In Conversation With Annie Atkins & The Design Museum

Step inside the meticulous, mischievous and unmistakably detailed world of Annie Atkins, the celebrated designer behind some of Wes Anderson’s most iconic on-screen creations.

For one night only at W London, Annie joins Johanna Agerman-Ross, Chief Curator of the Design Museum London, for an intimate conversation exploring how graphic design, props and visual storytelling help bring cinematic worlds to life.

Hosted beneath Europe’s largest disco ball, this special launch event for The Director’s Route offers guests a rare opportunity to hear first hand from the designer whose work has helped define the fantastical visual language loved by Wes Anderson fans around the world.

Whether you are a film buff, a designer, a creative thinker, a Wes devotee or simply someone drawn to the power of storytelling, this is a rare chance to get closer to the craft behind some of cinema’s most recognisable worlds.

• Access to the launch event at W London, hosted beneath Europe’s largest disco ball
• A signature Wes-inspired cocktail or mocktail from The Director’s Route menu
• Tickets to see Wes Anderson: The Archives at the Design Museum London
• One ticket to any W London screening in W Film Club: The Director’s Route Series, featuring some of Wes Anderson’s most celebrated films
• Entry into a competition to win an exclusive prize from W London

The Director’s Route is a multi-city activation in partnership with The Design Museum, connecting W London, W Prague and W Budapest through one shared creative narrative, inspired by the distinctive visual universe of Wes Anderson.

Each hotel presents its own chapter, while remaining visually and conceptually connected like scenes within a film. Anchored by Wes Anderson: The Archives at the Design Museum, the route extends the exhibition beyond the gallery through playful, collectible moments, Wes-inspired food and drink, immersive stays, bespoke menus and design details created to spark curiosity at every stop.

It is a journey through culture, character and imagination, designed for guests who want to experience the story, not just observe it.

Annie Atkins is a celebrated designer for film, best known for creating distinctive graphic props and visual details for some of Wes Anderson’s most iconic cinematic worlds.

Her work helps build the texture, humour and emotional depth of a film, from fictional documents and signage to carefully crafted objects that make imagined places feel completely real.

At this special event, Annie will share first-hand insight into her creative process, her signature style and the impact design can have on storytelling on screen.

Capacity for this event is extremely limited, with very few spaces available.

This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from Annie Atkins in an intimate setting, hosted by the Chief Curator of the Design Museum London, and to experience The Director’s Route as it launches at W London.

Secure your place now for an evening of film, design, cocktails, conversation and Wes-inspired wonder.

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