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Coming soon Future programme

Future exhibitions and displays

The museum explores the past, present and future of design through a programme of temporary exhibitions and displays.

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Coming soon

PLATFORM: Simone Brewster

PLATFORM is an annual display dedicated to showcasing contemporary design practice. Opening in February 2026, the second edition in the series will present the fascinating work of designer Simone Brewster.

NIGO: From Japan with Love

Explore the vision and legacy of Japanese designer and creative director NIGO – from street style to music and beyond, in the first UK exhibition showcasing his multifaceted creative work, alongside vintage objects and traditional crafts from his personal collection.

Es Devlin

Enter the extraordinary world of Es Devlin in the first UK exhibition dedicated to the artist and designer’s 30-year practice in sculpture, performance, language and light.

The Nue Black Aesthetic

This major exhibition celebrates contemporary Black designers who are reshaping the British design landscape. Discover works spanning furniture, architecture, fashion, and installation, exploring identity, culture, community, and more.

Design Researchers in Residence: Mineral

This year's Design Researchers in Residence are responding to the theme of ‘Mineral’, questioning the limits of human-centred design in a more-than-human climate crisis.