The upcoming panel for CDW 'Design Meets' programme brings together business and industry experts to address some of the biggest pain points designers face when it comes to running a practice and discuss the ins and outs of growing an interior design business in the current climate.
From scaling the business, managing clients and securing projects, to dealing with legal issues, navigating disputes and one of the most widely raised concerns among the interior design community, non-payment!
Designing is only one aspect of managing a successful practice. Learn from legal practitioners, financial specialists and knowledgeable designers about their experiences, solutions and recipes for success, as well as gain valuable insights on effective strategies to safeguard your brand, strengthen client relationships, and overcome the stumbling blocks to structure your business for greater commercial success!
Panellists:
- Dr Vanssa Brady OBE, CEO & Founder, SBID (Chair)
- Stella Gittins, Co-Founder & Group Director, Accouter Group of Companies
- Ed O'Donnell, Co-Founder & Creative Director , Angel O'Donnell
- Richard O'Donnell, Co-Founder & CEO, Angel O'Donnell
- Amanda Bucklow, Commercial Mediator, Unity Legal Solutions
- David Harrison, Payments Expert, ProCard
SBID Members earn 1 x CPD point for attending!
As the bathroom evolves from clinical function room to living space, this high-traffic, high-demand area of design is constantly evolving and changing. In this talk, we'll explore the changes and challenges in bathroom design, focusing on the importance of specifying premium products to create and maintain luxury spaces.
SBID CEO & Founder, Dr Vanessa Brady OBE will guide the talk to draw insights from a panel of design experts from leading brands and studios; Cosentino, GRAFF and Zulufish. There will be an opportunity to ask questions, learn from industry leaders, and network with your peers!
Drinks and canapes will be served.
Panellists: - Chaired by Vanessa Brady OBE, Founder & CEO of SBID - Jose Lopez, Regional General Manager South England, Cosentino UK - Brian Gallop, Business Relations Manager from GRAFF Designs - Caroline Milns, Head of Interior Design at Zulufish
SBID Members earn 2 x CPD points for attending!
The discussion is open to all SBID members and design professionals.
Belgian furniture brand, Bulo, and sister company, Bosq, launches innovative WoodSaver Technology at Clerkenwell Design Week. Talks and workshops will take place at the show enabling architects and designers to explore new sustainable options for projects with a high level of sustainability criteria.
Book tickets: - Workshop Tickets - Woodsaver Talk @ Design Fields
Bulo, renowned for its dedication to sustainability and cutting-edge designs, is delighted to introduce WoodSaver to the UK market. This milestone launch heralds a momentous occasion, as it sets the stage for a transformative and sustainable future in the UK furniture industry.
WoodSaver is a revolutionary technology that offers a sustainable solution to reduce waste in veneer production. This groundbreaking development will take centre stage during the highly anticipated Clerkenwell Design Week, presented with their UK Clerkenwell-based partner and distributor, Welltek.
WoodSaver utilises an inventive finger-joint technique that reconnects small pieces of veneer, allowing the utilisation of short pieces to produce standard panels. This reduces waste and preserves the value of veneer that is typically lost during the recycling process. With a barely visible finger joint after sanding, WoodSaver offers an unmatched level of craftsmanship and sustainability in veneer production.
Bulo and Bosq are committed to playing a significant role in shaping a sustainable future. They have adopted a fresh perspective on raw materials, choosing more sustainable alternatives. Bosq sources a high proportion of its raw materials from within a 30-kilometre radius of Mechelen. This conscious decision brings them closer to nature and reduces the environmental impact caused by long-distance transportation.
Bert Leysen, a representative of Bulo, explains: "Previously, wood was sourced from Germany, America, Ecuador, or the Ardennes. However, we questioned why we needed to go so far and looked for local alternatives. Our shift in perspective has made a significant difference for the next generation."
WoodSaver has captivated the design world in Belgium with its ability to combat the significant waste generated during veneer production. Veneer production waste in the furniture industry is a growing concern, and recent research sheds light on its impact. It is vital for the furniture industry to actively work towards implementing more sustainable waste reduction strategies whilst being mindful of the world’s increasingly limited resources. Bulo seeks to revolutionise the industry by implementing WoodSaver technology, paving the way towards a more sustainable future.
"As a young entrepreneur and the third generation of a family business, I recognise the need to be more economical with resources. Thanks to the WoodSaver technique, we achieve an efficiency gain of approximately 20% on our raw materials. It is our vision to creatively focus more on circularity in the future." - Louis Busschop, Director.
Clerkenwell Design Week provides the perfect platform for Bulo to showcase its WoodSaver technology to design enthusiasts, industry professionals, and the media. Attendees will have the opportunity to witness firsthand the craftsmanship and ingenuity of WoodSaver in action.
- WoodSaver Technology for Sustainable Veneer Production (CDW Talk) 22nd May 1pm-2pm Design Fields, EC1R 0WX
- Belgium Beers & WoodSaver Workshop 21st and 22nd May 3pm-4pm 26 Seward St, Clerkenwell, EC1V 3PA
For more information about WoodSaver and Bulo's commitment to sustainability, please visit Bulo.com or Welltek.co.
About Bulo
With a strong emphasis on design and innovation, Belgian brand Bulo creates furniture that enhances the quality of both work and living spaces. Bulo's collection includes iconic pieces such as the Monica chair, by Gensler, a soft lounge chair with a solid wooden structure and a ‘draped’ upholstered soft shell resting on it; Mr Walter, a tribute to the original file pedestal from founder Walter Busschop in 1963; and Senses Workstation, a unique solution to configure clusters of desks whilst supporting an organic work environment. Bulo's WOODSAVER®, is a groundbreaking sustainable technology which reduces waste in veneer production.
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Join us for a great evening with food, drink, and music during Clerkenwell Design Week on Wednesday 22 May! Network with your fellow design industry professionals, discover exciting insights into Dornbracht’s newest products and preview their latest innovations.
Talks and workshops will take place at the show enabling architects and designers to explore new sustainable options for projects with a high level of sustainability criteria.
WoodSaver is a revolutionary technology that offers a sustainable solution to reduce waste in veneer production. This groundbreaking development will take centre stage during the highly anticipated Clerkenwell Design Week, presented with their UK Clerkenwell-based partner and distributor, Welltek. Attendees will have the opportunity to witness firsthand the craftsmanship and ingenuity of WoodSaver in action.
SBID Members earn 1 x CPD point for attending the talk & 4 x CPD points for attending the workshop!
The 2024 edition of CDW returns to Clerkenwell 21-23 May, welcoming architects, designers and interiors enthusiasts to London’s creative hub. In celebration of the area’s rich and diverse community, Clerkenwell Design Week will showcase leading British and international brands presenting cutting-edge products covering furniture, lighting, flooring, kitchens, bathrooms, ceramics, interior finishes and more.
Visitors can head to 160+ showrooms, discover 12+ curated exhibitions, stumble across striking installations, sit in on topical talks, attend hundreds of design-led events and even take advantage of deals across the area’s bars and restaurants. Click here to learn more about this CPD activity.
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.
4-5pm: The Sustainable Product Journey in Practice talk
5-6pm: Drinks reception
SBID members earn 1 x CPD Point for attending!
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.
- 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!
Welltek is thrilled to announce their participation in Clerkenwell Design Week, happening from May 23rd to 25th. Each morning in our Clerkenwell showroom, we will be starting the day with a Nordic breakfast hosted by our partner, Martela. You will have the opportunity to meet our team, the designers and discover what we have in store for the event.
On Wednesday 24th, from 4pm onwards we’ll be opening up the showroom for drinks and discussions with another of our partners, Loook who will be sharing their unique perspective on the storytelling of design. Discover how Loook continues to push the boundaries of innovation with their latest developments. Come for a spin in the Vroom lounge chair, and check out the versatile Nugget chair, and the elegantly understated A Normal Sofa. Kevin and Ivar, the Loook designers are always willing to listen to their customers’ feedback on their products. One example of this is the latest adaptation to the Neuron Activation Pod (N.A.P) which will be
shown for the first time in the UK during CDW. N.A.P 3.0 can now be easily delivered to locations where access is tricky thanks to its modular design.
Thursday will also feature Martela, who will be sharing how they have aligned their company strategy with a strong focus on sustainability. Last year, EcoVadis awarded Martela a Gold rating in sustainability for the second time. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from industry leaders on how to advance your business while promoting sustainability and social responsibility. We will be launching Martela’s Ella
chair to a UK audience during Clerkenwell Design week. Designed with a focus on circular design and sustainability, and to minimise its environmental impact, Ella features 100% recycled raw material for the seat and backrest to. We are delighted that Ella has been chosen to be part of the Sustainability Trail in partnership with OnOffice Magazine at Clerkenwell Design Week this year.
To celebrate the end of a week filled with creativity, we would like to bring together architects, interior designers, and industry specialists for an exclusive talk by a leading expert in the field of AI research and consultation. We believe that AI has the potential to revolutionise the design industry. We will cover a variety of ways in which you can harness the power of AI to unlock new opportunities and drive growth; enhancing human creativity, rather than replacing it.
Taiga has taken the UK design world by storm since we launched them at the Workspace Design Show earlier this year. With their unique soundproof pod designs that evoke a strong connection to nature, Taiga has pushed boundaries and captured the attention of design enthusiasts across the country. Immerse yourself in true Nordic calm inside a Taiga and meet the designer, Pekka Eskelinen to find out what makes Taiga Concept’s philosophy so unique.
Finally, we are delighted to announce our exciting new partnerships with Bulo and Inno. Bulo, a renowned Belgian brand, is committed to producing premium office furniture solutions with a focus on sustainability and a circular economy. Meanwhile, Inno is a leading Finnish furniture company that specialises in innovative designs for public spaces, hotels, and offices, using eco-friendly materials and minimising environmental impact.
For more information on Welltek’s participate in Clerkenwell Design Week click here and register.
About Welltek Ltd
The Founders of Welltek feel strongly based on their own experiences that it’s not enough to design interiors that look amazing. Obviously, everyone wants to live and work in an environment that looks great but whether a space is healthy is often overlooked. Welltek believes that the built environment should do us good, not harm. So we provide solutions that enhance air quality and natural light, as well as award winning, *multi-functional* furniture designed to reduce noise pollution and everyday stress – the elements which we believe most affect human health from the moment you step into the building.
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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