Interior Design & Nature: A Biodiversity Collage Workshop

Have you ever wondered how interior design impacts the planet’s ecosystems?

This engaging and interactive workshop uses a visually-led, science-informed tool—the Biodiversity Collage—to help you understand the causes and consequences of biodiversity loss, and how the design industry plays a role. Specifically adapted for interior designers, this session turns complex science into practical, creative insight.

WHAT TO EXPECT

● A hands-on, gamified workshop format that promotes discussion and collaboration

● Clear, accessible explanations of biodiversity loss and its root causes

● Insight into how interior design projects and materials contribute to global environmental pressures

● Design-specific case studies and real-world examples

● Frameworks for action, helping you and your business shift from awareness to tangible change

Programme:

● Introduction to biodiversity and the three pillars that support it

● Collaborative creation of the Biodiversity Collage

● Group discussion on key pressures and industry-specific impacts

● Practical planning using the “Inaction Triangle” and action frameworks

● Q&A and resource sharing

WHAT YOU WILL LEAVE WITH

● A strong understanding of how biodiversity loss affects everyone—and how your work as a designer can either help or harm

● A completed Biodiversity Collage that maps the connections between design and nature

● An “Inaction Triangle” handout to identify blockers to change

● Tools to start developing a realistic, design-specific biodiversity action plan

● Inspiration to lead conversations on sustainability with clients and collaborators

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This session is ideal for:

● Interior designers and design consultants

● Studio founders, specifiers, and procurement teams

● Sustainability leads and project managers in design practices

● Anyone curious about how design can align with nature and reduce harm

● No prior scientific knowledge required—just curiosity and an open mind.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Caitlin Hicks is a Senior Consultant at Bemari, a sustainability and systems change consultancy, where she supports organisations to take meaningful and measurable action towards more restorative practices. Caitlin is a sustainability strategy and communications specialist with over a decade of experience in impact consulting and implementation. Caitlin's insights from global brands, government and charitable giving provide her with a strong knowledge base for advising on systemic transformation. She is a seasoned facilitator, emboldened by Bemari’s mission to enable people and nature to thrive together.

https://www.bemari.co.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/bemarihello@bemari.co.uk

Additional Information

The advertised price does not include VAT.

Please join the waitlist if the event is fully booked.

BIID member rate is open to Registered Interior Designers, Associate members, Provisional Associate members, Student members, Affiliate members, Retired members, Dual International members, and Registered Design Practice employees. Go to the BIID Member Area to secure your promo code to add at the Eventbrite Checkout.

Attendance to this event equals 3 hours of Structured CPD.

If you have any queries, please email the office at info@biid.org.uk or call 020 7628 0255.

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