Craft x Tech is exhibiting at the London Design Festival 2026, one of the most influential design festivals, from September 12, 2026. This marks their second participation and showcases the “Craft x Tech Tokai Project,” a collection of works created through six collaborative projects between traditional craft regions from Tokai, Japan, and international designers and artists.

Now in its 24th edition, the London Design Festival is recognized as an international design platform that brings together designers, brands and cultural institutions from across the globe. The 2026 edition focuses on the themes of international exchange, the revival of craft and future-facing technologies. Craft x Tech Tokai Project has been honored as one of the Festival’s Special Projects, and the exhibition is presented at the renowned Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in Kensington, London — one of the world’s leading museums of art, design, and decorative arts. The exhibition will remain on display beyond the festival period, continuing until September 30, 2026.

Following the successful Tokyo exhibition that drew large crowds, this marks the first overseas presentation. The diverse range of works, born from the traditional crafts rooted in the Tokai region and the creativity of artists, is expected to captivate audiences worldwide.

◾️General information
Dates: September 12 – 30, 2026
Hours: 10:00 am – 5:45 pm
*The period of London Design Festival 2026 is from September 12 to 20.
*The gallery will be closed for three days on September 21, 22 and 23.
Venue: V&A South Kensington, Medieval & Renaissance, Room 64b, The Simon Sainsbury Gallery (Cromwell Road London, SW7 2RL)
Admission: Free

London Design Festival:
https://londondesignfestival.com/activities/craft-x-tech-tokai-project
V&A:
https://www.vam.ac.uk/event/ZA6D9ZJXqee/ldf-sept-2026-craft-x-tech
Craft x Tech:
https://craft-x-tech.com/

◾️Craft x Tech Tokai Project 2026 Collaborations
・“Fushi” Mino Yaki × David Caon
・“Grid Unwoven” Mino Washi × Lanzavecchia + Wai
・“Kataginu” Arimatsu Narumi Shibori × Bethan Laura Wood
・“Kasane” Owari Shippo × Philippe Malouin
・“Chair in Japanese Nuki and Dami style, The Everyday at the Atelier (Standard / Child Scale)” Seto Sometsuke Yaki × Eugene Kangawa / EUGENE STUDIO
・“Yamollo” Iga Kumihimo × Atang Tshikare

◾️ Craft x Tech Team
Founder and Creative Director: Hideki Yoshimoto（TANGENT）
Curatorial Director: Maria Cristina Didero

*For the latest information and opening details, please visit the official website.