Experts & Trends
IN CONVERSATION WITH: Rosa Rogina, London Festival of Architecture
The live events industry is one that has been very directly affected by the global pandemic. Through necessity, trade shows – which very much fall within this category – all but cancelled the planned live events they usually offer. But there were some that could be adapted, at least in part, to a digital format…. Read More >
The Agua Design Process
Agua’s Managing Director, Suzanne Ralton, loves nothing better than getting stuck into R&D. Design Insider is thrilled to share with our readers a talk through of the Agua design process, from Suzanne herself– from idea to finished fabric… [Find Agua on the BCFA Product Finder] “At Agua, every collection starts with an idea; a solution… Read More >
Reactive surfaces
It is customary to try and start the year with a rejuvenated approach, a fresh perspective, a healthy dollop of hope, and plenty of plans. Like so many, I began last year in this manner, only to find us all in the strangest of circumstances merely weeks into proceedings. Sadly, it cannot be said that… Read More >
10 Velvet Trends
With its combination of softness and depth, velvet has the ability to make pattern and colour sing like no other material. It’s these unique qualities that luxurious velvet fabric delivers that has interior designers wholeheartedly embracing the latest velvet interior design trends. So, whether you want to use a modernist colour pop, a graphic design… Read More >
Reconnecting with texture
As we reached the end of 2020, clinging on to the hope that 2021 will signal a pivot towards a pandemic-free world, it seems apposite to consider tactility, although perhaps ‘re-consider’ is more appropriate? Any way you slice it, last year has seen a sharp reduction in our physical contact with our surroundings as well… Read More >
Winning in 2020
Whilst it may not feel that there has been much to celebrate this year, there are still a few out there in the world of architecture and design who have something to shout about. It’s perhaps not too much of an overstatement to say that anyone managing to complete projects in 2020 deserves an award,… Read More >
Design Advice: choosing velvet curtains
More and more people are opting for this wonderful fabric at their windows and Design Insider is delighted to share BCFA Member, Linwood’s insight into velvet curtains. American interior designer Peter Dunham refers to curtains as, ‘the lipstick of decorating’. Linwood couldn’t agree more, curtains finish a room; they’re the final flourish. One of Linwood’s… Read More >
The Best of 2020 by Protocol
2020 has been a strange time for us all. As it comes to the end of the year, the Protocol team took time to reflect on some of their favorite products that have been new, popular, or featured trendy styles we loved. The Protocol team was asked to select a collection each, below are their… Read More >
Bar & Restaurant Q&A with THDP
THDP is a UK & Italian, multi award winning Architecture and Interior Design practice specialising in hospitality and high end residential projects, product design & creative product consultancy. We took the opportunity to learn more about this international practice and their work for the bar and restaurant sector. Established in 2004 by partners Nicholas Hickson… Read More >
Creative Resilience
Whilst there are far more obvious and frankly devastating impacts created by the Covid-19 pandemic, ordinarily publically engaged galleries, museums, trade shows and graduate exhibitions have certainly felt the effects. Here in the UK, recent research has found that 60% of galleries and museums are worried that they will never reopen. There is hardly a… Read More >
Cafés – The Beating Heart of the Workplace
Design Insider’s current campaign focusses on bars and restaurants but we wanted to take a small sidestep to look at the impact of the café culture within the workplace. We spoke asked Sarah Dodsworth, Associate Director at SpaceInvader for her opinion. Within the modern workplace, the cafe is the beating heart – a vital part… Read More >
Colours For the Year to Come
It feels like a lifetime ago that I emphatically wrote: ”2020 has a certain ring to it; the staccato rhythm of the repeated number is direct and distinct. Connotations of clear and precise vision are pertinent…its time that we look ahead with sharp focus and start making conscious and challenging decisions in the way that… Read More >
OPEN OFFICE: How are you collaborating now?
Design Insider is thrilled to share Camira Fabrics’ thoughts on collaboration as part of our Open Office Campaign. We find out about how Camira Fabrics have been communicating with their team and clients during this time and the plans for communication in the future. What is required for successful collaboration when considering blended working? As… Read More >