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For more than two decades, Sacco Carpet has been shaping some of the world’s most refined interiors with its distinctive blend of artistry, craftsmanship and technical expertise. In this month’s inter …

THE 2026 SURFACE DESIGN SHOW ANNOUNCES ITS WINNERS

The Surface Design Awards are thrilled to announce the winners of its 2026 awards, celebrating the best in surface design across the built environment. The awards ceremony was buzzing, with over a hun …

Less than a week to go until the 2026 Surface Design Show opens its doors

There is now less than one week to go until the Business Design Centre opens its doors for the 2026 edition of the Surface Design Show. With returning favourites including the Green Grads, Surface Spo …

Q&A with Jorge Mendez Caceres, Founding Director at ForEveryday.Life

Are there core values that shape the way you approach design, materials, and the lived experience of the people who use your spaces? Very much so. At our studio, For Everyday Life, we try to keep thi …

Q&A with Sawako Furuno, Founder at SPOTS Design

With over 20 years of experience, how have you seen the evolution of surface materials change the way you approach new-built private homes compared to your early career? There have been huge advances …

Q&A with Jon Eaglesham, Managing Director at Barr Gazetas

How does being a B‑Corp certified practice influence your day-to-day decisions in architectural design and project delivery? Being a B corp means thinking more about all aspects of our designs; mater …

Q&A with Pernille Bonser, CEO at Resonate Interiors

As a studio described as a powerhouse of productivity, how do you ensure that the materials you specify for occupier workplace design directly enhance the harmony and output of a professional environm …

Q&A with Nicola Osborn, Creative Director at Basha Franklin

What were the key considerations in redesigning 25 Hanover Square to enhance its relationship with the surrounding environment? A central consideration in redesigning 25 Hanover Square was strengthen …

The 2026 Surface Design Show Announces Its Speakers Programme

The Surface Design Show is thrilled to announce its speaker’s program for the 2026 edition of the show. Featuring a range of topics with some of the most innovative voices in industry, the schedule in …

Elegantly Wasted: The Surface Design Show 2026 will bring a new angle to designing with waste

The Surface Design Show 2026, hosted at London’s Business Design Centre from 3-5 February, will centre around the theme of Material Evolution, specifically examining the practical application of waste …

Q&A with Chris Thornley, Associate Director at Conran and Partners

Have you got an example of how have you shaped a brand’s visual or experiential identity across physical and digital touchpoints? We often work with brands, including well established hotel brands wh …

Introducing ECOsurfaces: Design-led flooring that delivers on performance

Physical – a specialist UK supplier of performance flooring with long-standing expertise in high-use environments – has announced an exclusive agreement with global flooring expert Ecore to distribute …

Q&A with Ana Rita Martins, Sustainability Lead at MCM

Can you tell us about a time you worked on a fast-paced design or construction project, where you had a tight timeline? Tight timelines are now the new normal as we are in fast pace world! The real sk …

Ketley’s innovations in clay at the Surface Design Show!

Ketley Brick will showcase their latest Vision Bricks, inspirational contemporary designs that combine centuries-old clay craftsmanship with the latest advances in 3D imaging, etching, and mould and d …

Surface Design Show 2026 champions the next generation of material innovators

Surface Design Show 2026 reaffirms its commitment to nurturing emerging design talent, placing material innovation, sustainability and future-focused thinking firmly at the heart of the show. Through …

Hanex UK Launches MTRL Library at Surface Design Show

Hanex UK has announced the launch of MTRL Library, created to support architects, designers, and makers in discovering and specifying innovative material solutions. MTRL Library will officially launch …

The Surface Design Awards 2026 Finalists Have Been Announced!

The Surface Design Awards have announced the highly anticipated shortlist for the 2026 edition. The awards continue to champion material excellence and design innovation from the UK and around the glo …

SDS26 will offer an insight into materials and surfaces from across the globe: discover what Europe has to offer

The Surface Design Show will open its doors in February 2026, welcoming visitors and exhibitors from across the World including Europe. From Belgian rugs and textiles to timber from The Netherlands, S …