https://www.simonhamiltoncreative.co.uk/home daily 1.0 2026-03-17 https://www.simonhamiltoncreative.co.uk/about daily 0.75 2026-03-17 https://www.simonhamiltoncreative.co.uk/design-director daily 0.75 2026-03-17 https://www.simonhamiltoncreative.co.uk/contact daily 0.75 2026-03-17 https://www.simonhamiltoncreative.co.uk/services daily 0.75 2026-03-16 https://www.simonhamiltoncreative.co.uk/education-and-mentorship daily 0.75 2026-03-17 https://www.simonhamiltoncreative.co.uk/speaking-events daily 0.75 2026-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ce135ed36b46301a0a999/0bbd75ca-1243-4304-af37-2d0c202a4226/WEB-EVENTS-8.png.webp Speaking - The Interior Design Studio of Tomorrow This Design Leaders Talk by Business and Interiors brings together industry leaders to explore how interior design businesses are evolving in practice. The discussion will examine the impact of AI and automation, international expansion, and how studios are rethinking structure and leadership to remain relevant and competitive. The event takes place at the Porada Showroom on Tuesday 10th March at 11:30am, during London Design Week. Keynote speakers will be Charu Gandhi of Elicyon, Toni Black of House of Black and Brian Woulfe of Designed by Woulfe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ce135ed36b46301a0a999/8355a4cb-26ba-4b52-b888-9e93f58e1fe1/Screenshot+2026-01-23+at+10.45.23.png Speaking - DNA Paris Design Awards The 2025 Paris Design Conference, entitled Natural Intelligence, brought together different types of intelligence to face architectural, environmental and human challenges. It was held at an old cardboard factory in the heart of Paris. Keynote Speakers were Michael Pawlyn and Rafiq Azam. The esteemed panel members from across the globe included Sandra Rey, Stella Lee Prowse, Ezequiel Ruete and Younes Duret. and attendees exchanged some interesting and strong ideas during the Conference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ce135ed36b46301a0a999/02ad0aaf-06f3-4eae-8b23-5129cb33de55/designing-and-developing-london.png.webp Speaking - Designing & Developing London London remains one of the world’s most dynamic markets for design and development. From prime residential projects to large-scale regeneration, the city demands creativity, strategic thinking, and the ability to respond to changing economic conditions and client expectations. In the panel discussion, with Mads Del, Richard Angel and Louise Rea, they shared their perspectives on London’s development landscape. Their conversation offered valuable insights into what it takes to succeed in the capital. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ce135ed36b46301a0a999/89e830bc-e165-4399-8b18-3409d0a0ab91/DLT++Colour+and+Intentional+Design.png Speaking - Design Leaders Talk: Colour & Intentional Design – Creating Meaningful Interiors Colour plays a powerful role in shaping the way we experience interior spaces. It can influence emotion, support wellbeing, and bring clarity to how a space functions, but using it effectively requires thoughtful intention. In this panel discussion with Emma Bestley, Verity Coleman and Rebecca Hughes, we’ll explore how designers can use colour with purpose, from understanding its psychological impact on perception and mood, to using it to define areas within a space and enhance usability. Register here for tickets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ce135ed36b46301a0a999/354202e3-4270-47cd-8868-e8c064c4b861/LinkedIn+Panel+Talk+HH+Technogym+2025.jpg Speaking - The Future of Wellness: The Importance of Wellness at Home Simon will be moderating an inspiring discussion featuring Helen Bygraves and Jenny Weiss, visionary co-founders of Hill House Interiors, Rebecca Lazar, Wellness Design Expert at Technogym, and special quest Dr Federica Amati-best-selling author of Every Body Should Know This and Head Nutritionist at Zoe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ce135ed36b46301a0a999/5ef8faef-a351-4b75-984f-fffacf2906a2/CT.LDW.Panelist.Shares.png Speaking - A Journey Into Slow Design Simon will have the chance to speak to some of the leading figures in craft and bespoke design Bill Amberg, Nicola Cox, Laura Hammett and Jon Flannigan, about the value and benefits of slow design within the interior design sector. Join me for this enlightening event as part of London Design Week. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ce135ed36b46301a0a999/d50fdd97-e5af-4350-86e7-296aa79e1989/Screenshot+2025-02-01+at+18.18.30.png Speaking - Design Leaders Talks: Delivering Exceptional Client Experiences Simon moderated an insightful panel discussion exploring the essential strategies for understanding and meeting the ever-evolving needs of luxury clients. The expert panellists of Louise Bradley, Rose Murray and Mia Karlsson shared their strategies for creating a seamless and enjoyable client journey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ce135ed36b46301a0a999/43798217-ffee-497a-8c13-9ea59245f67e/Screenshot+2025-02-01+at+18.24.25.png Speaking - Design Leaders Talk: Leading Design Projects with Confidence Simon had the opportunity to moderate a panel with Alex Dauley, Carmelina Dalton and Rose Narmani They discussed the essentials of managing interior design projects, including project coordination, client trust, supplier collaboration, problem-solving, and purposeful leadership. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ce135ed36b46301a0a999/d1c3d99b-727c-4840-9666-c73385b109ae/IMG_0573.jpg Speaking - DNA Paris Design Conference and Awards 2024 For the third year in a row, Simon was invited to moderate the DNA Paris Design Conference. I feel privileged to be hosting the daytime conference and present an award at the grand evening event which will take place in central Paris. Click here for more details. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ce135ed36b46301a0a999/ebc82f6a-9204-4737-b534-ac2cb37ddd1e/YESCOLOURS+DECOREX+2024.png Speaking - Decorex 2024 In his role as YesColours Design Director, Simon will be moderating three of the talks in the VIP Lounge at Decorex. Click here for more details. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ce135ed36b46301a0a999/aabc5cd3-f936-4f6a-8bc0-723e6ca8496f/1726593584178.jpeg Speaking - Building a Resilient Interior Design Business Simon moderated a frank and insightful panel discussion about how to survive as a design business, with Brian Woulfe, Carly Madhvani and Cinzia Moretti. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ce135ed36b46301a0a999/ec256e9d-3c08-47d2-b98e-68b0ad2dafea/Poster.jpg Speaking - Entrepreneur or Employee - How do you choose? Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a career-driven professional, this event is designed to provide you with the knowledge and inspiration to explore your options. It’s also a great opportunity to network with like-minded individuals and gain new perspectives. Click here to book your free tickets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ce135ed36b46301a0a999/0cf4fc78-c775-45bf-8e7e-b9e6aa9de2be/IMG_5480.jpg Speaking - Workspace Design Show As part of the Occupiers Forum Agenda, Simon was invited to moderate the panel discussion with Sarah Murdoch, Corporate Real Estate Director, Visa Europe, Steve Wright Director of Workplace Design and Change Management, GSK and Pinar Erdem, Head of Workplace and Colleague Experience, Global Corporate Services, HSBC who explored diversity and equality to create truly inclusive workspaces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ce135ed36b46301a0a999/69d9d4cf-db8a-41fb-a3e3-243f4f5f9fb1/Screenshot+2023-10-28+at+14.35.40.png Speaking - Dulux & Allermuir at The Senator Group showroom in Clerkenwell On Wednesday 1st November, Simon took part in a panel discussion with Marianne Shillingford, Peter Howard, Michelle Heath and Dawn Scott asking : Is Colour selection a science that can be learnt to improve wellbeing in commercial environments? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ce135ed36b46301a0a999/175b8860-2291-49b3-93b0-6c551c84b7c2/Screenshot+2023-10-14+at+19.38.22.jpeg Speaking - Decorex, Olympia London Why Do We Need Colour - Can we live without it? In early October, Simon had the pleasure of moderating a fantastically colourful panel including Karen Haller and Ella Doran, and Esther Patterson of Curiousa. They unpacked the myths and mysteries about colour which kicked off the first day of Decorex 2023 at Olympia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ce135ed36b46301a0a999/8269dc85-2963-4dfe-86c7-ab4536352f33/17-copy.jpg Speaking - DNA Paris Design Conference & Awards 2023 For the second year in a row, Simon moderated the DNA Paris Design Conference. It was a privilege and pleasure to be invited to host the daytime conference and present the Professional Architecture Award at the grand evening event which took place at the Espace Niemeyer in Paris. Click here for more details. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ce135ed36b46301a0a999/cb6421f4-e83d-4ce5-8f84-4f5253438592/Screenshot+2023-08-29+at+18.19.39.png Speaking - FOCUS / 23 Chelsea Design Centre Grow Your Business In Association With BIID : Building A Diverse and Inclusive Interior Design Business. On 20th September Simon will be on a panel with Tola Ojuolape and Jo Sampson. Chaired by Elspeth Pridham at the Arte Showroom. Expect plenty of tips on the tools that have been created to support designers, advice on career choices, business opportunities and ways that diversity within the industry can be increased. Find out more here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ce135ed36b46301a0a999/5639d469-55b4-431e-a204-639dc01c21a4/EB834A27-9861-41B7-93C8-7FA20B9708CA.jpg Speaking - Design Career Consulting Creative Student Series 2023 During August and September Simon showcased the work of a selection of very talented creative students from the University of Plymouth. This is also available on the Design Career Consulting instagram account with a follow up on the DCC website. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ce135ed36b46301a0a999/c4960ce0-008c-409b-a945-5d320c75bb15/aed41028-f13c-475a-9fb4-d8e09fdbb593.jpg Speaking - Clerkenwell Design Week As part of the Conversations at Clerkenwell programme on Wednesday 24th May, Simon was invited to discuss diversity with esteemed guests Emma Morley, Vicky Yang and Liliana Saldanha. Beautifully chaired by Design Council Chief Executive, Minnie Moll. Simon talked about discrimination from the perspective of age and mobility in design, as these have been important issues during his career. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ce135ed36b46301a0a999/4d133ba2-0cf7-4c09-8de5-913c24d12141/IMG_2067.jpeg Speaking - London Design Week On Tuesday 14th March, Simon moderated a design talk at Chelsea Harbour Design Centre as part of the Access All Areas series Why You Should Start With Floor Art? Simon was joined by an enthusiastic audience at the brand new Wendy Morrison Showroom on the First Floor of Design Centre East for a special discussion with Wendy Morrison, Jenny Weiss and Helen Bygraves of Hill House Interiors, discussing their approach and work. You can find out more details here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ce135ed36b46301a0a999/e0cf1d46-d7bf-481b-99d9-37d8c2d949bf/ERCO+LIGHTING+1.JPG Speaking - The Art of Light & Colour On Tuesday 15th November, Simon joined colour and design psychology consultant Karen Haller and Erco Lighting’s Managing Director, Jim Ashley-Down, for an informal and sometimes interactive chat about light and colour in the ERCO London showroom. They had a lively discussion with a very engaged audience of designers, architect, clients and specifiers. To see more from that evening, just click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ce135ed36b46301a0a999/990685e1-8d38-4047-94d9-fffde3a9c018/C374ED3B-1D91-4103-ABCB-74C07D387658.jpg Speaking - DNA Paris Design Conference & Awards Earlier in the year Simon was invited as moderator for the DNA Paris Design Awards Conference entitled ‘Design. in harmony, for a more social and greener future’ Simon had the pleasure of meeting and talking to Suné Stasssen, Philippe Nacson, Sebastien Roussel and Bertrand Schippan. Later that evening, he attended the DNA Paris Design Awards at La Caserne, Paris. You can see the full Paris Design Conference 2022 here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ce135ed36b46301a0a999/c1a86714-3f1b-40d5-86e4-8b3e668031a9/Screenshot+2022-09-12+at+14.39.15.png Speaking - Design Career Consulting Student Designer Series During August and September Simon showcased the work of a selection of very talented designers from the University of Plymouth. This will be available on the Design Career Consulting instagram account with a follow up on the DCC website. Summer 2022 | London Click here to find out about the DCC Student Designer Series. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ce135ed36b46301a0a999/a8ef0f34-8482-419b-af16-1758278d9a0e/Screenshot+2022-09-12+at+13.48.54.png Speaking - Interior Design & Architecture Summit Simon took part in this year’s Interior Design & Architecture Summit. Moderated by Hamish Kilburn, Simon will be in discussion with Fameed Khalique, Marie Solman and Lewis Taylor. Living In A Materials World Thursday 30th June @ 2.00pm - 2.35pm | Hilton London Canary Wharf, South Quay, Marsh Wall, London E14 Click here to find out more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ce135ed36b46301a0a999/174de9d4-fcd8-440e-8e31-60f3a67d4351/IMG_3196.jpeg Speaking - Clerkenwell Design Week Founder and colour principle Justine Fox will be chairing Colour Beyond Aesthetic, at Clerkenwell Design Week. This panel discussion was an exploration of colour-use beyond aesthetics to promote Identity, mediate Urban Density, build Community, foster Wellbeing, and drive Sustainability within interior design and architecture. Simon was thrilled to be part of a great line up in the panel including Stephanie King from Dulux and artist Liz West. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ce135ed36b46301a0a999/83ba7247-0667-4b8f-a3ca-437516be00e6/506db29d-3cf3-4e63-bb9e-696fa37601a7+3.jpg Speaking - Clerkenwell Design Week Simon was in conversation with Sharon Simpson of Dark Romantix Design to discuss the important role lighting can play in interior design, and how art and colour can come alive through the right light. They discussed interior design through the lens of light, art and colour, and our audience enjoyed delicious cocktails while we did it. Limited tickets were available. The Perfect Interiors Cocktail Wednesday 25th May @ 4pm - 5pm | Fritz Fryer, 1 Albemarle Way, London EC1.