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London, United Kingdom, 10th May 2026 – Barjis London is proud to announce an exclusive panel discussion taking place during Clerkenwell Design Week, bringing together leading voices from the worlds of interiors, design, retail, architecture, and innovation for an evening of thought-provoking conversations and meaningful industry connections.
The panel is titled ‘Thriving in Uncertain Times: Comfort vs Courage in Hospitality & Commercial Design industry’, featuring an esteemed lineup of founders and industry leaders. We have those who have shaped the future of the built environment and redefined what it means to build in the hospitality and architecture industry.
The panel is expected to begin with a special keynote from Dee Gibson- Founder, Kalukanda House, followed by an invigorating discussion with the panelists- Danielle Madigan, Director-Blue Moon Procurement, Natasha Gupta, Founder-Blue Feather Design, Kate Clare, Founder- Loud Architects, and moderated by Charles Leon, Founder-Charles Leon Associates and Ex BIID President. Hosted by Barjis Chohan, Founder and CEO- Barjis London
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Set against the backdrop of one of the world’s most influential design festivals, Clerkenwell Design Week 2026, the panel aims to spark conversations about navigating your startup and career in the design industry. This conversation examines how designers and studios transition from independent practice to established brands, navigating growth, team dynamics, and evolving client expectations. It will explore how to expand without diluting creative vision, and what it takes to build a design business that is both commercially viable and creatively distinct.
The discussion is expected to attract architects, interior designers, developers, hospitality professionals, freelancers, creatives, and emerging entrepreneurs from across the global design community.
Event Highlights
● Curated panel featuring Leaders from the design and architecture industry
● Networking opportunities with design professionals and brands
● Conversations around resilience, thriving, building a brand in the design space, launching your ideas, commercial success vs creative ideas.
Event Details
Event: Panel Discussion: Thriving in Uncertain Times: Comfort vs Courage in Hospitality & Commercial Design industry
Date: 20th May 2026
Time: 11:00-1:30 PM
Venue: FBC Clerkenwell, 40 Bowling Green Ln, London EC1R 0NE, United Kingdom
Registration: Through Eventbrite : link
Media Contact: Peijia | Event Coordinator | Barjis London | marketing@barjislondon.com
About the Brand
Barjis London is a heritage and timeless carpet flooring and lifestyle brand known for creating heritage-inspired and bespoke carpets for luxury hospitality and commercial interiors. Founded in London with 27 years of craftsmanship and manufacturing legacy, our work draws on cultural narratives and quality craftsmanship to create carpets that bring depth, character, and art to contemporary spaces.
Over the years, we have collaborated with architects and design studios on many esteemed projects for Emirates Towers Dubai, Hotel Cayré Paris, Hotel George London, Montcalm East London, Rockefeller Group New York, Landmark House London, Bluehaus Group Dubai, Palm Jumeirah Villa Dubai, Marriott Hotels London, and IHG Group London, and many more.
