VIDEO: Education and Industry
August 23, 2016 11:00 am Comments Off on VIDEO: Education and IndustryFollowing from our last video exploring graduates views on the next step on careers, we speak to top design professionals... Read More >
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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
How did you get into design?
August 22, 2016 6:11 pm Comments Off on How did you get into design?Last week we met three designers, each at very different stages of their careers, Amy Pears, Designer at Johnson Tiles,... Read More >
Astro’s new home speaks the brand’s language
August 22, 2016 1:14 pm Comments Off on Astro’s new home speaks the brand’s language“Inspiring”, “dynamic” and “progressive” are not words you would associate with many office buildings, but this is precisely what Astro... Read More >
Knightsbridge Furniture Presents New Models at the Care and Dementia Show Birmingham
August 18, 2016 2:50 pm Comments Off on Knightsbridge Furniture Presents New Models at the Care and Dementia Show BirminghamA range of furniture designed specifically for use in care and residential environments has been developed by Knightsbridge Furniture and... Read More >
Design Guild Mark: What the winners say!
August 17, 2016 1:08 pm Comments Off on Design Guild Mark: What the winners say!Founded in 2008 by The Furniture Makers’ Company the prestigious Design Guild Mark is awarded to drive excellence and raise... Read More >
Product Watch: Room Highs by Kobe
August 16, 2016 2:11 pm 1 CommentLuxury fabric specialist Kobe, has introduced a new compact range of ‘room highs’, the extra wide fabrics for window décor... Read More >
How did you get into design?
August 16, 2016 9:00 am Comments Off on How did you get into design?In lasts weeks post, the second in our series, we learnt about the key people who influenced the careers of... Read More >
Product Watch: LED Revolution by Chelsom
August 15, 2016 9:58 am Comments Off on Product Watch: LED Revolution by ChelsomThe innovative LED Revolution is one of the stand out pieces from Chelsom’s new collection, Edition 25. Designed by Robert... Read More >
Gailarde: Burton Hotel, Hereford
August 11, 2016 12:18 pm Comments Off on Gailarde: Burton Hotel, HerefordOwned by John Richardson and Annabel. The Burton Hotel has been under the same family ownership for 30 years. Located in the centre of a small market town near the Welsh border, Kington is
The Contract Chair Company: 11 Cadogan Gardens Hotel, London
August 11, 2016 8:49 am Comments Off on The Contract Chair Company: 11 Cadogan Gardens Hotel, London11 Cadogan Gardens Hotel is located in the heart of Chelsea just off of affluent Sloane Street. The 56 guest-room... Read More >
New Arthur Cityscape – a dynamic multi-function seating solution
August 9, 2016 3:01 pm Comments Off on New Arthur Cityscape – a dynamic multi-function seating solutionDesigned to capture the essence of a modern city, Arthur Cityscape is a stylish and vibrant addition to Lyndon Design’s... Read More >
How did you get into design?
August 9, 2016 1:15 pm Comments Off on How did you get into design?Last week we asked three established designers how they had made their way into their current design positions. We discovered... Read More >
Added Value
August 4, 2016 4:12 pm Comments Off on Added ValueChelsom share their views on the importance of knowledge… I never cease to be amazed by the vast breadth of... Read More >
Unique British Elegance – The Champions’ Room at Wimbledon
August 4, 2016 3:45 pm Comments Off on Unique British Elegance – The Champions’ Room at WimbledonBritish furniture designer and manufacturer, Morgan, has produced highly bespoke and prestigious solutions for the newly designed Champions’ Room at... Read More >
Designer’s Muse: Education – Bridging the Gap
August 4, 2016 2:51 pm Comments Off on Designer’s Muse: Education – Bridging the GapLast month we interviewed 3rd year students from Rycotewood Furniture College just as they were about to make the jump from being students to graduates. in this latest edition of The Designer's Muse we explore how we can bridge the gap between education and industry.