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74: From Rebellious Architects to Interior Design Visionaries – David Holt on People-First Design

In this exclusive Design Insider interview, we speak with David Holt, co-founder of award-winning Manchester-based design studio 74. Known for their people-first approach, 74 specialises in large-scale PBSA, Build-to-Rent and hospitality developments, with a portfolio spanning the UK and Europe. Their work ranges from revitalising Grade I-listed heritage sites to creating sustainable, resident focused spaces shaped… Read More >

25 September 2025

Studio Tour: 2G Design and Build

We are thrilled to bring you the latest article in our Studio Tour series.  We spoke with Annie Wearn, Head of Design at 2G Design and Build. Annie told us about the studio’s creative journey, the 2G Design & Build team, their design ethos, their projects and what they have planned for the future. Founders… Read More >

20 August 2024

Career Profile: Lindsay Watson-Jones, 3D Ply/Global Upholstery Solutions

As part of our Career Profile series, we had the privilege of speaking with Lindsay Watson-Jones, Chief of Staff at 3D Ply/Global Upholstery Solutions. We’re pleased to share Lindsay’s career so far and hope you can find inspiration in her journey to drive forward your own creative career. Lindsay Watson-Jones, Chief of Staff at 3D… Read More >

1 July 2024

Career Profile: Ed Plumb, Studio Found

As part of our Career Profile series, we had the privilege of speaking with Ed Plumb, Design Director and Founder at Studio Found. We’re pleased to share Ed’s career so far and hope you can find inspiration in his journey to drive forward your own creative career. When/how did you discover that you had a… Read More >

21 June 2024

Career Profile: James Burke, Acrylicize

As part of our Career Profile series, we had the privilege of speaking with James Burke, Founder & Global Creative Director at Acrylicize. We’re pleased to share James’ career so far and hope you can find inspiration in his journey to drive forward your own creative career. The Constant Need for Approval by James Burke… Read More >

22 April 2024

Career Profile: Nathan Lindley

As part of our Career Profile series, we had the privilege of speaking with, Nathan Lindley, Associate Director at SpaceInvader. We’re pleased to share Nathan’s career so far and hope you can find inspiration in his journey to drive forward your own creative career. Nathan Lindley, Associate Director at SpaceInvader. Image by Pip Rustage Please… Read More >

4 September 2023

Career Profile: Silka Mitchell

As part of our Career Profile series, we had the privilege of speaking with, Silka Mitchell, Group Creative Director, Istoria Group. We’re pleased to share Silka’s career so far and hope you can find inspiration in her journey to drive forward your own creative career. Please could you introduce yourself and Istoria Group? Hello, I… Read More >

31 August 2023

Career Profile: Jenny Crossland

Design Insider was delighted to speak with Jenny Crossland, SpaceInvader Designer and Ambassador for Design Insider. We loved learning about her career journey and found so much inspiration in her story, we’re certain you will too.  Please could you introduce yourself and SpaceInvader? Hello, I’m Jenny Crossland and I’m a designer at SpaceInvader – an… Read More >

5 August 2022

Leadership Profile: Nigel Tresise

Next in our Leadership Profile series, we spoke with Design Insider Ambassador, Director and Owner of align, Nigel Tresise. It was a pleasure to speak with Nigel and learn more about his leadership qualities, his own experiences within the industry and some advice if you’re trying to build a new team and company for the… Read More >

25 July 2022

Leadership Profile: John Williams

As an extension to our extremely popular Career Profile Series, Design Insider is thrilled to bring you the all new Leadership Profile, inviting leading professionals from the sector to discuss their approaches to leadership. In this edition, we are thrilled to share our Q&A with Design Insider Ambassador and Founder of SpaceInvador, John Williams. Please… Read More >

17 June 2022

Leadership Profile: Claire Menzies

Design Insider’s Career Profile series has received a fantastic response so far, and we know that you find plenty of inspiration from the incredible designers and architects we speak to. Having listened to your feedback, we have extended our Career Profile series to incorporate leading professionals from the sector, in an exploration of their approach… Read More >

13 May 2022

Career Profile: Marie-Lise Oulmont

As part of our Career Profile series, we had the privilege of speaking with, Marie-Lise Oulmont, Senior Associate and Architect at Nissen Richards Studio. We’re so pleased to share Marie-Lise’s journey and hope you can find inspiration in her journey to encourage your creative career. Please could you introduce yourself and Nissen Richards Studio?  I am… Read More >

13 May 2022

Studio Tour: Broome Jenkins

Design Insider is delighted to share the latest edition of our Studio Tour series, this time with Broome Jenkins, where we spoke with Director, Barry Jenkins. In this Q&A, discover the journey of Broome Jenkins, their most exciting projects worked on and what the future holds for the design studio. We are also thrilled to… Read More >

5 May 2022

Career Profile: Joanna Biggs

As part of our Career Profile series, we caught up with Joanna Biggs, Hospitality Interior Designer. We’re thrilled to share Joanna’s journey and hope you can find inspiration that you can apply to your own creative career. Here is what Joanna told us: My name is Joanna Biggs. I am a Design Consultant specialising in… Read More >

26 April 2022