Waterworlds

6:00pm, The Farmiloe Building, 34 St John Street, London EC1M 4AY

Talks with 100% Design will debut its first May programme at Clerkenwell Design Week, with an architecturally-focused panel discussion chaired by prominent critic and broadcaster Tom Dyckhoff. Waterworlds will bring together the Dean of Architecture at the RCA, Alex de Rijke, Architecture Foundation director, Sarah Ichioka, and Duggan Morris Architects to explore its work on projects involving construction and habitation on water.  ekonglong office sofa

Wednesday 22nd May

The importance of interior design in building a brand, with Shaun Clarkson

1:00pm, The Farmiloe Building, 34 St John Street, London EC1M 4AY

Leading hospitality designer Shaun Clarkson – whose clients include Harvey Nichols, Pernod Ricard, Vince Power and Oliver Peyton – will talk about the importance of interior and architectural design in building a brand, including positively impacting the bottom line and the secret to his success. The event will be hosted by Creativepool, a leading online network for creative professionals.

PearsonLloyd launch designs for Bene

4:00pm, Bene, 47-53 St John Street, London EC1M 4AN

Designer Tom Lloyd of PearsonLloyd will present the newly-launched RIYA and BAY chairs in a presentation at Bene’s Clerkenwell showroom. RIYA is a new office chair with striking rounded shapes, as well as clear and simply-designed control elements. The BAY chair is a hybrid between a task chair and a more informal meeting-cum-collaboration style of seating.

In Conversation With Erwan Bouroullec and Christopher Turner

6:30pm, Vitra 30 Clerkenwell Road, London EC1M 5PG

Talks with 100% Design presents In Conversation With, hosted at Vitra's Clerkenwell Road showroom, and will see prolific French designer Erwan Bouroullec and Icon Magazine editor Christopher Turner discuss how design has influenced and shaped the changing nature of the workplace.