London Design Festival’s leading exhibition, London Design Fair (formerly known as Tent London) is a four-day event which brings together designers, retail buyers, interior designers, architects, and specifiers, as well as design enthusiasts. Returning to the Truman Brewery on 21-24 September 2023, the Fair provides an inspirational destination for established brands, independent designers, and international showcases.
An essential event for the design industry, the 2023 edition will bring together 200 exhibitors from across the world and will feature a LDNdesign Talks Theatre, offering four days of talks and workshops from an inspiring line-up of industry figures and designers. The programme will feature sessions curated by partners including Architonic, Darc Magazine, TrendBible, Mix Interiors, Design Council, as well as exclusive designer talks and interactive workshops.
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Registration opens for Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Europe, returning to ExCeL London 29 – 30 November 2023. Designers, suppliers, and decision-makers from cruise lines and shipyards will take to London to hear the industry’s latest trends and challenges, update their portfolios and samples, and grow their network at this specialised exhibition and conference.
Attendees can look forward to a display of high-quality innovations and expertise from the European cruise interior industry’s leading design firms, outfitters, and suppliers at CSIE. Buyers can also expand their supplier order book with the Speed Networking program. With two sessions running per day, CSIE will match industry suppliers with relevant buyers from cruise lines, design studios, and shipyards.
Notable industry players RODA, Cristallux, De Wave Group, and more will be joined by 60 CSIE newcomers including Gruppo Mastrotto, a dynamic fabric and tanning supplier whose clients span automotive, marine, and aviation industries. Also new to CSIE is Marino Projects, an established contractor within the European cruise market boasting over 450 completed ship finishing and outfitting projects across 21 countries.
CSIE will unite the cruise interiors community through a variety of networking opportunities, from the Opening Party to the Happy Hour crowning day one. Throughout the show, delegates can connect with peers over a British pint at the CSIE Pub, which will also be hosting the Pitch & Pint competition. Following a popular launch drawing large crowds last year, this high-energy event gave new to CSIE suppliers the chance to pitch one headline product or service to design studio and cruise line judges. Among these were George Scammell (Director, Interior Design, Princess Cruises), James McIntyre (Procurement Director, MSC Cruises), and Peter Joehnk (Founder and Partner, JOI Design).
Interactive sessions run by industry thought leaders will be also taking place at exhibitor stands throughout CSIE. These CPD accredited talks will delve into the industry’s most pressing topics and trends, from project management to appealing to the next generation of cruising, wrapped up by an exploration into how disruptive technologies will shake up the cruise design sector.
To commemorate the end of a successful year for the European cruise community, the CSI Awards will wrap up day two of Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Europe. These coveted awards will celebrate the industry’s biggest achievements over the last year.
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About Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe
Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe (CSIE) caters exclusively to the European cruise interior design industry. Taking place at London’s ExCeL, the highly focused exhibition and conference is the place to be if you work in the industry. Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe, ExCel London, 29 – 30 November 2023
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London Design Festival is an annual event held to celebrate and promote London as the design capital of the world and as the gateway to the international creative community.
London Design Festival Director, Ben Evans CBE says “London and Design go hand in hand. It is part of our story. London Design Festival is a platform for hundreds of design stories to be told. Each of them talks to an expanding audience hungry for design ideas and enjoying the quality and diversity of what’s on offer. It all confirms London’s status as the global centre of design.”
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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.
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Participating showrooms include high-end furniture, surfaces, acoustic specialist, kitchen and bathroom brands who will all be throwing open their doors for a series of engaging events over the two days.
Jedd Barry, Senior Marketing Manager for Design at Media 10 said, “we’re delighted to be welcoming the A&D community back to Clerkenwell this Autumn. It’s an opportunity for the industry to reconnect and explore the latest collections that resident showrooms have to offer. An extensive programme of design-led events will be taking place across the EC1 neighbourhood as we celebrate Clerkenwell as the UK’s hub for design.”
Brands already confirmed to participate include:
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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
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 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 is a world leading manufacturer of high-performing top quality ceramic surfaces for residential, commercial, industrial architecture and design of innovative solutions.
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 manufacture beautifully designed height adjustable desks that put employee wellbeing first; for forward-thinking companies looking to embrace the future of work.
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’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 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 is a leading supplier of high-quality contract fabrics for the hospitality, healthcare, cruise and corporate sectors.
Paragon Carpet Tiles is a leading UK manufacturer of design-led commercial carpet tiles, providing inspiring, modern flooring solutions that transform spaces.
Parkside are a design-led tile specification company serving architects, designers, contractors and developers in the UK.
Rockfon manufacturers acoustic products made from stone wool. Biophillic wall hangings, wall panels with customisable artwork, monolithic acoustic ceilings, room dividers and more.
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.
With a history of more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions.
Verco is one of Britain’s leading office furniture designers and manufacturers. Verco are passionate about innovation and excellence as well as their furniture.
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 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.
About Clerkenwell Design Trail
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. Clerkenwell Design Trail, London EC1, 4-5 October 2023
Decorex, Europe’s finest high-end design event, is back for 2023 and is bigger, better and more sustainable than ever before. This year’s show will take place from 8th to 11th October at Olympia London. Decorex offers a space unlike any other, to connect with the finest interior brands, discover innovative new products and be inspired by emerging trends.
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Decorex has a remarkable 45-year legacy of connecting the design community. It is the ultimate design destination, with its exceptional list of prestigious exhibitors, a renowned Talks Programme, and engaging, interactive features that promise to inspire creativity.
Explore the latest collections from over 250 brands at Decorex 2023. Browse an impressive selection of products including wallcoverings, fabrics, furniture, lighting and decorative accessories from a stellar line-up of exhibitors, including Arte International, Coat Paints, Curiousa, Ian Sanderson, Little Greene, Pooky Lighting and Vincent Sheppard. Discover an expertly curated line-up of both new and established interior design brands at Olympia London this autumn.
Decorex and Designed by Woulfe have collaborated to create an exquisitely designed space, Lé Boudoir, that effortlessly marries sophistication with a provocative allure, creating an ambiance that tantalizes the senses and ignites the imagination. The Bar in the VIP Lounge has been reimagined as Red Spot – the focal point of Lé Boudoir. A place for VIPs to indulge in spirited connections over effervescent glasses of fizz.
With Decorex being a destination for design, there is plenty of opportunity to feel inspired and build on your interiors knowledge. The carefully curated Design Talks feature over 85+ brilliant minds such as Courtney Brannan, Simon Hamilton, Sophie Robinson, Mathew Freeman, Deborah Pocock and Jecks Stone.
This year’s agenda is your gateway to indispensable design knowledge and insights, including a diverse range of topics such as: Why Do We Need Colour – Can we live without it, Engaging clients: how to get clients interested in sustainability and The Importance of Craft.
After a great response and huge success in 2022, Making Spaces is back at Decorex for 2023. Making Spaces allows makers to demonstrate the making of their products to Decorex visitors. It gives producers the opportunity to demonstrate the design and production process of their products and to give hands-on experience to the luxury design community. Decorex worked closely with Cockpit, The Black Artisans, Future Icons, QEST and Rycotewood communities this year to pick the 15 artisans.
The Colour Cafe, designed and built by YesColours, will focus on colourful yet sustainable design and feature a kaleidoscope of colours and brand partners that will showcase the positive impact colour can have on residential, commercial and public spaces. The café will also feature pods for ‘meet and greets’, areas for content capture and a relaxed break-out area.
Decorex is the ultimate design destination to discover the best brands in the luxury interiors sector and meet industry experts from around the globe. Immerse yourself in the world of design at Decorex 2023, spark your creativity and come away feeling inspired. Click here to get your ticket!
Take a tour through last year’s Decorex show by watching the highlights video here and view the inspiring drone footage of the show floor.
About Decorex
Decorex is a high-end interior design exhibition which has bought together the best of the interiors community for over 45 years. Across four days, Decorex will host the industry at Olympia London to connect with one another and be inspired by the plethora of beautiful products on show.
Decorex, Olympia London, 8-11 October 2023
Since 1995, MAISON&OBJET has inspired generations of interior designers and retailers by maintaining a high level of creativity, diversity and excellence throughout the years with their inspiring and trend-setting design events. The lifestyle show brings together a 360°product offering; decoration, design, furniture, accessories, textiles, fragrances, the world of children, tableware.
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London Design Fair is calling upon key names in the industry to collaborate in 2023, hosting pockets of content and bespoke installations reflecting the eclectic atmosphere of the Fair. Offering an inspiring programme for the architecture and design community, this year’s Fair promises to give its visitors the opportunity to anticipate future trends and mindsets.
Formerly known as Tent London, London Design Fair will make its much-anticipated return to the iconic Truman Brewery in Shoreditch on 21 -24 September 2023. Alongside the extensive showcase of emerging design talent, product launches from world-class brands, and international pavilions, the Fair are announcing a first wave of brand partnerships and collaborations to expect at this year’s much-anticipated edition.
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Arrival at London Design Fair 2023 will take visitors through ‘The Power of Colour’- an immersive entrance feature designed by 2LG Studio, in partnership with colour-centric home décor brand Lick. The entrance will celebrate the resilience of the design community, sharing Jordan and Russell’s passionate eye for colour.
“Our work as interior designers has crossed over different arenas and we are excited to partner with Lick in the arena of colour, a mutual passion”, say 2LG Studio’s Jordan Cluroe and Russell Whitehead.
Tash Bradley, Director of Interior Design and Colour Psychologist at Lick added, “As industry leaders and artisans in colour, with a deep knowledge of colour psychology, we are thrilled to be partnering with 2LG Studio to create an immersive entrance that will celebrate the transformative power of colour and the visceral effect it has on our emotions.”
A central ethos of London Design Fair since its inception has been to nurture and promote emerging design talent. Fostering a new wave of designers and their work, whilst bringing them together with key buyers, designers, and enthusiasts. The newly introduced Togetherness Design Award sees London Design Fair collaborate with OYOY Living Design this year to support this.
The brief to new graduate designers exhibiting at the Fair is to design a product that can be used within the family home, that can grow with the family and be used in everyday life, using sustainable materials. The winning designer will have the opportunity to work with Danish brand OYOY Living Design, to refine, develop and manufacture their product. The finished product will be exclusively listed with the online retailer Glassette for three months.
The calibre of entries and their visions for a product were exceptionally high. London Design Fair are delighted to announce that the three finalists are Trix Newham at LUX Pottery, Jenna Gillinger and Fred Aslan. All the finalists will be exhibiting their work at the Fair this September in the Design Alumni Pavilion or British Craft Pavilion.
The finalists will unveil their prototypes in front of a judging panel at London Design Fair on Friday 22nd September. Judging the award and announcing the winner live at the Fair will be freelance writer and former Wallpaper* magazine editor TF Chan; Amy Frearson, a London-based journalist and editor-at-large for Dezeen, Lotte Fynboe, Creative Director and Founder of OYOY Living Design and Laura Jackson, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Glassette. Visitors are invited to take their seat in the theatre to see the presentations and winner announcements.
A comprehensive speaker programme at the LDNdesign Talks stage will offer a world-class platform for discussion with reflections from the perspective of established designers and rising stars alike.
Sessions include Lick & 2LG Studio discussing the power of colour and colour psychology within our homes, Interior Design Masters Finalist Frank Newbold talking sustainability in design and Paris-based Emilieu Studio in conversation about their award-winning project Ecole Camondo Mediterranee. Architonic and [D]arc Magazine will be bringing their expertise to the stage with exclusively curated sessions with leading designers and experts. Architonic’s theatre takeover will include Pearson Lloyd, Universal Design Studio and Form Us With Love. Whilst [D]arc will host a panel discussing the impact of diverse backgrounds and varied experience on design, with Anuj Gala (Delta Light), Tola Ojuolape (Tola Ojuplape Studio) and Dara Huang (Design Haus Liberty).
London Design Fair is putting sustainability front and centre with a brand-new showcase: ‘Homes with a Heart’. Curated by stylist, writer, and consultant Roddy Clarke in collaboration with the UK’s leading sustainable business community Blue Patch, it will demonstrate that there is no reason to compromise on aesthetics when it comes to choosing responsibly produced and manufactured products for the home. Confirmed brands include Beuzeval Furniture, PLYable Design, Judi Archer, Coldharbour Lights, Goldfinch Brookes Furniture, Denby Pottery, Edward Bulmer Natural Paint, Angus Ross Furniture, John Eadon, Madder Cutch & Co., The Soho Lighting Co., Haines and AARVEN.
With strong support from leading designers and brands plus inspiring installations, fascinating talks and interactive workshops, London Design Fair is the largest commercial exhibition during London Design Festival. Tickets are now available to guarantee entry. Trade tickets are free for those that work within the industry. The public are invited to visit on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 September.
About London Design Fair
London Design Fair is the UK’s largest and most influential design fair, recognised as the UK’s leading showcase of cutting-edge design, brands, makers, pavilions, and galleries, returning to the creative heart of London at the iconic Truman Brewery this September. London Design Fair, Truman Brewery, 21-24 September 2023
When it comes to designing new spaces, renovating interiors, and creating personalized identities, inspiration is crucial for any interior designer. From dream homes to unseen workspaces, futuristic architecture to prestigious design, inspiration is essential for the work of every interior designer.
Twice a year, Maison&Objet and its trend hunters are committed to fueling this inspiration with creativity and pragmatism.
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What does the new season of Maison&Objet have in store for you? Colors, extravagance, boldness, and humor for a refreshed interior! From September 7th to 11th, 2023, Maison&Objet will embark on a “quest for pleasures,” proudly showcasing a multitude of added values in this new edition through colors, extravagance, boldness, and humor. The inspirational theme will invite us to rediscover excitement, to re-enchant our lives free from the austerity that society and brands have leaned towards in response to a crisis-ridden world.
Enjoy the pleasures of interior spaces that promote well-being, stimulate endorphins through design, and rediscover the taste of celebration and fantasy! This joyful program will be implemented throughout all Maison&Objet events and in a new trade sector. Maison&Objet invites you to rediscover exalted hedonism and embark on a quest for pleasures with its new inspirational theme: ENJOY!
2,300 brands present 147 countries represented 27% only exhibit at Maison&Objet Paris 600 new brands/session 15 show sectors / universes Over 20 conferences
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Registration opens for Sustainable Design Summit, returning to London on 28 November. Now in its second year, the summit will spark sustainability conversations across cruise, hotel, and aviation design industries in a new location, Museum of London Docklands. Designers and specifying experts from across these three sectors will be united by the common goal of making hospitality interiors more sustainable in a series of talks and roundtable discussions that will encourage cross-sector insights and learning.
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Sustainability is today’s most urgent topic for interior designers. In 2021, the World Travel and Tourism Council established an ambitious roadmap to reach net zero by 2050. This set out guidelines suggesting sustainable design practices for hotels, airlines, and cruise lines. These three sectors are already making progress, with prominent changes including key industry players setting sustainability targets and initiatives, adoption of circular product lifecycle schemes, and the cruise interiors community collaborating to establish a Sustainable Maritime Interiors initiative.
The inaugural Sustainable Design Summit (SDS) built strong foundations for the event, with many meaningful conversations and insights taking place across the day’s plenaries and roundtable discussions. These offered a variation from the standard conference format, providing an increased focus on collaboration and in fostering new connections between delegates.
“Fantastic venue, great mix of people and some really interesting speakers. A really timely and important event,” Ben Orson, FlyZero Cabin Lead at Orson Associates comments. “It was both enjoyable and highly useful for making new contacts and picking up new ideas and insights. I certainly hope to make it a regular item in the diary.”
Now in its second year, SDS attendees will be turning their attention from conversation to action. This will be catered to in a curated agenda featuring interactive breakout sessions. Here, representatives of these three industries will converge to hold deep cross-sector conversations ranging from product lifespan planning to creating a more collaborative supply chain across all stakeholders. Sustainable Design Summit will also host a Product Showcase featuring the most environmentally responsible products within the cruise, hotel, and aviation design sectors.
Expert-led conference sessions will navigate a variety of topics including understanding, analysing, and using emissions numbers to drive improvement. Delegates will also gain insight into how they can avoid greenwashing in marketing and understand the regulations and legislation sustainable products must comply with. Speakers already confirmed include Zuzana Hrnkova, Vice President & Head of Marketing, ATR, André Pettersen, President of Hotel Operations, Hurtigruten Norway, Sam Hall, Director, Interior Design – Europe – IHG Hotels & Resorts, and Siu Lie Tan, Founder, Circular Symbiosis.
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About Sustainable Design Summit
Sustainable Design Summit is here to make sustainable choices easier, challenge existing practices and together create practical solutions. The Summit is organised by Elite Exhibitions, organisers of Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas and Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Europe.
The one day event boasts the participation of the most exclusive European and International producers of leather, textiles and synthetics, accessories and components.
Designers and stylists attending Lineapelle London receive a sneak preview of the latest trends and highlights, elaborated by the acclaimed Lineapelle, in a viby and trendy atmosphere. Information on trends is provided via exhaustive Lineapelle Trend Presentations.
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