Discover multiple brands across exhibition venues, showrooms, studios, galleries and more.
2026 Highlights
Take a look below at the Shoreditch Design Week 2026 highlights.Programme
The 2026 programme of specially curated events included everything from workshops to product launches, topical talks to plenty of parties.
Speakeasy Sessions
Speakeasy Sessions was a community-driven series of talks, round tables, workshops and interactive sessions designed to bring together a multitude of voices from across the design landscape.
SDW Networking & Events
Discover a range of networking events and parties that took place across SDW's exhibition venues.
Walk & Talks - Design Perambulations
On two different days, Shoreditch Design Week Creative Director Duncan Riches hosted walks led by local designers Pearson Lloyd and Mitre & Mondays.
Tokyobike Tours
Led by design industry figures Corinne Quinn, Michael Marriott, Max Radford and Duncan Riches, the tours were aimed at design enthusiasts looking for a unique take on some of the district's highlights.
Promenade by Raw Collaborative – Design Intelligentsia
Raw Collaborative joined House of ICON for Promenade. Two galleries. Three days. Six promenades. Twenty-five designers.
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Lighting Tour by Arc Magazine
Explore the evolving relationship between light, materials, art and architecture.
ISOLA
ISOLA united its global community of international designers, design studios, manufacturers and creators to showcase their work at the House of ICON.
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Wood for the Trees - AHEC
A standout showcase during Shoreditch Design Week, AHEC’s immersive exhibition Wood for the Trees brought a timely message on sustainable design and the future of our forests to the UK.
Showrooms & partners
Throughout the week, studios, galleries, showrooms, coworking spaces, hotels and pop-up venues open their doors to host installations, exhibitions, talks, workshops and more.
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Exhibitions
At the heart of Shoreditch Design Week were four curated exhibitions, each hosted within a distinct venue and offering a different perspective on contemporary design.
Material Matters
Launched in 2019 as a critically acclaimed podcast, Material Matters grew into a leading international platform advancing material intelligence across architecture and design.
2LG Studio - You can sit with us
2LG Studio returned to the festival with their 4th edition of 'You can sit with us'.
The Shape of Us by Flourish
An immersive, community-led installation exploring identity, belonging and inclusive design through a collection of intergenerational 3D self-portraits.
frank green - Chrome Cafe
The Chrome Cafe formed part of frank green’s wider presence across Shoreditch Design Week and London Design Festival, bringing its design-led approach to everyday essentials to one of London’s key creative events.
Living Participants by Oscar Nicol-Schwarz
A cluster of hanging lights that breathe. Left alone, they pulse slowly. Step in front of them and their behaviour changes. A relationship between object and human.
Media Lounge
Visitors could grab a free magazine from a selection of our media partners, available at the Tab Centre throughout Shoreditch Design Week.
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