The Norwegian Ambassador to the UK and Inside Norway invite you for drinks and canapés on the Norwegian Design Collective stand to celebrate Norwegian design and manufacturing followed by an after hours private tour of the exhibition by event director William Knight.
This event follows on from for a panel discussion at 5pm with the Norwegian Design Collective, moderated by event director and writer Grant Gibson, on the theme of materiality in Norwegian manufacturing.
Sensory Nordic Design
17.00-17.45
A thought-provoking panel exploring the sensory power of Nordic design. From the grounding coolness of stone to the softness of down and the alignment of the body in sleep, our panellists will discuss how material, texture, and temperature shape the emotional and physical experience of design, rooted in Norwegian craftsmanship and material intelligence.
Speakers: Sanjay Verma, chief sleep officer, Jensen Beds and Olympic sleep coach; Ben Ayling, business development manager UK, Lundhs Real Stone; Michelle Alger, director, Hyphen Design Agency; Therese Haltuff, head of international business, Norsk DunChair: Grant Gibson, co-founder, Material Matters
More info here: The Fair — Material Matters
