Events
Where Design Meets Light: LiGHT 25 Returns with Inspiration for Interior Designers
LiGHT 25, the UK’s only trade show dedicated to high-end lighting specification, returns to the Business Design Centre, Islington, London, on 19–20 November 2025, bringing two days of innovation, creativity,… Read More >
Ireland’s Hospitality Sector: Hotels, Bars and Restaurants Drive New Design & Supply Demand
Ireland’s hospitality sector is riding a much needed wave of expansion, especially in Dublin where the ratio between ‘number of bedrooms available’ versus ‘total visitor nights’: ‘shows that on a… Read More >
Sector Opportunity: Senior Living & Care in Ireland
Ireland’s care and senior living sector is changing fast and that means strong new opportunities for the commercial design sector. Demographic shifts are driving demand and new projects are setting… Read More >
An Ambitious Expo 2025 in Osaka
As Expo 2025 Osaka draws to a close after a six-month stint on Yumeshima Island, and a full month since my visit, it’s still hard to fathom the sheer scale,… Read More >
Nobu Hotel Los Cabos Blends Art, Design & Travel in Immersive “On Exhibition” Event
This week-long immersive art experience explores “A Sense of Belonging” through live demonstrations, timeless artworks, and opportunities for guests to take home one-of-a-kind pieces. Crafted and cultivated by world-famous Japanese… Read More >
Margaret Howell 2026 Calendar & Exhibition: Peter Collingwood – Macrogauze Wall Hangings (1922-2008)
Margaret Howell is pleased to announce an exhibition of Macrogauze wall hangings by Peter Collingwood (1922–2008), regarded as one of the most important weavers of the 20th century. A selection… Read More >
Surface Design Show and the Royal Institute of British Architects Announce Partnership for SDS26
Surface Design Show (SDS) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) are delighted to announce a new strategic partnership for the 2026 edition of the show. This bold collaboration… Read More >
Launching the Design Insider Event Report: INDEX Saudi Arabia 2025
Couldn’t join us at INDEX Saudi Arabia 2025? Design Insider’s latest Event Report brings you inside one of the most significant gatherings for the global commercial interiors sector, held at… Read More >
Surface Design Awards 2026: Now Officially Open With New Judging Format Revealed
The Surface Design Awards 2026 are now open for entries, launching with exciting new categories and a refreshed judging format. Now in their 14th year, the awards continue to champion… Read More >
Hospitality with Vision: DV8 Designs at the Heart of the Independent Hotel Show 2025
The Independent Hotel Show is back at Olympia London on 6–7 October 2025, ready to welcome the luxury and boutique hotel community for two days packed with inspiration, ideas, and… Read More >
From Seasonal Hues to Decorative Workshops: Lincrusta Inspires at Focus/25
Lincrusta wallcoverings remain unsurpassed for their deeper emboss, exquisite detail and enduring strength. Designs range from the latest contemporary patterns to classic historical motifs. Made in the UK with natural… Read More >
The Great Shoreditch Design Off: Chaos, Comedy, and Creative Knowledge
The very first Great Shoreditch Design Off was everything we hoped it would be: part quiz show, part panel debate, part design cabaret. Hosted by Design Insider Editorial Director Alys… Read More >
Specifying Bravely: Real-World Lessons from Across the Hospitality Design Chain
On the evening of 17th September 2025, as part of London Design Festival, the industry gathered at the EGGER London showroom for a panel discussion that brought multiple perspectives to… Read More >