Author Archives for Alys Bryan

About Alys Bryan

Alys is a knowledgeable design editor who is focused on instigating conversations, both online and in-person, with industry experts which challenge, educate and advance the commercial interior sector. Her training and 15 years of professional experience as a furniture designer for the commercial sector makes her uniquely placed to lead Design Insider as Editor

A WEEK WITH THE DESIGN TEAM – JOHNSON TILES

December 11, 2015 3:06 pm Published by Comments Off on A WEEK WITH THE DESIGN TEAM – JOHNSON TILES

Johnson Tiles is the leading manufacturer and importer of porcelain and ceramic tiles in the UK. Renowned for its high-profile designer collaborations at The London Design Festival and Clerkenwell Design Week, the award winning, in-house Design Team plays a major role in the forward-thinking nature of the company.


Designer’s Muse: Steffi Backhouse, GA Design – Waldorf Amsterdam

December 9, 2015 11:28 am Published by Comments Off on Designer’s Muse: Steffi Backhouse, GA Design – Waldorf Amsterdam

We had the great pleasure of visiting the Waldorf Astoria, Amsterdam with Steffi Backhouse of GA Design. Steffi giving us a wonderful tour of the hotel and then having a discussion about her inspiration for the design.


Inside Out Contracts for Oakman Inns

December 8, 2015 12:57 pm Published by Comments Off on Inside Out Contracts for Oakman Inns

Advancing the advent of the iconic gastropub, award-winning Oakman Inns & Restaurants has recently unveiled a collection of design-led venues characterised by their unique furnishings and interiors.


Élan by Decca won the Best of Year Award 2015!

December 8, 2015 10:06 am Published by Comments Off on Élan by Decca won the Best of Year Award 2015!

On Thursday 3rd December 2015, Élan by Decca won the Interior Design Best of Year Award 2015 in the Contract / Lounge Single Seat category! Designed by Jess Sorel, the Caid collection establishes presence through subtle shifts in its clean, quiet geometry.


Weekly Round Up

December 4, 2015 4:15 pm Published by Comments Off on Weekly Round Up

Another busy week for Design Insider, after recovering the hangover after #Sleep15, We had the pleasure of awarding Shaw Hospitality... Read More >


Drake & Morgan at King’s Cross

December 4, 2015 12:05 pm Published by Comments Off on Drake & Morgan at King’s Cross

Location: King’s Cross, London  Type: Restaurant Drake & Morgan restaurant and bar group consists of a number of unique locales scattered... Read More >


Q&A with Robert Chelsom, Chelsom

December 2, 2015 4:46 pm Published by Comments Off on Q&A with Robert Chelsom, Chelsom

Robert Chelsom is joint Managing Director with son, Will, of Chelsom Limited, and is a former President of the Lighting Industry Association and a past Director of the BCFA.


A Golden Hat Trick for Hansgrohe at the Designer Kitchen and Bathroom Awards 2015

November 30, 2015 4:14 pm Published by Comments Off on A Golden Hat Trick for Hansgrohe at the Designer Kitchen and Bathroom Awards 2015

Esher, November 2015. On Wednesday 11th November, Hansgrohe SE, the German bathroom fittings and shower specialist, was among 400 professionals from the kitchen and bathroom industry invited to attend the annual Designer Kitchen and Bathroom Awards 2015


Hiding Your Light

November 30, 2015 10:40 am Published by Comments Off on Hiding Your Light

First, man invented fire and at some stage added candles so that he could move the light around. Man wanted... Read More >


Canteen designed with an eye for acoustics

November 27, 2015 10:01 am Published by 1 Comment

When designing a canteen for 350 lawyers in an open atrium with shops below and a glass roof above acoustic challenges will undeniably occur. Architects from Norwegian Metropolis arkitektur & design took up the challenge at Aker Brygge in Oslo, Norway,