the Design Museum

Calling all ASMR enthusiasts in Hong Kong 🎧 We're pleased to share that our hugely popular exhibition WEIRD SENSATION FEELS GOOD: The World of ASMR has opened at AIRSIDE. This is the first city in Asia to host this immersive, multi-sensory exhibition, co-presented by ArkDes, the Swedish Centre for Architecture and Design, and the Design Museum. The exhibition features newly commissioned Hong Kong-themed ASMR works, and the local interpretations provide a unique perspective on this global cultural phenomenon. Catch it now until 13 July 2025.

Amber Butchart, curator of Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style, was on BBC Radio 4 this morning discussing this upcoming exhibition celebrating our enduring love of the water over the last 100 years 🌊 Listen on demand here 👇

🌊 TWO WEEKS TO GO 🌊 Get ready to dive in - Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style opens in just two weeks. From Baywatch to banned swimsuits, lidos to wild swims, this exhibition plunges into the design, culture and history of swimming like never before. Don’t miss over 200 fascinating objects, from Pamela Anderson’s iconic red swimsuit to an Olympic gold medal and one of the earliest surviving examples of a bikini. Secure your tickets via the link: https://bit.ly/40uUPfP

We're delighted that our exhibition #TheWorldOfTimBurton has been shortlisted in the Museums + Heritage Advisor 2025 Awards 🎉 The exhibition is shortlisted in the Temporary or Touring Exhibition of the Year category. Catch it at the museum until 26 May 2025 - tickets via our website. https://lnkd.in/eU6gTA5Q

Inside the second issue of the Future Observatory Journal 🔭
 In this issue, anthropologist Anna Tsing speaks to Director of Future Observatory Justin McGuirk about the importance of paying close attention to the world around us, and her enthusiasm for design that considers nature and non-human life - while also recognising its unpredictable, 'wild' consequences. Tap the link to read the interview and explore issue #2 - https://bit.ly/3XIxPcx #FutureObservatory #FOJournal

Join us on 1 April for ‘Dark Fashion: The Burtonesque and the Gothic in Design’ 🖤   Designer Dilara Findikoglu, writer Tish Weinstock and Professor Catherine Spooner, will join the Design Museum’s Assistant Curator Hadeel Eltayeb and Head of Curatorial and Interpretation Dr Lucia Savi Savi in a captivating discussion on contemporary gothic culture. Together, they’ll explore its presence in fashion, from the runway to street style, and the lasting influence of Tim Burton’s signature aesthetic.   Book now: https://bit.ly/3CnfLxj

'A landmark exhibition in every sense' 🤩 Our upcoming exhibition More than Human will bring together art, science and radical thinking to ask how design can help our planet thrive by shifting its focus beyond human needs. Find out more via The Guardian 👇

💚 TICKETS NOW ON SALE 💚 Why has design traditionally only focused on the needs of humans? Our landmark exhibition More than Human will present visitors with groundbreaking ideas on how to design with - and better understand - the living world. Spanning 140 works across art, product design, architecture and interactive installations, the exhibition will feature more than 50 artists, architects and designers. Not just another exhibition about ‘sustainable design’, More than Human is a radical rethink of design’s role in the world. Catch it at the museum from 11 July 2025 - tickets: https://bit.ly/4kp5RfG

🖤 EXTENSION ANNOUNCEMENT 🖤 Good news if you've been meaning to see our #TheWorldOfTimBurton exhibition - we're pleased to announce that it has been extended and will now be open until 26 May 2025. The World of Tim Burton has been the most popular show of all time at the museum, chronicling the world of the fantastical filmmaker, his remarkable creations and key collaborations with designers. Tap the link to book your tickets: https://bit.ly/3zJCMsq 📸 Lowri Cooper

#BarbieTheExhibition closes today - thank you to everyone who came to visit 🩷 This exhibition explored the story of Barbie through a design lens, with rare, unique and innovative dolls dating from 1959 to the present day on display. We loved seeing our visitors enjoy the show - what was your favourite moment from the exhibition? 📸 sebastienlelac via Instagram