Inspired by the concept of sound as the ‘next frontier of design’, the\u00a0BE OPEN Sound Portal,\u00a0 is a big black rubberized ring, placed in the middle of Trafalgar Square.<\/p>\n

Visitors are invited to step inside the installation, to listen to ‘finely-tuned audio technologies’ which allow you to experience a very different environment created by sound alone. The portal will be open from 8.30am to 10 pm from 19 to 23 September, and admission is free.<\/p>\n

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2. Mimicry Charis by Nendo<\/h4>\n

Once again, the\u00a0V&A\u00a0will be at the heart of the festival’s activities. The museum will host Japanese design studio\u00a0Nendo’s Mimicry Chairs installation, including the entrance, galleries, staircases, and corridors.<\/p>\n

Each chair will be modified so that it mimics the environment in which it sits – hence the name – with chairs appearing to ‘climb’ the stairs, and suspended in the entrance atrium.<\/p>\n

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3. Prism by Keiichi Matsuda<\/h4>\n

Last but definitely not least, our final pick is Keiichi Matsuda’s groundbreaking installation\u00a0Prism, commissioned by champagne brand Veuve Clicquot, which\u00a0will also be on display at the\u00a0V&A.<\/p>\n

The ambitious piece is made up of screens displaying live data taken from London’s ‘city dashboard, suspended in the V&A’s uppermost cupola.<\/p>\n

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