SURFACE DESIGN SHOW 2026 WILL BRING‘ MATERIAL EVOLUTION’ TO LONDON’ S BUSINESS DESIGN CENTRE FROM 3-5 FEBRUARY
SDS26 will display the very best in materials and surfaces for architects and designers to explore and interact with for the duration of the show.
This years’ theme is‘ Material Evolution’ and will stress a rethinking of newness and how the industry can make the shift from waste to worth. The theme will encourage exhibitors and visitors alike to celebrate thoughtful design and redefine what it means to be new whilst championing circular systems, material transparency and inventive reuse.
The 2026 edition promises to be bigger and better than ever with returning features including Surface Spotlight, Stone Tapestry, Innovation Gallery, Green Grads and the Surface Design Awards. SDS has also announced a new partnership with the Royal Institute of British Architects( RIBA) serving as a host partner for two of RIBA’ s most significant annual events. colour psychology, colour insights and colour ergonomics to make the space one of the show’ s stand out areas.
Andra Munro will be returning to the next edition of the show, bringing her expertise in porcelain and craft to the BDC, last year she created a beautiful entrance to show featuring an intricate wall, for 2026 Andra will be creating something even bigger.
The show will also host a range of speaker sessions covering a range of topics from forecasting trends to designing for neurodiversity. SDS26 is a must in the design calendar to explore all creative things within the material and surface world.
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This year’ s exhibitors will be showcasing the finest in material innovation with surfaces ranging from hand crafted ceramic tiles to stunning marble walls, bespoke wood veneers and everything in-between.
The Green Grads will once again fill the innovation gallery with their experimental projects that push the boundaries of design and materiality. Last year we saw tennis balls, breadcrumbs and hand spun textiles to name but a few. This year we will continue to see the best of what Barbara Chandler’ s Green Grads have to show.
Studio Justine Fox will be managing the curation of the designer hub for SDS26, using its expertise in applied
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