Designing Value: How Interior Design Justifies Investment
The business case for great interior design - ROI, real estate, hospitality, workplace and presenting value to sceptical clients.
Key Takeaways
- ROI of great design
- Interior design in real estate
- Hospitality and the guest experience premium
- Workplace design and productivity
- Presenting value to a sceptical board
Speakers

Eden Carter
Global Curator & Sustainability Lead, Light Design Factory at Light Design Factory
Global Curator & Sustainability Lead at Light Design Factory, where he oversees The Light Design List and highlights visionary designers shaping a more sustainable future.

Bunmi Sokenu-Salako
Director, Ave Maria Development Ltd at Independent
Architect and real estate development enthusiast. LEED Accredited Professional. Strategic real estate sales and marketing executive with 8+ years experience.

Deise Forgiarini Smith
Founder, Deise Smith Studio at Deise Smith Studio
Brazilian-born interior designer and entrepreneur, founder of Deise Smith Studio. Multiple International Property Awards winner.

Josephine Oshiafi
Business Development & Investor Relations Lead, Amber Hospitality at Amber Hospitality
Leads business development and investor relations at Amber Hospitality. Recovering corporate lawyer, awarded 40 under 40 ESQ Legal Award.

Tinuke Odunfa
Founder & CEO, The 4th Place Company at The 4th Place Company
Nigerian interior architect and Founder of The 4th Place Company. 13+ years of experience. Recent work includes the renovation of the National Museum Onikan.