DESIGN WORKSHOP: GROW YOUR BUSINESS IN ASSOCIATION WITH BIID – BACK FOR MORE

Guest speakers: Jo Chrobak, founder of Jo Chrobak, Robert Thake, founder and creative director of Robert London Design and May Fawzy, founder of of MF Design
Chair: Elspeth Pridham, The Insider
Interdesign UK, Ground Floor, South Dome
Join a panel of interior designers as they explore strategies that not only get you hired by dream clients, but also help you to generate repeat business and keep referrals rolling in. Expect plenty of advice as they delve into their rule books, revealing the skills, expertise and professional service required to deliver your next project, now and in the future.

CONVERSATIONS IN DESIGN HOSTED BY COUNTRY LIFE: GROW YOUR BUSINESS – HOW TO BE A BRILLIANT INTERIOR DESIGNER

Guest speakers: Philippa Thorp, director of Thorp, Henriette von Stockhausen, founder of VSP Interiors and Brandon Schubert, founder of Brandon Schubert Ltd
Chair: Giles Kime, executive and interiors editor of Country Life
TALK, First Floor, Design Centre East
What is the role of an interior designer? And what is the secret to doing it so well that you build a global reputation? Join three leading names and discover how to attract dream clients, work with suppliers, hire talent and nurture a team. Sharing their experiences, advice and the varied paths that led them to the industry, learn top tips on how a career in design can be inspiring and fulfilling.
Tickets: ÂŁ10. Booking essential

DESIGN WORKSHOP: GROW YOUR BUSINESS – DESIGN FOR WELL-BEING

Presented by KLC School of Design

Tissus d’Hélène, Fourth Floor, Design Centre East

Join Tara Craig, founder of Ensemblier, Edward Bulmer Natural Paints and journalist and writer Geoff Heath-Taylor as they discuss the link between interior design and wellbeing. Find out about the impact of thoughtful measures to create homes that boost mood and promote health using natural materials.

CONVERSATIONS IN DESIGN: GROW YOUR BUSINESS – THE POWER OF THE IMAGE

Guest speakers: Interior designer Daniel Slowik, adventurer and TV presenter Alexandra Tolstoy, author and campaigner Arthur Parkinson and art director and stylist Max Hurd
Chair: Emilio Pimentel-Reid, author and brand strategist
TALK, First Floor, Design Centre East
In our image-focused age, what is the best way to engage a visually-sophisticated audience, and just how do you leverage the power of pictures to build awareness? From photography and video to digital platforms and television, get the inside track from a highly creative panel as they share their entrepreneurial advice and lessons they have learnt building their own businesses.
Tickets: ÂŁ10. Booking essential

DESIGN WORKSHOP HOSTED BY THE LIST BY HOUSE & GARDEN: GROW YOUR BUSINESS – WORKING TOGETHER

Schumacher, Ground Floor, South Dome
Guest speakers: James Arkoulis and Saskia Howard, co-founders of Howark Design
Chair: Olivia Capaldi, The List by House & Garden
Shining a spotlight on partnerships, discover the secrets of success from a dynamic team working together in their multidisciplinary design studio. Find out how collaborating, both with each other, their clients and trusted suppliers, encourages them to create homes that are a joy to live in.

CONVERSATIONS IN DESIGN – GROW YOUR BUSINESS: TELL YOUR STORY

TALK, First Floor, Design Centre East
Guest speakers: Natalia Miyar, founder of Natalia Miyar Atelier, Laura Hammett and Naomi Astley Clarke
Chair: Charlotte Abrahams
What is it that really sets you apart and how do you communicate it in a way that feels authentic? Join a panel of renowned interior designers as they discuss how to establish an engaging narrative that will help build your business, secure dream clients and capture media attention.
Tickets: ÂŁ10. Booking essential

DESIGN WORKSHOP: GROW YOUR BUSINESS – A CAREER TO LOVE

Speakers: Federico Schilling, founder of Flair Studio, Carly Madhvani, director and founder of NW3 Interiors, Carmelina Dalton, director and co-founder of Kemsi

Chair: Anca Enica, founder of Designeers

Perennials Sutherland Studio, Third Floor, North Dome

Join a panel of interior designers as they explore business success and opportunities in interior design. Whether you are a recently established start-up or an individual taking their first few steps, expect plenty of advice on building a long-lasting career in a profession you love.