
Bethan Laura Wood’s participation is made possible thanks to the financial support of the City of Montreal.
The British designer and creative icon, guest of honor for this inaugural edition of the Semaine Design, Bethan Laura Wood will present her colorful and playful vision of design, challenging the prevailing minimalism. She will also reflect on her numerous collaborations with some of the most influential brands and figures in contemporary design, such as CC Tapis, Cassina, Hermès, and Moroso.
Conference in English.

Bethan Laura Wood has run a multidisciplinary studio since 2009 characterised by materials investigation, artisan collaboration and a passion for colour and detail. Residencies and location-based projects have become an important factor in her design process. Bethan is fascinated by the connections we make with the everyday objects that surround us. She is interested in critical approaches to achieving sustainability within mass consumption and the production-driven context of the design industry. Bethan has been commissioned by and produced named collaborations with a variety of international partners including: Perrier–Jouët, Rosenthal, Abet Laminati, Moroso, Valextra, Kvadrat, Bitossi Ceramiche, Design Miami, Tory Burch, CC-Tapis, Tolix Peter Pilotto, Hermes and Dior. Her work has been exhibited in institutions including: Victoria and Albert Museum; Swiss Institute New York; Daelim Museum, Seoul; Museum of Contemporary Art, MOT, Tokyo; ICA London and the Design Museum London. She also has works included in the permanent collections of several museums in the world.





