Patrick Thompson
Principal
Patrick Thompson Design
- In the Principal’s Office: Words of Wisdom from Designers at the Helm
Be part of the conversations shaping the future of hospitality.
Patrick Thompson is the founder and principal of Patrick Thompson Design, a Detroit-based interior design studio recognized for thoughtful, craft-driven environments. With more than 20 years of experience, he provides the strategic vision and creative direction that guides the studio’s work. His background in carpentry and historic preservation combined with a refined design sensibility, continues to shape his approach to the studio’s work. Through projects spanning hospitality, high-end residential, and civic environments, Patrick Thompson design brings a deep respect for context, construction, and the layered histories of buildings.
Join Us at the Premier Hospitality Trade Show
HD Expo is where hospitality innovation meets collaboration. Designers of hospitality spaces, from lifestyle hotels to trendy restaurants to luxury resorts, meet directly with suppliers, view products, learn from industry experts, and create connections with impact.
WHY ATTEND HD EXPO?
Discover what belongs in your next project. Explore products across the categories that define hospitality environments—from furniture and lighting to textiles, finishes, and technology. HD Expo brings the materials and partners you need into one place. Learn what’s shaping hospitality design. Sessions, HD University, and micro-gatherings focus on the pressures, priorities, and possibilities influencing how hospitality spaces are designed, built, and experienced. Connect with the people behind the work. Meet designers, brand teams, owners, and manufacturers working across hospitality environments worldwide—building relationships that support real projects.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
- 650+ exhibitors, including new brands across furniture, lighting, textiles, surfaces, accessories, and technology
- Guided tours designed to help you navigate the expo hall efficiently
- Conference sessions and micro-gatherings shaped by industry leaders
- HD University, a focused pre-conference program for smarter specification
- Signature networking events, including the HD Awards, Drenched in Design, Women in Design, Owners Roundtables, and the Architecture + Design Run
