As Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW) marks its 15th anniversary this May, the festival brings discourse and ideas to the fore. Five extensive talks programmes spread across EC1 will bring together the sharpest voices in architecture and design, cementing CDW's status as one of the world's most compelling platforms in the A&D sector for debate and discovery.
At the heart of CDW's talks offer is Conversations at Clerkenwell, the festival's official programme which has partnered with paint brand Dulux Trade this year. Curated by Katie Richardson, the programme is housed in the extraordinary setting of the Church of Design at St Bartholomew the Great - one of London's oldest and most atmospheric buildings. Each of the festival's three days opens at 11am with an intimate one-on-one interview with some of the most significant names in contemporary design.
Award-winning, Cypriot-born British designer Michael Anastassiades opens the series on Tuesday 19th May, with a conversation covering his celebrated lighting work, limited-edition collections and solo exhibitions at museums and galleries around the globe. On Wednesday 20th May, the spotlight falls on Níall McLaughlin, the architect awarded the RIBA Royal Gold Medal in 2026, who will walk through an outstanding portfolio that has reshaped British architecture over three decades. On Thursday 21st May, Slovenian furniture designer Lara Bohinc reflects on her singular approach to materials, her wideranging collaborations and the new collections that continue to push her practice forward.
Conversations at Clerkenwell’s partnership with Dulux Trade has already sparked chromatic synergy. A competition - Rhythm of Blues - invited designers to create artwork for the talks stage inspired by Dulux's Colour of the Year Palette and the theme 'Meeting of Minds'. The winning entry, by Leigh Bagley of The Graphic Pattern Studio, is a work he describes as "a layered conversation between colour, geometry and people - symbolic of the blending of voices and perspectives gathering at the talks stage, where ideas overlap and evolve." It's an apt metaphor for everything that CDW's talks represent.
Dulux Trade's Creative Director Marianne Shillingford extends the partnership across three sessions of her own, exploring the global colour story for the year ahead, how to use colour to make life better in a world of AI, and the true nature of paint and what it actually does when it dries.
Other highlights include an inspiring conversation on Designing with Purpose led by Liz Bell, President of BIID (British Institute of Interior Designers); Dimorestudio, Giles Miller and Tatjana von Stein discuss The New Luxury; and Jessie Johnson from the Design Council presides over a panel on Building Skills for a Regenerative Future. Furniture brands Cozmo, Reddie, Lean Desk and SCP look ahead to predict Furniture Futures; author and journalist Katie Treddigen chairs a talk on the Future of Fabric; and Bompas & Parr, Jolie Studio Ltd and NORR11 explore what happens in design when intuition leads the way at the talk Sensory Beings. North End Design Studio and Archer Humphryes Architects discuss Dining Design with Harry McKinley, editor of Mix magazine, and artist and designer Paul Cocksedge shares his views on AI in The Trained Hand: Craft, Intuition and the New Digital Makers.
Design Meets presents narratives from leading brands and industry experts at new venue The Luxury Edit, hosted at Haberdashers’ Hall. Roundtables examine how creative industries can drive meaningful social change and protect intellectual property in an age of AI and copycats, explore Clerkenwell’s evolving identity and uncover the untapped power of music and acoustics in shaping spatial experience.
Hands-on workshops demonstrate how to reclaim creativity and human connection in an age of digital isolation and show how a bold generation of sustainability-focused graduates is turning green ideals into real-world practice. Autism and ADHD champion Piers Roberts leads a landmark panel discussion with neurodivergent designers, educators and entrepreneurs, making a compelling case for why neurodivergent skills and perspectives should be central to the teams creating the spaces of tomorrow. Additional forward-looking talks examine bespoke designs for the hospitality sector, furniture created from food waste, and Norwegian design philosophy.
The editorial team behind online magazine Design Milk host Design Dialogues at The Charterhouse Chapel, covering a rich mix of themes. Wellbeing and neurodiversity are explored with conversations around autism's cognitive profiles, the post-neuro office, and creating workplaces for a workforce that no longer fully trusts the office environment.
Nature, materials and craft are also prominent topics - from the next phase of nature-integrated design that moves beyond biophilia, to reinventing materials through a lens of nostalgia, and the creative exchange between designers and artisans. Generational and cultural shifts are addressed through talks on designing spaces for Gen Alpha and building a design brand with integrity. Rounding out the programme are sessions on immersive spaces, the iterative design process, and a sponsored talk from Aquafil.
[d]arc media returns to CDW venue Light for a fifth year of its acclaimed [d]arc thoughts programme of free-to-attend lighting-focused panels and presentations, sponsored this year by Ideolux. Talks span the full breadth of lighting design practice - from future-proofing systems for adaptability and longevity, and the art of crafting dark, atmospheric hospitality spaces, to why lighting design remains chronically undervalued.
Project-focused sessions bring theory to life, walking audiences through the creative and specification process on real-world schemes including the Radisson Red Lounge and a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Germany. [d]arc thoughts concludes with a presentation from designer Benz Roos on the search for a more soulful approach to lighting design in the 21st century, exploring how designers can strike the balance between energy use, legibility and safety while staying within budget.
Volunteer-led network Interior Design Declares, supported by lighting control solution Casambi, hosts an informative session on its activities on the evening of Wednesday 20th May with a complimentary bar and networking.
Commercial Interiors UK and its media outlet Design Insider host eight curated sessions for Design in Focus at CDW venue Commercial Design in the Park. The programme explores the ideas and forces shaping commercial interiors today, from product specification and design concepts to the evolving cultures of hospitality and workplace environments.
Highlights include a session hosted by Sanderson Design Group examining how colour and pattern are driving more expressive, emotionally resonant hospitality spaces; a discussion lead by The Contract Chair Company on the crossover between hospitality and workplace design; and a conversation between GROHE and Buster + Punch on achieving cohesion across fixtures and fittings. Design In Focus is as much about community as content - it has been curated to be an open, accessible destination for designers, specifiers, operators and industry leaders at every stage of their career.
As well as the five main talks programmes, CDW’s many venues and hundreds of showrooms across EC1 participating in the festival are hosting their own talks.
The Museum of the Order of St John, one of the hidden historical spaces of London, is a new location for CDW in 2026, hosting design collections from Spain and Austria. At 11am on Wednesday 20th May, award-winning Austrian designer Theresa Obermoser and film maker Jack Sibson will discuss Storytelling through Interior Design. From 6pm, editor-in-chief of Disegno Oli Stratford hosts a talk called El Salón at the venue during which designer Tomás Alonso discusses his installation INTERIORS OF SPAIN, the complexities of working in an historic building and his thoughts on Spanish design’s global reputation. At midday on Thursday 21st May, a talk celebrating 20 Years of Vienna Design Week will be led by the event’s director Gabriel Roland who will share insights into the legacy, craftsmanship and significance of Austrian design and how it continues to embody innovation and sustainability.
On Tuesday 19th May, the first day of the festival, ceramic tile brand Marazzi hosts a brunch panel to unpack AI, Value Engineering and the Art of Working Smarter. At 3.30pm, sustainable office pod brand Silen will host a panel discussion at the Welltek showroom entitled Circular Workspaces: Are We Designing out Waste, or Just Hiding it Better?, bringing together leading industry voices to explore how workspaces can move towards genuine circularity, moderated by design journalist Roddy Clarke on behalf of OnOffice magazine. Later that afternoon, fund-raising cycle ride Clerkenwheels will culminate at the new showroom of Australian-Indonesian sustainable furniture brand Reddie on Goswell Road. The motivation behind the initiative, which supports United in Design’s Education and Outreach Programme, will be discussed at the showroom at 6pm during a talk on Designing Diversity moderated by journalist Grant Gibson. The following day, writer and editor Debika Ray will chair a talk at the Reddie showroom about Working with Waste in Furniture Design with Charlotte Fitzgerald from Universal Design Studio and Sofia Steffenoni from Materials Assemble.
At 3pm on Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th May, the Sedus showroom will host Hannah Nardini, founder of WKSpace who will deliver a presentation inspired by the question How Can Workplaces Become Truly Inclusive across Generations? Her conclusions, based on extensive research from over 50,000 people surveyed across the UK, will be discussed at a roundtable afterwards. Belgian flooring brand modulyss has curated a programme of events throughout the festival including talks on Transparency in Sustainable Design and Customisation, and a panel discussion on AI in Architecture. VitrA will host two ‘In conversation with’ talks. On Tuesday 19th May, Head of Design Nisan Tunçak will join designer Terri Pecora for From Concept to Culture: The Meaning of the Plural Collection in Today’s Design Landscape. On Wednesday 20th May, she will be joined by Anne-Rachel Schiffman, Senior Interior Architect at Snøhetta, for A Conversation on Ceramics and Architecture.
Industry bodies and media titles will offer visitors insights into high-profile brands and practices across EC1 throughout the festival. These will include the OnOffice Workplace Tour, Women in Office Design tours, RIBAJ Tours at CDW, a tour from SBID and the BIID CDW Exclusive Tour.
Clerkenwell Design Week 2026 takes place across EC1, London, from 19 - 21 May. More details about the festival will be announced in due course. For more information, please visit clerkenwelldesignweek.com – registration is now open.
About Clerkenwell Design Week 2026
CDW celebrates its 15th edition by transforming London’s most important design hub into a destination where architects and interior designers come to discover cutting-edge products, ideas and inspiration!
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Discover new-season launches from 135+ showrooms and 30+ pop-up House Guests, and immerse yourself in inspiration, knowledge and creativity via an outstanding programme of events.
Be inspired by new collection launches from names you won’t find anywhere else, with big international brands sharing the limelight with boutique ateliers. Showrooms pull out all the stops to connect and engage with thousands of visitors via a huge programme of free events, from panel discussions to hands-on making. Pop-up House Guests add another layer of creativity to London Design Week 2026. These interior design brands have been carefully curated to complement the showroom offering.
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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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From 19 to 22 January 2026, the Hannover Exhibition Center will once again become the international meeting point for the flooring and interior finishing industry.
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Zip Water's London Showroom, in the heart of Clerkenwell, is hosting an expert-led exploration into the world of colour science in spatial design. Develop a deeper understanding of colour, alongside exploring a range of Zip products, including our new Brushed Brass colourway.
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Driven in 2025 by the new wave of design and vibrant creativity, Maison&Objet Paris opens 2026 under the banner of excellence and savoir-faire.
From January 15 to 19, Maison&Objet will spotlight the creators and companies who, through technical mastery and a contemporary vision embody a new way of inhabiting the world. Here, innovation enters dialogue with tradition, transmission fuels creation, and centuries-old gestures are reimagined through the lens of to-day's creative visions.
Spanning 7 halls and 6 sectors, Maison&Objet unfolds a curated experience through immersive spaces and exclusive scenography. In 2026, the event firmly establishes Paris as the global capital of design and unveils a living showcase where ancestral know-how resonates anew, shaping the design landscape of tomorrow.
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For over thirty years, Maison & Objet has cultivated a unique identity: serving as a meeting point between the world of fine craftsmanship and contemporary design. In January 2026, the trade fair returns to its roots with a powerful and inspiring theme.
Design draws strength from its origins to rise even higher. At the crossroads of the raw materials and contemporary form, a calm strength reveals itself. Furniture is no longer a mere series of objects: it becomes an extension of a skill, a gesture, a memory.
What emanates from it goes beyond aesthetics: it's an aura, a breath, a trace of the past carried into the future. Each creation is part of a continuum, a slow and embodied transformation Maison&Objet highlights a design imbued with soul, where every piece of furniture bears the mark of a story in the making.
To delve deeper into this theme, the trend forecasting agency GOODMOODS presents a sensory and forward-looking interpretation through four manifestos that outline possible trajectories for contemporary design.
Metamorphosis: Upcycling becomes a true creative chemistry, where anything can be transformed, recomposed, and enhanced.
Mutation: The fusion of organic materials, ancestral techniques, and technological innovation inspires new forms of hybridization.
Recomposed Baroque: Artisanal craftsmanship revisits the opulence and theatricality of the Baroque with contemporary restraint and unexpected twists.
Neo-Folklore: Patterns, rituals, and local narratives are reimagined through new materials and digital tools.
These four directions enrich the overall vision of this edition enriching the narratives of exhibitions, curated journeys, and the What’s New? presentations. They offer a rich framework for interpreting and guiding creators and brands toward formal, technical, or poetic expressions that echo the theme Past Reveals Future.
With its 6 key sectors and 7 exhibition halls, Maison&Objet is the only trade show to unite all professionals across decoration, design, and the art of living.
Signature & Projects High-end design, hospitality, and tailor-made solutions.
Decor & Design Decoration, furniture, lighting, home textiles, and tableware.
Craft – métiers d’art Artisanal creation and exceptional know-how.
Fragrance & Wellness The world of wellbeing, beauty, and scents.
Fashion & Accessories Fashion, jewelry, and stylish accessories.
Gift & Play Gifts, toys, and original ideas.
Designer of the Year 2026 - Harry Nuriev (Crosby Studios)
This edition honors Harry Nuriev, visionary designer and founder of Crosby Studios, recognized by The New York Times Magazine as one of the pioneering voices of contemporary minimalism. Based between New York and Paris, Harry Nuriev explores the intersection of design, art, and craftsmanship through a singular approach: Transformism. Rather than creating from scratch, he chooses to transform what already exists, giving objects a second life, amplifying their essence and memory.
His prestigious collaborations, from the Mobilier National to the Louvre, from Balenciaga to Baccarat, reflect a transversal perspective and a unique ability to build bridges between institutions, brands, and audiences.
For Maison&Objet 2026, he is designing a new, immersive scenography, conceived as a visual and sensory meditation on the power of design to transform our perception of everyday life.
'Each year, when we select a personality for the Designer of the Year Award, the committee looks for someone who embodies the spirit of the times, someone we believe will leave a lasting mark on design. Harry Nuriev’s work is singular, rooted in the present. His practice lies at the crossroads of art and design, driven by the sensitivity of a designer who questions the overabundance of objects in which we live. A dilemma to which he responds with what he calls his 'Transformism Manifesto'. Harry is also a cosmopolitan creator who has chosen Paris as his home base, following in the footsteps of great figures who enriched the Parisian art and cultural scene. A touch of Diaghilev for the Russian soul, and a bit of Scott Fitzgerald for the extravagance' - Franck Millot, Director of Partnerships and Special Events.
As a scenographer and trend-setter, Elizabeth Leriche presents an immersive and emotionally resonant journey, where each installation highlights the exhibitors’ products while creating a dialogue between past and future.
From Antiquity to Art Deco, from primitive forms to contemporary daring, the exhibition brings to light a shared memory of the decorative arts, reinterpreted to inspire the invention of new aesthetics. Between tradition and experimentation, it reveals how the future of design is always born from the traces left by the past.
A manifesto of contemporary retail, where physical commerce reasserts its power to reinvent itself. Inspired by the theme Past Reveals Future, this installation explores the resonances between tradition and innovation. To work with a material is to enter a temporal conversation, to make resonate what once was, while inscribing what is yet to come. This paleo-futuristic exploration highlights four materials at the very heart of today’s creative expression: stone, wood, glass, and metal, whether in their physical forms or their representations. The journey is conceived as a sensory experience, restoring the point of sale as a living, inspiring space.
Co-founder and artistic director of the PNY restaurant chain, Rudy Guénaire launched Night Flight in 2021, his creative studio dedicated to design and interior architecture. His projects, both narrative and immersive, stand out for their poetic and cinematic quality, inviting audiences to experience something truly unique.
With Suite 2046, Rudy Guénaire reinvented hospitality as a total experience. For Maison&Objet, he will present a room that is rooted in the past, yet futuristic and dreamlike accompanied by a manifesto on the codes of tomorrow’s hospitality. A reflection on the art of bathing will enrich his installation, transforming a daily ritual into a founding ceremony.
Curatio - The Collectible Design Village After a well-received debut in 2025 by both the press and industry professionals, CURATIO, curated by Thomas Haarmann, returns in January 2026 with an expanded format and 60 international participants.
Conceived as a true village, it blends exhibition space with experiential design to offer an immersive journey into the world of collectible design, where each piece reveals the intention and craftsmanship behind the material
Alongside, the CRAFT space continues its mission to spotlight artisans who embody both excellence and experimentation. These creators, positioned at the crossroads of tradition and innovation, enrich the theme Past Reveals Future by demonstrating that an object can also carry memory, gesture, and living legacy.
A new feature of this edition, the Village Manufactures of Excellence will take place at the heart of Signature & Projects. Conceived as a refined setting, it brings together for the first time a unique collective of Living Heritage Companies (EPV), a French government label that recognizes exceptional craftsmanship and rare expertise.
This new space, created with the support of the Excellence Contract network, will host around twenty companies that embody the finest in French artisanal and industrial excellence: master glassmakers, fine cabinetmakers, weavers, upholsterers, plaster artisans, artistic metalworkers, marble workers, and designers of furniture and lighting. Among the confirmed participants: La Maison du Vitrail, Verrerie Biot, Agencement Paul Champs, Tissage de la Lys - Jules Pansu, Eurocave, Dumas Paris, Bronzés de France & Baguès, Horus, Focus Création, and Le Jacquard Français.
Primarily aimed at the 25,000 interior designers and decorators expected at the show, this village offers a deep dive into exceptional trades in the service of hospitality and luxury. A dedicated mini-exhibition, along with a talk on the international reach of these savoir-faire, will complete the program.
In January, Halls 1 & 2 will host the Signature & Projects universes, enhanced by an Eco-Responsible Design Collective that showcases creators’ ability to develop sustainable solutions without compromising on aesthetics.
This space brings together an international selection of manufacturers of eco-designed materials and coverings, intended for interior architecture, decoration, and furniture design.
With this collective, Maison&Objet confirms its leading role in promoting responsible and innovative solutions, serving designers and industry professionals committed to combining aesthetics, innovation, and environmental impact.
Located in Hall 3, Decor & Design, the Outdoor space highlights the design of exterior environments, now recognized as a true extension of the home. Designed as a strategic showcase, it brings together trends and innovations that redefine outdoor living.
Bringing together 50 leading international brands, the offering covers a wide range: furniture, pergolas, lighting, rugs, and accessories, as well as technical and functional solutions tailored to the demands of hospitality, fine dining, high-end residential, and yachting. Each product combines aesthetics, durability, and innovation, with special attention to eco-friendly materials and harmonious integration with the surrounding architecture.
This new space establishes itself as a strategic hub for industry players, offering a comprehensive vision of outdoor design and a privileged meeting place for key stakeholders, including designers, manufacturers, and market experts who share their insights and expertise on emerging practices and lifestyles.
The Outdoor space thus becomes a must-visit destination to discover inspiring collections and understand how creativity and craftsmanship are shaping the exteriors of tomorrow.
Maison&Objet extends its experience beyond the show floors with IN THE CITY, the B2B event in Paris from January 14 to 19, designed specifically for professionals. This unique journey brings together 100 locations that make up Paris’s ecosystem of exceptional decoration : decorators, interior designers, galleries, prestigious maisons, and outstanding artisans.
By combining the on-site event, the Maison&Objet fair with off-site visits and events throughout the city, IN THE CITY offers a comprehensive and immersive experience. This unique format gives professionals the chance to meet creators, see products in real-life settings, and fully immerse themselves in the creative energy of Paris, the international design capital.
More than a trade show, Maison&Objet is an international community that comes alive throughout the year, in Paris, online, and on social media. A unique ecosystem that brings together: 2 million followers on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and TikTok... The MOM marketplace, a true business extension of the fair, with 3 million visits per year and 372,000 active professional buyers all year round. A newsletter sent to more than 600,000 contacts, keeping the community informed of Maison&Objet’s news, events, and trends.
More than 25 talks per edition, where designers, experts, and entrepreneurs share their vision on hospitality, retail, creativity, and the role of women in design. These conferences, accessible to all on the Maison&Objet YouTube channel, allow the community to stay connected, exchange ideas, and extend the experience throughout the year.
Maison&Objet also asserts its international reach with initiatives like the China Design Awards, which spotlight emerging Chinese creative talents and celebrate the diversity of creative visions around the world.
Reflecting its theme Past Reveals Future, the January 2026 edition promises to be meaningful, immersive, and inspiring. By drawing on the heritage of craftsmanship to nurture contemporary imagination, Maison&Objet continues to unite and inspire the international community of design, decoration, and the art of living.
About MAISON&OBJET PARIS
The lifestyle show in Paris brings together a 360°product offering for designers and specifiers; decoration, design, furniture, accessories, textiles, tableware and more. M&O showcase an excess of 3,000 international brands to over 70,000 interiors professionals twice a year in Paris.
MAISON&OBJET PARIS, Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, 15 - 19 January 2026
The UK’s leading workplace interiors exhibition returns on 25–26 February 2026 at the Business Design Centre, London, unveiling its bold new theme: Connected Realities.
This edition invites exhibitors and visitors alike to explore how hybrid models, immersive technologies and smart environments are reshaping the workplace, not just as spaces we use, but as environments we feel, engage with and belong to.
Leading brands already confirmed include König + Neurath, Sedus, Bisley, Pedrali, Interface, Forbo, Kvadrat and many more. Hear from industry leaders including Nestlé, Arcadis, Octopus Energy, AECOM, Lloyds, Pascall + Watson, VirginMedia O2, Landsec, Gensler, WPP, Foster + Partners and CBRE, who will be speaking at the show.
Adding to the excitement, the inaugural Workspace Design Awards will take place live at the show on 25 February 2026, celebrating completed workplace projects from across the globe.
A must-attend fixture in London’s design calendar, Workspace Design Show brings together 5,000+ workplace professionals, an awe-inspiring lineup of 140+ speakers and 500+ innovative workplace products, making it the definitive platform for exploring the workplace design trends.
From January 15 to 19, Maison&Objet will spotlight the creators and companies who, through technical mastery and a contemporary vision embody a new way of inhabiting the world. Here, innovation enters dialogue with tradition, transmission fuels creation, and centuries-old gestures are reimagined through the lens of today’s creative visions.
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