(UK) – Fashion and design school Istituto Marangoni London hosts its inaugural graduate exhibition at the Design Museum during London Design Festival.

Titled ‘Momentum: A design Narrative’, the exhibition brings together 12 BA and MA graduates across the fields of jewellery, interior, and visual design, showcasing creative solutions for modern society and forging new narrative within the industry.

Taking place 13-14 September at the mezzanine level at the Design Museum, the exhibition presents an opportunity for selected graduates to exhibit their works in one of the world’s leading design institutions and work alongside the museum’s curator and programming teams.

In the lead up to submitting final projects, the students received support from the school’s cohort of academics and industry experts, including London-based design agency, Pearson Lloyd, who were appointed as mentors for the 2023/2024 academic year. Students were encouraged to develop creative and innovative solutions while being mindful of designing with a positive and lasting impact on our environment and communities.

MA Product Design student, Yinghua Zha, will be showcasing their Yinghua Zhan a self-assembled modular light product designed with a focus on sustainability. Yinghua envisioned a 3-D folding shape with a modular pattern that can turn into a half-rhombus and half-circle simply by flipping cut stripes in different directions. The product is assembled from a single rectangular laser-cut recycled aluminium sheet, ensuring nearly zero material waste. The pendant works as a modular system; each piece can connect with others to form various structures.

Valerie Berdah-Levy, School Director of Istituto Marangoni London says: “We are thrilled to host our first graduate exhibition at the prestigious Design Museum ‘Momentum: A Design Narrative’, which marks a significant milestone for our graduates as they embark on their careers, allowing them to showcase their work in one of the world’s leading institutions devoted to design. Not only will this exhibition highlight the incredible talent amongst our graduates, but it also affirms our commitment to fostering innovation within the design community.”

The exhibition will be free to attend? and will open to the public during London Design Festival 2024. For more information visit designmuseum.org/exhibitions/momentum-a-design-narrative