a cross section of disciplines from food to film. 

DESIGNEVERY COMMUNITY: The Rise of 'South of The River'
13:00 - 13:50

Tracy Meller, Stirk Harbour + Partners; Alex Lifschutz, Toby Neilson & George Nicholson of Coin Street Community Builders: In this talk we discuss the riverside and its place in London's urban landscape and Coin Street, the community fostering this thriving area. 

DESIGNEVERY FUTURE: Beyond Architects' Ego    
14:00 - 14:50

Jonathan Ashmore; founder of ANARCHITECT, Sarah Featherstone & Sarah Castle: What is the future of architecture? Join the discussion on the role of architecture in placemaking, community building, connecting cultures and creating accessible cities.

DESIGNEVERY PRINCIPLE: The End of The Unethical
15:00 - 15:50

Anna Winston, architecture writer, Emily Morley, Ben Parker, Emma Fromberg: A wave of creatives are drawing a line in the sand in contributing to climate change, animal cruelty and poor ethical production. Join the movement.

DESIGNEVERY INTERACTION: Is Retail Dead?
16:00 - 16:50

Adarsh Radia of KITE eyewear; Henrietta Thompson & Ruth Wassermann, design director at MADE.COM: From concept stores to crowd funding, modern consumers invest in products and brands. Hear from leaders in the field.

Friday 20 September

DESIGNEVERY OPPORTUNITY: Diversity in Design - The Long Road Ahead

On day two, our key-note will be an inspiring session with Sonia Watson from Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust and Sarah Weir from the Design Council, who will lead the discussion 'Diversity in Design - The Long Road Ahead', 11:00 - 11:50. This talk is £16, and all proceeds will go to the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust.

DESIGNEVERY USE: Light Wasted Not
12:00 - 12:50

Ben Rigby, director of Haberdashery & Paul Nulty: Between lighting recycling and light pollution in the cities there's a heated discussion about the right approach to making cities thrive after dark. 

DESIGNEVERY CRAFT: Fighting for Material Authenticity
13:00 - 13:50

Ben Spriggs, Sebastian Cox, Ini Archibong, Magnus Wastberg & Caroline Milns: Explore technological advancements in craftsmanship - whether that's championing local design or celebrating age-old arts and crafts.

DESIGNEVERY RESOURCE: Biodesign & Squaring the Circle
14:00 - 14:50

Natsai Audrey Chieza, Dr Marin Sawa & Marcos Cruz, Professor of environments at The Bartlett School of Architecture: Designing with biology presents unique opportunities to address significant ecological challenges.

DESIGNEVERY EMOTION: The Power of Feeling
15:00 - 15:50

Kasia Maciejowska, arts writer, Kusheda Mensah, Tej Chauhan, Terri Pecora: Kasia Maciejowska hosts a panel featuring three renowned designers to discuss how emotional designs shape the human experience. 

DESIGNEVERY REQUIREMENT: Design from Adversity
16:00 - 16:50

Suzanne Trocmé, Chrissa Amuah, Doreen Toutikian, Spandana Gopal: Do we know what it means to design truly out of necessity? Suzanne Trocmé speaks to Chrissa Amuah of Africa by Design, Doreen Toutikian of Beirut Design Week and Spandana Gopal of Tiipoi about design beyond the ‘comfortable western world’.

DESIGNEVERY IMPACT: Head Above Water - Design Activism
17:00 - 17:50

Rama Gheerawo, Steuart Padwick, Dr Sally Marlow PHD of King’s College London, Juan Ferrari of Hoare Lea: There is more to design than we think, as proven by Head Above Water by Steuart Padwick – a dynamic piece of public art and design engaging with the public on a new level using technology and science.