IKEA PS 2017 Exhibition

Overview

To celebrate the launch of the IKEA PS 2017 collection, IKEA will be hosting a free underground exhibition in Paddington. The walk-through exhibition will showcase unique insights into the IKEA design process, and will include a series of workshops and inspirational gallery walls that bring to life the stories behind the products and the creative process behind IKEA PS 2017.

The collection is brought together by 17 urban designers (two Australian designers) from around the world — showcasing 50 pieces that focus on the notion of flexible, open living. It's full of furniture and textiles that fold up, pack down and roll up for small living spaces. Designers were challenged to explore new materials and production techniques perfect for a multifunctional home. Within the collection, there are innovative pieces like a chair made out of cushions and a quilt that transforms into one. Marbled vases are made from recycled glass — as environmentally friendly as they are beautiful. The collection explores the future of design as it accompanies the changing nature of the home.

As part of the exhibition, held in the Eastern Chamber of Paddington Reservoir this week, Australian designers Kate and Joel Booy (of Studio Truly Truly) will be hosting a design Q&A that focuses on exploring creativity and harnessing innovation in design. Each morning of the exhibition there will be a Sunrise Mindfulness workshop, where guests are invited to morning mindfulness and meditation sessions, and a Furnishing with Light workshop will explain how light can be used as a means of design in the home.

The exhibition is open from 9am - 7.30pm on Thursday February 9 and Friday February 10, and 9am - 4pm on Saturday February 11. It takes place in the Eastern Chamber of Paddington Reservoir. Register for workshops here.