Clerkenwell Design Week is one of the most prestigious events in the interior design industry calendar. The festival is a celebration of design, bringing together renowned designers, leading brands, and industry experts to infuse the British capital with exciting installations, industry-leading conversation and a creative buzz.
The event showcases the latest developments across product design, architecture, and interior design. For interior designers, the festival is an opportunity to explore trends, connect with suppliers, and engage in important industry discussions led by experts in the interior space.
Discover how to make the most out of your time at Clerkenwell Design Week as an interior designer.
Clerkenwell Design Week for Interior Designers
For interior designers, joining Clerkenwell Design Week is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the world of design. It's a invaluable is a ticket to industry knowledge, endless inspiration and a chance to connect with fellow industry professionals.
Improve your industry knowledge
Continually engaging with industry events is vital to your wider understanding of the interior industry. Clerkenwell Design Week Spearheaded by established design professionals and CEOs and offers a platform to learn about pivotal topics such as sustainable design practices, the integration of design and technology, and the importance of preserving historical design perspectives.
Create connections
We all know how essential networking is to the growth of your brand and your business. Clerkenwell Design Week is made for designers and manufacturers, meaning you'll have a wide range of opportunities for collaboration, professional development, referrals, and sourcing. Get involved, strike up conversations, and share your ideas. Who knows, it could lead to future opportunities for collaboration and professional development.
Discover recent innovations
Clerkenwell Design Week is a stage for industry innovators to unveil their latest works. The latest collections from the biggest names, right before your eyes. Clerkenwell Design Week exhibitions showcase the best and brightest in furniture, accessories, lighting and more. Browse the latest developments in furniture and lighting and get inspired by boundary-pushing installations. Take note of emerging trends and let the innovative spirit inform your own work—your clients will love it!
Events for interior designers at Clerkenwell Design Week 2023
Interior designers, wondering which talks to attend this Clerkenwell Design Week? Here are five you shouldn't miss!
Sustainable Living: Don’t Move, Improve! - Homes with Green Ambitions
When: 23 May 2023, 14:00 - 15:00
Where: Spa Fields Park, EC1R 0JX
Speakers: Marie-Louise Schembri, Anna Beckett, Mark Rist, Natalie Savva, Ben Hayes, Kaowen Ho, and Theo Games Petrohilos
Everyone in the interior design industry has a responsibility to incorporate more sustainable practices—this is your opportunity to learn how. Finalists of the annual sustainable design competition, Don't Move, Improve! will be showcasing their designs at Clerkenwell Design Week. Explore active design solutions that use natural, long-lasting, and renewable materials to reduce carbon emissions without compromising on liveability, materiality, and uniqueness.
Book your ticket here.
PANTONE: The Art of Living – Colour Trends for Home & Interiors 2024
When: 24 May 2023, 14:00 - 15:00
Where: Spa Fields Park, EC1R 0JX
Chairperson: Carola Seybold and Jane Boddy
The world is waking up to the importance of colour in design and how it impacts our mood—can you read colour? This colour trend forecasting session is hosted by none other than Pantone, a leading source of colour expertise. Attendees will benefit from an invaluable lesson in colour trends for the year ahead, as well as how to bring these colours to life across multiple materials and bridge the gap between the digital colour world and the real world.
Book your ticket here.
Biophilic Design in Practice
When: 24 May 2023, 15:00 - 16:00
Where: Spa Fields Park, EC1R 0JX
Speakers: Sam McCarthy
The impact of biophilic design on our mental health is undeniably positive, now it is time to harness that power in your own designs. Sam McCarthy invites you to learn the key principles of indoor planting, its benefits, and how to build effective greenery into your interior designs.
Book your ticket here.
BIID: Flexible Working and the Rise of Hybrid Hospitality Spaces
When: 24 May 2023, 16:00 - 17:00
Where: Spa Fields Park, EC1R 0JX
Speakers: Anna Burles, Tala Ojuolape, and Harriet Forde
A new way of living, and thus designing, has emerged. Spaces in the hospitality sector, hotels, restaurants, bars etc. are adapting to new social attitudes by rethinking the design of their interiors. This talk will explore how interior designers can successfully adapt to a changing market and delve into the question: how do you create spaces that promote better productivity, collaboration, and creativity?
Book your ticket here.
Interior design exhibitions at Clerkenwell Design Week 2023
Aromas del Campo
When: May 23rd-25th
Where: House of Detention, EC1R 0AS
What: Lighting
Once a manufacturer of dried flowers and aromatic products in Valencia, Aromas del Campo now applies that same elegant aesthetic to lighting. Even more impressive than the undeniable beauty of their products, is Aromas' commitment to combining traditionally relegated materials like marble, wood, and ceramic with the fundamentals of metal and glass.
Visit Aromas del Campo's website.
Burmatex
When: May 23rd-25th
Where: St John’s Square, EC1V 4JJ
What: Flooring
Burmatex is known for its leading sustainability principles and commitment to responsible trading. Their latest collection is not only a visual delight but is also a glimpse into the sustainable materials and practices we can expect to see take over the interior design industry in years to come.
Visit Burmatex's website.
Plant Designs
When: May 23rd-25th
Where: The Old Sessions House, EC1R 0NA
What: Interior accessories
Plant Designs works with the principle of biophilia to build beautiful spaces that benefit residents and nature alike. At Clernkenweel Design Week, they launch a new preserved planting range that requires no water or light—a game changer in bringing nature into people's homes. Feel the natural craftsmanship for yourself, and discover how you can incorporate them into your next design project.
Visit Plant Designs' website.
Kirkby Design
When: May 23rd-25th
Where: St John’s Square, EC1V 4JJ
What: Fabrics, textiles, and wall coverings
The Kirkby Design team have earned themselves a reputation as innovators in the textiles industry. Their collections offer a distinctive mix of bold and understated designs, drawing inspiration from wool, chenille boucle, and quilted velvet, ensuring they remain at the forefront of an ever-changing market.
Visit Kirby Design's website.
Carysil
When: May 23rd-25th
Where: St John’s Square, EC1M 4DS
What: Kitchen & bathroom accessories
The beauty is in the details—and that is what Carysil provides. Carysil provides high-quality kitchen sinks, taps and accessories, browse their latest collection as a reminder to never neglect the finishing touches in your work as an interior designer.
Visit Carysil's website.
