Surface Design Show 2023, London | 7-9 February

Surface Design Show is the UK’s leading event for architects, designers, and specifiers to discover the best in surface material design for the built environment. The yearly textile, tiles, and stone exhibition promises approximately 180 exhibiting companies, sections for architectural lighting and natural stone in the show, and a speaker programme with 50 architects and designers. It bills itself as the only UK show “that concentrates completely on interior and exterior surfaces.”

The Surface Design Show offers the chance to interact in person with a niche and specialised audience. This three-day exhibition of sustainable materials, stone, and textile for use in architecture and interior design is taking place at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London from 7-9 February 2023.

Timing:

• Tuesday, 7 February: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Wednesday, 8 February: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Thursday, 9 February: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

SDS 2022 – Statistics

• Total number of exhibitors: 180
• Total number of visitors: 5,000
• Number of visiting countries: 35

Surface Design Show – Product Categories

• Decorative surfaces
• Flooring
• Lighting
• Natural stone
• Solid surfaces
• Sustainable surfaces
• Textiles/Fabrics
• Tiles and tiling
• Wall coverings

SDS 2023 – Show Features

• More than 180 exhibiting companies and organisations
• 30 Presentations from 40+ Speakers across the architecture and design industry
• Dedicated sections for architectural lighting, tiles, and natural stone at the show
• 30+ ‘New Talents’ i.e., upcoming exhibitors bringing innovation and creativity
• Surface Spotlight Live: An area of innovative and tactile materials to touch and compare
• The Surface Design Awards display and presentation to celebrate excellence
• Witness meaningful design solutions, with a strong focus on sustainability

Surface Design Show 2023 – Event Highlights

Main Stage Programme

The Main Stage will host over 40 speakers across 18 different presentations. Highlights for 2023 include the Opening Night Debate; the ever-entertaining PechaKucha Evening and the popular Legends Live series, this year hosted by Mix Interiors.

Opening Night Debate

Setting the pace on the first night will be a live debate, hosted this year by Human Nature’s Jonathan Smales. Shaping Communities is the theme for 2023 and the debate will question how the architecture and interior design professions are handling this important topic.

PechaKucha Evening

The PechaKucha Evening has always been a highlight of the Surface Design Show. 8 speakers each presenting 20 slides for just 20 seconds provide an entertaining event as they battle to get their messages across in a fast and furious format. The evening will be hosted by Nikki Osborn from Basha-Franklin.

New Talent

Supporting New Talent in the tiles and textile industry is a key focus for the Surface Design Show. The 2023 event, curated again by Trendease International in Partnership with Tessellate. Co, will feature over 30 ‘New Talents’ from the UK, China, Denmark, Eygpt, Malaysia, Sweden, Thailand, and The Netherlands. Displays will cover biomaterials, natural materials, textiles, wallcoverings, furniture, and organically grown materials.

Surface Spotlight Live

In Partnership with CDUK, Surface Spotlight Live is a focal point for designers to touch and compare the very latest material prototypes.

Stone Gallery

Stone Gallery brings an exclusive preview of natural stone to Surface Design Show. The Stone Tapestry, curated by Squire & Partners, is a bespoke installation piece exploring innovative textures, light, colour, and pattern to create a tapestry of inspiring materials from around the world.

Surface Design Awards

More than 130 entries have been received for the 2023 Surface Design Awards. Attend the Awards’ Presentation on Thursday, 9 February at Surface Design Show to be the first to know and applaud all the finalists and winners.

The Surface Design Show 2023 will provide a range of alternatives for you to display or take part in a way that works for your business and your budget. So, register for the surface and textile exhibition now!

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