Materials Day 2026
Discover innovative materials and products for Interior Design. Open to all design professionals, students, researchers and creatives.
Welcome to Materials Day 2026!
Join us for a day filled with innovation and inspiration at York St John University. Connect with experts in the field, explore cutting-edge materials, and participate in engaging workshops and presentations. Whether you're a student, researcher, or industry professional, this event is perfect for anyone passionate about materials. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with like-minded individuals. See you there!
Discover innovative materials and products for Interior Design. Open to all design professionals, students, researchers and creatives.
Welcome to Materials Day 2026!
Join us for a day filled with innovation and inspiration at York St John University. Connect with experts in the field, explore cutting-edge materials, and participate in engaging workshops and presentations. Whether you're a student, researcher, or industry professional, this event is perfect for anyone passionate about materials. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with like-minded individuals. See you there!
Line-up
Emma Bassitt
Seetal Solanki
Materials Designer, Author, Researcher & Founder
Olivia Aspinall
Founder, Circular Materials Educator and Materiality Expert
Michelle Wilkie
Design Director and Health + Embodiment Coach
Jim Biddulph
Materials, Colour and Space Consultant
Good to know
Highlights
- 3 hours
- all ages
- In-person
Location
York St John University
Lord Mayor's Walk
York YO31 7EX
How would you like to get there?

Agenda
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Welcome Talk
Interior Designer and Lecturer at York St John University. Event Organiser.
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Material & Product Fair
A series of stalls from market leaders in materials and product for Interior Design. Have a browse, chat to your favourite suppliers, see all the new launches and innovations within this sector.
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Key Note Speakers
A range of experts, researchers, educators, authors and design professionals in the Materials sector.