Events
Dublin OPEN 2023: Where Design Excellence Meets Insightful Conversations
Excitement is in the air as Commercial Interiors UK (CIUK) proudly unveils the return of its highly anticipated Dublin OPEN exhibition on October 24th, 2023. Marking its sixth consecutive year, this exceptional event promises to set the stage for a dynamic convergence of design innovation and industry expertise. To register your free ticket to this… Read More >
London Design Festival: A Textural Festival of Creativity and Vitality
With that back-to-school zest hanging in the fresh, crisp autumnal air, and golden leaves beginning to crunch underfoot, the end of September signals a noticeable shift of energy and expectation. Having initially opened in March some 20 years ago, the London Design Festival returned to its now well-established September slot and oozed with creativity and… Read More >
Trend Report: London Design Festival 2023
Design Insider Editor, Alys Bryan, welcomes you to the inside track of the 2023 edition of London’s leading design event. While we yearn for the luxury of time to explore every facet of this year’s festival, that simply has not been possible. Therefore, we are delighted to present to you the aspects which we found… Read More >
Commercial Interiors UK Launch Dublin OPEN
Commercial Interiors UK is thrilled to announce the return of their much-anticipated Dublin OPEN exhibition, set to take place on October 24th, 2023, marking the event’s sixth consecutive year. This pop-up showcase promises an exceptional opportunity for interior designers, buyers, and specifiers to engage face-to-face with some of the most prominent commercial furnishing suppliers from the UK and… Read More >
Discover design innovation at Independent Hotel Show 2023
The Independent Hotel Show, in partnership with James Hallam, welcomes hoteliers back to Olympia London on 16-17 October for two days of networking, learning and product sourcing. The show brings together a carefully curated selection of suppliers to the independent hotel sector, providing the ultimate opportunity for hoteliers to refine their business and elevate their… Read More >
NEWH Round Table & Annual Fundraiser, Tuesday 3rd October
NEWH UK will hold its much-revered Round Table and Annual Fundraiser events on Tuesday 3rd October at the Mondrian Shoreditch. Book your tickers here The NEWH UK Round Table event serves as a dynamic platform for hospitality professionals to converge, share insights, and foster innovation. This year’s Round Table hosts include David Harte from Studio… Read More >
Seminar Programme Launched for Independent Hotel Show 2023
Innovation and business insights are to top the agenda at Independent Hotel Show 2023. The seminar programme has now launched for Independent Hotel Show 2023, in partnership with James Hallam, which returns to Olympia London on 16-17 October. The UK’s only business event for the boutique and independent hotel sector, the Independent Hotel Show is a… Read More >
SURFACE DESIGN AWARDS 2024 ARE NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES
Back and better than ever for the 12th year, the Surface Design Awards are now open for entries. Organised by Surface Design Show, the Awards highlight the work of industry’s leading architects and designers, judged by professionals in the same design sectors. The Surface Design Awards aim to celebrate and promote excellence in material innovation… Read More >
Registration is open for Independent Hotel Show 2023
Visitor registration has opened for the Independent Hotel Show, in partnership with James Hallam, which returns to Olympia London on 16-17 October. The UK’s only trade event dedicated to the boutique an independent hotel sector, the Independent Hotel Show welcomes a diverse range of hoteliers for two days of networking, learning and product sourcing. A… Read More >
The New Materialists
The desire for more ecologically sound practices within the design industry has been firmly on the rise for the past decade or so now. During that time I’ve researched and reported on countless projects and new material developments that aim to reduce or reuse waste and carbon emissions in a bid to create sustainable circular… Read More >
New Talent: New Designers 2023
For those looking for the hottest new talents and must-see trends in the world of UK design, New Designers is a go-to event in the annual calendar of trade shows and fairs. Coinciding with university end-of-year shows, the Islington Business Design Centre is flooded with students and industry experts alike during both one-week events, which… Read More >
Milan Material Discoveries 2023: Part 2
While materials have always played a central role in the process of designing and constructing our built environments, their significance has perhaps never been so underscored than what we have witnessed over the past decade or so. Independent material libraries and material-focused exhibitions nestled among the many furniture offerings at international trade shows are a… Read More >
London Design Biennale 2023
Sommerset House, London, has been the home of London Design Biennale 2023 since the 1st of June. Now in it’s 4th year, the Biennale displays more than 40 installations by design teams from across the world, each confronting a global challenge to inspire their audience. This year’s event has the theme ‘The Global Game: Remapping… Read More >