Experts & Trends
Design Guild Mark: What the winners say!
Founded in 2008 by The Furniture Makers’ Company the prestigious Design Guild Mark is awarded to drive excellence and raise the profile of British design and innovation. The Award recognises the highest standards in the design of furniture for volume production, by the finest designers working in Britain, or British designers working abroad. The Furniture… Read More >
How did you get into design?
In lasts weeks post, the second in our series, we learnt about the key people who influenced the careers of BroomeJenkins Senior Designer Julian Evens and Morgan Design Manager Erin Johnson. Eleanor Cardwell, PR & Marketing Manager at Newmor Wallcoverings, showed us how an education in fine art can provide a base for a creative… Read More >
How did you get into design?
Last week we asked three established designers how they had made their way into their current design positions. We discovered how their young family life shaped both Pernille Stafford and Alex Hellum’s journeys into design. We also leant how finding the right scale moved Katerina McMahon away from architecture into the furniture workshop. Read more… Read More >
Powering the North
Ahead of the BCFA’s first BCFA OPEN exhibition in Manchester in October, we look at the city’s continued growth prospects. For proof of Manchester’s credentials as the leading creative hub outside London one need look no further than MediaCity, just a few miles outside the city in Salford Quays. Twenty years ago this former docklands… Read More >
How did you get into design?
In early July we were blown away by the Design Excellence presented by the UK’s 2016 graduates at New Designers. Meeting so many graduates on the cusp of their design careers made us want to learn more about the journeys which our BCFA members took into their design positions. We asked 15 designers: how did… Read More >
what impact is co-working having on the workplace?
“You will always get the balance right with new trends if you’ve thought about the occupier’s actual, not perceived, needs. The best solutions are borne out of consultation with those that will be using the space.” Ann Clarke, Claremont Once the preserve of freelancers in creative or hi-tech industries, the co-working movement is becoming mainstream…. Read More >
6 WONDERFUL IDEAS
“Innovation: the action or process of innovating, this could be through a new method, idea or product.” To be successful in today’s fast moving world innovation is the key. Here we profile a selection of products that are truly breaking the boundaries. Camira Fabrics Camira’s experience in developing its acclaimed Sting fabric has led to… Read More >
Sunbury – New Ranges of Aquaclean
Sunbury Design announce the launch of three new contract fabric collections. Following the incredible success of Nappa suede with the impressive Aquaclean technology Sunbury are excited to offer two new ‘looks’ both featuring Aquaclean. Firstly Apex Aquaclean, a deep, soft chenille with contemporary two tone effect presented in 37 colours. Secondly Belfast Aquaclean, a linen… Read More >
Lighting Trends Q&A
An interview with Robert Chelsom, Managing Director of Chelsom Lighting What have been the key lighting trends in hotels in the last 12months? There has been a distinct shift in the style of hotel lighting schemes over the last 12 months, people definitely want to see more individuality when it comes to design. We are… Read More >
Camira – A Century in the Making
how we make fabric from coffee sacks In 2014 global textile innovator Camira is celebrating 40 years’ manufacturing excellence, textile innovation, and outstanding environmental product stewardship. The company’s latest environmental fabric being launched – Century – at Clerkenwell Design Week takes design innovation to new heights with an industry first fabric made from recycled jute… Read More >
TREND BOARD – APRIL 2014
The Harlequin Group is proud to present a new addition to its brand portfolio: Anthology. Every month Walker Greenbank Contracts will bring you latest trends in commercial design, showing what they feel is the flavour of the month. This month’s trend from Harlequin explore the sophisticated with new brand Anthology Presented as a compendium of innovative and eclectic… Read More >
How Does Big Data Effect the Workplace
BIG DATA IS SHAPING THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE WITHIN BUILDINGS As the cost of implementation comes down, the same “Smart” technology that is harnessing the predictive power of “Big Data” to help solve congestion problems in cities is being more routinely deployed in buildings. The Changing Face of Smart Buildings: The Op-Ex Advantage, published by Jones Lang… Read More >
Knightsbridge Furniture Helps Create a Calming Ambience
WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE IN ROSEBERRY PARK With its carefully-chosen colours and comforting upholstery, seating provided by Knightsbridge Furniture is helping to create a calming and welcoming atmosphere in Roseberry Park, a specialist mental health hospital in Middlesbrough, run by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. The winner of several RIBA and BBH design awards,… Read More >