Events
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 Riyadh Front Exhibition Centre. The report explores the scale, energy, and enormity of opportunity in Saudi Arabia, a market where investment and innovation are rapidly… 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 the very best in architecture, design, and manufacturing—shining a spotlight on material excellence and design innovation from the UK and around the globe. SDS (Surface… 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 networking. Sponsored by James Hallam Insurance Brokers, the show is all about celebrating the very best in independent hospitality and giving hoteliers fresh ways to… 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 ingredients, Lincrusta is a blank canvas ready to be transformed into a truly bespoke space. The only limit is your imagination. During Focus/25 at Design… 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 Bryan, for Design London Shoreditch as part of the London Design Festival, and curated within a talks programme led by Roddy Clarke, the evening brought… 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 one timely question: what does it really mean to specify bravely? EGGER London is a collaborative showroom in the heart of Clerkenwell, created by three… Read More >
Designing with Empathy: How ‘The New Habitat’ Report Reframes Work and Hospitality Design
On September 4th, the Actiu showroom in Clerkenwell became a hub for insight and international exchange as Women in Office Design (WOD), in collaboration with Futurea and Ape Grupo, launched The New Habitat 26/27 trend report in the UK for the first time. The event, titled “Designing with Empathy: Trends Shaping the New Work-Hospitality Experience,”… Read More >
Vescom on Connection and Conscious Design: Why Supporting the CIUK Annual Luncheon Matters
As a global leader in high-performance interior materials, Vescom continues to shape the conversation around sustainability, wellbeing, and design innovation. In support of the Commercial Interiors UK (CIUK) Annual Luncheon 2025, we spoke with Romina Corrias, Specification Consultant, who shared her perspective on why moments of connection are vital for our fast-paced industry. From the… Read More >
Explore Modern Luxury During Show Season with Hypnos
Luxury British bedmaker, Hypnos, is coming to October’s Independent Hotel Show (IHS), 6-7th October, Olympia, London. Alongside its hotel mattresses made with sustainable and ethical materials on Stand 1140, Hypnos will dive deeper into the show’s theme for this year, ‘Redefining Luxury’. The stand will be home to the next episode of the bedmaker’s Pillow Talk… Read More >
Commercial Interiors UK Launches: Supplier Finder Show – Dublin 2025
Commercial Interiors UK is delighted to announce the inaugural Commercial Interiors: Supplier Finder Show – Dublin 2025, taking place on Thursday, 13th November 2025, from 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM at The Alex Hotel, Dublin. This free-to-attend, one-day event is purpose-built to connect architects, designers, specifiers, buyers, procurement managers, developers, and operators with the UK… Read More >
Event Invitation: Specify Bravely, with EGGER and Design Insider
Join us for a special evening at EGGER LONDON, the collaborative home of EGGER, CLEAF and BLUM in the heart of London’s design district, Clerkenwell. Specify Bravely – A 360° exploration of bolder decision making when specifying for the commercial market. We look forward to welcoming you on the 17 Sept 2025, 18:00 – 21:00 at… Read More >
A New Creative Landmark in the Shoreditch Design Triangle
Making its debut in East London’s buzzing creative district, Design London Shoreditch brings together three dynamic exhibition spaces—Design at Work, Design Culture, and House of ICON. This fresh addition to the design calendar will serve as a vibrant hub of innovation, highlighting the latest in commercial, hospitality and residential design. Set at the heart of… Read More >
Elevating Summer: Inside Commercial Interiors UK’s Vibrant Gathering at The Gherkin
Design Insider had the pleasure of joining Commercial Interiors UK (CIUK) for their reimagined summer celebration on 3rd July 2025, which took the industry to new heights at London’s iconic Gherkin. Moving away from the familiar BBQ format, CIUK delivered an elevated evening that brought the commercial interiors community together for a night of connection,… Read More >