Event featuring over 180 exhibitors is a must for architects and designers looking to specify the latest inspiring and sustainable materials
Surface Design Show, the annual event showcasing the best in material innovation, returns to London’s Business Design Centre from 4 to 6 February.
This year's theme, Creative Conscience, will highlight the future of materials for the built environment, focusing on sustainability, technological advancement and the human experience.
Creative Conscience embodies a drive and commitment to sustainable, ethical and innovative design. This forward-thinking attitude explores the harmonious fusion of colour, sustainability and ingenuity in surface design for architecture and interiors.
The event includes a range of features and collaborations designed to inspire and educate, many of which are new for 2025. There is also a comprehensive speakers programme with over 50 speakers providing a variety of discussions, panels and insights into the most recent design advancements.
Returning for 2025 is The Opening Night Debate titled ‘A True Companion: The Power of AI in A&D’, which will look at the role of artificial intelligence in the design community. The main stage is designed by Procédés Chénel International, a team of creative individuals who help designers with worldwide development, production and distribution of decorative solutions, technologies and materials.
Located at the heart of the show, Surface Spotlight is an interactive display that allows visitors to get up close and personal with some of the materials that will be shaping our future. This year, the selected surfaces, finishes and materials will embrace the Creative Conscience theme with material, design and trend expert Sally Angharad focusing on blended, softened, curved and polished trends.
A new feature for 2025 is Green Grads, a platform that spotlights recent graduates from UK universities who are confronting the world’s most pressing eco issues. They include engineers, product and furniture designers, material scientists, ceramicists, textile and graphic designers, craftspeople, artists and film makers.
Winners of the highly anticipated 2025 Surface Design Awards will be revealed during the show. Featuring a range of categories, the awards honour outstanding interior and exterior design projects that embody innovation and sustainability.
The finalists represent creative quality and pushing the boundaries of architecture and design by highlighting the ever-growing potential of material innovation. Winners will be announced at a cocktail reception on Wednesday 5 February from 6pm. Each category winner will be presented with a trophy designed by The Good Plastic Company.
Join 6000+ architects, designers and specifiers to discover the best innovative materials for the built environment while enjoying a stellar line up of guest speakers and thought-provoking installations.
Surface Design Show 2025 will be at Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, London N1 0QH from 4 to 6 February 2025. Tickets are free for professionals and registration is now open at: surfacedesignshow.com/register