The North of England is home to thousands of creative businesses, designers and architects.
Manchester has more creative businesses, designers and architects per square mile than any other northern city, truly making it the most important design hub in the north of England.
DesignFestivalNorth is a 3-day showcase of leading design brands and companies, presented in a series of events taking place in showrooms across Manchester and our special ‘design hub’ in the City Centre.
TUES 12th |
VIRTUAL INSANITY!FREE DONUT for the first 100 people through the Design Hub door. |
Visit 25+ companies at both our Design Hub & Showrooms across Manchester
Design Hub Open Midday-7pm
Location: Castlefield Rooms (Duke’s 92), Castle St, Manchester M3 4LZ
Showrooms open from 10am until late
Virtual Insanity afternoon at the Design Hub
1pm-4pm: VR Demos by North Made
Call in anytime for a VR demo by the talented team at North Made
4:30-5:30pm VR Presentation by North Made
Limited space available so BOOK NOW if you want to attend this special presentation.
WEDS 13th |
WORKPLACE WELLNESS
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Visit 25+ companies at both our Design Hub & Showrooms across Manchester
Design Hub Open Midday-7pm
Location: Castlefield Rooms (Duke’s 92), Castle St, Manchester M3 4LZ
Showrooms open from 10am until late
Workplace Wellness afternoon at the Design Hub
12:30pm-3:00pm: Head & Neck Massages with our Massage Therapists
Call in anytime for a free 15 minute massage – first come first served.
3:30-4:30pm Workplace Wellness by Maria Mander, Health & Wellbeing Specialist – Skills For Growth at The Growth Co
This sold out last year – limited space available so CLICK TO BOOK NOW if you want to attend this special presentation.
4:45pm-5:45pm: Diversity and Inclusion panel discussion with Modern Woman
We will be joined by industry professionals to discuss some interesting and relatable topics through a 30-45 minute panel discussion followed by a Q&A.
The talk will focus on best practice in addressing issues of equality, diversity and inclusion.
This sold out last year – limited space available so BUY YOUR TICKET NOW – refreshments & a donation to the MS Society are included in your ticket cost.
THURS 14th |
TEAM LEGO BUILDING CHALLENGE!
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Visit 25+ companies at both our Design Hub & Showrooms across Manchester
Design Hub Open 10am-4pm
Location: Castlefield Rooms (Duke’s 92), Castle St, Manchester M3 4LZ
Showrooms open from 10am until late
Good Vibes with our Lego Building Challenge – get your team ready!
3 x 1 hour battles. Each hour 10 teams take on a series of fun Lego building challenges.
Design practices can battle one another and inter-office teams can go head to head! These are going to sell out FAST so DON’T miss out and sign up now!
I’m a Visitor
Designer | Architect | Specifier | Operator | Developer | Student
As a visitor you’ll be able to find out more about the newest colours trends, sustainability, lighting, wood, tiles, paints, technology and much more.
You’ll have the opportunity to speak to suppliers one-to-one about integrating their products into your designs, take part in interactive events and find out about NEW products and technology. Plus you can chat with fellow professionals in a relaxed social environment.
I’m a Design Company
Want to exhibit at the Manchester’s key design event, placing your brand in front of some of the North’s most important and influential industry leaders? Of course you do!
As an ‘exhibitor’ you’ll be able to showcase your products to a targeted audience of designers, architects, developers, operators and specifiers. You can host bespoke events and workshops to engage with visitors on an more personal basis.
For more information and an exhibitor pack please…
Manchester’s 2 x largest universities will be in attendance
Exhibitors confirmed so far are…
About DesignFestivalNorth…
Throughout the 3 days there will be a plethora of curated events including; lunch and dinner socials; CPD Learning Seminars on a wide range of products and skills; Wellbeing; Product Showcase and Exclusives… and more!
Visitors can drop in and out of any showroom, and the design hub, to join a host of talks, presentations and networking events along the way, on any or all of the days.
When you visit DesignFestivalNorth you can pick up one of our handy, free event guides to navigate your way around Manchester City Centre, making sure you get to see and speak with everyone.
“We are looking to emphasise the true collaborative nature of creative businesses in the North and help the creative sector to recover, flourish and grow once again. We want to show how versatile the sector is and ensure it can maintain its unique innovative, ground-breaking and globally renown position”.
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