Reviews
Milan Design Week 2024: Material Highlights
As we covered in our first colour-filled instalment, Milan Design Week returned in April and it continues to be one of the biggest and most sought-after design shows of its kind. As well as those colourful creations there were also plenty of material highlights to be found among the myriad exhibitions, events, workshops, seminars, parties… Read More >
Milan Design Week 2024: A Spring Spectacle of Colourful Creations
Spring is at least vaguely in the air, and aside from buds unfurling and the animal kingdom collectively waking up, this time of year can mean only one thing: Milan Design Week. Between 16-21 April the design world once again turned its attention to the northern Italian city, keen to discover what this year’s incarnation… Read More >
Regenerative Revolution: Heimtextil’s New Sensitivity Ushers in a Sustainable Future in Textile Innovation
When it comes to contract textiles, few trade fairs match Heimtextil for its scale, scope and innovation. Organised by German brand Messe Frankfurt and taking place in it’s own exhibition centre, the event returned in January with an increase in exhibitors and visitors alike. Heimtextil 2024 Some 46,000 guests from 160 nations passed through the… Read More >
London Design Week 2024 Highlights
Design Centre Chelsea Harbour celebrated joyful colour, pattern, and creativity at London Design Week 2024. The Design Centre opened its doors to a bustling crowd eager to explore the latest in design excellence. With over 600 international brands showcasing their newest collections, the event was a melting pot of inspiration, offering a kaleidoscope of new… Read More >
Workspace Design Show Highlights!
The Workspace Design Show, marking its third occurrence on the 27th and 28th of February at the Business Design Centre in London, continues to solidify its position as an essential fixture on the commercial interiors calendar. During this event, our Editor, Alys Bryan, led an engaging seminar titled “How can good design enable collaboration, inspire… Read More >
Event Review: Surface Design Show 2024
While some design trade shows have come and gone over the past 20 years of its existence, the Surface Design Show continues to fulfil its role in the industry calendar, which is perhaps partly due to its unique positioning in early February. As the days gradually begin to lengthen, architects, designers and specifiers (along with… Read More >
Innovation & Sustainability: 5 Highlights from the Surface Design Show 2024
The Surface Design Show returned to the Business Design Centre in London this week. As an event media partner and host of the Legends Live series, Design Insider was thrilled to experience the show’s electric atmosphere first hand. The event stood out not just for its bustling crowds but also for the unique opportunity it… Read More >
Global Winners of the 2024 Surface Design Awards
Design Insider had the pleasure of attending this year’s Surface Design Show, where the winners of the highly anticipated Surface Design Awards were unveiled. The Tarang Pavilion in Gandhinagar, India, designed by The Grid Architects, was honoured as the Supreme Winner. An impressive number of projects, totalling over 160 entries across an unprecedented 20 countries,… Read More >
Edmund Bell Shines at Heimtextil 2024: Unveiling Three Fabulous New Fabrics
From January 9th to 12th, the Edmund Bell team embarked on a thrilling adventure to Frankfurt to showcase their impressive range of contract fabrics and workroom accessories at the internationally acclaimed textile trade fair, Heimtextil. Edmund Bell’s participation at Heimtextil transcended the conventional exhibit stand experience. It provided a unique and immersive opportunity to connect… Read More >
Trend Report: HIX 2023
Embark on the HIX 2023 journey through the insightful eyes of Design Insider’s Managing Editor, Alys Bryan. If you missed the event, fear not – we’ve encapsulated our insights in this in-depth Trend Report. HIX is the commercial sector’s leading hospitality industry event, showcasing design expertise and new product launches alongside the creation of relationship… Read More >
HIX2023: Reflections! 3 is a magic number
Furniture Fusion take a look back on a truly memorable event and the people that made it great. Now back at work following HIX2023 in London’s Business Design Centre, Furniture Fusion have had a chance to reflect on the impressive project they delivered – something that they had been working on for several months, but… Read More >
HIX2023: HYPNOS CONTRACT BEDS SHINES A SPOTLIGHT ON DESIGN, INNOVATION, AND SLEEP TOURISM
Hotel design is all about creating memorable guest experiences, and this is exactly what Hypnos Contract Beds were keen to showcase at the recent HIX 2023 event, where it also presented its premium Holborn collection. Find Hypnos on Product Finder Catering to the increasing demand for sleep-centric experiences, the largest provider of sustainably made hospitality… Read More >
The Commercial Interiors UK Annual Luncheon: Celebrating Success and Innovation
On November 2nd, the opulent Royal Lancaster Hotel in London played host to the most significant event on the calendar for the commercial interiors industry – the Annual Luncheon organized by Commercial Interiors UK. This annual gathering has solidified its reputation as the most prominent event for designers, architects, manufacturers, and suppliers in the commercial… Read More >