Design London Shoreditch Debuts as a New Creative Landmark at London Design Festival

Launching 16-18 September as an official trade event during London Design Festival, Design London Shoreditch is set to establish a bold new presence at the heart of one of the city’s most vibrant design destinations. The inaugural edition promises to be a standout moment in the design calendar - a new creative landmark rooted in the spirit of East London.

Situated within the Shoreditch Design Triangle - now one of the largest and most visited districts of the festival - the show spans three key venues: Design at Work, Design Culture, and House of ICON. Each exhibition will host a curated mix of leading global brands and emerging designers, showcasing cutting-edge furniture, lighting, textiles, and materials across the hospitality, commercial and residential sectors.

The programme will not only spotlight product innovation, but will also explore how culture shapes design, with headline projects including the British Council’s “Ancient Futures” and a graduate showcase by the Royal College of Art. This is a show designed to inspire - one that celebrates creativity, commerce, and conversation in equal measure.

Design London Shoreditch unfolds across three distinct exhibitions, each offering a unique lens into today’s most exciting interior design thinking - from workplace wellbeing to cultural influence and timeless craftsmanship.

Design at Work by OnOffice

Protein Studios, 31 New Inn Yard

Presented by OnOffice, Design at Work explores how thoughtful design can shape the future of the workplace - enhancing wellness, boosting productivity, and promoting greater human connection.

Visitors can expect forward-thinking contributions from:

- JDD Furniture, whose modular seating and collaborative pods blend function with UK-made flair.
- sixteen3, bringing sustainable, stylish seating for modern commercial interiors.
- Boss Design, presenting new ergonomic solutions for people-centric workplaces.
- Isomi, who will launch the award-winning Knit One chair - a modular seating system engineered with environmental performance in mind.
- Brunner, combining German precision with elegant office seating and table systems.
- BAUX, showcasing eco-conscious acoustic panels made from natural materials.
- Berlin Acoustics, unveiling sleek soundproof booths designed for deep focus and flexible collaboration.

Design Culture

Kachette, 347 Old Street

This exhibition investigates how cultural identity, tradition and transformation influence contemporary design. With a vibrant mix of artists, makers and design schools, the space is a celebration of narrative-led creativity.

Installations and features include:

- Ben Cullen Williams presents “Self Portrait" in collaboration with Google Deepmind and Google Arts & Culture Lab. This new commission explores self-portraiture through advanced generative AI models, with the AI model creating a 'self-portrait' of itself through a collaboration between artist and machine with the help of Google's AI generation tools, Veo, Gemini and Imagen.
- Kingston University graduates present bold and reflective work across product and material design.
- Moleskine hosts creative workshops that celebrate the power of analogue design thinking encouraging visitors to reconnect with the art of handwriting and mark-making.

House of ICON

Shoreditch Town Hall, 380 Old Street

Set within one of East London’s most iconic buildings, House of ICON celebrates the very best in residential and hospitality design - from contemporary craftsmanship to expressive statement pieces.

Visitors can discover, topical talks, immersive installations and cutting-edge products:

- Design Discussions – co-curated and hosted by Roddy Clarke, the talks programme offers inspiring conversations, fresh perspectives, and bold ideas at the heart of Shoreditch’s creative scene.
- 2LG Studio presents ‘You Can Sit With Us’ - a fully realised interior setting with a list of design talents across many disciplines.
- Lois O’Hara creates a sculptural bar installation in her signature curved style - designed to spark curiosity and bring people together over drinks, conversation, and good energy.
- Isola unites its global community of international designers, design studios, manufacturers, and creators showcasing their work in the House of ICON.
- Indie showcase provides a platform for independent designers and emerging talent, spotlighting fresh ideas and bold creativity from the voices helping to shape the future of the design industry.
- Dare Studio, showcasing refined furniture that merges contemporary British design with exceptional craftsmanship.
- Thonet, presenting its iconic bentwood and tubular steel pieces — timeless classics that continue to shape the language of modern interiors.
- interlübke, with sleek, architectural storage systems that exemplify German precision and minimalist elegance.
- Six Dots Design, debuting playful, conceptual furniture that brings together material experimentation and bold forms.
- Ultrafabrics, introducing tactile, high-performance upholstery materials that fuse luxury with durability - ideal for both residential and commercial settings.

A bold new chapter for London Design Festival

As Design London Shoreditch launches this September, it brings a fresh perspective to one of the UK’s most influential design districts - bridging heritage with innovation, trade with creativity, and the local with the international.

With three curated exhibitions, a vibrant lineup of installations, talks and workshops, and the backing of some of the design world’s most respected brands and institutions, the event is set to become a key annual destination for architects, designers, and specifiers during London Design Festival.

Design London Shoreditch takes place 16-18 September. Find out more and secure your free ticket at designlondon.co.uk.

Decorex, the UK’s destination for luxury interior design returns to Olympia London, from 12-15 October 2025 for its 47th edition this autumn. Welcoming over 280 of the finest interior brands, Decorex is the premium event to connect the most discerning designers, architects, and specifiers with the latest trends, new product launches, exciting talks programme and networking opportunities.

Explore Luxury Interiors

With a vast range of exhibitors from a variety of categories including lighting, textiles, furniture, wall coverings, garden and furniture - visitors will be inspired by thoughtfully curated brands including the likes of The Soho Lighting Co., Officine Gullo, Hyde house, Bert Frank, Knots Rugs, Armac Martin, HomePlay and many more.

Decorex x Natasha Mann

Renowned decorative artist, Natasha Mann has been chosen as this year’s creative collaboration for Decorex. Her distinctive geometric pattern design with floral details, features beautiful, gilded elements, reflecting the architecture of the glass canopy roof of Olympia Events. Her designs will be seen throughout the show branding and promotional materials including, website, social media and across the show floor.

A former Decorex Making Spaces artisan, Natasha uses traditional techniques to craft custom interior pieces and fine artworks. Her creations are influenced by global decorative art traditions, with a particular emphasis on Moroccan architectural painting on wood. She honed her skills in this specific form of Moroccan decorative painting through a year-long apprenticeship with a master artist in Fez.

All her pieces are crafted from natural materials, using hand-ground pigments mixed with egg tempera and 24-carat gold leaf. The geometric designs are hand-drawn using a compass and ruler. Natasha’s work includes decorative paintings for interiors, such as panels, murals, and ceiling designs; small decorative objects, such as boxes and lamps; and individual framed paintings and drawings.

Designer Collaborations

This year, Tolu Adẹ̀kọ́ and Adẹ̀kọ́ & Co. are set to unveil Palomino, the showstopping VIP Lounge design at Decorex. Inspired by the historic Paris Olympia Hippodrome of 1886 and Bertram Mills’ legendary circus at Olympia Kensington, Palomino merges storytelling with bold, immersive design. Crafted in collaboration with artisans from London, Paris, Milan, and New York, this project blends historical grandeur with contemporary innovation. It’s a celebration of craftsmanship, where every detail challenges expectations and invites a truly sensory experience. Adẹ̀kọ́ & Co. brings a unique vision to life; bold, unexpected, and undeniably captivating.

Lucy Mayers of Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler will be designing the iconic Decorex Bar, one of the highlights of the event for networking and socialising. Revisiting a more luxurious approach the Bar will pay homage to Colefax & Fowlers timeless elegance and renowned classic English appeal.

This year, the Decorex Cafe and Bar in its new central location within the National Hall, will be sponsored by Material Bank, a worldwide platform for searching and sampling materials. The welcomed space will provide visitors with an additional area to work and relax, whilst still in the midst of the bustling show floor.

Making Spaces

Returning for its fourth consecutive year, the Decorex Making Spaces feature for 2025 will showcase a brand-new line-up of talented artisans demonstrating their wide range of skills and craftmanship and offering hands-on experiences to visitors, across the four-day event at Olympia.

Following over 200 entries, 14 artisans were chosen by the Decorex 2024 Making Spaces Committee - a collaboration of experts, all with a specific interest in craft. The committee hand-picked their favourite makers, providing the chosen artisans with a unique and exclusive opportunity to showcase their craft to Decorex’s interior design audience. The Making Spaces committee includes Lousia Pacifico (Founder of Future Icons), Deborah Pocock LVO (CEO of QEST), Selina McCabe (Senior Partner and Head of Interiors at Winch Design), Joshua Hudson (Furniture Lead at Rycotewood Furniture Center), Kerryn Harper-Cuss (Freelance Editor & Content Director), Jonathan Burton (CEO Cockpit) and Sarah Myerscough (CEO of The New Craftsmen).

Deborah Pocock LVO, CEO of QEST, comments: “Making Spaces offers craftspeople a valuable opportunity to demonstrate their skills and share the processes behind their work, helping to build meaningful connections with collectors, designers, and the wider industry. As a charity investing in the future of craft, QEST is proud to partner with Decorex on this initiative, which champions excellence and supports sustainable careers. We’re especially delighted to see QEST Alumni Carl Fox, Kendall Clarke and Willow Bloomfield featured in this year’s selection.”

The skills showcased by the Making Spaces artisans include weaving, marquetry, ceramics and metalwork. View all of the 2025 Artisans here.

2025 will also welcome back returning artisans from previous years in ‘Making Spaces: The Next Chapter’. Five talented artisans including; Valerie Wartelle, Lara Pain, Hanny Newton, Pamela Print and The Marchmont Workshop will once again demonstrate their craftsmanship for visitors to the show.

Decorex Talks Programme

The much-anticipated Decorex Talks Programme returns this year with more panels, more topics and even more speakers. Featuring over 100 expert speakers, the four-day programme will delve into a variety of specialist topics from ‘Scaling Success – Strategies for Growing Your Interior Design Business’ to ‘Local Meets Global: Championing Regional Artisans in International Design’, the talks will offer insights, inspiration and practical advice for all interior designers.

Sustainability Discussions @ Decorex, is a dedicated space for conversations on sustainability in interiors. B·ABLE and Haines will be hosting daily talks on sustainability-related topics throughout the show.

Get ready for Decorex 2025

For almost 50 years, Decorex has connected interior design professionals with the very best in interiors; from designer collaborations, interactive workshops, showcases from up-and-coming artisans and an unmissable talks programme.

Registration for Decorex 2025 is now open with early-bird tickets available until 11th July. Trade tickets during this period are £20, consumer tickets £35, student tickets £15, manufacturers £50, VIP passes £50 and the Decorex On-Demand add on £20 – all exclusive of VAT. Click here to register your place and to contribute a small donation to the Furnishing Futures Charity.

Revisit Decorex 2024 with our highlights video here and take a trip over the show floor via drone here.

The countdown is on to Europe’s leading high-end interior design event, Decorex, which returns to Olympia Events, London. Taking place from 6-9 October, more than 280 brands will exhibit their latest design innovations and product launches offering visitors the chance to discover curated interior collections for every design project.

Explore Interior Design

Discover the handpicked line-up of this year’s exhibitors and explore the latest offerings from brands at the show, including Heirlooms, Holmes Bespoke, Lilla Rugs, John Cullen X Hux, COAT Paints, V&A Enterprises, Clearwater Interiors, Hendel & Hendel, Officine Gullo and Alternative Flooring. This autumn Decorex will provide unbeatable interior inspiration, opportunities to make connections with new and familiar faces and be the place to source a vast range of exciting new products.

A Hub for Sustainability

Whether behind the scenes or on the show floor, sustainability is at the heart of Decorex. The Better Stands initiative aims to reduce waste that stands and exhibitions can create by adopting reusable structures. This year, the show is powered by 100% renewable electricity, preventing the creation of an estimated 21.5 tons of CO2, significantly reducing the event's carbon impact. To reinforce sustainability values within the design industry, Decorex is continuing to work with the Sustainability Task Force. Created in 2023, the Task Force is formed of sustainable brands; Edward Bulmer, Haines Collection, Holmes Bespoke, Naturalmat, Persona Abode, Soho Lighting, Studio Suss, Bluepatch and B/ABLE, each leading the way in creating a greener community. This year will also see the launch of the Decorex Sustainability Awards, for which the Task Force will judge four categories throughout the event including ‘Innovative Design’ and ‘Driving Social Change’. Soho Lighting will also launch the winning design for the Cleaner Ocean Project, a competition in which Primary school children have designed lighting using plastics salvaged from beach cleanups. The winning young designer will attend the show as a VIP guest to see their design brought to life using the gathered materials, which will be recycled and 3D printed.

Discover Unmissable Designer Collaborations

Together with design creative Ellen Merchant’s colourful prints, Decorex is also collaborating with renowned design studio BradyWilliams who will be designing the show’s iconic bar area in the centre of the show floor. Sustainable paint brand YesColours will transform the VIP lounge with their unique and colourful approach. Visitors can also see two exciting show floor entrance features designed by The New Craftmakers; an organisation who commission and sell unique contemporary objects that are rooted in craftsmanship and narrative. Their range is made by a growing network of makers from across the British Isles. These innovative and highly creative designer collaborations will ensure that the event is packed with inspiring interior design moments throughout the event.

Watch the Talks Programme

The 2024 edition of Decorex will host a rich programme of talks by design industry professionals. Hear from over 85 expert speakers on a variety of specialist topics, ranging from sustainability to using AI in interior design. The renowned talks programme is the perfect opportunity to learn and be inspired by industry peers with in-depth knowledge and experience of the subjects explored. More sustainability talks and workshops will also be available in the Sustainability Lounge in association with The Green Room, aimed to empower interiors brands to become more sustainable.

Register Now and Start the Countdown

For over 45 years, Decorex has connected interior design professionals with the very best in interiors; from designer collaborations, interactive workshops, showcases from up-and-coming artisans and an unmissable talks programme.

The countdown for Decorex 2024 is now on, with tickets available online for this year’s unmissable design event. Register to connect with interior design professionals and the very best in interiors; from designer collaborations, interactive workshops, showcases from up-and-coming artisans and the highly anticipated Talks Programme.

Click here to register now.

In partnership with NEWH, Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Europe has released its full schedule of content. Taking place on 29 – 30 November at London ExCeL, design leaders from Europe’s most esteemed cruise lines and design firms will be sharing their knowledge, insights, and experience through a series of CPD-certified panel talks and discussions.

The programme, curated around today’s ocean, river, and expedition cruise market, delivers a comprehensive range of topics and case studies covering concepts and inspiration behind beautiful designs, the dark art of project management, storytelling through design and brand identity, the future of marine interior design, and designing for adventure.

The prestigious speaker line-up includes Gianluca Gugliotta, Director, Vessel Refurbishment - Norwegian Cruise Line, Aida Lora, Senior Design Associate - Royal Caribbean Group, Bob McGowan, Head of Operations - Ambassador Cruise Line, Sandra Correia da Silva, Architect - Mystic Cruises, Alexander W. Höfling, Managing Director - MEYER RE, and Kristian Englund, Senior Architect - YSA Design and CEO - Ship Planner.

This year, the Conference & Workshop Programme is CPD-certified allowing professionals across discipline to further their learning activities and gain developmental hours from attending each accredited session.

The boutique event will also be debuting a new content format with keynotes and workshop sessions taking place predominantly on the second day and held on beautifully designed exhibitor stands around the show floor. This dynamic programme facilitates a seamless day of inspiration and development.

Stand-out sessions include the opening keynote and the only session to take place on the first day, ‘Inspiration for beautiful design: Case studies in materials & spaces’. Delivered by leading interior designers, attendees will be guided through a showcase of unique and inspiring projects across newbuild and refurbishment portfolios.

Those looking to gain insight into the changing shape of expedition cruising should attend ‘Designing for adventure: Spotlight on expedition cruise interiors’. In this session industry experts dive into the impact the sector’s growth has had on designing for functionality, whilst still giving guests an authentic and luxurious experience.

Alongside these curated panel discussions, CSI Design Expo Europe offers visitors additional learning opportunities at the Meet the Brand Q&As and Project Management Lunch. These focused sessions give attendees the chance to get to know the design and procurement professionals within the industry and learn how to navigate a successful project from concept to delivery.

Join the cruise interiors industry for two-days of product sourcing, knowledge-sharing, and networking by registering for your free pass today.

The full Summit Agenda has been released for the second edition of Sustainable Design Summit – the world’s only forum to unite the cruise, hotel, and aircraft interiors sectors. The thought-leadership event serves as a catalyst for change in interior design across these three chosen industries.

With a strong focus on collaboration and innovation, interior designers, specifiers, sustainability specialists, and suppliers alike meet to share insights and explore the new era of sustainability goals.

Highlighted Sessions and Headline Speakers:
The one-day Summit tackles today’s biggest challenges with designing and sourcing responsibly. The pivotal opening keynote ‘Progress, leadership, and transparency through the supply chain’ unites decision makers across each sector, including Joshua Wilkie - Manager, Waste Management and Circularity Programs at Air Canada, Mathieu Petiteau - Newbuilding & R&D Director at Ponant, and Sam Hall - Director, Interior Design - Europe at IHG Hotels & Resorts.

Hosted by Darian Stibbe - Global Leader, Partnerships for Sustainable Development; Executive Director at The Partnering Initiative, delegates will be guided through a CPD-Certified programme of keynotes and topic-specific breakout sessions focussing on case studies and companies that are at the forefront of sustainable design. Stand-out sessions include ‘Understanding your emissions: What are your numbers really telling you?’, ‘Materials innovation & collaboration in the supply chain’, and ‘From collaboration to impact: Developing approaches and next steps’.

The revered speaker line-up features interior designers, both highly specialised and those who work cross-industry, lead specifiers, and sustainability specialists. Brands leading the conversation include Hilton, Royal Caribbean Group, Air Canada, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Holland America Group, Bombardier, Hurtigruten Norway, Winch Design and PriestmanGoode. Certification and sustainability advisory companies such as Lloyds Register, TU Delft, and Mind Click will also be sharing their knowledge and what the delegates as brand owners require from the supply chain.

Speaker Mirja Rasi-Mäki, Sustainability Specialist at Meyer Turku emphasises the importance of seeking cross-disciplinary solutions to sustainable design obstacles:

“Product Development Partnering and collaboration in sustainability issues are essential in addressing the unique challenges of the maritime industry; bringing together diverse expertise, ensuring regulatory compliance, maximising resource efficiency, adopting innovative technologies, and promoting a positive passenger experience while minimising environmental impact. Through collaboration, the different stakeholders can contribute to making the cruise industry more sustainable and environmentally responsible."

Included in the day’s Agenda is the zero-waste Product Showcase of intrinsically green materials and solutions, and numerous opportunities to network allowing delegates to expand their knowledge, discover the latest innovations, and create new relationships across the sectors.

To learn more about the sessions and networking experiences involved, download the full Summit Agenda on the website.

Book your pass today.

This Autumn, the Clerkenwell Design Trail, on 4-5 October, will bring the A&D community together to re-connect and network across Clerkenwell’s historic cobbles.

The stand-alone event will bring the area to life as CDW's iconic pink trail, flags and window vinyl return to EC1. The two-day programme will be jam packed with engaging events all within walking distance, allowing visitors to explore the area with ease and discover the latest cutting-edge products for commercial interiors. CDT showrooms will showcase product launches and new collections as well as host workshops, talks, demonstrations, parties and more, spotlighting Clerkenwell as the UK's most important hub for design.

AllSfär

AllSfär is a brand with a clear mission dedicated to creating and manufacturing agile, acoustic products for architects, interior designers, office fit-out companies and furniture dealers.

Brunner

Brunner design and manufacture high quality contract furniture specialising in the workplace, hospitality and education sectors with a diverse portfolio of sustainably manufactured to order products.

BuzziSpace

BuzziSpace creates solutions for happy and healthy spaces around the world. With a mission to improve well-being through human-centric design, the Belgian design brand provides original acoustic solutions, lighting, and furnishings to meet the needs of the modern workplace—and beyond.

Domus

Domus offer the latest creative hard surface and flooring material - including porcelain and ceramic tiles, glass mosaics, XL format porcelain slabs, engineered wood, laminate and vinyl flooring.

Formica Group

Formica Group invented high pressure laminates in 1913. Pioneers by definition, the iconic Formica brand represents the quintessence of laminates. Inspired by life - Laminates entered people's daily lives and made modernity dreams come true and accessible.

Frem Group

Through innovative solutions and brilliant designs, Frem have evolved into one of the UK's market leaders in workplace solutions. Combining the highest quality craftmanship and manufacturing standards, they create office, reception and meeting room furniture as well as storage solutions, Hubs, Pods and Booths.

Gresham Office Furniture

As one of the UK’s leading designers and manufacturers of workplace furniture, the Gresham portfolio encompasses office desking, seating, storage and screens plus conference, leisure and breakout collections, offering a holistic solution to all furniture requirements.

Havwoods

Inspiring architects and interior designers for almost 50 years, Havwoods is a prevailing name in beautiful wood flooring design and sets the benchmark for superior quality wood flooring.

Ideal Standard

Ideal Standard is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality residential, commercial and healthcare bathroom and washroom solutions. Its portfolio combines expertly crafted, design-led products with cutting-edge technology to lead the industry in aesthetics and performance.

Iris Ceramica Group

Iris Ceramica Group is a world leading manufacturer of high-performing top quality ceramic surfaces for residential, commercial, industrial architecture and design of innovative solutions.

Karndean International

Karndean's design process begins with a meeting… with nature. They see flooring differently. It’s how they bring the unimaginable, inspired from the outdoors, indoors.

Lavoro Design

Lavoro manufacture beautifully designed height adjustable desks that put employee wellbeing first; for forward-thinking companies looking to embrace the future of work.

Mount Lighting

Mount Lighting is a leading manufacturer of customisable architectural and commercial LED lighting. They pride themselves on their understanding of the ever-changing workplace environment, technical knowledge and creative design capabilities.

Moventi Ltd

Moventi’s product design strategy sits at the core of their product collection. Driven by the demands of the ever-evolving workplace, they believe product design requires a holistic approach.

obo (obolife)

obo is a furniture provider with a holistic approach to the workplace, with a mission to ensure the physical and emotional wellbeing of people in their chosen workplace, wherever that might be.

Panaz

Panaz is a leading supplier of high-quality contract fabrics for the hospitality, healthcare, cruise and corporate sectors.

Paragon Carpet Tiles

Paragon Carpet Tiles is a leading UK manufacturer of design-led commercial carpet tiles, providing inspiring, modern flooring solutions that transform spaces.

Parkside

Parkside are a design-led tile specification company serving architects, designers, contractors and developers in the UK.

Rockfon

Rockfon manufacturers acoustic products made from stone wool. Biophillic wall hangings, wall panels with customisable artwork, monolithic acoustic ceilings, room dividers and more.

Solus

Innovative and dynamic, Solus is renowned among the A&D community for being one of the UK’s leading suppliers of commercial floor and wall tiles.

Tarkett

With a history of more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions.

Verco

Verco is one of Britain’s leading office furniture designers and manufacturers. Verco are passionate about innovation and excellence as well as their furniture.

Wiesner-Hager

Rethink the office: Future working environments have little in common with the familiar office. As a specialist in office furniture, Wiesner-Hager deliver creative solutions for commercial environments.

VitrA

VitrA London is a creative hub for the design community situated in the heart of Clerkenwell. A focus of creativity and conversation, VitrA London offers design inspiration in the form of its latest ranges.