British Institute of Interior Design

Surface Design Show is unique in the UK, focusing exclusively on surfaces for building design. Architects, interior designers and building specifiers can get within touching distance of hundreds of inspirational interior and exterior surface products.

The 2011 event will be working with The British Institute of Interior Design and all BIID members will be invited to attend the Surface Design Show.

Now in its eighth year, Surface Design Show is set to inspire, inform and innovate. New to this year’s show is the Material Thinking theme. Nothing is achieved without thinking. It is time to celebrate how thinking bombards material and surface innovation. We think about a problem and resolve it by developing a material. This year Surface Design Show is working with Annabelle Filer of SCIN to develop the Fringe Thinking programme of events, features, debates and seminars that excite, stimulate and amuse visitors around the core theme Material Thinking.

The Material Thinkers feature, Architects & Designers in Practice, is an installation focusing on material innovation and creative ideas currently being developed. This inspiring feature will highlight a number of individual designers, architects and manufacturers who are true originators. The installation will celebrate the power of human imagination, enabling visitors to engage, connect and contribute to each project through its various stages of development – a true work in progress.

The evenings have been rejuvenated and return with a RIBA Buildings Futures inspirational live debate “This house believes the value of design is not measurable” – How can the unquantifiable qualities of design compete during a downturn?. Followed by hugely popular Pecha Kucha 20x20, a simple presentation format where participants show 20 images, each for 20 seconds - keeping it concise and moving at a rapid pace.

Following on the theme of Material Thinking the CPD seminars run in conjunction with CIAT CPD, RIBA CPD, BRE Green Guide and RIBA London Lunchtime Portraits – offering real insights into the future of building design.

For more information visit www.surfacedesignshow.com

SurfaceThinking is the new materials blog powered by the Surface Design Show, looking at the inspiration and path for innovation of materials and ideas being developed. Join SurfaceThinking to find out more about the latest materials at www.surfacedesignshow.com

Surface Design Show, Business Design Centre, London

15-17 February 2011