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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

Q&A with Sustainability Consultant Mark Allison

July 21, 2021 11:48 am Published by Alys Bryan Comments Off

Mark Allison Consulting was founded in 2021 and although they are new, they have worked with a broad range of... Read More >

Clerkenwell Open – Save the Date

July 19, 2021 2:00 pm Published by Alys Bryan Comments Off

This new and free two-day ‘OPEN’ showroom trail event is to celebrate the reopening of the Clerkenwell Furniture and Design... Read More >

Webinar: Guide to Office Acoustics

July 8, 2021 10:33 am Published by Alys Bryan Comments Off

We were thrilled to speak with Joe Cilia, Technical Director at FIS about office acoustics for our recent webinar. This... Read More >

ONE: Darren Hilliker

July 5, 2021 8:44 am Published by Alys Bryan Comments Off

Continuing with our popular ONE series, we spoke with Darren Hilliker, Architect and Design (A&D) Manager at CMD Ltd. Darren... Read More >

WATCH: FR WEBINAR SERIES – Outdoor Furniture

June 2, 2021 3:35 pm Published by Alys Bryan Comments Off

Focused discussion on FR requirements in collaboration with SATRA, looking at fire regulations for outdoor furniture.

The Furniture Makers’ Company announces Design Guild Mark 2021 Winners

May 24, 2021 2:40 pm Published by Alys Bryan Comments Off

Innovation of materials and creativity remain at the forefront of British design as 27 outstanding submissions from three categories are... Read More >

Sekers/FR-One – Q&A with Olivier Delhomme

May 24, 2021 10:30 am Published by Alys Bryan Comments Off

FR-One, are high performance inherent FR fabrics meeting severe contract requirements and worldwide Fire standards on land and at sea. ... Read More >

WATCH: FR WEBINAR SERIES – Workplace/working from home

May 17, 2021 8:33 pm Published by Alys Bryan Comments Off

Focused discussion on FR requirements in collaboration with SATRA, looking at fire regulations in the workplace and when working from home.

Webinar: Healthcare & Hospitality Specification: Antimicrobial Textiles

May 17, 2021 7:47 pm Published by Alys Bryan Comments Off

As a central part of the Design Insider healthcare content campaign we invited Jacqui Smith, Managing Director at HomeSmiths Ltd... Read More >

BCFA Sustainability Forum 2021

May 11, 2021 3:12 pm Published by Alys Bryan Comments Off

The BCFA supports and encourages its members to follow a code of sustainable best practice. The BCFA itself is a... Read More >

WATCH: FR WEBINAR SERIES – Air B&B, holiday lets & mobile homes

May 5, 2021 2:08 pm Published by Alys Bryan Comments Off

Focused discussion on FR requirements in collaboration with SATRA, looking at fire regulations in Air B&B, holiday lets and mobile homes.

Women in Office Design – Kate Vine

April 28, 2021 11:14 am Published by Alys Bryan Comments Off

This month’s Women in Office Design column features Kate Vine, Principal at Perkins+Will London Studio. Early Years …. US born,... Read More >

Q&A Sustainability Leaders – Roman

April 28, 2021 10:26 am Published by Alys Bryan Comments Off

Roman has been designing and manufacturing showering solutions for over 36 years, and is the UK’s largest shower manufacturer with... Read More >

Career Profile: Arjav Shah

April 26, 2021 12:52 pm Published by Alys Bryan Comments Off

In the next of Career Profile series we speak with Interior Designer Arjav Shah, Senior Interior Designer at Perkins &... Read More >

Product Showcase: Tektura

April 16, 2021 7:36 am Published by Alys Bryan Comments Off

Are you eager to learn about new products available for your projects? Have the COVID restrictions made it harder to... Read More >

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When SpaceInvader completed the new Manchester office for Pinsent Masons at No.1 St Michaels, it marked a decisive move after 15 years in Spinningfields and a clear step-change in how the firm wants to work.⁠
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Set across 2,452 sq m on the 7th and 8th floors, this is not a cosmetic refresh. From early workshops through to delivery, the brief centred on functional elegance and a genuine response to how the Manchester team now works.⁠
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Technology and hybrid working were the clear drivers. The outcome is a carefully calibrated mix of acoustically sealed focus rooms at a ratio of 1 per 9 desks, small group rooms at 1 to 20, and 50% sit-stand desking within neighbourhood settings. Larger meeting rooms are no longer quietly occupied by one person and a laptop.⁠
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The aesthetic deliberately steps away from brand-led red and white. Instead, references to Manchester’s brick and timber are translated into a calm, contemporary vernacular. Neutral tones, restrained detailing and no unnecessary visual noise.⁠
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The ash veneer reception desk anchors the welcome lounge with quiet confidence, while the main social hub opens onto a terrace with uninterrupted city views. Even the Workplace Room has been given natural light and outlook, rather than being treated as an afterthought.⁠
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Pinsent Masons describes the result as “calming yet vibrant” and “like home since day one.”⁠
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A modern, truly agile, tech-led workplace, delivered with clarity and care 👉 Read the full article, click on the grid link in our LininBio!⁠
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When SpaceInvader completed the new Manchester office for Pinsent Masons at No.1 St Michaels, it marked a decisive move after 15 years in Spinningfields and a clear step-change in how the firm wants to work.⁠
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Set across 2,452 sq m on the 7th and 8th floors, this is not a cosmetic refresh. From early workshops through to delivery, the brief centred on functional elegance and a genuine response to how the Manchester team now works.⁠
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Technology and hybrid working were the clear drivers. The outcome is a carefully calibrated mix of acoustically sealed focus rooms at a ratio of 1 per 9 desks, small group rooms at 1 to 20, and 50% sit-stand desking within neighbourhood settings. Larger meeting rooms are no longer quietly occupied by one person and a laptop.⁠
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The aesthetic deliberately steps away from brand-led red and white. Instead, references to Manchester’s brick and timber are translated into a calm, contemporary vernacular. Neutral tones, restrained detailing and no unnecessary visual noise.⁠
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The ash veneer reception desk anchors the welcome lounge with quiet confidence, while the main social hub opens onto a terrace with uninterrupted city views. Even the Workplace Room has been given natural light and outlook, rather than being treated as an afterthought.⁠
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Pinsent Masons describes the result as “calming yet vibrant” and “like home since day one.”⁠
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A modern, truly agile, tech-led workplace, delivered with clarity and care 👉 Read the full article, click on the grid link in our LininBio!⁠
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#commercialinteriors ...

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Milliken Floors is heading to Workspace Design Show London 2026 and celebrating 40 years of UK manufacturing in the process.⁠
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From new innovations to adhesive-free installation systems and a special competition, there’s plenty happening on their stand this February.⁠
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👉️ Read the full story and find out what to expect through the link in our bio⁠
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#WorkspaceDesignShow #MillikenFlooring

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Milliken Floors is heading to Workspace Design Show London 2026 and celebrating 40 years of UK manufacturing in the process.⁠
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From new innovations to adhesive-free installation systems and a special competition, there’s plenty happening on their stand this February.⁠
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👉️ Read the full story and find out what to expect through the link in our bio⁠
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#WorkspaceDesignShow #MillikenFlooring

Milliken Floors is heading to Workspace Design Show London 2026 and celebrating 40 years of UK manufacturing in the process.⁠
⁠
From new innovations to adhesive-free installation systems and a special competition, there’s plenty happening on their stand this February.⁠
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👉️ Read the full story and find out what to expect through the link in our bio⁠
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#WorkspaceDesignShow #MillikenFlooring ...

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Launched today: the evolution of Spacia by Amtico.⁠
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After 21 years, one of the UK’s most trusted LVT collections has been reimagined for the way commercial interiors are specified today — with a stronger focus on versatility, material character and clarity.⁠
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Highlights include:⁠
• Expanded woods (every wood now available in parquet – 140 in total)⁠
• Refined stones, concretes and terrazzo⁠
• Commercial-grade performance with optional acoustic and bio-attributed enhancements⁠
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Designed to be considered, not complicated... Discover the full launch through the link in our bio. ⁠
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#FlooringDesign #LVT #CommercialInteriors #Amtico

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Launched today: the evolution of Spacia by Amtico.⁠
⁠
After 21 years, one of the UK’s most trusted LVT collections has been reimagined for the way commercial interiors are specified today — with a stronger focus on versatility, material character and clarity.⁠
⁠
Highlights include:⁠
• Expanded woods (every wood now available in parquet – 140 in total)⁠
• Refined stones, concretes and terrazzo⁠
• Commercial-grade performance with optional acoustic and bio-attributed enhancements⁠
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Designed to be considered, not complicated... Discover the full launch through the link in our bio. ⁠
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#FlooringDesign #LVT #CommercialInteriors #Amtico

Launched today: the evolution of Spacia by Amtico.⁠
⁠
After 21 years, one of the UK’s most trusted LVT collections has been reimagined for the way commercial interiors are specified today — with a stronger focus on versatility, material character and clarity.⁠
⁠
Highlights include:⁠
• Expanded woods (every wood now available in parquet – 140 in total)⁠
• Refined stones, concretes and terrazzo⁠
• Commercial-grade performance with optional acoustic and bio-attributed enhancements⁠
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Designed to be considered, not complicated... Discover the full launch through the link in our bio. ⁠
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#FlooringDesign #LVT #CommercialInteriors #Amtico ...

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We all caught a glimpse of the sun this weekend, and how joyful it was! Now let’s hold onto that feeling.⁠
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Wild Escape: Indoor | Outdoor by Emma J Shipley, created with Clarke & Clarke, is a celebration of bold nature and imaginative design.⁠
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Think coral seas, cloud forests and dreamlike landscapes brought to life across expressive fabrics made for living inside and out.⁠
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Ready to turn terraces, gardens and interiors into something a little more wild?⁠
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✨ Read the full story via the grid link in our linkinbio⁠
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#EmmaJShipley #ClarkeAndClarke #OutdoorLiving #TextileInspiration #DesignInsider

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We all caught a glimpse of the sun this weekend, and how joyful it was! Now let’s hold onto that feeling.⁠
⁠
Wild Escape: Indoor | Outdoor by Emma J Shipley, created with Clarke & Clarke, is a celebration of bold nature and imaginative design.⁠
⁠
Think coral seas, cloud forests and dreamlike landscapes brought to life across expressive fabrics made for living inside and out.⁠
⁠
Ready to turn terraces, gardens and interiors into something a little more wild?⁠
⁠
✨ Read the full story via the grid link in our linkinbio⁠
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#EmmaJShipley #ClarkeAndClarke #OutdoorLiving #TextileInspiration #DesignInsider

We all caught a glimpse of the sun this weekend, and how joyful it was! Now let’s hold onto that feeling.⁠
⁠
Wild Escape: Indoor | Outdoor by Emma J Shipley, created with Clarke & Clarke, is a celebration of bold nature and imaginative design.⁠
⁠
Think coral seas, cloud forests and dreamlike landscapes brought to life across expressive fabrics made for living inside and out.⁠
⁠
Ready to turn terraces, gardens and interiors into something a little more wild?⁠
⁠
✨ Read the full story via the grid link in our linkinbio⁠
⁠
#EmmaJShipley #ClarkeAndClarke #OutdoorLiving #TextileInspiration #DesignInsider ...

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