Society of British & International Interior Design

SBID Breakfast Meeting November 2019
2019-11-21 08:30 - 11:00 (Europe/London) | Mosa, Mosa 56-60, St John St, London, EC1M 4HG, United Kingdom
The first of the leading sanitaryware brands in Europe to offer taps from a 3D metal printer, GROHE will host the next SBID Breakfast Meeting on Thursday 21st November. In collaboration with Cradle to Cradle certified, tile manufacturer Mosa, the event will take place at their showroom in London. The Breakfast Meeting offers designers the chance to attend 2 SBID Accredited CPD seminars:

Mosa will present their Accredited CPD on ‘How cradle to cradle contributes to a sustainable design’
Grohe will present their Accredited CPD on ‘Water Saving without compromising on performance’

To register your interest in attending, email events@sbid.org

Downtown Design Dubai 2019
2019-11-12 - 2019-11-15 | The d3 Waterfront, Design District, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
A key event of Dubai Design Week, Downtown Design is the Middle East’s leading design fair for original and high-quality design.
The Fair offers design professionals the opportunity to gain a competitive edge in the Middle East’s fast evolving design scene with a dynamic programme of discovery and networking.
Alongside the latest collections from international brands and a line-up of thought-provoking talks and workshops featuring global design experts, the Downtown Design fair’s Trade Programme is curated to help architects, interior designers and other trade professionals raise their profile in the industry and make meaningful relationships with industry decision-makers.
Click here to register

Event Timings:
12 November: 2pm – 7pm
13 November: 12pm – 7pm
14 November: 12pm – 9pm
15 November: 12pm – 9pm

Batimat
2019-11-04 - 2019-11-08 | Parc des Expositions de Villepinte, ZAC Paris Nord 2, 93420 Villepinte, Paris, France
Leading international exhibitions Batimat, Idéobain and Interclima+ElecHB are joining forces from 4th to 8th November 2019 in Paris, France to present products and solutions across multiple industry sectors, boasting up to 2,400 exhibitors from construction and bathroom materials, to comfort & energy efficiency. Providing opportunities to discover the latest industry innovations, trends and participate in visitor trials to refine and improve architectural and interior design practices and projects.
SBID members get VIP access with complimentary tickets, email admin@sbid.org to find out more

Open Design Festival Cape Town 2019
2019-10-18 - 2019-10-27 | Cape Town City Hall, Darling Street, Cape Town, South Africa
A dynamic and diverse design-focused city-wide festival that acts as an interactive platform attracting participants from across diverse demographics and communities. The Open Design Festival is based in Cape Town, lasting 10 days and celebrates the impact of design as a driver of economic, environmental and social development. The festival aims to be accessible to all, and particularly encourages participants from a wide range of backgrounds and communities. The Open Design Festival states that its mission is to ‘develop a culture of design’ that will in turn cultivate future socio-economic growth.
Design is the unifying thread that links innovation, education and community as the building blocks of a sustainable, inclusive, prosperous society. The festival brings these concepts together in a programme of inspiration, discussion and discovery.

Designjunction 2019
2019-09-19 - 2019-09-22 | designjunction, 5 Howick Place, London, SW1P 1WG, United Kingdom
Designjunction is a 4-day event being held from 19th September to 22nd September 2019 at London, United Kingdom. This event showcases high quality paints and wallpapers, based designer, craftswoman, colourful designs which are printed in the UK onto papers and fabrics for a variety of products.
Launched in 2011 by a team of design industry experts, designjunction connects the world’s most renowned design brands, with the world’s leading architects, interior designers, specifiers and buyers. Designjunction has firmly established its reputation for transforming some of the most exciting and ambitious locations in London into premier design destinations. In 2018, designjunction transported to the iconic and cultural South Bank, which attracts 25 million visitors each year. Surrounded by iconic architecture, designjunction expanded over three sites; Doon Street site, Oxo Tower Wharf and Riverside Walkway, all of which are owned and managed by Coin Street Community Builders.

SBID Breakfast Meeting
2019-09-18 09:00 - 11:00 | THG Paris, 4 Pont Street, Belgravia, London, SW1X 9EL, United Kingdom
The upcoming SBID Business Breakfast Meeting on Wednesday 18th September 2019 will be hosted by the manufacturer of luxury, design-oriented bathroom and kitchen fittings, THG Paris in Belgravia, London.
SBID Breakfast Meetings aim to bring together relevant industry professionals to facilitate business networking and partnerships.
To attend or register your interest in attending, please email admin@sbid.org

Habitat Valencia 2019
2019-09-17 - 2019-09-20 | Feria Valencia, Avinguda de les Fires, Valencia, 46035 València, Spain
In September, there is more than a reason to visit the sunny and lively Valencia. From the 17th to the 20st, the Mediterranean city turns itself into a vibrant hub of creativity, trends and style with Spain’s main events of the home furniture & contract industry: Hábitat Valencia. An edited selection of Spanish and international exhibitors will delight visitors and professionals with new designs, charming atmospheres and glam inspirations. The Feria Valencia fairground will burst with new creations and the most amazing furniture and lighting collections in a wide range of styles, materials and finishes. They will help those companies who haven’t jet taken their first step to launch their export business, and will assist those companies already having export experience in the consolidation and expansion of their presence in foreign markets. Save your date with the sunniest design. Let’s meet in Valencia…

London Design Festival 2019
2019-09-14 - 2019-09-22 | V&A, Cromwell Rd, Knightsbridge, London, SW7 2RL, United Kingdom
Explore a range of creative installations and events celebrating contemporary design during the London Design Festival (LDF). The annual festival has been showcasing the work of designers, architects, artists and retailers since 2003.
During the festival, hundreds of large-scale installations, exhibitions and events pop up in many unique spaces across London, from world-famous museums to small local studios. The V&A is the hub of the London Design Festival, hosting a wide range of activities, from tours and workshops, to installations and exhibitions.
The vision of London Design Festival is to celebrate and promote London as the design capital of the world. We look forward to welcoming visitors to the capital again for the 17th edition of the Festival from 14-22 September 2019.

Maison & Objet 2019
2019-09-06 - 2019-09-10 | Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, CD 40 ZAC Paris Nord 2, Paris, 93420 Villepinte
Maison et Objet is a major French trade fair for interior design. Held bi-annually, it has been described as “among the 3 most important European events for interior design … a huge collection of innovation and talent all in one place.”
The Maison & Objet in Paris is a fair for household goods and decorations. At present this semi-annual trade show many exhibitors a wide range of products for the housewares and decorative items. This exhibition is communication and information platform in the industry and offers the exhibiting companies the opportunity to present to an audience of experts here. Visitors can learn the detailed and comprehensive information on the latest trends and products in the industry.
MAISON&OBJET is the international authority for home decor, interior design, architecture and lifestyle culture and trends through its shows, events and its digital platform.

SBID Breakfast Meeting August 2019
2019-08-15 09:00 - 23:00 | Poggenpohl, Wigmore Kitchens, 118 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 3RT, United Kingdom
The upcoming SBID Business Breakfast Meeting on Thursday 15th August 2019 will be hosted by the German ‘Superbrand’ specialising in kitchen cabinets, Poggenpohl at their newest London Showroom in Mayfair.
SBID Breakfast Meetings aim to bring together relevant industry professionals to facilitate business networking and partnerships.
To attend or register your interest in attending, please email admin@sbid.org

New Designers 2019 Part 2
2019-07-03 - 2019-07-06
New Designers is of the industry’s most integral design events which gathers more than 3,000 of the brightest and most radical new creative minds under one roof to launch the next generation of thinkers, makers and disruptors onto the UK design scene. The exhibition is a two-week celebration of visionary design that sees students of 200+ creative courses unveiling never-before-seen work to thousands of industry professionals and design lovers.
New Designers has been championing the work of young designers for over 30 years. Its long-standing reputation attracts a high-profile audience of nearly 20,000, all hoping to establish relationships with the next generation of leading graduate designers. There are two halves to the event, with the first four days focused on Textiles & Fashion, Costume Design, Jewellery & Precious Metalwork, Ceramics & Glass and Contemporary Design Crafts. The second four days look to Furniture, Product & Industrial Design, Spatial Design & Interiors, Graphic Design, Illustration & Animation and Motion & Digital Arts.

Design Tokyo 2019 Design Products Fair
2019-06-26 - 2019-06-28 | Tokyo Big Sight Inc, 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, 135-0063, Japan
Design Tokyo is one of Japan’s leading design events and trade show for “marketable” design products, focusing on design products with a clear native market. All items showcased must pass a screening process by a panel of leading designers and stylists in order to be displayed at the fair; for this reason, Design Tokyo has become a popular choice for key buyers looking for fresh Japanese trends. The show attracts key buyers coming in flocks to find new vendors and see what’s fresh in the design and lifestyle fields, providing the opportunity for new products to enter the design conscious market of Japan.

London Festival of Architecture 2019
2019-06-01 - 2019-06-30
The London Festival of Architecture 2019 will take place from 1–30 June, featuring exhibitions and installations, talks and debates, open studios, tours, family activities, film screenings, student shows and architecture evenings which focus on the importance of architecture and design in London today. The London Festival of Architecture (LFA) is Europe’s biggest annual architecture festival. It was founded by former director Peter Murray in 2004.Up until 2006 the festival was only held once every two years and was previously known as the London Architecture Biennale. From 2008 onwards, the festival took place on an annual basis.
The theme for 2019 is ‘boundary’: of people, buildings, places and experiences. The metaphorical, physical and literal connotations of ‘boundary’ will be explored through architecture and its multitude of forms across the capital. From exhibitions, installations, open studios, talks and debates, to cycle rides and guided walking tours across renovated London estates, London Festival of Architecture celebrates the many meanings of boundary. Each year there are more than 400 events to choose from across the capital, so plan ahead.

Designs From the Past, Inspiration for the Future (CPD Talk and Tour)
2019-05-22 11:00 - 13:30 | John Lewis Partnership Heritage Centre, Odney Lane, Cookham, Maidenhaead , SL6 9SR, United Kingdom
Interested in textiles and prints? If so, join this CPD talk and guided tour on the origin and history of the Textile Design Archive held by the John Lewis Partnership in their Heritage Centre based in Maidenhead. Starting at 11am on each of the dates below, this talk focuses on historic textile printing techniques, the work of reputable designers and how these have inspired more recent designs and products. This is followed by a Q&A session with a John Lewis Partnership Archivist then a guided tour of the Heritage Centre including the textile gallery where the original artworks for many designs from c1800 onwards are displayed.
The talk and tour is scheduled to end at around 1.30pm but you are welcome to stay and look through the prints on show.
SBID members will gain 2 CPD points for attending.
Dates:

Wednesday 6th March 2019
Wednesday 10th April 2019
Wednesday 22nd May 2019
Tuesday 18th June 2019
Wednesday 17th July 2019
Wednesday 18th September 2019
Tuesday 15th October 2019

Clerkenwell Design Week 2019
2019-05-21 - 2019-05-23 | 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 brands and companies presented in a series of showroom events, exhibitions and special installations that take place across the area.
Activities run over the duration of the three-day festival and follow a distinct trail north to south from Spa Fields down to Farringdon.
Integral to the festival are the local resident design showrooms who partner with Clerkenwell Design Week to create a diverse programme of topic-led events including talks, workshops and product launches. Expect to see pop-up showrooms curated by high-end furniture, lighting, kitchen and bathroom brands including Altro, Marazzi and Erco.
Every year Clerkenwell Design Week presents a curated selection of new design projects and street spectacles that are commissioned specially for the festival. Inviting some of the leading thinkers in the industry, these projects aim to push the boundaries of what design means to us today.

ICFF New York 2019
2019-05-19 - 2019-05-22 | Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 W. 34th St., New York, NY 10001, United States
International Contemporary Furniture Fair the largest consumer home show featuring remodeling houses and interior designers for the furniture sector. This is an excellent event for real estate agencies to remodel their properties furniture and market them. The event allows visitors to connect and network with the topmost building, remodeling and design professionals. The event includes seminars based on latest trends and technologies to remodel your house and it also includes the types of accessories and furniture that goes well with your house. Visitors can clear their queries by discussing their issues with the professionals and find professional employees who are willing to remodel their properties at an economic cost. This is a must attend for all furniture interior designers and remodeling agencies.

SBID Breakfast Meeting & CPD
2019-05-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Milliken, 5 Berry Street, London, EC1V 0AA, United Kingdom
The upcoming SBID Business Breakfast Meeting on Wednesday 8th May 2019 will be hosted by the suppliers of luxury Scandinavian inspired wet room solutions, Wet Room Materials in the Milliken Showroom, London. Including the opportunity for SBID members to attend Wet Room Materials’ official SBID Accredited CPD, ‘Scandinavian Wet Room Systems: Wet Room Design, Specification and Waterproofing’.
SBID Breakfast Meetings aim to bring together relevant industry professionals to facilitate business networking and partnerships.
To attend or register your interest in attending, please email admin@sbid.org

RIBA Mailbox by Design
2019-05-02 18:00 - 20:00 | The Mailbox, Wharfside Street, MADE, Birmingham, B1 1RQ, United Kingdom
Mailbox by Design is a series of design and architecture events that brings together leading industry professionals based in the West Midlands.
Alternative Thinking – the work of K4 Architects
Bob Ghosh RIBA, Founder and Director talks about the practice’s philosophy and unique approach to design. Their diverse portfolio is set within the context of cities, market towns and remote rural settlements, all with the common thread of Complexity.
The narrative focuses on a number of case studies, which explore how historic layers are used to inform interventions and reinforce identity of place. Included will be the Beech Gardens project in Ludlow, Shropshire, which is shortlisted for this year’s RIBA Regional Awards.
The event will take place at Home at the Mailbox, Birmingham’s premiere destination for interiors and homes that houses brands including Heal’s, Calligaris and Made.com.
Drinks and refreshments will be served from 6pm and over the course of the evening. We’re very much looking forward to seeing you there.
#MailboxByDesign
For more information contact conor.nolan@riba.org.

Turkish Stone in Projects
2019-05-02 | RIBA HQ – WREN ROOM, 66 Portland Place, London, W1B 1NT, United Kingdom
Business Matchmaking Event
This event brings 14 Turkish Stone companies and British architecture, design and construction industry together. The participants will be able to have one-to-one meetings with Turkish natural stone project installation companies that can supply the natural stones you may need in all building and design projects and exchange information with all participants.
The event is a part of a trade delegation which is sponsored by the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Trade and organised by Istanbul Mineral Exporters’ Association (IMIB) with the Society of British and International Design (SBID). Attendance is complimentary for Architects, Interior Designers, Contractors, Furniture Designers, Stone Consultants, Trade Associations and Chambers and includes a networking lunch and B2B meetings with Turkish suppliers.
What to expect?
Canvass the varied palette of Turkish Stone from 14 natural stone installation and supply companies, for use in all types of work – flooring, cladding, hard landscaping, kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, fireplaces, memorials and sculpture. The materials to be exhibited consists of marble, granite, limestone, onyx and travertine. The event presents an excellent opportunity to enhance your knowledge about Turkish natural stone industry, form business-relationships and collaborate with professionals.

10:00 – 11:00 – Registrations and opening talks
12:00 – 14:00 – Networking lunch
13:00 – 17:00 – B2B Session

For more information visit www.turkishstones.co.uk
To register your interest in attending, email events@sbid.org

Retail Design Expo 2019
2019-05-01 - 2019-05-02 | Olympia London, Hammersmith Road, Kensington, London, W14 8UX, United Kingdom
Retail Design Expo is the specialist retail design and branding event from Legend Exhibitions, bringing together the very finest exponents of retail design, visual merchandising, branding and in-store experience. It is a clear reflection of how the retail sector is responding to the increasingly discerning consumer.
Showcasing solutions from designers, architects, shopfitters and specialist contractors, Retail Design Expo focuses very clearly on innovation and inspiration in retail design, marketing, visual merchandising, architecture and shopfitting. It encompasses additional features such as trends labs, innovation trail and awards, student awards as well as a full programme of conferences and seminars.

The Natural Stone Show 2019
2019-04-30 - 2019-05-02 | ExCel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
The Natural Stone Show remains the only UK exhibition and conference dedicated to natural stone. Thousands of architects, designers, developers, stonemasons, wholesalers and retailers will flock to London’s ExCeL to see exhibitors from across the globe and enjoy 3 days of seminars; each seeking inspiration and advice for their next stone project. Experience the extraordinarily varied palette offered by Stone from around the world and the Best of British Stone, sourced from over 200 exhibitors. See the latest Fix, Seal & Maintenance solutions to ensure a successful build and protect the project for the long term. If you process stone, improve workshop productivity with the latest Machinery and Diamond Tooling technology. Improve your knowledge of stone and choose from 30 free seminars.

Sans Souci at Euroluce 2019
2019-04-09 - 2019-04-14 | Fiera Milano, Fiera Milano S. S. del Sempione 28 20017 Rho, Milano, 20017, Italy
Czech designer and producer of tailor-made light fixtures, decorative lighting fixtures, glass objects and architecture features, Sans Souci, will be presenting during Euroluce at Salone Del Mobile from 9th – 14th Apil. Visit their stand at Hall 9, F01 – F05.

Euroluce 2019
2019-04-09 - 2019-04-14 | Fiera Milano, Fiera Milano S. S. del Sempione 28 20017 Rho, Milano, 20017, Italy
Euroluce is the world-renowned biennial lighting exhibition that puts people back at the center of lighting design. The trade show exists as an important bridge between the lighting and furniture industry, bringing a whole new perception of what lighting can enhance the look of the space as a design element. The event, which is considered the global benchmark for cutting-edge technologies and design culture, is the most anticipated lighting mega exhibition for lighting manufacturers, designers, architects, dealers and sellers who seek to strike a harmonious balance between lighting products’ twin values – functionality and emotionality. And that’s precisely why Euroluce is an important incubator for trends and inspiration as well as the most reliable source to understand the lighting trends.
Euroluce is not just the world’s most avantgarde trade fair that showcases design innovation in a wide range of lighting products, including pendant lamps, ceiling lights, wall lighting, floor lamps, table lamps, track lighting, recessed lighting, and decorative lighting. Euroluce has always been an excellent networking platform for fostering new international business relations for all exhibitors. It’s also a veritable laboratory of technological innovation where top innovators and manufacturers from the world explore the possibilities for eco-sustainable and energy-saving lighting with the latest LED and OLED technologies and the latest generation of intelligent lighting systems.

Salone del Mobile Milano 2019
2019-04-09 - 2019-04-14 | Fiera Milano, Fiera Milano S. S. del Sempione 28 20017 Rho, Milano, 20017, Italy
Milan is not only about clothes fashion but also about furniture fashion. You can see for yourself all the latest trends in furniture design and meet the big names when you visit Salone Internazionale del Mobile di Milano, usually held in April.
The exhibition showcases endless approaches to furniture and design from all around the world. It is the most prestigious place for designers to display their new products. Furniture, lighting and other home goods are elevated here to the works of art.
The event is also sometimes called The Milan Design Week. It takes place at the Fiera Milano complex in the town of Rho, a suburb of Milan. The fair was held for the first time in 1961 to showcase Italian furniture. It was sponsored by Federelegno-Arredo furniture trade association.

SBID 20:20 Meet the Buyer Ukraine 2019
2019-03-14 09:00 - 17:00 | The Dorchester Hotel, London, United Kingdom
The SBID 20:20 Meet the Buyer is an interior design industry networking event curated to bring together world class Interior Designers, Architects and Specifiers with the most creative, advanced and design led products from around the world to Ukraine.
The one day annual event provides a dynamic and lucrative business environment carefully tailored to create, encourage and facilitate synergies that build key relationships. It provides a chance to meet the industry’s most celebrated experts and international designers who have travelled from around the world for the announcement of the International Design Awards winners.

London Design Week 2019
2019-03-10 - 2019-03-15 | Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, Lots Road, Fulham, London, SW10 0XE, United Kingdom
For one week in March, London becomes the design capital of the world as interior designers, architects, taste makers and magpies from across the globe flock to the capital for London Design Week 2019.
Whether you’re an architect, designer, or a style-seeker with a passion for ingenuity, you’ll love exploring the various booths and stands housed under the famous glass dome of the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour.
London Design Week prides itself on showcasing collection launches from the best in stylish innovation, with products ranging from fabric and furniture, to carpet and kitchens. While the centre permanently showcases more than 500 of the design world’s most esteemed brands, it truly comes alive during London Design Week.

IFFS Singapore 2019
2019-03-09 - 2019-03-12 | Sands Expo and Convention Center, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore, 018956, Singapore
At Asia’s premier furniture sourcing platform and design-led exhibition, the IFFS International Furniture Fair, which will take place in the exhibition centre of Singapore, furniture of all kinds and for all rooms including office and garden furniture, lamps and decorative accessories are presented by well-known exhibitors. The fair is held in conjunction with the ASEAN Furniture Show (IFFS/AFS) and The Décor Show, which are destined to the same trade visitors target group. To enhance its industry-leading position as the region’s top furniture trade exhibition, IFFS remains committed to curate a multi-sensorial show experience that introduces technology, celebrates design and facilitates connections. Visitors can expect innovative and inspired design and high-quality furniture, interiors and fittings. The IFFS is completed by internal competitions in various categories, spectacular ceremonies, special exhibitions, conferences and seminars.

Design Shanghai 2019
2019-03-06 - 2019-03-09 | Shanghai Exhibiton Centre, Nanjing W Rd, NanJing XiLu, Jingan Qu, Shanghai Shi, China, 200000, Shanghai, 200000, China
Design Shanghai is one of the world’s most prestigious international design events and Asia’s premier design event. Constantly breaking new ground, it has set a precedent in China’s ever-growing design community. Showcasing the best design brands and galleries from across the globe, Design Shanghai provides a unique and exciting platform to network and establish long-term business relations with Asia’s top architects, interior designers, property developers, retailers and private buyers.
Design Shanghai will be returning to the stunning Shanghai Exhibition Centre from 6-9 March 2019, celebrating its 6th anniversary with exciting new content. Set across five remarkable design halls, Design Shanghai 2019 is set to be the biggest and best yet.

Futurebuild 2019
2019-03-05 - 2019-03-07 | ExCel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
Futurebuild 2019 brings together opinion-shapers, decision-makers and product innovators under a common purpose to explore the latest technologies and approaches, and debate the biggest issues facing the built environment – now and in the future – both in the UK and overseas.
Whether you’re an architect, designer, consultant, housebuilder, energy or sustainable manager, Futurebuild 2019 will provide you with insight, innovation and inspiration in a packed three day programme including an exhibition of future-focused brands, a conference, seminars, workshops, showcases and much more!

SBID Breakfast Meeting February 2019
2019-02-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Perrin & Rowe, Third Floor, North Dome, Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, London, SW10 0XE, United Kingdom
SBID Business Breakfast Meetings aim to bring together relevant industry professionals to facilitate business networking and partnerships.
The upcoming Breakfast Meeting will be hosted by Perrin & Rowe; specialist manufacturers of the finest Kitchen and Bathroom Collections, designed with cutting edge precision engineering, on the Wednesday 27th February. To attend or register your interest in attending, please email admin@sbid.org
