Conversations at Clerkenwell, curated by PR and Brand Consultant Katie Richardson, will continue 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.
Conversations at Clerkenwell
Three days of topical talks that featured industry leaders and emerging talent.
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With Michael Anastassiades and Amy Frearson Book now
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We are born sensory beings. Yet most of our lives unfold indoors, in spaces defined more by reason than instinct so it can feel radical to choose something simply because it moves you or just ‘feels r ...
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Artist and Designer, Marco Oggian explores how a period of economic pressure and academic uncertainty, can become the starting point for something new. BRUTTO is a project by Oggian and the talk follo ...Chairperson
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What role has colour in the design of the future? why it is so important? and what impact it can have on the way we create spaces for human beings living in a fast-paced, uncertain world? Learn about ...Chairperson
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Author, Journalist and Communications Consultant Katie Treddigen, explores the ethics of contemporary textile production, diving into the technologies and transparency requirements that are transformi ...
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How does food, space and design converge? Editor of Mix magazine, Harry McKinley speaks to designers, architects and chefs, behind some of London’s leading fine dining spaces. Book nowChairperson
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The work of RIBA Royal Gold Medal 2026 winner, Niall McLaughlin has been described as ‘deeply informed by a nuanced understanding of time, social context, and environmental impact’. Grounded in the be ...
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Join BIID President Liz Bell for an inspiring conversation on sustainable living and thoughtful design. Liz Bell is joined by Jennifer Hamilton, Founder of The Vawdrey House, to explore the story behi ...
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The story we've been telling about digital tools in design is one of speed, scale and automation. But a quieter, more interesting shift is underway. A generation of designers and makers are using AI a ...
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Evolution has designed human beings to use colour as a tool for communication, identity and survival but how much do we really know about this superpower of nature and the way it shapes our world? Fin ...Chairperson
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The furniture industry has seen significant change over the past decade. This panel brings together new, emerging and established players in the industry, to examine the ways in which they have transf ...Chairperson
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What is Luxury? Our panel explore the perception of design across their work, with specific reference to the craft and handmade, and how this adds value to projects, both for the client and end user B ...
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Lara Bohinc studied industrial design in her hometown of Ljubljana, Slovenia, before pursuing an MA in metalwork at The Royal College of Art, London. After a decade with Cartier, exploring design and ...ChairpersonSpeakers
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Designer Todd Bracher is a leading voice in the international design world. In this session, Todd discusses with Becky Sunshine, his collaborations, processes and philosophy across work with brands su ...Chairperson
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As a key lever for the green transition, design has the power to drive planet-positive growth. From grassroots training to national infrastructure programmes, the Design Council is on a bold journey t ...
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A professional Masterclass in the true nature of paint and what it actually does when it dries. Find out exactly what modern paint is made of, what impact it can have on the success of your design pro ...Chairperson
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