We are thrilled to announce that STEAMhouse is joining forces with the Birmingham Design Festival as a main partner for 2024! This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to supporting and nurturing the design community in the Midlands and beyond.
Since its inception, STEAMhouse has been at the forefront of fostering innovative projects and providing invaluable resources to designers, artists, and entrepreneurs across the region.
Our partnership with the Birmingham Design Festival is a natural extension of our mission. The Birmingham Design Festival is a renowned annual event that celebrates the rich and diverse design culture in Birmingham and beyond. It brings together creatives from various disciplines to share ideas, inspire each other, and showcase cutting-edge work.Now entering its sixth year, BDF has become an important part of the global design calendar, attracting visitors and speakers from around the world to the West Midlands, joining over 60 hours of free talks, workshops, exhibitions
and more.
STEAMhouse hosts the product district of this years festival.
By partnering with the festival, STEAMhouse aims to amplify our support for the design community. This collaboration will enable us to provide even more opportunities for learning, networking, and growth for designers and innovators. Together, we will work to create an environment where creativity thrives, and groundbreaking ideas come to life. This June, Birmingham Design Festival returns in full festival format exploring our annual theme of Process – feat. over 80 speakers and 100 events across 3 days.
STEAMhouse’s history is steeped in a dedication to the Midlands’ design scene. From being a centre for tyre design and manufacturing in the Victorian era, to providing state-of-the-art facilities and expert mentorship to hosting workshops and events today, we have continually sought to empower creators to push the boundaries of their craft.
We look forward to an exciting and inspiring festival, where STEAMhouse will play a pivotal role in showcasing the incredible talent and innovation within our community. Stay tuned for more updates on our activities and contributions to the festival!
Join us in celebrating this fantastic partnership and the vibrant future it heralds for the design community in the Midlands.
Together, we’ll make this year’s Birmingham Design Festival the most inspiring one yet!