Teknion marked another meaningful year at Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW) with a curated program of conversations exploring the evolving workplace.

Recognised as a key event on the international design calendar, CDW brings together designers, thinkers, and practitioners to exchange ideas and perspectives. This year, Teknion hosted a series of talks that invited guests to consider how we shape work environments—today and for the future.

With each session, Teknion aimed to create space for open dialogue on design, culture, and innovation in the workplace.

Highlights of the week:

Day 1

New Kids on the Block: Understanding Generation Z
Lead by Women in Office Design

Day 2

Future of Work and Place, Enabled by Artificial Intelligence
Lead by Oliver Baxter, Independent workplace consultant

Shaping a Circular Future: The role of Materials and Why they matter
Hosted by Grant Gibson, design journalist and podcaster, with Tom Lloyd and Luke Pearson of Pearson Lloyd and Nick Savage of Modus

Day 3

Thriving Under Pressure: Focus, Performance, and Adaptability in High-Stakes Environments
With Abbi Pulling, 2024 F1 Racing Academy Champion

The Importance of Art in Space
Lead by Andi Theokle, artist, Julian Sharpe of tp bennet and Brian Laing, art curator.

About Teknion

Recognised as a thought leader and innovator, global furniture manufacturer, Teknion, offers an integrated portfolio of furniture for the modern office. Nurturing an internal team of designers and engineers and reaching out to an international roster of acclaimed designers, Teknion pushes the boundaries of design to create an extensive portfolio of award-winning products. Strategic partnerships with a family of curated brands enables Teknion to offer a complete solution for workspaces where people feel welcome, connected and empowered.