This is such a fun idea.

Six of Ireland’s leading designers will be working with six top local food producers to create bespoke installations that will pop up across Cork city centre for three days this spring.

These specially created pavilions will give artists, creatives, foodies, designers and makers a platform to discuss and showcase their work from May 17th-19th, 2019.

It’s a festival that literally merges all our favourite things; good design and the best local food and drink.

The confirmed locations are:

• Emmet Place
• Cornmarket Street
• Patricks Street
• Bishop Lucey Park
• Boardwalk
• Nano Nagle Place

The festival is the brainchild of Cork architect Amy McKeogh, who plans to make Design POP the number one cultural, creative and design led event in Ireland.

“Having seen the huge success that both Milan and Clerkenwell Design week have become, I knew a design festival has the ability to engage with the public and establish Cork as a destination for creative talent.” said McKeogh.

If you are interested in exhibiting your work, giving a lecture, a workshop or engaging in a panel discussion and live podcast, email info@designpop.ie.

The full line-up will be announced here over the coming weeks. Follow @designpopcork on social media for updates.