27th & 28th February 2023
Business Design Centre, London
WORKSPACE DESIGN TALKS
2021 Workspace Design Talks Agenda
4th November
10.20 – 10.45
Keynote Address
Linda Hausmanis, CEO, Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management
The Lynchpin Profession
10.55 – 11.45
Commercial Interior Designs to Inspire Creativity & Innovation
Chairperson: Mark Eltringham, Publisher, Workplace Insight & IN Magazine
Speakers:
Angela Bardino, Design Principal, Jacobs
Collin Burry, Design Principal, Gensler
Jack Pringle, Managing Director, Studio Pringle
11.50 – 12.35
Designing Environments to Improve Employee Wellbeing
Chairperson: Peter Brogan, Head of Research & Insight, IWFM
Speakers:
Alan Bainbridge, Head of Workplace & Corporate Real Estate, BBC
Sheela Shukla, Director, Design, BDP
Oliver Heath, Biophilic Design Ambassador for Interface, Oliver Heath Designs Ltd.
12.45 – 1.30
Developing & Implementing the Inclusive Design Guide & Inclusive Design Standards
Chairperson: Terry Gunnery, Director of Design, AECOM
Speakers:
Claire Ness, Inclusive Design Lead, HMRC
Stuart Horne, Deputy Director, Service, Design and User Experience, HMRC
Jonathan Eccles, Head of Workplace Design, Government Property Agency
1.40 – 2.15
Designing the Experience of the Future Workspace
Chairperson: Daniel Gava, Brand Strategy Advisor, Architecture & Design Industry
Speakers:
Natasha Bonugli, Founder and Creative Director,The Bon Collective
Erik Behrens, Creative Director, AECOM
2.25 – 3.10
Incorporating Flexibility into Workspace Design
Chairperson: Andrew Linwood, Head of Hospitality, Areen Design
Speakers:
Robert McLean, Head of Real Estate and Design, PwC
Andy Bradshaw, Director of Property and Workplace, DLA Piper
Emily Harding, Workplace Design and Culture Lead, Aviva
3.20 – 4.05
Co-creation: A Path to Business Results
Chairperson: Mick Jordan, Editor, Mix Interiors
Speakers:
Zoe Humphries, Regional Director, AECOM People & Place Advisory
Ed Hoban, Associate Director, Head of Workplace, The Furniture Practice
Maria Papadopoulou, Associate, Interior Designer, Perkins & Will
4.10 – 4.55
Designing Products for the Future Workspace
Chairperson: Joe Cilia, Technical Director, FIS
Speakers:
Yorgo Lykouria, Creative Director and Founder, Rainlight
David O’Coimin, Director, Nookpods
Ana Rita Martins, Senior Associate, Sustainability & Design, Woodalls Design
5.00 – 5.45
Impact of Office Design on Brand Identity
Chairperson: Mark Eltringham, Publisher, Workplace Insight & IN Magazine
Speakers:
Maz Mahmoudi, Director, 3equals1design
Ben Grave, Director, DThree Studio
Anna Chimes, Executive Creative Director, Landor & Fitch
5th November
09.45 – 10.20
Future of Work: Hybrid – A Passing Phase or Here to Stay?
Speakers:
Neil Usher, Chief Workplace and Change Strategist, GoSpace AI
Bertie Van Wyk, Workplace Specialist, MillerKnoll
10.25 – 11.10
Overcoming Obstacles to Sustainable Commercial Architecture
Chairperson: Isabelle Priest, Acting Managing Editor, RIBA Journal
Speakers:
Luke Tozer, Founder, Pitman Tozer Architects
Matthew Holloway, Principal, Grimshaw Architects
Richard Holland, Director, Holland Harvey Architects
11.15 – 12.00
Sustainability – Can we have it all?
Chairperson: Neil Usher, Chief Workplace and Change Strategist, GoSpace AI
Speakers:
Deepak Parmar, Design Director, MCM Architecture
Stephen Guy, Chief Integration Officer and Chief of Staff, McCann Group
May Fawzy, Founder, MF Design Studio
12.10-12.55
Data Driven Designs to Improve the Employee Experience
Chairperson: Tim Oldman CEO, Leesman
Speakers:
Gill Parker, CEO, BDG Architecture + Design
Caroline Pontifex, Director, Workplace Experience, KKS Savills
Cristiano Testi, Principal Director, tp bennett
1.00 – 1.30
Colour & Materials and the new normal – what now for the workplace?
Chairperson: Karen Haller, Founder, Karen Haller Behavioural Design Consultancy
Speakers:
Raluca Timbala, Founder, RIT Interior Design
Vidhi Sharma, Creative Director, Modus Workspace
1.40 – 2.25
Designing Better Co-Working Spaces
Chairperson: Hamish Kilburn, Editor, Hotel Designs
Speakers:
Dom Dugan, Creative Director, Oktra
Nasim Köerting, Head of Design, The Office Group
William Stokes, Co-Founder and CEO, Co-Space
2.30 – 3.20
The Impact of Sustainability Trends on Lighting Design
Chairperson: Sophie Parry, Technical Application Consultant, Zumtobel
Speakers:
Susan Lake, Design Director, SLLD
Lauren Lever, Founder, Minoux Lighting Design, LLD.
Paul Nulty, Founder Nulty Lighting
3.30 – 4.10
Products Shaping the Future Workspace
Chairperson: Daniel Gava, Brand Strategy Advisor, Architecture & Design Industry
Speakers:
Stephen Philips, Associate, Product Designer, Arup
Richard Benson, Creative Managing Director, Fjord, part of Accenture Interactive
About Workspace Design Talks
A must attend event to discover what’s next for the UK’s commercial interiors market.
Featuring a series of intimate talks bringing together thought leaders from across the commercial, education and healthcare interiors industries to discuss key issues and current trends that are shaping the future of workspaces.
The Design Talks Lounge is hosted by international furniture specialist, The Furniture Practice. Designed with flexibility and comfort in mind, the Lounge will showcase some of the world’s most inspirational furniture brands, creating a relaxing meeting space between panel discussions.
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2021 Speakers
Karen Haller,
Founder, Karen Haller Behavioural Design Consultancy
Angela Bardino,
Design Principal, Jacobs
Nasim Köerting,
Head of Design, The Office Group (TOG)
Ed Hoban,
Associate Director – Head of Workplace, The Furniture Practice
Isabelle Priest,
Acting Managing Editor, RIBA Journal
Hamish Kilburn,
Editor, Hotel Designs
Sophie Parry MIET FSLL,
Technical Application Consultant, Zumtobel
Peter Brogan,
Head of Research and Insight at IWFM
William Stokes,
Co-Founder & CEO, Co-Space
Gill Parker,
CEO, BDG architecture + design
Andy Bradshaw,
Director of Property & Workplace, DLA Piper
Terry Gunnery,
Director of Design, AECOM
Zoe Humphries,
Regional Director, AECOM People & Place Advisory
Mick Jordan,
Editor, Mix Interiors
Deepak Parmar,
Design Director, MCM
Jonathan Eccles,
Head of Workplace Design, Government Property Agency
Richard Holland,
Director, Holland Harvey Architects
Sheela Shukla,
Director, Design, BDP
Alan Bainbridge,
Head of Workplace & Corporate Real Estate, BBC
Susan Lake,
Design Director, Susan Lake Lighting Design
David O’Coimin,
Director, Nookpods
Alan Bainbridge,
Head of Workplace & Corporate Real Estate, BBC
Ana Rita Martins,
Senior Associate, Sustainability & Design, Woodalls Design
Linda Hausmanis,
CEO, Institute of Workplace & Facilities Management
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“What the workplace sector needs right now is expertise to come together to explore and experiment on our future places. The Workspace Design Show Talk’s offered just that – providing an environment where all parts of the design supply chain put their heads together to question the possibilities we have, as we all navigate the next normal. It was fantastic to be a part of a panel of experts who will help shape this future.”
Matthew Holloway
“Given the 18 months we have been through the Workspace Design Show was pure joy – to be able to meet designers, manufacturers and suppliers in person again for real connection, conversations and collaboration. The calibre of talks and panellists was exceptionally high, discussing real and relevant topics and I was honoured to chair a session. I’m looking forward to the next show in February 2023.”
Karen Haller
“The show had a real buzz about it which was exciting to see. It was good to see all the products on display – perhaps as we get back to working in new ways, we will see more variety of furniture settings.”
Sheela Shukla
“It was a genuine pleasure to take part, and the feedback has been tremendous. On the day the organsiation was super, and I really enjoyed doing both my sessions. There seemed to be a real joy at being ‘back in the room’.”
Neil Usher
“The Workspace Design Show was just the tonic that our community needed after the isolation and worry of the pandemic – like-minded people in the same place, catching up to see, touch, hear and speak about design!”
Cristiano Testi
“Deciding to exhibit at the Workspace Design Show was great for the AllSfär team. After such a long time of not seeing people face to face it was an ideal opportunity for us to meet highly relevant contacts and showcase our latest products and colour range. The show was a huge success for us, delivering new leads and quality enquiries. We’re already planning our stand for the next show in 2023!”
Chris Michaeloudis
“As the Official Talks Partner, it was great to be part of the first WDS, we felt it was a huge success! I thought the talks were all really interesting and something unique in the UK market.”
