Featuring industry bodies, key associations, leading brands and industry experts, the Design Meets programme aims to spark conversation and debate whilst covering some of the industry's most pressing topics.
Design Meets
Industry bodies, associations and brands took to the stage for three days of talks, workshops, yoga and more.
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-In this roundtable talk, Clerkenwell Design Week brings together designers, brands, architects and social-impact leaders to explore how the creative industries can contribute to meaningful societal ch ...Chairperson
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-In an increasingly isolated world, this session will focus on how grassroots organisations in London can bring back the creative spark in us all. These groups are fostering fun In Real Life (IRL) - aw ...
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-Rather than viewing neurodivergence as a deficit, this talk explores its many positive aspects. Autistic and ADHD champion Piers Roberts brings together a panel of designers, educators and entrepreneu ...Chairperson
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-With the ever-growing number of copycats and online marketplaces, as well as exponential rise in generative AI, understanding the IP rights in your designs and how to protect them is key to ensure lon ...
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-GREEN GRADS, founded in 2021 by design journalist Barbara Chandler, is a platform for recent UK graduates with ideas to heal the planet. There are now 250 GREEN GRADS listed on their website, and this ...Speakers
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-Join us for a lively roundtable exploring Clerkenwell - Past, Present & Future. Bringing together the voices shaping the area today, from local trades and industries to residents and creatives, this i ...ChairpersonSpeakers
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-This session explores how food waste is being redefined through design and craftsmanship to create striking, functional furniture. By transforming organic by-products into considered pieces, it challe ...Chairperson
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-From statement bathrooms that anchor a hotel's identity to hand-crafted fixtures specified down to the last millimetre, bespoke design has become one of the hospitality industry's most powerful tools ...
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-This immersive session explores the powerful relationship between music and design, asking how sound shapes the way spaces are experienced. Through conversation, listening and live moments, it reveals ...Chairperson
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-This roundtable explores why materials matter and how their evolution signals the future of design innovation. Moving beyond surface aesthetics, the discussion considers materials as drivers of behaviour, value, sustainability and long-term relevance. Through shared insight and debate, it invites designers and brands to rethink how material choices shape meaningful, future-ready outcomes.
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-In an age of digital noise and constant stimulation, our homes, workplaces and spaces we visit are no longer passive backdrops. Interior design, materials, colours and products shape our ability to th ...Chairperson
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