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Material Matters London

Discover the Future of Materials at Material Matters London
15-17 September 2026 | Unlocked Shoreditch, 118 Curtain Rd, London EC2A 3PJ

Material Matters London is a design fair during the London Design Festival exploring the role of materials in architecture, interiors and product design.

Material Matters London is established as a key destination during the annual design festival, bringing together global brands, emerging designers and material innovators exploring the future of materials in architecture and design.

For 2026, the fair relocates to Shoreditch, becoming part of Shoreditch Design Week and taking over Unlocked Shoreditch, a vast industrial venue on Curtain Road. The move places the event within one of London’s most vibrant design districts, surrounded by exhibitions, installations and talks taking place across the neighbourhood.

Interested in taking part? Get in touch on hello@materialmatters.design.

WHAT TO EXPECT


Material Matters London is where material intelligence meets cutting-edge design. 

Highlights of the 2025 edition include: 

  • Curated exhibitors showcasing sustainable materials, furniture, finishes, and technology - from global brands to experimental designers
  • Live talks and panel discussions featuring leading voices in architecture and design, organised by Grant Gibson. Topics ranged from circularity and craft to regenerative design and the politics of making
  • Immersive installations that highlight innovation in biomaterials, recycled content, and low-impact production methods
  • Networking opportunities with architects, designers, makers, specifiers, and manufacturers from across the built environment


EXHIBITORS


Material Material Matters London brings together world-leading brands, innovative designers, and independent makers who investigate and celebrate the importance of materials and their ability to shape our lives. 

For our fourth edition in 2025, exhibitors spanned architecture, interiors, furniture, technology, and product design, all unified by a commitment to material intelligence, sustainability, creative innovation, and each with a strong material story to tell. Here are the exhibitors that took part. 

TALKS AND LIVE EVENTS AT MATERIAL MATTERS LONDON 2025

From material innovation to design futures, the Material Matters talks and events programme brought together leading voices from across architecture, design and making. Across four days, visitors heard a mix of lively debates, inspiring case studies and fresh perspectives on the materials shaping our world, with insights from pioneering practitioners, thinkers and industry leaders exploring urgent questions around sustainability, creativity and the built environment.


VISITOR INFORMATION


Whether you're looking to source innovative materials, discover emerging design talent, or connect with industry peers, Material Matters London is a must-visit event during Shoreditch Design Week.

Who is it for?


The fair is ideal for architects and interior designers, material specialists and specifiers, furniture and product designers, design students and educators, brand strategists and sustainability leads, as well as press and media covering design, architecture and the circular economy.

Key Information

Dates 15–17 September 2026
Venue Unlocked Shoreditch, 118 Curtain Road, London EC2A 3PJ
Nearest stations Shoreditch High Street, Old Street, Liverpool Street