The Art of Design Issue 26 2017 | Page 55

55 CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK 23rd-25th May 2017 Creative Quarter to Host Best in Design with Eight Edition of Clerkenwell Design Week 23-25 May 2017 Wednesday 22nd February 2017, London: Set across local community and public bodies, working together to three days, 23-25 May 2017, Clerkenwell Design Week enhance the recognition and importance of this world- (CDW) sponsored by Renault, returns for its eighth class design cluster. edition, hosting the best in design from around the world and featuring a huge range of home-grown talent. Following the successful remodelling of CDW 2016, Clerkenwell Design Week has been crucial in the which established new venues and routes through the promotion of London’s creative industry, spotlighting show, this year’s edition will focus on refining the visitor Clerkenwell’s and experience and access to the extensive combination of commerce. Over recent years, the area has seen CDW exhibitions, installations and live events across over 100 develop increasingly collaborative relationships with the spaces. unique history, craftsmanship