Your last chance to be part of this exciting new event …
Design Week Dublin, in association with Range Rover, will celebrate the best of Irish architecture, interior design and fashion, in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere this May 19 to 25. If you love design, and want to meet internationally renowned Irish designers and architects, or other design-curious people, this is your chance to be part of the inaugural event.
An engaging line-up of speakers and collaborators will discuss Ireland’s vibrant architecture and design community at a time when Irish designers have never been so influential on the national and international stage. The anchor venue is Anantara The Marker Dublin, with Design Talks in conversation with architect and broadcaster Amanda Bone. Book tickets at www.designweekdublin.com or below.
Design Talk: Bryan O’Sullivan
Anantara The Marker Dublin
Tuesday May 20 | 9.30am-11am
Bryan will share insights from his fascinating portfolio of projects around the world.
Design Talk: Róisín Lafferty
Anantara The Marker Dublin
Tuesday May 20 | 12pm-1.30pm
Róisín will describe her design process and projects of which she is most proud.
Design Talk: Katie Harbison
Anantara The Marker Dublin
Tuesday May 21 | 9.30am-11am
Katie will discuss establishing her practice by working in buildings with architectural significance.
Design Talk: LyonsKelly
Anantara The Marker Dublin
Thursday May 21 | 12pm-1.30pm
Eoin and John will take the audience on an inspiring tour of their projects.
Design Talk: Grafton Architects
Anantara The Marker Dublin
Thursday May 21 | 5.30pm – 7pm
At a special presentation, meet Irish architects Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara, who founded Grafton Architects in 1978. Both are Fellows of the RIAI, International Honorary Fellows of the RIBA, elected members of Aosdána and Pritzker Prize Laureates.
Design Talk: Suzie McAdam
Anantara The Marker Dublin
Thursday May 22 | 9.30am-11am
Suzie will explain how she weaves a rich tapestry of references to deliver each unique design.
Design Talk: Maria MacVeigh
Anantara The Marker Dublin
Thursday May 22 | 12pm-1.30pm
Maria will discuss how her two professions give her a unique perspective.
Design Talk: Paul McClean
Anantara The Marker Dublin
Thursday May 22 | 5.30pm-7pm
Paul will explain his design practice and discuss the challenges of designing in an environmentally sensitive area.
Porter & Jones Evening: Kitchens, Furniture & Lighting
Porter & Jones Studio, 39 Fitzwilliam Street Upper, Dublin 2
Thursday May 22 | 5pm-8pm
Founded in 2010 by Sé Porter and Liza Jones, this design studio specialises in luxury bespoke kitchens and refined, high-end furniture and lighting. Housed in a beautifully restored Georgian townhouse, now home to both the kitchen and newly launched Home showroom, the studio collaborates with leading global artisans and design houses, offering exclusive access to collections from Apparatus, De Castelli, and Pierre Augustin Rose. To be added to the guestlist for this special evening, with champagne and live jazz, email info@designweekdublin.com.
Design Talk on Furniture & Lighting: Alan Meredith, Niamh Barry & Fabrizio Cantoni
Anantara The Marker Dublin
Friday May 23 | 5.30pm-7pm
Meet architect turned furniture designer Alan Meredith, internationally acclaimed lighting designer Niamh Barry and Fabrizio Cantoni of Milan-based contemporary rug company, CC Tapis.
Dublin Design Week Drinks at Minima
Hanover Quay, Dublin 2
Friday May 23 | 7.30pm
A number of lucky guests attending the Design Talk on Furniture & Lighting with lighting designer Niamh Barry, furniture maker Alan Meredith and Fabrizio Cantoni of CC Tapis, will also receive an invitation to the waterfront summer DWD Drinks Party at Minima to celebrate Minima’s new collection of rugs by CC Tapis. To join, email info@designweekdublin.com.
Design Talk: Seamless By Design – The Case For Holistic Brand Thinking
Anantara The Marker Dublin
Friday May 23 | 9.30am-11am
In a world where experience matters most, enduring brands prioritise coherence with strong, holistic brand design. Luckybeard helps align strategy, culture and design to build seamless, impactful ecosystems that drive lasting business success.
Design Talk: Lunch & Learn
Bulthaup HQ, Hanover Quay
Friday Mary 23 | 12pm-1.30pm
From the structural integrity of a building to the layout of its interior spaces, bulthaup has not only reshaped kitchen design but also revolutionised the technical aspects of its construction. The Gaggenau Expressive series, inspired by Bauhaus principles and minimalist modern architecture, showcases bold, sculptural forms. To reserve a place, email info@designweekdublin.com.
Fashion Conversations & Coffee
Anantara The Marker Dublin
Saturday May 24 | 11am-12.30pm
Enjoy an engaging chat with a stellar line-up of Irish fashion designers including Colin Burke, Francie Duff and Sonia Reynolds of Stable of Ireland, Helen Cody, Sharon Hoey of AndTate, Paula Rowan and Lucy Downes at Sphere One. Meet the designers, browse their current collections and learn more about their businesses.
Design Talk & DWD Apertif
35 Barrow Street, Dublin 4
Saturday May 24 | 5.30pm-7pm
To finish out the week, join us for a special evening at the future home of the much-anticipated Restaurant Marée, which will open in August. Host Amanda Bone and designer Ahmad Fackry will discuss creating a landmark restaurant in an historic building with chef Karl Whelan – formerly at Luna, Hang Dai and Saltwater Grocery, with skills honed in France.
Guests will be treated to delicious snacks prepared by Karl and his team, and an aperitif of Boatyard Double Gin Martinis by Boatyard Distillery, founded by Joe McGirr in Co Fermanagh.
See the full 2025 DWD programme at www.designweekdublin.com.
