Clerkenwell Design Week, the UK’s leading design festival, is returning to London for 2023 this May, will we see you there? As one of the most anticipated events across the world of architecture and design, industry professionals are expected to descend on London from Tuesday the 23rd to Thursday the 25th of May.
Last year’s show was outstanding, and we cannot wait to see what new innovations are in store this year.
What can you expect?
Taking place in Clerkenwell – London’s design hub, Clerkenwell Design Week is nestled amongst some of the most prestigious, creative, and forward-thinking practices and studios.
You’ll be in the best company, mingling and networking with incredibly successful designers and those passionate about the industry. This means you will have the opportunity to completely submerge yourself in the latest trends, products, designs and engaging conversations.
Clerkenwell Design Week is the destination to build your network and connect with some of the most inspiring people working in architecture and design. You’ll have exposure to some of the most well-known and up and coming studios and brands via the variety of showroom events, exhibitions and installations that take place across Clerkenwell.
With the event set across three consecutive days, you can attend on a day that suits you. We recommend checking out the official event programme to see what is on offer below.
What will Clerkenwell Design Week offer for 2023?
Design Destinations
New for 2023, key festival hubs will be featured as design destinations. Countless brands will be actively collaborating across the EC1 area. Find out more about what to expect here on the dedicated design destinations page here.
Showrooms
The local resident showrooms are an integral feature of the festival. You can look forward to an inspiring programme of discussions, workshops and launches of the latest products. Expect displays from luxury brands in furniture, lighting, surfaces and more.
Uncover more from leading designers and their teams, with what they will be showing at the showrooms here.
Conversations at Clerkenwell
Clerkenwell Design Week offers a safe environment to push the boundaries on design-focused discussions, including conversations around diversity and sustainability. You can expect live panel sessions, which will invite debate and fresh perspectives from designers, creators, senior leaders and more.
Some of the conversations that have caught our interest include:
Fringe
Clerkenwell is home to a vast pool of creative businesses and individuals, including architecture practices, design studios and agencies. During Clerkenwell Design Week some of these teams will invite you to visit them and take part in workshops, installations and displays. Including, Cult Vision, Zaha Hadid Architects, weareseventeen and The Forge Space. You can find out more about the esteemed studios participating in Fringe here.
Food and drink
With so much to see and do you are sure to work up an appetite. Clerkenwell is home to many truly great restaurants and eateries all serving delicious food. Plan and take a look at the restaurants and where you want to eat ahead of the event here.
What next?
We are super excited to be attending the various activities across the three days. We'd love to meet up, so please do get in contact and arrange a meeting in advance.
