Save the date! On 1 August, Dezeen presents Designed in Hackney Day: a day of design talks, debates, performances and shops involving the best and most interesting architects, designers and makers in the east London borough of Hackney.

Taking place in the heart of Shoreditch during the Olympics, Designed in Hackney Day will celebrate the incredible diversity of design talent in Dezeen's home borough as well as providing an opportunity to discuss both the opportunities and threats to creative businesses in this fast-changing part of London. It will also explore experimental design strategies that are emerging in the borough, with discussions involving leading Hackney critics and curators as well as creative practitioners.

This FREE event builds on Dezeen’s phenomenally successful Designed in Hackney online showcase - which has had over 1.5 million visits since launching in March - and will feature a full day of presentations by leading Hackney creatives plus interviews, panel discussions and more. There will also be a buzzing market area where local designers will be able to show off their talents, demonstrate their ideas and sell their wares.

There will be an evening reception and entertainment late into the night featuring local DJs and bands.

The venue is Hackney House – the borough’s temporary cultural and business expo centre located at 186 Shoreditch High Street, London E1 6HU.

Designed in Hackney is a collaboration between Dezeen, curator Beatrice Galilee and Hackney Council.

More information will be available soon. Keep an eye on Dezeen and www.designedinhackney.com for more details or make sure you're subscribed to our newsletter.

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See Dezeen’s rolling showcase of Hackney design here: http://www.dezeen.com/designedinhackney/

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