Design & Manufacturing Speakers
Our experiences of the world around us is shaped by the palpable products of human design and manufacture. From our beloved smartphones that we carry with us every day, to incredible engineering feats and beautiful architecture, bringing these tangible features to fruition requires physical skill, intellect and creativity!
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B B: £15k- £25k Founder of the world-famous Alessi brand famous for its colourful designer kitchenware, Alberto Alessi is an inspiring and interesting business conference speaker.
D D: £5k-£10k Alexandra Forsyth is a cyber threat intelligence expert who helps organisations turn digital risk into strategic advantage through clear, actionable insights and engaging storytelling.
E E: £2k-£5k Alice Temperley MBE founded her eponymous label Temperley London in 2000, a year after graduating from the Royal College of Art. Alice continues to head up the creative direction of this British independent brand, now in its twentieth year of business.
B B: £15k- £25k Anna Rosling-Rönnlund is a co-founder and board member of the Gapminder Foundation, whose mission statement is to fight devastating ignorance with a fact-based worldview everyone can understand.
E E: £2k-£5k Entrepreneur and founder of an award-winning London-based design company, Barjis has broken the mould, and exudes sharp creativity, courage and astute business acumen.
A A: £25k and over One of the “100 Most Creative People in Business,” Bran Ferren is a master of the arts and sciences, leveraging curiosity and creativity to inspire innovation.
D D: £5k-£10k The former editor-in-chief of WIRED magazine's UK edition, David Rowan is a keynote speaker who shares his insights into consumer behaviour, the digital era, social commerce and media.
D D: £5k-£10k Farrah Storr is the former multi-award winning editor-in-chief of Elle UK, Cosmopolitan and Women’s Health, seeing unprecedented success under her tenure. She is now head of Writer Partnerships at Substack UK.
E E: £2k-£5k Florence Adepoju is an entrepreneur, trailblazer and founder of MDMflow, a lipstick brand inspired by the glamour infused within hip-hop music and street culture. With a passion for STEM subjects, Flow is dedicated to driving female participation within STEM and promoting diversity within the beauty industry.
E E: £2k-£5k The founder of innovative enterprises SuperJam, Beer52 and Envelope Coffee, Fraser Doherty’s drive and entrepreneurial spirit have made him the successful businessperson he is today.
D D: £5k-£10k Serial tech entrepreneur and business angel, Fredrik Debong, is driven to solve problems. Founder of mySugr.com, and Chief Science Officer and co-founder of hi.health, Fredrik believes that technology changes society for the better.
D D: £5k-£10k One of the first employees of HAILO and author of the best-selling book ‘How to Build a Billion Dollar App’, George advises start-ups and is Chairman of the MIT Enterprise Forum UK.
B B: £15k- £25k James presented Top Gear with Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond. He is a fantastic and amusing after dinner speaker and perfect for any corporate event
E E: £2k-£5k Author, curator and broadcaster James Sherwood is a charming and erudite speaker on fashion and luxury.
E E: £2k-£5k Jamie Murray Wells OBE, founder of Glasses Direct and now a leader at Google, revolutionised online retail in eyewear and champions innovation and enterprise in the UK.
B B: £15k- £25k Jane is a world-renowned game designer and inventor of SuperBetter and was included in Fast Company's 1000 Most Creative People in Business 2014.
A A: £25k and over Johnny 'Cupcakes' Earle is an award winning entrepreneur & brand hysteria expert who inspires cult-like brand loyalty through his world world-renowned tee-shirt brand 'Johnny Cupcakes'.
E E: £2k-£5k Jude Pullen is an award-winning Creative Technologist and Chartered Engineer, known for turning bold ideas into reality through strategic innovation and hands-on prototyping for global brands and start-ups alike.
D D: £5k-£10k Founder & CEO at The Cambridge Satchel Company, Julie Deane OBE is the unlikely fashion entrepreneur who invested just £600 to idea to get her idea—to make traditional leather satchels for the schoolchildren of Cambridge—off the ground.
E E: £2k-£5k Kate Bryan is an art historian, curator and arts broadcaster. She is Head of Collections at Soho House, and wrote and presented to Sky Arts television series, ‘Galleries on Demand’. She is passionate about bringing art to life for people. As a speaker, Kate is passionate, immensely knowledgeable and just a little bit different to what people are used to.
A A: £25k and over Leading robotics expert known for her groundbreaking research in the field of robotics ethics, Kate Darling shares incredible insights on human-robot interaction, robot ethics, and the ways robots will impact society in the near-term future.
D D: £5k-£10k Kevin Gaskell is a globally recognised turnaround expert and former MD of Porsche and BMW. He has built and revitalised companies, generating over £3 billion in shareholder value, and is a sought-after keynote speaker. He is acclaimed for his transformative leadership and achievements in diverse sectors worldwide.
D D: £5k-£10k Liz Earle MBE, a renowned businesswoman and media influencer, is an expert in beauty and wellbeing, known for her natural beauty range and holistic health initiatives.
D D: £5k-£10k Martin McCourt is a seasoned executive with 40 years in UK manufacturing, who transformed Dyson into a global leader and was named UK Business Leader of the Year in 2010.
Design & Manufacturing Speakers blogs
Design and manufacturing speakers bridge creativity and production, offering insights on turning innovative ideas into scalable products. These design and manufacturing experts illuminate methods like sustainable materials, and agile workflows - helping businesses ignite innovation, streamline operations, and bring next‑generation products to market with speed and precision.
Design speakers use radical creativity and innovative thinking to reshape environments, systems, and experiences. In a Q&A with Jude Pullen, the celebrated creative technologist and engineer explains how asking bold questions and prototyping radical solutions can drive sustainability, human-centred innovation, and transformative change in organisations.
Design speakers explore how innovation, creativity and sustainability can shape the world around us. These environmentally friendly architects are leading the way in sustainable design, using architecture to reduce environmental impact and build a future that is both functional and planet-friendly.
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Our design speakers explore creativity, problem-solving and human-centred thinking. From product and service design to branding and innovation, they show how design influences the way we live, work and connect. Their talks spark imagination and encourage audiences to think differently about challenges and opportunities.
Definitely. Many design speakers work at the intersection of creativity and commerce, demonstrating how great design drives innovation, engagement and growth. They offer practical insights into design thinking, collaboration and experimentation that leaders can apply immediately.
They’re an excellent choice for innovation summits, creative team days, brand launches, or industry festivals. Design speakers are especially effective when you want to ignite curiosity, inspire fresh ideas, and bring a creative spark to strategic discussions.
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