CPD Webinar: Leather Wall Applications
2023-04-26 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
This CPD by Garrett Leather is a comprehensive session covering leather wall applications
The webinar will outline the most common uses for leather wall applications, with guidance on design and installation, as well as an overview on the benefits of using leather as a sustainable resource. You will learn how to effectively specify and get creative with leather wall solutions and treatments for your interior designs.
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SBID Members earn 4 x CPD points for attending!
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EDGE Earth Day CPD & Networking Event
2023-04-27 10:30 - 22:00 | EDGE Showroom & Materials Library, 146 Marylebone Road, London, NW1 5PH, United Kingdom
In celebration of World Earth Day on 27th April, EDGE will be hosting CPD’s & talks during the day, followed by a networking evening with industry members in support for environmental protection.
Attend online or come to EDGE’s showroom to meet and learn from other architects, interior designers, industry bodies and brands on prominent topics, tools and methods being used in the sustainable build and design industry.
Tickets will be vetted for attendance of architects and designers.
Agenda:
10:30 – 11:30 – CPD 1: Clayworks – Clay plasters, what they are, why they solve so many problems and how to use them
11:30 – 12:30 – CPD 2: Maconda Solutions – Circular Economy – Exploring possibilities
12:30 – 13:30 – CPD 3: PEFC – Timber and Carbon for Specifiers
13:30 – 14:30 – Lunch
14:30 – 15:30 – CPD 4: SSAB – Architectural trends in a circular economy
15:30 – 16:30 – CPD 5: Smile Plastics – Smile about Plastics
16:30 – 17:30 – CPD 6: Biohm – A Biomimetic Future
18:00 – 22:00 – Networking Event
SBID Members earn 2 x CPD points per session for attending!
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Hotel Design EMEA
2023-05-02 - 2023-05-05
In the course of three days visitors will have an opportunity to meet with peers and the professionals working across the hotel industry, hear from the leaders of the sector, and receive first-hand knowledge about new developments.
SBID CEO, Dr. Vanessa Brady, OBE will be speaking at the annual Hotel Design EMEA get-together for specifiers with hospitality design projects & hotel suppliers with innovative products.
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Basque Living Spring Showroom Opening Party
2023-05-04 17:30 - 21:00 | Basque Living London, Second floor, Berry House, 4 Berry St, London, EC1V 0AA, United Kingdom
Join Parklex Prodema for an evening of cheese and wine with a Spring networking event in the Basque Living showroom!
With furniture, lighting solutions and equipment for home, office and other facilities, the shared showroom space is home to a collection of design manufacturers. The event presents a great opportunity to view latest products and samples from the finest Basque companies, discover new interior brands and network with the industry.
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Abstract Nature Exhibition: Malaysia's Heritage Crafts
2023-05-06 - 2023-05-14 | High Commission of Malaysia, 45 Belgrave Square, London, SW1, United Kingdom
Her Majesty Queen Azizah of Malaysia returns to London Craft Week 2023 with Abstract Nature, an exhibition that showcases Malaysia’s rich cultural landscape through its extraordinary craft traditions.
Designed and curated by Judith Clark alongside architect Ryan Cook, the exhibition will highlight craft skills that have their roots in the country’s indigenous communities. The installation itself inspired by traditional Malaysian architecture’s proportions, will include master craftsmen at work as well as providing interactive workshops for visitors.
Workshops:
– Ikat Iban – discover the Sacred Iban Pua’ Kumbu from Sarawak, Malaysia
– Bunga Moyang – learn to plait Ancestral Flowers with Mah Meri Tribe, Malaysia
– Sarawak Basketry – discover Sarawak Basketry with Master Craftswoman Senia
– Keringkam – a Historical Journey with Sarawak’s Lady Brooke and Keringkam
– Beading – make your own Tribal Beading souvenir
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CPD Breakfast Meeting: Understanding Traditional Craftsmanship & Materials
2023-05-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, Lots Road, Fulham, London, SW10 0XE, United Kingdom
Davidson London is hosting a networking breakfast in the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour with an insightful CPD session that explores the traditional craftsmanship, materials and techniques used in veneering, lacquering, gilding and marquetry to create high-end contemporary furniture for luxurious interiors!
On completion, designers will thoroughly understand the processes behind crafting fine furniture, as well as the benefits for clients investing in these pieces.
The CPD presentation begins at 11am. Click here to learn more about this CPD activity.
SBID Members earn 4 x CPD Points for attending!
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Clerkenwell Design Week 2023
2023-05-23 - 2023-05-25 | Clerkenwell Design Week, Spa Fields, Northampton Road, EC1R 0DF
Clerkenwell is home to more creative businesses and architects per square mile than anywhere else on the planet, making it truly one of the most important design hubs in the world.
To celebrate this rich and diverse community, Clerkenwell Design Week has created a showcase of leading UK and international interiors brands and companies presented in a series of showroom events, exhibitions and special installations that take place across the area. Source the latest cutting-edge products for your upcoming interior design projects!
SBID members earn 2 x CPD Points for attending!
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Welltek Talks for CDW 2023: Circular Economy Model & AI
2023-05-23 - 2023-05-25 | Welltek Showroom, 26 Seward Street, Clerkenwell, London, United Kingdom
Welltek is thrilled to announce their participation in Clerkenwell Design Week, happening from May 23rd to 25th. Each morning in Welltek’s Clerkenwell showroom, they will be starting the day with a Nordic breakfast hosted by their partner, Martela. You will have the opportunity to meet Welltek team, the designers and discover what they have in store for the event.
Talks programme:
– Wednesday, 24 May: Storytelling in Design with Loook
– Wednesday, 24 May: Meet the Designer of Taiga Concept with Pekka Eskelinen
– Thursday, 25 May: A study in Circular Design and Sustainability with Martela
– Thursday, 25 May: How will AI affect the Design Industry? by Welltek
– All weekend: New collaborations: Announcement of new partnerships with Bulo and Inno
Find out more about each event here.
SBID members earn 1 x CPD Point per talk!
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SBID x CDW 2023: Sustainable CPD Talks & Networking Event
2023-05-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Spa Fields, 91 Skinner Street, London, EC1R 0WX, United Kingdom
The Society of British and International Interior Design (SBID) is kicking off this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week with an insightful roundtable, panel discussion and networking event on Tuesday 23 May, 10am – 1pm. The event will address how interior designers can engage more meaningfully with sustainability in their approach to interior design.
SBID CEO, Vanessa Brady will guide discussions on the accessibility and application of sustainable design with an impressive panel of product, interior and sustainability experts. The experts will address key considerations with a roundtable exploring the carbon footprint of leather, followed by a panel on how designers can access, specify and actively incorporate sustainable solutions within an interior design.
Event Programme:
10am – 11am: SBID x Lineappelle Roundtable: How Leather Can Contribute to Lowering the Carbon Footprint
11am – 12pm: SBID Panel Discussion: Accessing Sustainable Solutions Across the Sectors
12pm – 1pm: Networking & Refreshments
Guest Speakers include:
Andrea Mulloni, Head of Sustainability at Arper; Robynne Hammer, COO of Eco Design Growth Environment (EDGE); Davide Oppizzi, Head Designer at GRAFF; Lucy Spencer, Project Consultant at Parklex Prodema; Stella Gittins, Co-Founder & Group Director of Accouter Group of Companies; Orietta Pelizzari, Global Creativity/Industry Strategist and Fulvia Bacchi, CEO of Lineappelle.
SBID Members earn 2 x CPD Points for attending!
Join us from 10am for exclusive industry talks, network with peers and meet our line-up of expert speakers. Click here for full event details.
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Arper Talk at CDW 2023: The Sustainable Product Journey
2023-05-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Arper Showroom, 11 Clerkenwell Road, London, EC1M 5PA
Join Arper in conversation with OnOffice and sustainability experts from Woodalls and The Furniture Practice, to find out more about environmental impact in furniture across all life cycle stages.
Moderator: Kaye Preston, Editor at OnOffice Magazine.
Joining the conversation: Ana Rita Martins, Senior Associate and Sustainability Lead at Woodalls; Phil Towle, Head of Sustainability and Supply Chain at The Furniture Practice; Andrea Mulloni, Head of Sustainability at Arper.
Event programme:
4-5pm: The Sustainable Product Journey in Practice talk
5-6pm: Drinks reception
SBID members earn 1 x CPD Point for attending!
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Basque Living at CDW 2023: Human-Focused Design for a Sustainable Future
2023-05-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Basque Living London, Second floor, Berry House, 4 Berry St, London, EC1V 0AA, United Kingdom
Basque Living London is excited to participate in Clerkenwell Design Week for the second year running!
The showroom is hosting a panel discussion on Wednesday 24th May, where industry experts share their vision for the future of sustainable architecture. The event will begin from 5.30pm with Spanish wine and nibbles!
At “Building Wellbeing: Human-focused design for a sustainable future”, Aphra Shemza, Oliver Savorani from Camposaz, and Dan Drogman from SmartSpaces will explore the intersections of sustainable tinder, technology, and 1:1 scale design, and what they can teach us about the future of architecture.
This event is tailored for forward-thinking individuals who are passionate about promoting human wellbeing and sustainability, and who believe in creating a better future for humanity without compromising our environment. If you are an out-of-the-box thinker, this is an opportunity to gain insights and inspiration from some of the brightest minds in the field of architecture, art, and design.
Basque Living London will also open its doors every day from May 23rd to 25th to showcase the diverse range of products offered by six brands from the Basque Country. Basquehh brands are leaders in the design and architecture sector, offering top-notch lighting, furniture, coverings, and technology solutions.
SBID Members earn 1 x CPD Point for attending!
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Breakfast CPD with GRAFF at Clerkenwell Design Week
2023-05-25 09:00 - 10:00 | Wallacespace Clerkenwell, 18 Clerkenwell Green, London, EC1R 0DP, United Kingdom
GRAFF is hosting a Breakfast CPD event at this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week! The session will provide an overview of three key elements that can enhance our daily lives: water, wellness and sustainability.
Starting with water as a precious and essential natural resource to its role in bringing us wellness, the session will focus on the origins of wellness through today’s WELL concepts and to how to integrate wellness in design projects. GRAFF discuss how wellness through water can be delivered in sustainable ways.
Learning objectives:
– Discover how water and wellness can positively impact our daily life.
– Define wellness and sustainability in bathroom designs.
– Learn how to integrate wellness in bathroom designs through water.
– Review components that refer to wellness and sustainability.
– Understand current sustainability standards.
SBID Members earn 4 x CPD Points for attending!
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imm cologne 2023
2023-06-04 - 2023-06-07 | Koelnmesse, Messeplatz 1, Cologne, 50679, Germany
During a two-year enforced break, imm cologne laid the foundations for a brand-new trade event. This year, they’ve come up with some fresh formats that encompass the full diversity of contemporary living spaces even better than in previous years.
Discover the interior design trends of tomorrow, finally realise business opportunities in person again and meet decision makers, inspiring individuals and top designers.
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Cruise Ship Interiors Expo America 2023
2023-06-06 - 2023-06-07 | Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr, Miami, FL, 33139-1820, United States
Cruise Ship Interiors Expo is the world’s only exhibition and conference exclusively dedicated to connecting the buyers and suppliers of the cruise design industry.
Taking place on 6– 7 June at the Miami Beach Convention Center, CSI will bring together leading cruise lines and shipyards to meet with exhibiting designers, architects, outfitters, and interiors suppliers from across cruise design.
Discover the latest products and services from over 300 ground-breaking brands, hear from industry leaders at the expertly curated Conference Program, Cruise Conversations Live, covering key topics from upcoming trends and designing spaces to sustainability, and take advantage of our fantastic community-focused events tailored to provide unrivalled networking opportunities with key decision-makers.
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Hotel & Resort Design South Conference
2023-06-06 - 2023-06-07 | Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr, Miami, FL, 33139-1820, United States
Hotel & Resort Design South, the premier event for hotel and resort design professionals working within the Southern States and LATAM, is excited to announce its Conference Program, supported by NEWH.
This year’s program features a dynamic line-up of speakers and panel discussions covering topics ranging from travel horizons and design trends to shaping hospitality through regional influences. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to gain insights from, and network with some of the industry’s most innovative leaders, while also earning continuing education credits.
Conference programme on Wednesday, 7 June:
– 11:00-11:34 Keynote: HRDS Leaders Debate – Travel horizons and design trends for southern states and CALA
– 1:45-2:15 A tale of design – creating an emotional connection
– 2:30-3:15 Shaping hospitality design through regional influences
– 3:30-4:15 What’s new in fast design, guest loyalty and micro experiences?
Find out more about the talks here.
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Vectorworks Architect Roadshow
2023-06-08 - 2023-06-22
Get ready to elevate your workflow with Vectorworks 2023 as architect, author, and Vectorworks expert Jonathan Reeves showcases the latest top features in real project scenarios. Discover how these new tools can supercharge your productivity and streamline your design process.
What the event will cover:
– Make the most of the new home screen, and features of Vectorworks 2023
– Enhanced 3D modelling and rendering capabilities
– Interactive doors and windows with new wall closure settings
– Scheduling and the new graphic legends tools
– Data visualisation opportunities
– New features introduced in Service Pack 3
– Vectorworks Cloud Service and NOMAD improvements
– Improved interoperability with DWG and REVIT
– Improved site modelling capabilities

The presentations will be followed by Q&A session and networking opportunities. Light refreshments will be provided at the venue. It’s free to register however, booking a ticket is essential due to the capacity of the venue. Please cancel your ticket if you’re unable to attend.
Book the Roadshow that’s more convenient for you: 8 June in Bristol or 22 June in Nottingham.
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NeoCon 2023
2023-06-12 - 2023-06-14 | theMART, 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL, 60654, United States
NeoCon has served as the world’s leading platform and most important event of the year for the commercial design industry since 1969. A launch pad for innovation — NeoCon offers ideas and introductions that shape the built environment today and into the future.
The industry’s major manufacturers as well as the latest emerging companies will showcase thousands of new products and services; the design community from various sectors will converge to connect, learn and do business. The exhibition of NeoCon is complemented by first-class educational programming featuring daily Keynotes and array of accredited seminars and special programs.
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CPD Breakfast Meeting: Fire Resistance Timber Flooring for Fire Escape Application
2023-06-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Basque Living London, Second floor, Berry House, 4 Berry St, London, EC1V 0AA, United Kingdom
Parklex Prodema is hosting a CPD Breakfast Meeting in their Clerkenwell showroom this June!
Explore the use and application of fire resistant timber flooring for stairways. The CPD session will dive into the requirements of protected stairways, covering European and British standards and regulation systems, as well as the installation methods and the materials and products usually used on fire escapes.
The CPD presentation begins at 10am. Click here to learn more about this CPD activity.
SBID Members earn 4 x CPD Points for attending!
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Basque Living London: Incorporating Wellbeing Panel Discussion
2023-06-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Berry House, Second floor, Berry House, 4 Berry St, London, EC1V 0AA, United Kingdom
At “Incorporating Wellbeing: Current trends in hospitality and interior design”, renowned speakers Willow Hesse from Hesse Macken Studio, Sarah Fox from Fox Interior Design, and Nick Sunderland from NS Interiors, will delve into the fascinating world of hospitality and interior design, focusing on the growing importance of incorporating wellbeing principles into these industries.
The event will take place on the 15th of June at 5.30pm and will be hosted by Alys Bryan, Editor of Design Insider magazine, so it promises to be an insightful and thought-provoking after-work session. From biophilic design and sustainable materials to mindfulness elements and feng shui, this upcoming panel discussion will explore the cutting-edge trends shaping the industry. The conversation will inspire you to find new ways to incorporate wellbeing into your own design.
SBID members earn 1 x CPD point for attending!
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M&O World Tour: London 2023 Networking Event
2023-07-05 18:00 - 22:00 | One Hundred Shoreditch Hotel, 100 Shoreditch High St, London, E1 6JQ, United Kingdom
Come and celebrate design with Maison&Objet at the One Hundred Shoreditch Hotel in London on Wednesday 5th July!
Maison&Objet is delighted to invite the interior design industry to an exclusive cocktail event that will inspire and unravel the latest trends in decor, design, and lifestyle. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet Jacu Strauss for a conversation about the design narrative of the One Hundred Shoreditch Hotel and much more.
SBID Members earn 1 x CPD Point for attending!
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Lineapelle London
2023-07-11 10:00 - 17:30 | Ham Yard Hotel, 1 Ham Yard, London, W1D 7DT, United Kingdom
Lineapelle London is a must-see event with high quality, cutting edge collections
The one day event boasts the participation of the most exclusive European and International producers of leather, textiles and synthetics, accessories and components.
Designers and stylists attending Lineapelle London receive a sneak preview of the latest trends and highlights, elaborated by the acclaimed Lineapelle, in a viby and trendy atmosphere. Information on trends is provided via exhaustive Lineapelle Trend Presentations.
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CPD Webinar: Innovation In Flush Fronted Washrooms
2023-07-19 12:00 - 13:00
This CPD by Sylan provides the most recent information and advice for specifying a high-end, flush fronted toilet cubicle systems
With flush fronted washrooms dominating the commercial industry, this CPD session will cover everything you need to know for specifying flush fronted toilet cubicle systems, from design and material finishes, to fixing systems and engineering.
As well as keeping up to date with the latest rules and regulations you will also be able to see exactly what makes a Sylan washroom stand out from the crowd with their selection of samples and mini cubicles.
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SBID Members earn 4 x CPD points for attending!
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CPD Webinar: Fire Resistant Timber Flooring for Fire Escape Application
2023-08-29 12:00 - 12:45
Parklex Prodema is hosting a webinar that explores the use and application of fire resistant timber flooring for stairways
The CPD session will explore the use and application of fire resistant timber flooring for stairways and fire escapes. It dives into the requirements of protected stairways, covering standards and regulations systems, as well as installation methods and the materials and products usually used on fire escapes.
SBID Members earn 4 x CPD Points for attending!
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MAISON&OBJET September 2023
2023-09-07 - 2023-09-11 | Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, CD 40 ZAC Paris Nord 2, Paris, 93420 Villepinte
M&O showcase an excess of 3,000 international brands to over 70,000 interiors professionals twice a year in Paris
Since 1995, MAISON&OBJET has inspired generations of interior designers and retailers by maintaining a high level of creativity, diversity and excellence throughout the years with their inspiring and trend-setting design events. The lifestyle show brings together a 360°product offering; decoration, design, furniture, accessories, textiles, fragrances, the world of children, tableware.
Exclusive: FREE tickets available for SBID Members.
Please note this offer is limited and subject to availability! Email pr@sbid.org to redeem yours!
Non-members can click here to register now.

London Design Festival 2023
2023-09-16 - 2023-09-24 | London Design Festival, London, United Kingdom
London Design Festival is an annual event held to celebrate and promote London as the design capital of the world and as the gateway to the international creative community.
London Design Festival Director, Ben Evans CBE says “London and Design go hand in hand. It is part of our story. London Design Festival is a platform for hundreds of design stories to be told. Each of them talks to an expanding audience hungry for design ideas and enjoying the quality and diversity of what’s on offer. It all confirms London’s status as the global centre of design.”
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Arteriors Showroom Grand Opening & Collection Preview
2023-09-18 15:30 - 17:30 | Arteriors Showroom, 206 Design Centre East, Chelsea Harbour, London, SW10 0XE, United Kingdom
Arteriors invite you to the grand opening of their new showroom during FOCUS/23
Recently relocated within the Design Centre, you can celebrate with bubbles and canapes, tour the expanded space, meet the team and preview the AW23 collection.
Luxury US interiors brand Arteriors is moving to a larger showroom within the prestigious Design Centre in London’s Chelsea Harbour. A firm favourite amongst interior designers globally for both residential and commercial specifications, clientele will be delighted to find the new space within the same centre, opening on the 2nd floor of Design Centre East within unit 206.
The new 2,000 sqft showroom, 50% larger than the previous space, is opening on September 18th, coinciding with the start of the centre’s Focus/23 design event.
Offering a wide breadth of furniture, lighting, accessories and wall décor, the space has been designed and curated by a highly experienced in-house team to showcase the scope of product available, with items displayed within specific room sets as well as an extensive offering of sconces presented on a dedicated wall display.
With the addition of a kitchenette offering complimentary product, an inviting reception area, and with a dedicated team on hand to assist with product queries and design conundrums, the new space is a must-visit for interiors afficionados.
SBID Members earn 2 x CPD Points for attending!
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From Shells to Surfaces: An Exclusive Siminetti Event
2023-09-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, Lots Road, Fulham, London, SW10 0XE, United Kingdom
Discover the world of Mother of Pearl with Siminetti’s founder, Simon Powell
Experience a unique journey into the world of mother of pearl with Siminetti, a new showroom at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour on floor four. Guided by Siminetti’s founder Simon Powell, get an exclusive look at the stunning natural mother of pearl shells, and understand their journey to become one of the most luxurious and sustainable surface finishes.
SBID Members earn 2 x CPD Points for attending!
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Decoding the Future of Luxury with Ima Shah
2023-09-19 11:00 - 11:45 | House of Rohl Showroom, Third Floor, North Dome, Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, London, SW10 0XE, United Kingdom
A compelling vision of tomorrow’s luxury interiors consumers & why their changing expectations will make new demands on design professionals
Join Ima Shah, Advisory Director at trends and insights experts Stylus, for a forward-thinking investigation of future luxury consumers. Ima will share her expertise in CMF and design trends, and her understanding of the luxury tribes that both drive and follow them.
This seminar summarises the findings of a major research project commissioned by House of Rohl earlier this year, and will be held at the stylish House of Rohl London showroom at the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour. Refreshments will be provided, and tickets are free to design professionals.
Ima Shah is one of the most respected professionals in her field, having worked in or with trends insight for over 20 years. She provides strategic advice to global brands – across multiple industries – on consumer trends, with a focus on colour, materials and finish. Through her work, she has lived in Germany and the US, and travelled across Africa, Europe, the Americas and Asia, giving her a deeper understanding of how people from vastly differing cultures and demographics relate to trends.
‘Decoding the Future of Luxury’, presented by the House of Rohl, offers a compelling vision of who tomorrow’s luxury interiors consumers will be, and why their changing expectations across home and lifestyle will make new demands on brands, architects and designers.
SBID members earn 4 x CPD Points for attending!
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How to Encourage Clients to Make the Right Choices for a Greener Home
2023-09-19 12:30 - 14:30 | West One Bathrooms, 201 Design Centre East, Chelsea Harbour, London, SW10 0XF, United Kingdom
Join West One Bathrooms for an exclusive panel discussion
As an interior designer, influencing clients to make more conscious choices doesn’t have to mean a compromise in style. Focusing on both aesthetic and function, subliminal changes can encourage positive lifestyle shifts. And, these inherent design selections are being made easier thanks to new innovation and technology from brands within the sector. In this conversation we discuss some of the solutions which are readily available and how small changes can add up to make a bigger difference.
Panellists:
• Roddy Clarke, Journalist (Chair)
• Jules Haines, Founder and Director of Haines Collection
• Simone Suss, Founder and Director of Studio Suss
• Roberto Martinez, Member of the Executive Board at Kaldewei
SBID Members earn 1 x CPD Point for attending!
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An Evening with BOLON: Recycling in the Interior Design Industry
2023-09-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Bolon Showroom, 2 Northburgh Street, London, EC1V 0AY, United Kingdom
BOLON is pushing recylcing in the design industry
Join BOLON at their showroom for an exclusive evening of inspiration and discovery with their Head of Sustainability Håkan Nordin and design journalist Roddy Clarke. Håkan will share his invaluable insights and the latest groundbreaking developments, while inviting you to indulge in innovative, wild and sustainable food by Native.
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