Top Takeaways from Clerkenwell Design Week – Tom Shelley
Our interior design team had a busy, inspiring and productive few days in London as part of Clerkenwell Design Week 2023 (CDW 23)from 23-25 May.
Clerkenwell Design Week is the UK’s leading design festival that celebrates London’s creative hub with more than 160 showrooms, 600 events, thousands of products, installations, brand activations, topical talks and more.
Our Head of Interior Architecture, Tom Shelley talks about the most inspirational talks he heard and the most innovative products and designs he saw during the week.
Favourite Showroom
Amidst a plethora of exceptional showrooms, one space that truly stood out was the Table Place Chairs showroom on Goswell Road. This showroom pushed boundaries, combining minimalist aesthetics with sustainable design principles. The Circle of Life screening system as a centrepiece of this former bank was very dramatic.
The space exuded an air of elegance and tranquillity, with natural light streaming through large glass windows, highlighting the curated collection of furniture, lighting fixtures, and decorative items. The attention to detail and seamless blending of different materials, textures, and colours created a unique sensory experience.
Forecast of an Emerging Trend
CDW 2023 took a delightful twist, introducing an element of fun and playfulness into the mix. This year’s event embraced the idea that design can be both functional and whimsical, appealing to our sense of joy and imagination.
There has been a significant shift in office design in recent years, with a growing focus on creating happy and healthy work environments.
Employers are recognizing that a positive and vibrant workplace can boost employee morale, wellbeing, and productivity. This trend in office design aims to create spaces that inspire, energise, and promote a sense of wellbeing.
Favourite Product
The Aeris Swopper is a revolutionary seating solution that really caught my attention and enforced the trend of fun. This innovative chair challenges traditional notions of office seating, offering a dynamic and ergonomic alternative designed to enhance well-being and productivity. At CDW 23, the Aeris Swopper captured attention with its unique design and emphasis on movement, making it a standout product in the realm of office furniture.
Buzz Topic
Sustainable design emerged as the buzz topic that captured the imagination and ignited conversations at CDW 23. As designers we have embraced the urgent need for eco-conscious practices, materials, and innovations. The emphasis on the circular economy, renewable materials, energy efficiency, and conscious consumerism underscored the industry’s commitment to creating a more sustainable future.
