Nature Action Workshop for Interior Designers

Interior Design & Nature: A Biodiversity Collage Workshop

Explore the connections between your design choices and the natural world in this creative, workshop that will help you discover small steps in making a difference.

Have you ever felt that you want to make a difference to the environment but not known where to start; feeling that your contribution is too small to bring any change.

This engaging and interactive workshop will help you understand the causes and consequences of nature loss, and the role the construction and design industry plays, giving practical advice on overcoming those first steps to making change. 

An explanation of how nature loss happens  

• Insight into how interior design projects and materials contribute to global environmental pressures
• Design-specific case studies and real-world examples
• Guidance on how can designer influence nature loss through specifying.
• Help to create realistic and achievable actions and commitments

Programme:

• Introduction to biodiversity and the three pillars that support it
• Group discussion on key pressures on nature and industry-specific impacts
• A better understanding of why don’t people take action and help to step over the inactive triangle.
• Q&A and resource sharing 

What will you leave with:

• A strong understanding of how nature loss affects everyone—and how your work as a designer can either help or harm
• A map of the connections between design and nature
• An “Inaction Triangle” handout to identify blockers to change
• An action plan to help you implement change in your design choices
• Inspiration to lead conversations on sustainability with clients and collaborators

Who should attend:

This session is ideal for:

• Interior designers and design consultants
• Studio founders, specifiers, and procurement teams
• Sustainability leads and project managers in design practices
• Anyone curious about how design can align with nature and reduce harm
• No prior scientific knowledge required—just curiosity and an open mind

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Caitlin Hicks is a Senior Consultant at Everloop, a sustainability and systems change consultancy, where she supports organisations to take meaningful and measurable action towards more restorative practices. Caitlin is a sustainability strategy and communications specialist with over a decade of experience in impact consulting and implementation. Caitlin's insights from global brands, government and charitable giving provide her with a strong knowledge base for advising on systemic transformation. She is a seasoned facilitator, emboldened by Everloop's mission to enable people and nature to thrive together.

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Additional Information

The advertised price does not include VAT.

Please join the waitlist if the event is fully booked.

Please note this event will not be recorded. 

BIID member rate is open to Registered Interior Designers, Associate members, Provisional Associate members, Student members, Affiliate members, Retired members, Dual International members, and Registered Design Practice employees. Go to the BIID Member Area to secure your promo code to add at the Eventbrite Checkout.

Attendance to this event equals 3 hours of Structured CPD. 

If you have any queries, please email the office at info@biid.org.uk or call 020 7628 0255.

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