sonodesign at kioskkiosk
image courtesy sonodesign

it has become increasingly difficult for start up creative businesses,
and especially during the current economic downturn, new opportunities for
young designers are very welcome!

designboom's long time followers and friends wayne and gerardine hemmingway
are fans of the designboom mart initiative that since 2005 brings the market format
to design destinations worldwide. a similar concept to our international pop up group
shows and a next step in democratizing design work is their project kioskiosk.

the first kioskiosk - designed by the hemingways and supported by the mayor of london
and the london sustainable development commission’s london leaders programme
is housed for two months (july to september 2009) outside london's iconic city hall.
as it happened with designboom's innovative market concept, that is now part of many
international events, it is hoped that low cost 'pop up' shops of this kind will provide
a template for london and towns and cities across the UK by offering a helping hand
for businesses that may be priced out of high cost, high street and prime retail locations.


sonodesign at kioskkiosk
image courtesy sonodesign

sonodesign were chosen as one of the lucky occupants of 'kioskiosk' on the banks
of the thames to sell their wares to the public for a day.

'the day was a huge success, making lots of sales and getting to talk to the public
about our designs. it is a great idea, which we hope to see more of around london
and the UK' - nick jackson of sonodesign

kioskkiosk
image courtesy sonodesign