29th June 2014 - FIFA World Cup - The reflection of a young boy is seen in a puddle of water as he kicks a football on Ipanema beach at sunset - Photo: Simon Stacpoole / Offside.

Football: Designing the Beautiful Game

A rare insight into the world’s most popular sport

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Installation views by Felix Speller for the Design Museum

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Description

Football is unquestionably the world’s most popular sport, with a dedicated fan base, international reach, and now a significant industry. How did the game evolve to be such a significant part of our cultural landscape, and what role has design played in shaping the sport?

‘Football- Designing the Beautiful Game’ is a large-scale exhibition exploring how design has pushed football to its technical and emotional limits, from the world’s most significant stadiums to the innovative materials used in today’s boots, the graphic design of team badges and the grassroots initiatives pushing back against the sport’s commercialisation. The exhibition provides a rare insight into the people and processes that have made football what it is today.

The exhibition has been produced in partnership with the National Football Museum, Manchester who have provided a wealth of significant historic exhibits. These are paired with contemporary design projects from across the field, including work from prominent architecture studios, major sportswear brands and renowned graphic designers.

Area size

500 to 1000 sqm

Availability

2023 / 2024

Hiring fee

100 000 € - 200 000 €
Package format: Collection and interpretation

Core experience

Immersive digital experience / Original collection / Hands-on activities

Collections

Photographs / Technical objects / Digital art

Languages

English

Technical requirements

Available package options

Collection and interpretation

Add-ons

Education kit / Media kit / Exhibition tour kit / Catalogue / book / Merchandise / Engagement programme support

Highlights

Curatorial excellence / Star object / Immersive experience / Interactivity

The Design Museum is developing a bespoke learning offer for familiar and schools alongside this exhibition. We feel this is a unique opportunity to draw interest from a younger demographic and to teach them more about their favourite sport but also about fitness, health, sportsmanship and the importance of team playing.

Produced by

Original collections, Hands on and immersive
Museums and Galleries

Exhibition contact info

Charlotte Bulte, Head of International Engagement, (0) 20 3862 5883

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