August 19, 2014

Putting the circular economy into action with ‘haute-design’ refurbished upholstered chairs, 15-19 September, V&A

15 – 19 September, 10am – 5.45pm daily, Gallery 99, V&A Museum, London. Free Event.

A ‘live’ installation by Ella Doran, Galapagos Designs, The Great Recovery Project (RSA), built from several upholstered chairs that are deconstructed and refurbished in the V&A Design Studio, accompanied by a talk in room SR3 on 17th Sept at 16.00 – 17.45.

More information here.

About our partners:
Ella Doran first set up shop in East London in the early 1990’s when she spearheaded the application of photography-based images and patterns on functional everyday products. Drawing inspiration from the world around her, at home or abroad, Ella Doran often plays with cultural icons or associations. Her designs are suffused by her passion for colour, texture and the effects of sunlight, and her products are made from high quality materials that age well. As a fellow of the RSA, Ella is committed to support the Great Recovery Project’s promotion of a circular economy that avoids locking up valuable materials in landfill.

Galapagos Designs is a creative vintage furniture brand that sources mid-century upholstered pieces produced in small factories in Europe and the UK and re-makes them with fabrics from the best contemporary British designers around. Design addict Lucy Mortimer, who previously worked in environmental and sustainable markets, founded Galapagos Designs to put her knowledge about the role of supply chains in sustainability into action. The brand’s name references Charles Darwin’s theory of the survival of the fittest, which he developed from his travels to the Galapagos Islands. In addition to its ready-to-buy range, Galapagos Designs also offers a bespoke service.

Part of the 2014 London Design Festival.