Surface Design Show 2027 Exhibitor List

<p>As an Architect and Designer, Tim is passionate about creating authentic experiences centred around cultural spirit and personality. He brings his knowledge across different sectors, including hospitality, residential and workplace, to design buildings and spaces that reflect holistic contemporary lifestyle needs and desires. Tim firmly believes that successfully designed buildings and spaces should be fundamentally at ease with themselves in a way that is tangible to their users and always have a sense of place and aspiration.</p> <p>Tim puts these principles into practice by directly leading a number of projects, large and small, at home and abroad. He has a particular interest in the reuse of existing buildings both from cultural and environmental sustainability perspectives but has also been very influenced by his work in Japan, where the elegance of simple ideas is so valued. Tim joined Conran and Partners in 1997 and the board in 2008. As a Principal, Tim jointly leads the practice and its overall strategic direction through its UK and Hong Kong studios.</p>

Emily is a firm believer that gender equity is critical to climate action. She works across systems to elevate women's voices in net zero initiatives. In her roles as Director and Chief Operating Officer, Labour: Women in Tech; Vice Chair, Women in Climate Tech; Women's Officer for the Fabian Society Environment Network and City Lead for Women and Climate, she campaigns for carbon-neutral regulation and pushes for industry innovations that see that effort through. Having worked with clients spanning 5 continents in 30 countries, Emily combines her experience as a seasoned industry research analyst, product marketing and branding specialist with her passion for creative content development when approaching new projects. In the day-to-day, she works at Antenna Group as Senior Director, Strategy & Research to position climate technology companies within an ever-expanding market. Emily has ghost-written content for The New Yorker, TechCrunch, Forbes, Cleantechnica, Smart Cities Dive and Automotive News, and secured client mentions across a number of publications, including: Bloomberg, Axios, The New York Times, TechCrunch, Financial Times, NBC and CNN. In her spare time, Emily volunteers as a mentor for Labour in Communications IMPACT scheme, OkMentor and I Have a Voice among other charities and gets involved with local politics. She loves a glass of Syrah and creative writing in all its forms, best enjoyed together.

<p>Sally is a lecturer in Fashion Marketing at Leeds Arts University and final year PhD student. She has a design consultancy exploring colour, material, trend forecasting with a focus on its use in fashion, textiles, interiors and architecture. Sally has an MA in Textiles and a BA Hons in Textile Design and worked for a London based international trend consultancy as a colour trend consultant and features editor prior to establishing her freelance business in 2014. Sally continues to write editorial content, focusing on colour and materials. She works with clients to establish new collections, create trend tools, as well as providing research and curation for trade events. Her research interests include how trend information is used, colour forecasting, and the role of machine learning in colour analysis for design outcomes.</p>

<p>Matt Nadilo brings over 20 years of international experience in luxury hospitality design to Blink. His extensive portfolio spans hotels, branded residences, casinos, restaurants, and wellness spaces, collaborating with world-renowned brands and operators across the USA, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Prior to joining Blink, Matt held senior design roles at Nic Graham &amp; Associates, Rockwell Group, Kelly Hoppen Interiors, and GA Design. His design philosophy blends narrative-driven storytelling with refined craftsmanship, creating spaces that are not only functional but also immersive and memorable. At Blink, Matt carry a strategic vision that reflects the firm’s dedication to crafting transformative hospitality experiences. His proven ability to translate cultural context and brand identity into distinctive interiors further strengthens Blink’s position as a leader in luxury hotel and resort design.</p>

<p>Jessica Morrison brings over a decade of experience in high-end hospitality design as a Senior Associate at GA Group, one of the world&rsquo;s leading interior design studios. Her portfolio spans luxury hotels, resorts, and bespoke residential projects across international markets. Known for her thoughtful storytelling through design, Jessica combines creativity with strategic insight to deliver compelling spatial experiences.</p>

<p>With over a decade in the creative industry, Poppy’s journey began at Northumbria University where she completed her BA (hons) degree in Interior Design. Following this she spent her junior years to work across both hospitality and retail design, absorbing invaluable knowledge from multiple disciplines. Since joining Blacksheep four years ago, her focus has shifted towards the fast-casual market, utilising her versatile background to craft unique hospitality experiences that honour a brand’s story, guidelines and tone of voice all whilst enhancing the customer journey from street level to repeat visits. </p> <p>From luxury spa hotel refurbishments to introducing a multinational QSR brand to the UK market, Poppy’s meticulous and methodical approach - combined with her ability to build strong client relationships - ensures the delivery of innovative, purposeful design solutions that elevate business performance. This is a continuous creative journey in which she is constantly evolving as a designer, drawing inspiration from a wide range of disciplines and fuelling a deep passion for creativity and, above all, interior design.</p>

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<p>Phil Towle is Associate Director and Head of Sustainability at Future Works, the strategic innovation venture of The Furniture Practice. With over 15 years’ experience in the commercial furniture industry, he leads sustainability consultancy and impact work across the wider TFP Group, collaborating with supply chain partners and industry organisations to support progress across the furniture and design sectors.</p>

<p>Grant Gibson is one of the UK’s leading design, craft and architecture writers and podcasters. His work has been published in The Observer, New Statesman, The Guardian, Daily Telegraph, and House &amp; Garden, to name just a few. Grant has been editor of Blueprint and Crafts, deputy editor of FX, and acting executive editor of the RIBA Journal. In 2019, he launched the critically acclaimed podcast, Material Matters with Grant Gibson. Three years later the show was transformed into a new fair at Bargehouse, Oxo Tower Wharf. In 2025, a version launched in Copenhagen. Grant was made an honorary fellow of the Royal College of Art in 2011 and is a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.</p>

<p>Stephen Westland is Professor of Colour Science in the School of Design at the University. He teaches and publishes widely on many aspects of colour including colour forecasting, colour design and colour imaging. He has published several textbooks including University Principles of Color. His currently research explores the role of AI in the colour-using industries.</p>

<p>Siobhan Murphy is a British interior designer, product designer and stylist from West Yorkshire with a creative eye for design, pattern and colour and a distinct playful and joyous style. Siobhans passion is for creating beautiful spaces, transforming the bland to beautiful, the drab to decadent and always with a smile and a giggle, because life&rsquo;s too short for boring interiors!&nbsp;</p> <p>Siobhan is the author of More is More Decor a best selling interiors book showcasing maximalism and joyful interiors.&nbsp;</p> <p>Her instagram has amassed a huge following over the last few years where she shares her passion for interior design aswell as her daily life as full time fabulous interior designer!&nbsp;</p> <p>In 2021 Siobhan was a finalist on the hit BBC show Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr and is a regular presenter on Channel 4&rsquo;s daytime programme Stephs Packed lunch amongst other shows such as ITV&rsquo;s Lorraine and Good Morning Britain.&nbsp;</p> <p>Siobhan has collaborated with global brands such as EBay, Amazon, Lego, aswell as music artists and other designers. She has her own range of curtains and blinds with 24/7 blinds and swimwear range with Snag. Siobhan launches her interior inspired jewellery collection with Tatty Devine at this year&rsquo;s show.&nbsp;</p> <p>Siobhan debuted her first ever wallpaper and fabric collection at London Art fair and her maximalist and colourful range can be seen in hotels and homes around the world. It&rsquo;s time to ditch the drab and bring some Interiorcurve sparkle into everyone&rsquo;s lives.&nbsp;</p> <p>As an interior designer siobhan regularly designs both residential and commercial spaces around the world from fashion showrooms in Miami to children&rsquo;s libraries, period properties, restaurants and even a slime cafe! bringing the sparkle and magic into interior design, making every space a canvas of creativity and joy.</p> <p>This Christmas siobhan is the Creative Designer at Har

<p>With over 10 years’ experience of working in the built environment sector, Alexander Matthams is an inclusive environments consultant and an accredited National Register of Access Consultants (NRAC) member with a wide ranging project portfolio from stadia to museum and residential to commercial developments across all RIBA Stages. Alexander provides expert advice and acts as a key advisory within the built environment to ensure the highest levels of inclusive design and accessibility can be incorporated, whether this being getting the fundamentals of accessible design correct to providing advice of how creating sensory friendly and neuro-inclusive environments. Alexander sits on the Ebbsfleet Design Forum acting as a key panel members championing inclusive design for the new Ebbsfleet Garden City development and also volunteers as an Access Panel member for the City of London Access Group providing feedback on new projects within the City of London.</p>