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SURFACE DESIGN SHOW PREVIEW
06 - 08 February Business Design Centre, London
The leading surface design event gets ready for 2024 showing
design intuition and analytical thinking to achieve meaningful experiences. The idea of mindful living will address what role materials and their properties will play in the multi-sensory space; how the virtual and real worlds continue to merge and what technological advancements and investments in new design approaches mean for the built environment. A prominent feature within the theme is Surface Spotlight Live, the material showcase curated by design and trend expert Sally Angharad. Located at the heart of the show, this feature will once again expand your mind on cutting-edge surfaces, processes and finishes that embrace the future and harness the vital role materials play in design across all dimensions.
This year’s theme is ‘mindful living’ which explores the balance between design intuition and analytical thinking
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t’s that time of the year when preparations are underway for the Surface Design Show, which returns to London’s Building Design Centre from 6-8 February 2024. Old and new elements will be featured in this year’s line up, such as the Opening Night Debate, a featured Charity Partner and the expert speakers programme, all alongside the 12th edition of the Surface Design Awards.
Mindful living This year’s theme is ‘mindful living’ which explores the balance between
A further focus within the mindful living theme is the crowd-pleasing Opening Night Debate. It’s found on the main stage, where a range of debates, panels, trend forecasts and insights into the latest material innovations will take place over the course of the show. The ‘Legends Live’ series of fireside chats with experienced industry professionals also returns. This year’s Surface Design Show will see a presentation by Colour Hive entitled CMF Directions 2025. Colour Hive, which has more than 20 years’ experience forecasting and publishing design, colour and material insight will host live seminars featuring two diverse stories from their 2025 forecast exploring the ‘macro drivers,’ colour palettes and material and finish directions.
2024 Awards The Surface Design Awards are always a highlight of the show, receiving global
ADF JANUARY 2024
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