Society of British & International Interior Design

Surface Design Show 2026
2026-02-03 - 2026-02-05 | Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, London, N1 0QH, United Kingdom
The Surface Design Show returns to London’s Business Design Centre, placing a global spotlight on the evolving language of materials!
Long established as a leading destination for material innovation, SDS26 will deliver an immersive exhibition of pioneering surfaces and finishes, encouraging architects and designers to see, touch and engage with the future of material design.
At the core of the 2026 edition is the theme Material Evolution, which challenges traditional notions of “newness” and urges the industry to rethink value. Rather than focusing solely on the novel, the show reframes innovation as a process of reinvention transforming waste into worth through circular design, material transparency and responsible production. Reuse, rediscovery and regeneration sit alongside scientific and technological advancement as key drivers of progress.
SDS26 will feature an expanded programme, welcoming back popular elements such as Surface Spotlight, Stone Tapestry, the Innovation Gallery, Green Grads and the Surface Design Awards. A major new development for 2026 is a partnership with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), which will host two of its flagship annual events at the show.
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Surface Design Show 2025
2025-02-04 - 2025-02-06
Surface Design Show is the event of choice for architects and designers!
The exhibition is the place where the entire design community immerses themselves in the latest and most inspiring materials for the built environment. Taking place 4-6 February 2025 at The Business Design Centre in Islington, London, SDS 2025 will focus on Creative Conscience, a commitment to sustainable, ethical, and innovative design. SDS invites visitors to discover innovative materials, gain new insights and network with likeminded designers, architects, and suppliers.
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Surface Design Show 2024
2024-02-06 - 2024-02-08
Surface Design Show is the event of choice for architects and designers!
The exhibition is where the industry immerses themselves in the latest materials for the built environment, gain new insights and network with like-minded designers, architects and suppliers.
Join thousands of professionals from across the A&D sector, and be inspired by 180 exhibiting companies, dedicated to furthering material innovation.
The theme for 2024 is Mindful Living. From physical to digital, materials and their properties play a central role in the multi-sensory space. As we embrace technological advancements and invest in new design approaches, the boundaries between virtual and reality continue to blur; Mindful Living explores what this means for the built environment.
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