Teknion Unveils Innovative Workplace Design Insights at Clerkenwell Design Week 2025

Teknion, a pioneer in workplace solutions for over 40 years, will showcase its visionary approach to design at Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW), one of the most influential events in the global design calendar. With a legacy of creating spaces that seamlessly blend functionality with collaboration, creativity, and well-being, Teknion is set to present a dynamic, thought-provoking event series that will shape conversations around the future of workplace design.

As a consistent and valued exhibitor at CDW, Teknion continues to drive innovation in an event known for bringing together the design industry’s foremost thought leaders, innovators, and creatives. The company’s prominent presence at Clerkenwell in 2025 reinforces its position as an industry leader committed to transformative workplace solutions.

Clerkenwell Design Week serves as the perfect platform for Teknion to demonstrate its forward-thinking approach, highlighting the brand’s continued influence on groundbreaking ideas, emerging trends, and revolutionary product launches in workplace design.

A Captivating Line-Up of Talks at CDW 2025

Teknion’s event series at CDW 2025 will present a curated lineup of expert-led talks addressing the most pressing issues facing the design industry and its end-users – from the impact of Artificial Intelligence on workplace design to the importance of material intelligence in a sustainable future. The talks will explore how to create environments that promote wellbeing, adaptability, and performance, and are aligned with Teknion’s commitment to fostering spaces that invite people to connect, collaborate, and co-create.

Day 1: Tuesday 20th May
New Kids on the Block: Understanding Generation Z – 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
This panel discussion will explore how Generation Z is shaping the future of work. By examining evolving work cultures, technology, and design adaptations, this session highlights the changing needs of a new generation entering the workforce, and how their preferences are influencing the design of office spaces. Hosted by Women in Design.

Harsha Kotak, Founder, Women in Office Design & Sustainable Design Collective

Valeria Segovia, Principal, Design Director, Gensler

Jane Clay, Principal, Gensler

Shannon Pope-Ellis, Managing Director, MCM

Sameeha Joshi, Workplace Consultant, Peldon Rose

Day 2: Wednesday 21st May
Future of Work and Place, Enabled by Artificial Intelligence – 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Oliver Baxter, an independent workplace consultant, will share insights into how Artificial Intelligence is revolutionising workplace design. From optimising office layouts to enhancing employee engagement, this talk will demonstrate how AI is helping companies create more agile and connected work environments.

Oliver Baxter, Independent Workplace Consultant and Public Speaker

 Materials Matter – 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
In this session, design industry experts will explore how intelligent material choices are shaping a more circular future for mass-produced products. As part of Teknion’s commitment to advancing the circular economy, this panel will discuss how material intelligence is essential in creating sustainable, high-performance products that are both innovative and kind to the planet.

Luke Pearson, Co-Founder & Director, Pearson Lloyd

Tom Lloyd, Co-Founder & Director, Pearson Lloyd

Nick Savage, Development Director, Modus

Day 3: Thursday 22nd May
Thriving Under Pressure: Focus, Performance, and Adaptability in High-Stakes Environments – 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
F1 Academy Champion Abbi Pulling will delve into how the high-pressure world of motorsport parallels the demands of modern workplaces. This session will explore the importance of adaptability, precision, and teamwork in environments where success is determined by the ability to stay focused under pressure.

Abbi Pulling, 2024 F1 Racing, Academy Champion

The Importance of Art in Space – 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
An inspiring discussion on how art transforms spaces, this talk will explore the psychological impact of art across different environments – from workplaces to hospitality areas. The speakers will discuss the ways in which art can shape the emotional experience within spaces, enhancing both aesthetics and well-being.

Andi Theokle, Artist

Julian Sharpe Principal Director, tp bennett

Brian Laing, Art Curator

Advances in Office Design: The Work Cycle

In an era where flexible working has become the norm, the way we design and use office spaces is rapidly evolving. Teknion’s Work Cycle concept – spanning Connect, Co-Create and Concentration – is redefining the modern workplace. This innovative framework supports dynamic work environments where individuals can move seamlessly between different workstyles, whether in the office or working from home. During Clerkenwell visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in this organic approach to the modern office.

Join the Conversation

All sessions are open to the public with registration. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the conversation shaping the future of workplace design. Register now and secure your spot at Teknion’s event series at Clerkenwell Design Week 2025.

The Collaboration Hub, located in the heart of London’s design district, will once again offer a platform for discovery and conversation—inviting designers, specifiers, and workplace strategists to engage with ideas that shape the environments of tomorrow. Visitors are also invited to explore Teknion’s latest products on display, designed to support the evolving needs of today’s workplaces.

For more information and to pre-register, visit: Clerkenwell Design Week Schedule