Open Studios With Design Leaders At Netil House

In conjunction with London Design Festival 2023, Netil House, one of East London’s best known creative hubs, will open its doors inviting you into the realms of leading design studios: A Running Commentary, Max Radford Gallery, Two Times Elliott and XK Studio Throughout the evening you will have the opportunity to have chats with leaders in design, relax in the studios and enjoy refreshments. A Running Commentary: Animation studio and film production company A Running Commentary open their doors to provide a unique glimpse into the making of their recent 3D animated musical PACEMAKER. In an informal setting, with drinks and music, producers and artists will be there to walk fellow film enthusiasts through their artistry and storytelling techniques throughout the production process. Max Radford Gallery: Max Radford Gallery presents “Greyscale” Private View With “ Greyscale ” The Max Radford Gallery seeks to look beyond the parameters of design into the expanse of object-based creative practices. The Gallery has invited artists & designers to contribute to the show as well as those that straddle both worlds. The Show will feature works from 14 contributing artists & designers such as LS Gomma, Grace Prince, Victor Nyberg & Tom Bull. The Radford Gallery shows contemporary makers, designers and artists with the aim to create an equal and supportive environment in which to develop and show the manifestation of the creative process. September, 11-6 Saturday and Sunday, 12-6 by appt. Monday to Friday. Please email max@maxradfordgallery.com for appointments. Two Times Elliott: For over 13 years, Two Times Elliott has striven to push the boundaries of what's possible in design. To deliver commercially effective work that is outside the expected - considered, refined and above trends. As a partner in change, Two Times Elliott collaborate with ambitious people and brands. Designing ideas and worlds that reframe contexts, shift perspectives and spark progress. The studios approach is grounded in a core set of principles that guide their actions, from how they prioritise curiosity, experimentation and learning to how they never assume to know the answer. At the heart of this is true collaboration and their belief that the journey to great work lies in the power of it. They will be running a small workshop that will focus on creative storytelling, referencing visual imagery, and completing a final outcome. The workshop will focus on creative storytelling, referencing visual imagery, and completing a final outcome. Participants will engage with creative prompts and hands-on materials, encouraging the creation of original works. This workshop aims to enhance your storytelling abilities through targeted research. XK Studio: Latest additions to XKR, ongoing series for visual research and experimentation, will be showcased alongside selected new commissions and behind the scenes material. A research-led 3D design and moving image practice, XK studio uses procedural and sculptural techniques to explore visual narratives in motion. Taking cues from the physicalities of both the natural and synthetic world, they create work that is hyper-real and hallucinatory, exploring how current technologies can facilitate storytelling in a digital realm. Collaborators and clients range from cultural institutions such as London Symphony Orchestra to leading brands such as Apple, Nike, Mugler, Hermes and Microsoft.