# Multipurpose Design Hubs 'Clerkenwell' Offers a Space for Art and Design-Focused Events By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-09-04 | Updated 2015-09-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clerkenwell References: [wallpaper](http://www.wallpaper.com/lifestyle/clerkenwell-london-opens-as-a-multifaceted-design-destination/9560) & [londondesignfestival](http://www.londondesignfestival.com/clerkenwell-design-quarter) Following in the footsteps of Milan, Paris and New York, London is getting its first design destination called '[Clerkenwell London](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-from-a-stone).' The space is somewhere between a retail space and an art exhibit, but offers creatives a refuge to see the latest in [niche design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-burger). The space combines the functions of an eatery, bar, library, [design gallery and furniture outlet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dudd-haus). Clerkenwell London can also be used as a small event space, and features a rotation of local and international works from jewelry to literature. Certain themes remain permanent, for example the perfumery has its own in-house brand 'Synesthesia' and visitors can create their own scents. The space will have a diverse range of events, workshops, tastings and classes that cater to satisfy creative appetites. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multipurpose Design Hubs:** Opportunity for businesses to create multipurpose spaces that combine different functionalities, such as retail, art exhibits, and event spaces. - **Niche Design Showrooms:** Opportunity for businesses to showcase and sell niche design products in dedicated showrooms. - **Experiential Design Spaces:** Opportunity for businesses to create immersive and interactive design experiences for customers. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants can incorporate design galleries and showrooms to provide a unique and memorable experience for their guests. - **Retail:** Retailers can create pop-up shops or dedicated spaces that allow customers to explore and purchase niche design products. - **Art and Design Events:** Event organizers can create multi-functional spaces that cater to art exhibits, workshops, and creative events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Emerging Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dry-cleaning-exhibition.md) - [Hybrid Gallery Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apoc-london.md) - [Rerfeshed Historic Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloisters-interiors.md) - [Adaptive Community Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaced-agency.md) - [Fostered Design Curations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-living-together.md) - [Demountable Wooden Retail Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/present-correct1.md) - [Art-Centric Retail Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hook.md) - [Artist Loft-Resembling Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tutto-bene.md) - [Pub-Transformed Jewelry Showrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/completedworks.md)