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Humanscale: Turning Events into Experiences

In this interview, Design Insider speaks with Anand Gandesha, Humanscale’s Brand Director International about the role exhibitions and industry events play in communicating the brand’s values to architects, designers, specifiers and end users. Reflecting on Humanscale’s recent Clerkenwell Design Week 2026 programme, the conversation explores how physical interaction can reveal the performance and simplicity of… Read More >

6 July 2026

Fung+Bedford at Clerkenwell Design Week: Resonance and the power of the fold

For Clerkenwell Design Week this May (19th–21st), design studio Fung+Bedford presents Resonance, a luminous, large-scale installation suspended within the nave of St Bartholomew the Great, one of London’s most ancient and atmospheric churches. Fung+Bedford is a design studio that creates origami-inspired, large-scale installations and faceted sculptures for architectural and interior environments.  Comprising four illuminated, folded… Read More >

24 April 2026

Circular Design and the Architecture of Listening at Clerkenwell Design Week’s 15th Edition

As Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW) prepares to mark its 15th anniversary across EC1 this May, the festival is sharpening its focus on two salient themes: sustainability and sound. Across Clerkenwell’s venues, streets and green spaces, Design Interventions, the festival’s curated series of large-scale installations, will challenge designers and visitors alike to reconsider how we build,… Read More >

22 April 2026

Designing for a New Era of Stay: Four British Brands Unite for a Clerkenwell Hospitality Talk

This May, Hypnos, Newmor Wallcoverings, Ulster Carpets and The Panaz Group will come together in Clerkenwell to co-host an industry event focused on one of hospitality’s most significant shifts: how design is responding to changing patterns of stay. Titled ‘Designing for a New Era of Stay’, the event will bring together a panel of hospitality… Read More >

22 April 2026

Ireland’s Hospitality Sector: Hotels, Bars and Restaurants Drive New Design & Supply Demand

Ireland’s hospitality sector is riding a much needed wave of expansion, especially in Dublin where the ratio between ‘number of bedrooms available’ versus ‘total visitor nights’: ‘shows that on a comparative basis Dublin has less hotel bed stock than the vast majority of European gateway cities.” With strong tourism recovery and rising guest expectations, the… Read More >

21 October 2025

Sector Opportunity: Senior Living & Care in Ireland

Ireland’s care and senior living sector is changing fast and that means strong new opportunities for the commercial design sector. Demographic shifts are driving demand and new projects are setting higher standards for design and sustainability.  Join us at Supplier Finder Show, Dublin, 13th November 2025, The Alex, Dublin. FREE REGISTRATION HERE The numbers are stark…. Read More >

21 October 2025

Vescom on Connection and Conscious Design: Why Supporting the CIUK Annual Luncheon Matters

As a global leader in high-performance interior materials, Vescom continues to shape the conversation around sustainability, wellbeing, and design innovation. In support of the Commercial Interiors UK (CIUK) Annual Luncheon 2025, we spoke with Romina Corrias, Specification Consultant, who shared her perspective on why moments of connection are vital for our fast-paced industry. From the… Read More >

23 September 2025

Commercial Interiors UK Launches: Supplier Finder Show – Dublin 2025

Commercial Interiors UK is delighted to announce the inaugural Commercial Interiors: Supplier Finder Show – Dublin 2025, taking place on Thursday, 13th November 2025, from 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM at The Alex Hotel, Dublin. This free-to-attend, one-day event is purpose-built to connect architects, designers, specifiers, buyers, procurement managers, developers, and operators with the UK… Read More >

26 August 2025

A New Creative Landmark in the Shoreditch Design Triangle

Making its debut in East London’s buzzing creative district, Design London Shoreditch brings together three dynamic exhibition spaces—Design at Work, Design Culture, and House of ICON. This fresh addition to the design calendar will serve as a vibrant hub of innovation, highlighting the latest in commercial, hospitality and residential design. Set at the heart of… Read More >

29 July 2025

New Designers: Fresh Design Perspectives

It’s July. So, along with hot weather, Wimbledon and festivals, also means it’s time for New Designers. Now celebrating its 40th anniversary, the event once again returns to London’s Islington Business Design Centre, with students from over 100 university courses descending, along with the outcomes of their higher education, ready to display. ND24. Credit –… Read More >

9 July 2025

PS Interiors International Reflects on Four Decades in the Industry

As PS Interiors marks an impressive 40 years in the commercial interiors industry, the company reflects on a journey defined by quality, craftsmanship, and a deeply personal approach to service. From their beginnings to becoming a trusted supplier of high-end European furniture across commercial, residential, and marine sectors worldwide, PS Interiors continues to shape inspiring… Read More >

17 June 2025

1508 London Reveals WOW!house Principal Bathroom Inspired by a Nomadic Design Ethos

For WOW!house 2025, global, luxury interior and architectural design firm, 1508 London, has created a distinctive and emotive Principal Bathroom that explores three guiding design principles – Reflection, Ritual and Reverie. Located within the Design Avenue, WOW!house spans 600 sqm and features 22 full-size rooms and outdoor spaces, each individually designed by leading interior designers… Read More >

14 May 2025