Kelly Hoppen is the professional interior designer who appeared as a Dragon on the BBC series Dragons' Den.
Hoppen is known for a design style built around clean lines, neutral colours and a blend of Eastern and Western influences. She began her design career as a teenager and later worked on residential, commercial and transport interiors.
She joined Dragons' Den for the programme’s eleventh series in 2013 and remained on the panel for several series. Her professional background differed from that of Dragons primarily known for retail chains, technology companies or investment businesses.
Hoppen also wrote books about interior design and received honours for her contribution to design. The description “interior designer” is more precise than simply calling her a business investor, because it identifies the field in which she first became widely recognised.