Hansgrohe Sets Out to Inspire Those Heading into the Industry at Clerkenwell Design Week 2025

Kicking off its 2025 Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW) schedule, Tuesday 20th May between 3pm and 7pm, will see Hansgrohe open its doors for an afternoon packed with advice and inspiration – all dedicated to those wanting to make the most of a career in design.

Hosted in its refreshed Water Studio in Clerkenwell – a space where inspiration aligns perfectly with innovation – attendees will have the chance to explore the very latest from Hansgrohe, experience a taste of its German Black Forest HQ base thanks to the Botanical Boys, and network with experts from the sector.

Students, people new to the sector through to those hoping to make even more of their design passion, are all welcome to sign up and join in.

The Event: Tuesday 20th May, 3-7pm, The Water Studio

Hansgrohe’s dedicated event at Clerkenwell Design Week provides the ideal location to gain valuable advice from experts and peers alike and has a host of highlights to get involved with.

Setting the challenge to budding designers, the event will see the launch of the 2025 AXOR Emerging Talent Design Competition.

Open to current interior design students and those who have graduated within the past three years, it aims to inspire the next generation of creative interior design talent and help shape the future of luxury bathrooms and follows the success of the inaugural year in 2024, which drew high calibre entries and recognition from across the industry.

Prizes include a trip to Schiltach, Germany – the home of AXOR and hansgrohe – plus a year-long pass to the Festival of Hospitality.

The afternoon event will also Include valuable portfolio advice delivered by leading architects from the area, followed by a networking session led by business development experts, Always Thinking.

Hansgrohe is renowned for working with designers, and the day will be rounded off by a keynote interview with Tolù Adẹ̀kọ́ of Adeko & Co, hosted by Hamish Kilburn of Kilburn Communications.

Refreshments will be available throughout the session before rounding off with a host of pizza treats.

Those interested in joining simply need to register via LinkedIn, click here to register.

Other activities will be happening at the Black Forest inspired Water Studio through the week. Highlights include:

Wednesday 21st May
• Bath Salt Making with Hackney Herbal (11 AM–1 PM): Guests can participate in a relaxing, hands-on workshop creating bespoke bath salts using herbs and essential oils. Ice cream and Pimm’s will also be served.

Thursday 22nd May
• The Legendary Design Party (5 PM–8 PM): Celebrate the close of CDW with authentic German street food, cocktails, music from DJ Anna, and captivating entertainment, all hosted in the transformed Water Studio.

For further information on Hansgrohe’s Clerkenwell schedule, click here.

About Hansgrohe UK

With its brands AXOR and hansgrohe, the Hansgrohe Group, based in Schiltach/Southern Germany, enjoys a reputation as a leader in innovation, design and quality within the bath and kitchen industry. Founded in 1901 in the Black Forest, the company gives water form and function with its taps, showerheads and shower systems. In combination with sanitary ceramics and bathroom furniture, the company offers individual design options for holistic bathroom experiences. The Hansgrohe Group stands for long-lasting quality products and for responsibility towards people and the environment. As part of its sustainability strategy, Hansgrohe is equipping all water-bearing products with water-saving technologies by 2030.