Let your design story become part of INDEX's visual identity

Turn the INDEX floor into your canvas

Calling the bold, the creatives, the visionaries. At INDEX 2026, we’re inviting innovators from around the world to redefine how visitors experience the show. This is your chance to design a walkway installation that becomes a living feature of the event - a moment of inspiration, discovery and storytelling.

This initiative is not commercial; it is a curated platform designed to enhance the visitor journey, celebrate design innovation and showcase creative identity in its purest form. Whether you’re an interior designer, design studio, fit-out company or an innovative exhibitor, this is your invitation to create something unforgettable.

This is a designer-driven activation: INDEX sets the stage with the space and visibility, while you craft the narrative. With complete freedom over the design and production, your self-funded installation transforms into an authentic expression of your studio’s identity.

If you wish to take part, then submit your interest by 15th February 2026 and we'll be in touch.

Your installation should serve as:

A visitor experience enhancer - something immersive, reflective, sensory or interactive

A design narrative expressing your studio’s language through materials, form and light

A storytelling piece created for impact, visibility and inspiration

An iconic moment that encourages photos and industry conversation long after the show ends

Who should apply

Local & international interior designers

Design studios and creative collectives

Fit-out companies

INDEX exhibitors

Multi-disciplinary teams

Solo designers or collaborators

Themes guiding the 2026 edition

Design concepts for the entrance walkways should draw inspiration from the event’s key themes, including:

IDENTITY – Designing with authenticity and cultural intelligence

WELLBEING – Sustainability, wellbeing and empathy in design

STORYTELLING – Narrative and emotional connection

INNOVATION – AI, innovation and creative evolution

VISION – Visionaries, next-gen leadership and future cities

What your INDEX installation gives you:

Unmatched visibility & global recognition: This initiative offers a stage where 20,000+ design leaders walk through your imagination. It's a valuable opportunity to showcase your creative identity, boost brand visibility and position yourself among leading regional and international design voices.

A legacy moment: Create a moment that is photographed, shared and remembered long after the show ends. Situated in high-traffic zones, the walkways naturally become a talking point of the show, giving you a platform to showcase your creativity to fellow designers, partners and key decision makers influencing major projects.

A platform for creative storytelling & design leadership: Transform your design philosophy into an immersive experience, bringing your story, craftsmanship and innovation to life at a global scale. It’s a chance to demonstrate thought leadership and contribute to one of the most talked-about creative features at the show.