Events
Save The Date: Manchester Open
The BCFA Open series continues this year with our second Manchester Open on Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th October. Located at the iconic Museum of Science and Industry this two-day exhibition will bring you the best contract furnishings from the UK, from a curated mix of market sectors. As well as inspirational products, the show… Read More >
Art Basel Highlights
Design Insider expanded its cultural insight by attending this years Art Basel event in Basel, Switzerland while visiting Swiss bathroom experts Laufen. Art Basel has often been refereed to as the Olympics of the Art World, being the premier show for Modern and contemporary works. In it’s 48th year running Art Basel reported it strongest year yet,… Read More >
Review: BCFA Open Dublin
On Wednesday 14th June, the BCFA held their first ever pop-up exhibition in Dublin, Ireland.The event took place in the world-famous Guinness Storehouse. Visitors were led to the 2nd floor Arrol Suite which was a light, airy space with views out across the working brewery. Being the first event of its kind in the Irish… Read More >
The sun has set on the INDEX Design Series
Industry figures from 108 different countries gathered at the Dubai World Trade Centre last month to meet, network and do business with more than 1,000 exhibitors from across the world. Set amongst a lush green environment, the show – held in tandem with workspace, the region’s premier office furniture gathering, and Middle East Covering, which… Read More >
Printed Textile Design and Surface Pattern Graduates!
Work completed, pieces displayed and presentations given, graduating design students are now busy at their degree shows and working hard to catch the eye of the person who may mould their future as a designer. Sarah Court, Sophie Clements and Winona Flay will all graduate from Plymouth College of Art with a Printed Textile Design and Surface Pattern degree…. Read More >
Designer Q&A: Anthony Hickman, Ulster
With the BCFA’s first ever event in Ireland just around the corner, we took the time to talk to Ulster Carpets‘ Head of Design, Anthony Hickman. Anthony tells us about his journey into the design world and how the Irish design industry is growing.How did you get into carpet design and what do you love about… Read More >
Be with Bisley at Design District 2017
Bisley are showing for the first time at the Netherlands’ premier interiors show, Design District. On display between the 7th and 9th of June will be an installation of Be by Bisley, the flexible workplace furniture solution. The ‘Be’ Range has storage at its heart. It has been designed with people and functionality in mind… Read More >
Surface Design at BCFA Open with Material Lab
Material Lab is a central London based material resource studio. Design Insider asked Material Lab if they would be open to selecting innovative and inspiring surface products to be displayed at BCFA Open Spring Design and our visitors were delighted to have the opportunity to discover such exciting and thought provoking materials. In this film… Read More >
Designer’s Muse: Leon Jakimič, Lasvit [Milan Special]
Continuing on from our Milan coverage, we have got another great short film where we interviewed the Founder and CEO of Lasvit, Leon Jakimič. The Czech bespoke glass company has always walked that fine line between fine art and design and their latest set of pieces confirm this even more. The company has now been going… Read More >
Clerkenwell Design Week 2017
Design Insider were once again at Clerkenwell Design Week to soak in the atmosphere and to see what great products were being launched at the show. With the sun out you could of not asked for a better 3 days to wander around this small London town that erupts with creativeness during May. In our… Read More >
Seeking visionary talent for Independent Hotel Show design partners
The Independent Hotel show are seeking high quality design brands to help us create beautiful spaces befitting of our premium hotelier audience at the 2017 Independent Hotel Show. The number one reason the shows audience of over 6000 hoteliers attend the show, is to discover design solutions for their properties. Our mission is to deliver… Read More >
INSIDE OUT CONTRACTS PRESENTS MILAN
In short – Inside Out visit Milan each and every year for the annual Salone Del Mobile. This year, after visiting Salone del Mobile for one of the exhibits best year’s to date, Inside Out have extensively invested in a hand-picked collection of 2017’s best designs from Milan. In celebration, Inside Out are holding an… Read More >
Maine X Quinze & Milan: Need innovative storage solutions for your office design?
Quinze & Milan teams up with Maine Office furniture solutions at Clerkenwell Design week to present the LEAN concept designed by 13&9 Design LEAN is multi-functional furniture system that responds to the needs of a contemporary workday-life, stimulating both body and mind, while overlaying different functions in the office environment. With the aim to avoid… Read More >