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Conversations at Clerkenwell

Conversations at Clerkenwell

Conversations at Clerkenwell

Three days of topical talks featuring industry leaders and emerging talent.

About:

Conversations at Clerkenwell, Curated by PR and Brand Consultant Katie Richardson, continues to lead the way in design-led conversations, covering the issues of the day with opinions and ideas from global designers, emerging talents, crafts people, material specialists and more. We open this year with Dutch Artist and Designer, Sabine Marcelis in conversation with Alice Morby and are excited to hear her story and take on creativity and the design industry today.

London based artist duo Kapitza Studio have created an exclusive artwork for the auditorium space this year. Find out more here.

Key information:

Venue address: The Charterhouse, Charterhouse Square, Barbican, EC1M 6AN
Tickets: £9.00

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2025 programme: 

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20 May 2025
  1. Artist and Designer, Sabine Marcelis is very much at the forefront of design and material innovation. Graduating from Eindhoven in 2011, Marcelis is globally recognised for her exploration of themes s ...
  2. Uniting the disciplines of art, architecture and engineering, the work of artist Alex Chinneck is significant in ambition and impact. With a reputation as “art’s master illusionist” (The Guardian), Ch ...
  3. The winning designer of the Dezeen x Villeroy & Boch competition, joins Dezeen’s editorial director Max Fraser, to discuss some of the concepts they have explored in their installation at Clerkenwell ...
  4. As the desire for a better work-life balance grows with each generation, office environments must attract and retain workers more accustomed to hybrid working styles. Trend Forecasters WGSN explore a ...
  5. What role does narrative play in the design? Our expert panel explore how storytelling has shaped their creative processes and projects. Book now
  6. ‘Don’t Move, Improve!' celebrates the very best of London’s renovations and the talent behind them. From innovative layouts to impressive extensions, the NLA awards aims to highlight the creativity, i ...
21 May 2025
  1. Founder and eponymous Creative Director Tom Dixon is a restless innovator who rose to prominence in the mid-1980s as a maverick, untrained designer with a line in welded salvage furniture. While worki ...
  2. Join Luke Pearson and Tom Lloyd, co-founders of Pearson Lloyd, as they examine how design can evolve to create lasting impact in an ever-changing world. In conversation with expert guests, they discus ...
  3. So many bathrooms are forgettable – functional but bland spaces with a generic spa-like aesthetic. But bathrooms don't need to be boring! This talk will showcase the work of designers who are creating ...
  4. How can colour transform products, places, spaces and us, as people? We invite 4 creatives, known for their unique use of colour, to explore the concept of colour as a tool for transformation. Book no ...
  5. Play is essential to human development, not just in childhood, but throughout life. It fosters connection, enhances problem-solving, and nurtures overall wellbeing. As a key concept from ‘Vital Balanc ...
  6. As a frontline green skill, design has the power to place the planet at the heart of our products, places and businesses. How can designers upskill to gain the tools and knowledge that will ultimately ...
22 May 2025
  1. Join an inspiring panel discussion, showcasing the fresh talent who are shaping the future of interior design. Featuring some of the British Institute of Interior Design’s emerging stars, this session ...
  2. As the world around us has sped up, so too has stress and anxiety. As an antidote in recent years, society has increasingly embraced the importance of self-care and wellbeing – particularly in the wor ...
  3. In January 2025, world-famous multi-arts centre, the Barbican confirmed an ambitious renewal project, aiming to revitalise some of its most iconic spaces led partly by Allies and Morrison. This sessio ...
  4. Busting some common AI myths and exploring how AI is being used today, within creative design processes. Book now

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  • ADF (Architects’ Datafile) is well-regarded in the sector for bringing architects the broadest range of coverage on current UK and international projects, as well as thought leadership on key issues, ...