Shoreditch Design Week (SDW), London Design Festival’s largest dedicated district is taking place 15–20 September 2026 with four main exhibition venues running the first three days (15th – 17th September) providing platforms to emerging designers, new materials, neurodivergent design and the latest interior innovations internationally.
Evolving from the long-established Shoreditch Design Triangle, SDW marks a new chapter for the district with an ambitious and wide-ranging programme. SDW will unite leading brands and studios alongside emerging designers across more than 60 showrooms, galleries and creative spaces. Through a programme of curated exhibitions, installations, showroom activations, talks, tours and workshops, the district will host hundreds of events throughout the week, anchored by four major exhibition venues during the first three days.
Once the historic centre of London’s furniture trade, Shoreditch is today an internationally recognised creative hub, home to architects, interior designers and design-led studios. The district continues to champion emerging talent, innovative ideas and contemporary products across hospitality, residential, retail and workplace sectors, reinforcing Shoreditch’s position as a leading destination for the UK design industry.
At the heart of SDW are four curated exhibitions, each set within a distinct venue and offering a different lens on contemporary design, from product innovation and emerging talent to material intelligence and the future of the workplace.
House of ICON and Design at Work return following their successful debuts last year. They are joined in 2026 by Material Matters, the UK's leading materials exhibition, whose move into the district significantly strengthens Shoreditch's credentials as a destination for specification and innovation.
- Material Matters: born as a critically acclaimed podcast, now a leading international platform for material intelligence across architecture and design. For 2026, it relocates to Shoreditch, taking place at Unlocked - House of ICON: showcasing interior design in all its forms spanning residential and hospitality projects, from Nordic minimalism to bold maximalism. Returning with a bigger space this year is Isola, the first all-in-one curated digital platform offering visibility to emerging designers, design studios, and independent designers around the world, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. - Design at Work: curated by OnOffice, exploring how design shapes wellbeing, efficiency and comfort at work. The 2026 edition introduces Neuroplaces, the UK’s first B2B exhibition and conference dedicated to neuroinclusive and accessible design solutions, co-located at Protein Studios. - ND Selects: a curated showcase by the UK’s top design graduate platform New Designers presents products newly entering the market from young and emerging businesses (aged 1–5 years). Design Burger: The Product Design 100 – this new book and accompanying exhibition presents 100 of the most compelling industrial design projects from the past decade. Positioned with ND Selects, this installation offers a clear snapshot of product design today, spanning consumer tech, furniture, lighting, mobility and related disciplines.
During Shoreditch Design Week, the entire district becomes a platform for design. Showrooms, studios, galleries and brand spaces present a packed programme of launches, exhibitions, installations, talks, tours and workshops, bringing fresh energy and renewed attention to London’s creative heart.
A key destination is the Wax Building, where Tamart and Minimalux will present new work and site-specific presentations. Further participating showrooms include Ally Cappellino, Christopher Farr, Floor Story, Hendel & Hendel, Holte Studio and Nakagawa.
This year’s programme also features internationally recognised designers and studios, including Jasper Morrison, Bethan Laura Wood, Rio Kobayashi and Raw-Edges Design Studio, Rosie May Ceramics, Lozi Designs, Bisley and others.
Admission is free. All visitors will require a visitor badge to access the exhibitions, with registration opening ahead of the 2026 programme.
Opening hours
Exhibitions (15-17 September 2026) - Tuesday 15 September: 10am – 6pm - Wednesday 16 September: 10am – 9pm - Thursday 17 September: 10am – 4pm
Showroom and partner opening hours vary between 15-20 September 2026.
About Shoreditch Design Week
Shoreditch Design Week is a celebration of design that brings together curated exhibitions, showrooms, installations and brand showcases across London’s most creative neighbourhood. Set in a district known for its architects, interior designers, studios and design-led companies, SDW highlights emerging talent, innovative ideas and contemporary products for hospitality, residential, retail and workspace projects. Evolving from the long-established Shoreditch Design Triangle, SDW elevates the area during London Design Festival and defines Shoreditch as one of the UK design industry’s key destinations for years to come.
Shoreditch Design Week, 15 - 20 September 2026
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This October, Decorex returns to Olympia London, uniting an unparalleled line-up of luxury brands, leading designers and extraordinary makers in a celebration of craftsmanship, creativity and timeless design.
Marking its 48th edition, Decorex will run from the 11th to the 14th of October, featuring both established brands and original, forward-thinking design, across categories spanning lighting, textiles, wall coverings, decorative accessories, hardware, furniture and many more.
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Among the distinguished returning names are Armac Martin, showcasing its signature polished brass hardware; Soho Lighting & Co., renowned for its exquisitely detailed lighting collections; and Sofas & Stuff, celebrated for its beautifully handcrafted upholstery. Arte, Frato, Hyde House Bespoke Furniture, JUNG, Linwood, Knots Rugs, The Natural Mat Company and many more will once again take their place on the show floor, collectively presenting the finest in design, materiality and innovation. New exhibitors for 2026 include Rachel Dein, Sterox Studio and Tracy Kendall Wallpaper.
Event Director Sam Fisher comments: “We’re incredibly excited to welcome visitors back to Decorex and open our doors to the design community. This year’s edition promises to be truly unmissable, a celebration of creativity, innovation and connection. We can’t wait to bring the industry together in one inspiring space and share an exceptional showcase of design excellence.”
Decorex is delighted to announce its 2026 creative collaboration with acclaimed decorative artist Claire Coles, whose distinctive visual language will shape the creative identity of this year’s show.
Renowned for her intricate mixed-media designs, Claire’s work brings together richly layered depictions of flora and fauna, crafted from paper, leather and paint. Her thoughtfully composed designs will be woven throughout every touchpoint of Decorex, from digital platforms and social content to immersive installations across the show floor.
Blurring the boundaries between interior design and fine art, Claire specialises in couture handcrafted wallpaper murals and appliqué artworks. Her work has been featured by leading fashion houses including Jaeger and Missoni, and each piece is meticulously made to order in her Norfolk studio using the finest materials.
The acclaimed Decorex Talks Programme returns in 2026, offering an inspiring platform for thought leadership and industry dialogue. Addressing the most pressing and progressive topics shaping the world of interior design - from sustainability and project delivery to creativity and craft, the programme brings together leading voices from across the sector.
Through engaging panel discussions and live Q&As, attendees will gain invaluable insights, practical expertise and fresh perspectives designed to inform and elevate contemporary design practice.
Now in its fifth year, the Making Spaces programme continues to champion the artistry and innovation of contemporary craftspeople, offering a rare opportunity to experience the process behind truly bespoke design.
Established in 2021, the initiative provides a dedicated platform for artisans to showcase both their practice and the intricate making processes that underpin it. This year, Making Spaces will feature 14 exceptional makers working across disciplines including textiles, weaving, ceramics and collage.
Featured artisans include Gary Drostle, Catherine Hammerton, Megan Leech, Louisa Boyd, Verity Pulford, Jarrad Belton, Julia Briere, Eleanor Picking, Nowshin Prenon, Helen Johannessen, Zoë Wilson, Matt Kavanagh, Tim Evershed and Cara Campbell.
With over 200 applications received annually, the programme is carefully curated by a panel of respected industry figures, ensuring a diverse and inspiring representation of craft. The committee includes Louisa Pacifico (Founder, Future Icons), Deborah Pocock LVO (CEO, QEST), Joshua Hudson (Furniture Lead, Rycotewood Furniture Centre), Kerryn Harper-Cuss (Freelance Editor & Content Director) and Jonathan Burton (CEO, Cockpit).
A defining highlight of Decorex, are the designer collaborations which invite leading interior designers to transform key spaces within the show into immersive, concept-driven environments.
For 2026, Claudia Dorsch will design the exclusive VIP Lounge. Known for interiors shaped by restraint, materiality and architectural sensitivity, Dorsch’s concept reinterprets the chalet for a contemporary audience. Back to the Future - The Chalet Reimagined presents an evolving vision of alpine design, honouring the warmth and traditions of chalet living: timber, fire and craftsmanship, while drawing them into a contemporary register. Influenced by the understated decadence of 1970s Italian ski culture, the design creates a richly layered retreat designed to be lived in across the seasons.
Designed in collaboration with AEVEN, the Decorex 2026 Bar will be brought to life by co-founders Alex Dauley and Grant Pierrus, through the concept of ‘A Seat at the Table’, an immersive communal space exploring connection, craft and collective creativity. Anchored by one long, shared table and surrounded by an eclectic collection of individually sourced chairs from across the global design community, the installation will celebrate the many voices, perspectives and makers shaping the future of design.
Registration for Decorex 2026 is now open. Trade tickets are £28, consumer tickets £43, student tickets £15, manufacturers £60 and VIP passes £75 – all exclusive of VAT. Click here to register your place and to contribute a small donation to the Furnishing Futures Charity.
Visitors are also invited to revisit the highlights of Decorex 2025 here, or explore the show floor via drone here.
About Decorex
With 280+ of the finest brands, Decorex showcases exclusive, bespoke products that celebrate quality and craftsmanship. Be captivated by 85+ design experts sharing invaluable tips, advice, and trend insights.
Decorex, Olympia London, 11 - 14 October 2026
Decorex is the premier destination for luxury interior design, connecting over 12,500 distinguished designers, architects and specifiers with the finest brands for nearly five decades. Held at Olympia London from 11–14 October 2026 (Sun–Tue 10.00–18.00; Wed 10.00–17.00), it’s where interior design moves forward and conversations become collaborations.
What to expect: - 280+ exhibitors showcasing the best names in luxury interiors, with product launches across furniture, lighting, fabric, flooring, kitchen, bathroom, tiles and accessories. - Immersive craftsmanship at Making Spaces, featuring live demonstrations and hands on workshops with exceptional artisans. - An acclaimed Design Talks programme with 100+ industry professionals sharing insights on trends and sustainability, plus on demand access to sessions after the show. - Dedicated networking environments including the VIP Lounge, Design Circles for deeper conversations, and a sophisticated Café & Bar in the National Hall.
The show’s charity partner, Furnishing Futures, supports professionally designed, furnished homes for vulnerable women and children.
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From September 10 to 14, Maison&Objet Pulse explores the creative energies reshaping contemporary design.
The program invites you to experience contemporary creation as a living landscape, observing its transformations and capturing its momentum through key moments, talents, and perspectives from across disciplines and geographies.
In a world of constant change, where uses evolve and imaginaries expand, Pulse reveals an innovative design language, shaped by bold forms and oriented toward the future. When imagination becomes a horizon.
Seven sectors set the tone, Cook & Share, Decor & Design, Fine Craft — métiers d’art, Wellness & Beauty, Fragrance & Ambiance, Fashion & Accessories, Gift & Play. Embark on a rich and inspiring journey.
And beyond the fairgrounds, Paris Design Week transforms Paris into a playground of design, accompanied by a tailor-made Paris Experience agenda crafted just for you.
Looking for a rare discovery, a spark of inspiration, or a meaningful encounter? The Maison&Objet Club guides you through its curated highlights, insider addresses, and expert perspectives.
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Maison&Objet sets the pace with “Pulse in Motion”! A unique burst of creative energy imagined with trend forecasting agency NellyRodi.
Pulse in Motion is a call. A call to move, to act, to reignite a collective momentum. In a fragmented era where reference points are shifting, this theme affirms the essential need for impulse, restoring the desire to move forward. Creating a shared, living, spontaneous dynamic. Turning energy into a driving force.
Pulse in Motion celebrates what brings people together: narratives that create connection, projects that foster unity, and designs that set things in motion. Here, design becomes a tool for cohesion, a catalyst for movement, and an instrument of positive, sensitive, and shared leadership. Innovation is never solitary, it is collective, embodied, and powered by a shared energy. A design that connects, mobilises, and moves us forward together.
To explore the “Pulse in Motion” theme, the creative duo Masquespacio offers a vibrant, colour-rich vision of tomorrow’s design through two installations, both at the show and across the city. They also set the tone for the show’s overall identity by designing the key visual for the autumn edition.
Co-founders of Studio Masquespacio, established in 2010, and the furniture brand Mas Creations, the radiant creative duo from Valencia, Colombian Ana Milena Hernandez and Belgian Christophe Penasse, delight in challenging convention and embracing bold artistic freedom through a 360-degree approach to design. Zoom on their collaboration with Maison&Objet and Paris Design Week in September.
The theme of this edition, “Pulse in Motion”, evokes energy and movement. How does this translate into the space you are imagining for Maison&Objet? CP: “Pulse in Motion” represents an energy that emerges from places, from dynamics, but above all from the people who bring them to life. In a world largely driven by technology, we believe space should reconnect with people emotionally and physically.
You also designed the poster for the September 2026 edition. What lies behind this new visual identity? CP: This creation reflects who we are. It speaks about humanity through materiality. Our intention is to make people “feel” texture through the gaze. AMH: We thought: “More.” More emotion, more colour, more of everything. CP: The poster also says a lot about our vision of the future and our relationship to authenticity. AMH: We want this image to be an invitation to contemplation, to slowing down and taking time.
Maison&Objet marks the highly anticipated return of its Design District and once again entrusts Hall Haus with the creative direction of this singular environment.
Founded by Abdoulaye Niang, Sammy Bernoussi, Teddy Sanches, and Zakari Boukhari, the collective has quickly established itself as one of the most vibrant voices of the new French design scene. Their signature? A living form of design, at the crossroads of cultures, where contemporary aesthetics, sustainable commitment, and plural narratives converge.
For this new edition, they envision an immersive Design District. Step into a rich and inspiring journey through the new generation of lifestyle design, where colour, rhythm and immersive scenography shape a vibrant spatial experience.
At the heart of the Design District, a new generation and innovative materials take center stage with different programs such as Future on Stage, Rising Talent Awards South Africa, the (im)Pulse platforms and the Eco-materials Corner.
At Cook & Share sector, beauty takes its place at the table. Tableware, cutlery, gourmet objects, cooking, and decoration enter into conversation, composing a delicate choreography reminiscent of a perfectly balanced food and wine pairing. Technique gives way to emotion, and the art of hosting becomes an art of sensation.
Sarah Espeute, ambassador of Cook & Share For this year’s edition, contemporary embroiderer Sarah Espeute unveils an inspiring table installation draped in exclusive textile. At its center lies a bespoke piece, intimate, poetic, quietly luxurious, revealed within a scenography conceived as an invitation to gather, contemplate, and share.
"Why embroidered objects? Because of the madeleine de Proust dimension of this technique, which I like to reinvent as a contemporary poem. We all have a memory connected to an embroidered object."
"The theme Pulse in Motion influenced my vision for this edition of the fair. “Pulse” evokes rhythm, vibration and heartbeat, while “In Motion” speaks to collective momentum, action, and shared energy."
A What’s New? In Retail that embodies a living, sensory, and deeply narrative approach to retail.
Pauline Glaizal, the creative force behind this space, brings a sensitive and poetic vision, shaping a territory, a breath of fresh air at the heart of a rapidly evolving market.
Nouveau Souffle, her installation located in Hall 7, invites visitors on an immersive and sensory journey through a curated selection of vibrant pieces and emerging talents discovered directly within the show’s offer. A manifesto for a design “in motion” takes shape, expressed through practical curated sourcing selections designed to support coherent and inspiring sourcing.
Complete this vision with a dedicated Retail Coaching programme led by experts of the sector.
Priestess of scenography and design storytelling, Elizabeth Leriche invites you, in September 2026, on a sensorial voyage across materials and their silent life, perceptible in their textures, their fractures, and their transformations. Hammered metal, wood marked by irregular grain, cracked ceramics, blown glass, each surface retains the memory of what it has endured. Within this dialogue with matter, the artisan’s gesture becomes essential: the hand shapes, inscribes, and sets a rhythm into motion.
Color participates in this movement as vibration, revealing the depths and metamorphoses of matter. Handcraft thus unfolds within an organic temporality, shaped by repetition, adjustment, and attentiveness, rooted in transmitted savoir-faire.
This logic unfolds through the circular scenography. Color acts as a sensitive thread, linking the works together and extending, throughout the space, the energy of continuous transformation.
Dreaming of a daily design itinerary in Paris with unique experiences hosted in extraordinary venues?
Take part in the Paris Experience! In September 2026, different addresses and events are on the agenda. Join an exclusive tour of an apartment designed by Auguste Perret, a leading reference in modern architecture, discover the Studio-Apartment of Le Corbusier, his living and working space, or take part in the brunch Glustin, a convivial moment in the heart of the Les Puces de Saint-Ouen, ideal for sharing and exchanging ideas around a curated selection of antiques and design pieces, etc. A tailor-made VIP itinerary designed just for you.
From September 10 to 19, Paris Design Week brings the capital to life with major exhibitions and events, as the city’s creative scene moves between leading institutions and showrooms to capture the pulse of contemporary design.
Across the city, historic landmarks and contemporary creatives enter into dialogue: Design sur cour unfolds in open-air settings: Joseph Walsh at the Hôtel de Sully, Anthony Guerrée at the Musée Bourdelle, and the immersive installation Ornamento by Jeremy Pradier-Jeauneau at the Arc de Triomphe.
The journey continues through iconic showrooms, Elitis, Cassina, Lelièvre Paris, before visiting the Studio of Andrée Putman and Pierre Augustin Rose.
The emerging scene takes shape through Paris Design Week Factory, across key venues including Espace Commines, the 116 rue de Turenne, 16 rue des Minimes, featuring new voices such as Tongji University’s Chinese design showcase at 10 rue de Turenne.
About MAISON&OBJET PARIS
The program invites you to experience contemporary creation as a living landscape, observing its transformations and capturing its momentum through key moments, talents, and perspectives from across disciplines and geographies. In a world of constant change, where uses evolve and imaginaries expand, Pulse reveals an innovative design language, shaped by bold forms and oriented toward the future. When imagination becomes a horizon.
MAISON&OBJET PARIS, Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, 10 - 14 September 2026
Seven sectors set the tone, Cook & Share, Decor & Design, Fine Craft — métiers d’art, Wellness & Beauty, Fragrance & Ambiance, Fashion & Accessories, Gift & Play. Embark on a rich and inspiring journey. And beyond the fairgrounds, Paris Design Week transforms Paris into a playground of design, accompanied by a tailor-made Paris Experience agenda crafted just for you.
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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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This talk with Harry Brown of Mode Lighting explores how scene setting shapes mood, atmosphere and experience, using invisible technology and timeless switch design to enhance interiors while preserving the visual language of a space.
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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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