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Clerkenwell Design Week 2026
Take a few minutes to complete our short survey for the chance to win a £100 voucher for the restaurant of your choice. Architectural Survey: Printed Acoustic Surfaces (Ceilings, Walls, Baffles)
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Name (optional)
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Company (optional)
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Email Address (optional)
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Where would you most likely specify printed acoustic surfaces?
Corporate offices (open plan / collaboration zones)
Education (classrooms, lecture theatres)
Healthcare (waiting areas, wards)
Hospitality (hotels, restaurants, bars)
Retail/Leisure
Transport hubs/Public spaces
Residential/High-end interiors
Other (please specify)
5.
What type of visual finish would you most value for these applications? (Select up to 3)
Natural materials (e.g. wood grain, stone, concrete)
Subtle textures/neutral patterns
Bold geometric or abstract patterns
Biophilic/nature (sky, trees, water, landscapes)
Themed/experiential (e.g. aquarium, clouds, immersive scenes)
Artwork/classic paintings
Corporate branding/custom graphics
Plain colours (with acoustic performance focus)
6.
How would you prefer to specify visual designs?
A curated standard range (easy to specify, limited options)
A core range + ability to customise from a wider library
Fully bespoke image upload/client-specific designs
Inspiration-led (visual gallery to adapt from)
7.
Which product formats are most relevant to your projects? (Select all that apply)
600x600 ceiling tiles (grid systems)
Larger format wall panels
Linear planks
Baffles/Rafts/Canopies
Concealed/Monolithic ceiling systems
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How important are the following factors when specifying printed acoustic solutions?
(Rate 1–5: 1 = Not important, 5 = Critical)
1 - Not important
2 - Low importance
3 - Moderately important
4 - Very important
5 - Critical/essential
Acoustic performance (NRC/absorption class)
1 - Not important
2 - Low importance
3 - Moderately important
4 - Very important
5 - Critical/essential
Fire performance (e.g. Class B vs A2)
1 - Not important
2 - Low importance
3 - Moderately important
4 - Very important
5 - Critical/essential
Realism of printed finish (e.g. authentic wood/concrete look)
1 - Not important
2 - Low importance
3 - Moderately important
4 - Very important
5 - Critical/essential
Durability/cleanability
1 - Not important
2 - Low importance
3 - Moderately important
4 - Very important
5 - Critical/essential
Cost competitiveness vs standard systems
1 - Not important
2 - Low importance
3 - Moderately important
4 - Very important
5 - Critical/essential
Ease of installation (e.g. direct fix vs grid)
1 - Not important
2 - Low importance
3 - Moderately important
4 - Very important
5 - Critical/essential
Ability to customise design
1 - Not important
2 - Low importance
3 - Moderately important
4 - Very important
5 - Critical/essential
Other (please specify)
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What would make you more likely to specify a printed acoustic system?
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What’s currently missing in the market?
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Any specific finishes, effects, or project needs you’ve struggled to achieve?
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In your last project where aesthetics and acoustics conflicted, what compromise did you make?
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Would you be interested in participating in any future research seesions?
Yes
No
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