13th September 2023 | IN DESIGN EVENTS | BY SBID ShareTweetPinterestLinkedIn This Autumn, the Clerkenwell Design Trail, on 4-5 October, will bring the A&D community together to re-connect and network across Clerkenwell’s historic cobbles. The stand-alone event will bring the area to life as CDW’s iconic pink trail, flags and window vinyl return to EC1. The two-day programme will be jam packed with engaging events all within walking distance, allowing visitors to explore the area with ease and discover the latest cutting-edge products for commercial interiors. CDT showrooms will showcase product launches and new collections as well as host workshops, talks, demonstrations, parties and more, spotlighting Clerkenwell as the UK’s most important hub for design. Exclusive Member Offer SBID Members receive exclusive invites to the VIP Party!* *Limited availability. Email [email protected] to claim or click here to discover the benefits of SBID membership. Participating showrooms include high-end furniture, surfaces, acoustic specialist, kitchen and bathroom brands who will all be throwing open their doors for a series of engaging events over the two days. Jedd Barry, Senior Marketing Manager for Design at Media 10 said, “we’re delighted to be welcoming the A&D community back to Clerkenwell this Autumn. It’s an opportunity for the industry to reconnect and explore the latest collections that resident showrooms have to offer. An extensive programme of design-led events will be taking place across the EC1 neighbourhood as we celebrate Clerkenwell as the UK’s hub for design.” Rak Ceramics showroom during Clerkenwell Design Week 2023 (Image: Sam Frost) Brands already confirmed to participate include: AllSfär AllSfär is a brand with a clear mission dedicated to creating and manufacturing agile, acoustic products for architects, interior designers, office fit-out companies and furniture dealers. Brunner Brunner design and manufacture high quality contract furniture specialising in the workplace, hospitality and education sectors with a diverse portfolio of sustainably manufactured to order products. BuzziSpace BuzziSpace creates solutions for happy and healthy spaces around the world. With a mission to improve well-being through human-centric design, the Belgian design brand provides original acoustic solutions, lighting, and furnishings to meet the needs of the modern workplace—and beyond. Domus Domus offer the latest creative hard surface and flooring material – including porcelain and ceramic tiles, glass mosaics, XL format porcelain slabs, engineered wood, laminate and vinyl flooring. Clerkenwell Design Week 2023 (Image: Sam Frost) Formica Group Formica Group invented high pressure laminates in 1913. Pioneers by definition, the iconic Formica brand represents the quintessence of laminates. Inspired by life – Laminates entered people’s daily lives and made modernity dreams come true and accessible. Frem Group Through innovative solutions and brilliant designs, Frem have evolved into one of the UK’s market leaders in workplace solutions. Combining the highest quality craftmanship and manufacturing standards, they create office, reception and meeting room furniture as well as storage solutions, Hubs, Pods and Booths. Gresham Office Furniture As one of the UK’s leading designers and manufacturers of workplace furniture, the Gresham portfolio encompasses office desking, seating, storage and screens plus conference, leisure and breakout collections, offering a holistic solution to all furniture requirements. Havwoods Inspiring architects and interior designers for almost 50 years, Havwoods is a prevailing name in beautiful wood flooring design and sets the benchmark for superior quality wood flooring. Solus showroom during Clerkenwell Design Week 2023 (Image: Sam Frost) Ideal Standard Ideal Standard is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality residential, commercial and healthcare bathroom and washroom solutions. Its portfolio combines expertly crafted, design-led products with cutting-edge technology to lead the industry in aesthetics and performance. Iris Ceramica Group Iris Ceramica Group is a world leading manufacturer of high-performing top quality ceramic surfaces for residential, commercial, industrial architecture and design of innovative solutions. Karndean International Karndean’s design process begins with a meeting… with nature. They see flooring differently. It’s how they bring the unimaginable, inspired from the outdoors, indoors. Lavoro Design Lavoro manufacture beautifully designed height adjustable desks that put employee wellbeing first; for forward-thinking companies looking to embrace the future of work. Mount Lighting Mount Lighting is a leading manufacturer of customisable architectural and commercial LED lighting. They pride themselves on their understanding of the ever-changing workplace environment, technical knowledge and creative design capabilities. Yinka Ilori at Domus during Clerkenwell Design Week 2023 (Image: Sam Frost) Moventi Ltd Moventi’s product design strategy sits at the core of their product collection. Driven by the demands of the ever-evolving workplace, they believe product design requires a holistic approach. obo (obolife) obo is a furniture provider with a holistic approach to the workplace, with a mission to ensure the physical and emotional wellbeing of people in their chosen workplace, wherever that might be. Panaz Panaz is a leading supplier of high-quality contract fabrics for the hospitality, healthcare, cruise and corporate sectors. Paragon Carpet Tiles Paragon Carpet Tiles is a leading UK manufacturer of design-led commercial carpet tiles, providing inspiring, modern flooring solutions that transform spaces. Parkside Parkside are a design-led tile specification company serving architects, designers, contractors and developers in the UK. Rockfon Rockfon manufacturers acoustic products made from stone wool. Biophillic wall hangings, wall panels with customisable artwork, monolithic acoustic ceilings, room dividers and more. Solus Innovative and dynamic, Solus is renowned among the A&D community for being one of the UK’s leading suppliers of commercial floor and wall tiles. Tarkett With a history of more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions. Verco Verco is one of Britain’s leading office furniture designers and manufacturers. Verco are passionate about innovation and excellence as well as their furniture. Wiesner-Hager Rethink the office: Future working environments have little in common with the familiar office. As a specialist in office furniture, Wiesner-Hager deliver creative solutions for commercial environments. VitrA VitrA London is a creative hub for the design community situated in the heart of Clerkenwell. A focus of creativity and conversation, VitrA London offers design inspiration in the form of its latest ranges. About Clerkenwell Design Trail The stand-alone event will bring the area to life as CDW’s iconic pink trail, flags and window vinyl return to EC1. The two-day programme will be jam packed with engaging events all within walking distance, allowing visitors to explore the area with ease and discover the latest cutting-edge products for commercial interiors. Clerkenwell Design Trail, London EC1, 4-5 October 2023 Find out more If you’d like to feature your news or stories on SBID.org, get in touch to find out more. 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