The 21st edition of 100% Design, the UK's largest design trade show, will be held September 23-26 at Olympia London. This year's event is based upon the central theme of 'Design in Colour,' created through working closely with trend forecasters WGSN who have tailored a colour palette of 12 shades based on 2016 trends.
Packed with innovative, fresh ideas, the Emerging Brands section of 100% Design presents the UK's strongest platform for newly established design talent.
The Design Guildmark Awards will return to 100% Design showcasing the 2015 winners. The awards promote excellence and raise the profile of British design and innovation. The 2015 winners include Balance coffee table by Sir Terence Conran for Content by Terence Conran, Svelto Round stacking stool by Lisa Sandall for ercol, 675 chair by Robin Day and revised by Case Furniture, and BA3 side and armchair by Ernest Race for Race Furniture.
Another awards programme exhibiting at the show is The Wood Awards, which will be displaying a selection of the nominated pieces from the furniture and product category. The awards aim to recognise, encourage and promote outstanding design, craftsmanship and installation using wood.