Focus/26
Discover new ideas, connect with the industry's finest and sharpen your competitive edge at Focus/26 on Design. One week one, one place, this is the unmissable autumn design event. Only at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour can you discover unparallelled access to more than 700 brands, 140+ showrooms, 145 events, 300 speakers, thousands of new products, infinite inspiration – and be part of the extraordinary international design community coming together here and now. Power Up!
Highlights for this season see exciting programming, a raft of new showrooms, milestone celebrations and insights on design directions that can only be found at the Design Centre.
Get ready for up-to-the-minute concepts and big-name brand collaborations with tastemakers including celebrated American designer Michael S. Smith x Zoffany, AD100 darling Ken Fulk with Perennials Sutherland Studio, the iconic Paul Smith with The Rug Company, and Rita Konig at Oficina Inglesa Furniture.
The Design Emporium Collective on Fifth hosts a new Learning Lounge series, focused on professional development, and Emporium Live, a chance to meet product designers, gain a personal understanding of their work, and get the inside track on their expertise. Through the renowned Conversations in Design series, A-listers such as Michael S. Smith, India Hicks, Lorenzo Castillo and Paolo Moschino deliver thought-provoking, in-depth analysis. Grow Your Business sessions include masterclasses, designer toolkits and seminars, a unique opportunity to learn from experts, building strategy and skills to help your business succeed. Access All Areas showroom and House Guest events encourage professionals to visit every floor and meet world-class creative thinkers.
This abundance of energy and insider access at the Design Centre is what makes this vibrant industry hub – the Powerhouse of Creativity.
Don’t Miss
How Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
When: Tuesday 15 September, 2pm
Panellists: Manuela Hamilford, Christopher Dezille and Iliada Rossi
Our panellists will share ways you can unlock your team’s full potential to maximize both design creativity and business profitability. Learn how to build an agile, productive workplace culture and gain practical insights into how to keep projects moving smoothly and ensure employees stay aligned and inspired from kick-off to final delivery.
Latest Events
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From September 10 to 14, Maison&Objet Pulse explores the creative energies reshaping contemporary design.
Step inside one of Britain's finest historic interiors.
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