Which British interior designer joined the Dragons' Den investor panel in 2013?

British interior designer Kelly Hoppen joined the Dragons' Den investor panel in 2013.

Hoppen became a Dragon for the eleventh series of the BBC programme, joining the established group of investors who evaluate entrepreneurs’ business pitches. Her appointment brought a prominent design and interiors specialist to the panel.

Hoppen is known for a minimalist style often associated with neutral colours, clean lines and a blend of eastern and western design influences. Before appearing on television, she built a substantial career designing residential and commercial interiors and working with high-profile clients.

Her Dragons' Den role is sometimes confused with that of Deborah Meaden, who joined the panel much earlier, or Hilary Devey, another prominent female Dragon. Hoppen’s tenure was shorter than those of several long-serving investors, but her 2013 appointment remains a clear milestone in the programme’s history.