From illustration and branding to interiors and experiences, Food Loves Design celebrates the role of design in shaping our food and hospitality experiences. This event series aims to engage the wider public with design in a joyful, accessible and interactive way, exploring the creativity and thinking behind the places, brands and experiences we love.
FOOD LOVES DESIGN: FADA STUDIO X MAVEN X NINE SQUARED COFFEE
Date & Time: TUESDAY 17 NOVEMBER, 17.30-19.00 (Refreshments on arrival at 17.30, Talk from 18.00-19.00)
Venue: Nine Squared, The Printworks, 33 Queen St, Belfast BT1 6EA
Our second event takes place on Tuesday 17th November, bringing together FADA Studio, Maven and Nine Squared for an insight into the world of interior design. Discover how the three came together to bring Nine Squared to life, from the initial ideas and creative vision through to the design and delivery of the space. Hear about the collaborative process, the thinking behind the interiors and how thoughtful design can shape the way we experience a place.
Tickets are £20 including refreshments & snacks with a limited number of free tickets available to those on low income.
Accessibility: Ninesquared Coffee is based in a ground floor unit with street access. The venue is easily reachable by buses due to its proximity to Belfast City Hall with off-street parking (including limited disabled access spaces) and car parks available nearby including CastleCourt and Euro CarParks.
About FADA Studio
FADA is a multifaceted design studio; an open, empathetic environment where creative conversation can thrive and flourish, where concepts are nurtured, contorted and tested before taking on their final form. We are considered in our approach, producing work that instils an appreciation for craft and precedent.Derived from the Irish language, FADA is an acronym for ‘faoi aon díon amháin’ translating as, ‘under one roof.’ In this space, under one roof, we thrive on the cross-pollination of ideas, people and place, resulting in the creation of meaningful timeless spaces, furniture, objects and forms.
Founder and Architectural Designer, Aoife Mulvenna, is a collaborative creative with a passion for emotional place making and an eye for detail. She is driven by a genuine desire to understand her clients on a deeper level, crafting beautiful spaces that feel authentic and brand specific.
About Maven
Maven is an award-winning, independent furniture and homeware store located in a stunning former bank building on Belfast’s bustling Lisburn Road. Celebrating its 13th birthday this Autumn, Maven brings together the very best of international design, as well as smaller designer makers, resulting in a design destination that has customers travelling from across the island of Ireland.
As well as a bricks and mortar shop, Maven customers can also shop online. The team has a dedicated contracts division, working alongside architects, designers and contractors, as well as personal shopping and design services for residential customers.
FOOD LOVES DESIGN: HUNDRED STUDIO X CHARLIE’S PIZZA
Date & Time: MONDAY 02 NOVEMBER, 15.00-16.30
Venue: CHARLIE’S PIZZA, Ormeau
The first “Food Loves Design” takes place on Monday 2 November, bringing together Hundred Studio and Charlie’s Pizza for a collaborative evening exploring the design behind the brand.
Hundred Studio will share how they developed Charlie’s Pizza’s identity, putting culture and community at the heart of the process. Expect insights into the creative process, interactive elements and of course pizza!
Guest contributors
Hundred Studio is an independent creative business that only cares about big ideas.
Charlie's is a neighbourhood pizzeria on Belfast's Ormeau Road. It was founded by Marty Duggan, formerly known as Pi Guy, and has served thousands and thousands of slices of pizza since opening in 2024, partnering with local charities and community groups on fundraisers, events and more.
Venue Accessibility - Charlie’s Pizza is situated in a ground floor street-level unit. The Metro 7 bus from Belfast City Centre stops close by (get off at the Ulidia stop on Ormeau Road) and off-street residential parking is usually available in the streets nearby. If you have any specific accessibility queries, please reach out to info@belfastdesignweek.com
Ticket information
£20 per person
Ticket price includes light refreshments of a slice of pizza and a soft drink
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