116. How Design can save the world - with Victoria Broackes, Director of the London Design Biennale

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We’re discovering what’s on at London’s Design Biennale which opens on the 1st June at Somerset House. Now in its fourth edition, the Biennale sets out to celebrate and showcase innovation in design that has the power to make our world a better place. Victoria Broackes, the Director, explains that this year’s title and theme, which is ‘The Global Game: Remapping Collaborations’.

Victoria tells us about the 40 exhibitors coming together from around the world – including from Ukraine. We discuss the global issues - migration, climate change and the impending impact of AI and technology that designers are collaborating to confront and find solutions for. Ai-Da, the robot artist, will be at the fair and Victoria tells us what to expect from her.

The London Design Biennale is now in its fourth edition and has become a mandatory fixture in the international cultural calendar. The world needs a truly innovative and collaborative approach to addressing all the current crises we face, so this is fascinating and optimistic listening.

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