29 June – 3 July 2026  ·  Clerkenwell, London

Celebrating
British Design
Graduates

CGW 2026 — Clerkenwell District

A week-long celebration of UK design students from regional universities, hosted across Clerkenwell's world-class showrooms. Showcasing talent, building networks, and shaping the next generation of British design.

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About the Event

Where Regional Talent
Meets Clerkenwell

Design students collaborating

A platform for the next generation of interior and product designers

Clerkenwell Grad Week (CGW) is an annual event held every July, running alongside New Designers at the Business Design Centre — a moment when London is alive with emerging design talent.

For 2026, Egger London Showroom will host 10 students from Teesside University to showcase their work, run presentations, network, tour showrooms, and meet professional contacts across the Clerkenwell district.

A collaboration between regional design universities, Interior Educators charity, and Clerkenwell Showrooms — the social enterprise supporting UK interior and product design graduates.

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10+
Students Hosted
6
Key Partners
3
Days of Events
1
Awards Ceremony
Students presenting work
Architecture student with drawings
Modern showroom interior
Design studio collaboration
Networking event

Programme

Three Days, One District,
Endless Opportunity

CGW 2026 spans three days of showcasing, touring, networking, and celebrating design excellence across the Clerkenwell district.

Day One
1 July

Egger and Teesside University

  • Egger London Showroom Egger London Showroom welcomes Teesside Interior Design Students to represent their work, run presentations, and network with professionals.
  • New Designers @ BDC Business Design Centre opens - visit to see emerging product design talent.
Day Two
2 July

Teesside Tour / IE Awards

  • Guided Clerkenwell Tour — 10am–12 noon Teesside Students visit CS Member showrooms.
  • IE Awards Display — all day Work on display at Miller Knoll. Private ceremony in evening.
  • Clerkenwell Showrooms — 4pm–7pm A reception at 5 Albemarle Way for: Teesside Students, Showroom host and Tour Partners.
Day Three
3 July

Last Day

Teesside University
  • Teesside University Students visit Miller Knoll Showroom.
  • New Designers @ BDC Final days of New Designers at Business Design Centre.

Key Partners

The Organisations Making
CGW 2026 Possible

CGW is built on a network of Clerkenwell showrooms, educational institutions, and industry bodies united behind one goal: celebrating regional design talent.

CS
Event Organiser
Clerkenwell Showrooms
EG
Lead Showroom
Egger London
MK
Awards Showroom
Miller Knoll
CU
Local Education Sponsor
City University London
ND
Supporting Partner
New Designers
IE
Awards Organiser
Interior Educators

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Join Clerkenwell Grad Week 2026

Whether you're a showroom looking to host students, a university seeking to showcase graduates, or an industry professional wanting to connect — CGW 2026 has a place for you.

Clerkenwell Grad Week grows each year, with more showrooms, more students, and more activities celebrating regional design excellence in the heart of the Clerkenwell district.

  • Host students and showcase your brand to the next generation
  • Feature in CGW communications and social media coverage
  • Network with regional universities and design educators
  • Be part of a growing movement championing British design talent
  • Access to the IE Awards exhibition at Miller Knoll
  • Invitation to the CGW closing reception at No. 5 Albemarle Way

For more information contact:

info@clerkenwellshowrooms.com

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July
Annual Event, Clerkenwell
50+
Regional Universities
∞
Connections Made
Free
To Attend for Students