Making it Matter: The Power of Sustainable Design

This event is in partnership with Business Gateway.

At this Creative Sectors event will shine a spotlight on sustainable design — with a particular focus on product, interior, craft, homewares, and furniture design. We’ll bring together contemporary designers, curators and creative organisations to explore how designers are driving innovation while tackling the urgent need for sustainability.

Attendees will gain insights into:

• The role of sustainability in future-focused design practice
• How leading Scottish organisations are supporting sustainable innovation
• Creative approaches to materials, production, and environmental impact
• Practical tips for emerging designers

This event is aimed at contemporary designers and makers working across furniture, interiors, jewellery, homewares, craft, fashion and textiles.

Event Objectives

• Collaborate with leading organisations championing sustainability in design.
• Strengthen relationships between designers, creative freelancers, and sector leaders.
• Promote sustainable innovation and responsible creative practice.
• Provide practical tools and inspiration for early- and mid-career designers.

Panellists (TBC)

Running Order

17:30 - Welcome & Introductions from Creative Edinburgh and Business Gateway

17:45 - Panel Discussion & Q&A roundtables

19:00 - Community Announcements

19:30 - Event Ends

Can't make the whole event? Just join us for what you can!

Got something to shout about during our community announcements? Get in touch with us at programme@creative-edinburgh.com.

How are we making sure this event is accessible?

CodeBase Edinburgh's Events Space is fully accessible to wheelchair users via the main entrance on Castle Terrace (37a Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EL).

There will be no amplified music or bright lights used throughout the event.

There will not be a BSL interpretation at the event.

If you have other access requirements, please let us know during registration or get in touch with us directly, and we will do our very best to help.

Getting to the venue:

CodeBase is situated in the heart of Edinburgh city which means there are several ways you can reach the venue. It is a 4-minute walk from the closest bus stop on Lothian Road and a 10-minute walk from the West End tram stop.

There is also an NCP car park situated right in front of the venue on Castle Terrace.

There is level access into the venue from Castle Terrace, with automatic double doors upon entering, and an accessible toilet inside the building. There is a lowered desk at reception. The entrance has "CodeBase" written in large type across the automatic doors.

Read more about the accessibility of the venue on Euan's Guide here.

Have we forgotten anything? Please help us learn and let us know.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to our team at programme@creative-edinburgh.com.

About Creative Edinburgh

Creative Edinburgh is a registered Scottish Charity (SC052838) committed to helping creatives thrive. Through events, career support and advocacy, we bring together and help grow the city’s creative community, providing a space for creation, collaboration and connection at every stage of your career. Creative Edinburgh is supported by Creative Scotland as one of the Regularly Funded Organisations (RFOs).

To become a member of Creative Edinburgh, click here.