Can You Really Have It All? Panel Discussion at Clerkenwell Design Week
Modern Woman Panel Discussion and Networking
Wednesday 21st May 2025
At: Clerkenwell Design Week, Design Meets Stage
Taking place 20-22 May, the UK’s leading design festival returns to London’s creative hub with its biggest edition to date. Clerkenwell Design Week has created a truly unique way of showcasing world leading leading interiors brands and emerging design talent.
Featuring 600+ showroom events, 15+ curated exhibitions, striking installations, topical talks, design destinations, a fringe programme, food and drink partners and more, the award-winning CDW has firmly established itself as the UK’s leading design festival.
With three exciting new exhibition venues for you to explore, including a 1,000-year-old church and 14th century monastery, be sure to discover even more cutting-edge products from renowned global brands at this year’s CDW.
By registering today, you will be set to uncover the latest trends, sit in on topical talks, attend hundreds of design-led events and explore immersive installations this May, including a showstopping outdoor sculpture by a prolific British designer.
As part of our collaboration, we’re hosting a bold and honest panel discussion:
“Can You Really Have It All?”
Join us — for free — as we explore ambition, societal pressures, and the evolving definition of fulfilment in today’s world. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals from the design and property sectors over a candid conversation.
Speakers:
Sophie Robinson, TV Host and Interior Designer
Packing the punch of 25 years of experience in interior design, journalism, and television, Sophie is on a mission to inspire and help millions to have the confidence to create vibrant, individual, authentic and, of course, colourful homes. She does this through her award winning blog, podcast, TV appearances and Instagram, generously sharing everything she knows about creating joyful interiors.
Her vibrant sense of style has led to her starring as an interior designer in leading UK TV shows, including BBC’s The Great Interior Design Challenge, DIY SOS, and Interior Design Masters, and fronting Channel 5’s Dream Home Makeovers.
Sophie collaborated with British brand Harlequin on a collection of fabrics and wallpapers in her signature maximalist style. The collection has been taken by high street retailer John Lewis for readymade cushions, curtains, bedlinen, and towels. Sophie’s collection with Dunelm recently launched, and is the ultimate toolkit for maximalists, featuring everything from textiles and home décor accessories to garden furniture, rugs, lighting, and even stationery.
Marie Soliman, Founder and Creative Director of Bergman Design House
Marie Soliman, Founder and Creative Director of Bergman Design House is a global award-winning designer with 22 years of design experience in the hospitality, commercial and residential sectors.
As seen at AD and Forbes; Marie, founded Bergman design house in 2017, Established in the UK, with origins in the Middle East and Scandinavia and with a staggering resort in Neom, Saudi Arabia, on its way, Marie Soliman and Albin Berglund are making their mark
An avid visual artist as well as a designer, Marie’s keen eye for the timeless and the well-crafted has guided her on journeys around the world to spearhead such globally recognised projects as The One& Only hotels, MY ASANI SUPER YACHT, MY GALAXY Super yacht, The Other house Hotel, South Kensington, The Other house Covent Garden, BXR London, Fairmont UK, Waldorf Astoria, NOR hotel Norway, and Eagle Lodge in Botswana, among others.
Dubbed a “chameleon of design” by British GQ magazine, Marie’s vision stems from her belief in the vital spark of adventurous souls who are willing to take risks and try and test new ideas in the service of creating fabulous and engaging experiences. Her goal is always to bring fresh ideas to the fore, while revelling in — not fearing — the chaos of creation.
Her latest project Fairmont Uk, Ethos Superyacht, Scott’s, Sexy Fish, Wagumafia, The Other House Hotel South Kensington, Laowai, a “hidden restaurant” concept in Vancouver, Canada’s Chinatown neighbourhood, Where is Bagheera a speak easy Bar on Canada Vancouver, The Silverstone Tracks residences.
Anna King, CEO and Founder of INFORMARE
Anna King is the CEO and Founder of INFORMARE, a specialist communications consultancy dedicated to the built environment. Headquartered in London, Informare supports a global client portfolio through partnerships across the UK, Europe, North America, the GCC region, and Australia, working with a wide range of stakeholders — from investors and developers to engineers, architects, building consultants, and manufacturers — reflecting the broad scope and influence of the sector.
Anna began her career at WPP and has grown Informare into a trusted industry partner, representing best-in-class clients across the property sphere.
The company represents clients across the full spectrum of the built environment — from developers and occupiers to manufacturers — working exclusively with best-in-class professionals in every segment.
A regular contributor to the trade press, Anna is also a frequent speaker at industry events including the Workspace Design Show, Surface Design Show, and Top Drawer. She serves on the Design Guild Mark committee and is involved with IWFM Risings. Beyond her professional commitments, Anna is mother to Ella, Oscar and Zac, and is a passionate advocate and ambassador for a number of charities, including the Helen Bamber Foundation, 65 Degrees North, the Freddie Farmer Foundation, and Furnishing Futures.
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