About

Francesca Perry is a London-based editor and writer specialising in journalism centred on design, architecture, cities and culture. She writes for the Financial Times, CNN, The New York Times, Vogue, Fast Company, Wallpaper* and Architectural Digest, among other titles.

Francesca has been a commissioning editor at The Guardian, deputy editor at Blueprint, senior editor at Cultureshock and editor-in-chief of ICON. She founded the editorial and events platform Thinking City and was editor of the book Welfare Architecture for All (Arvinius + Orfeus, 2021).

As a freelance editor, copywriter and proofreader, Francesca collaborates with organisations including African Futures Institute, The London School of Architecture, Quality of Life Foundation, the Aga Khan Development Network and UCL, alongside high-profile architectural firms.

Francesca has chaired panels for and spoken at events including the Edinburgh International Science Festival, Habitat III, SXSWEco and the London Festival of Architecture. She has sat on juries for grants and residencies at the Design Museum, British Council and Smart Oxford.

Francesca has been a mentor for Design Can, New Architecture Writers and the Creative Mentor Network. She trained journalists at the UN’s Urban Journalism Academy, and was named one of The Planner’s Women of Influence. As well as journalism, Francesca has a professional background in participatory urban design.