Experts & Trends
2020 Fabricator Product Guide from CDUK
From holding all prices through to March 2021 to the introduction of carefully considered products, CDUK reconfirms its commitment to its customers – with details of all such initiatives outlined in the 2020 Fabricator Product Guide. The exclusive distributor of Corian® Solid Surface in the UK and Ireland, this family company with a proud 40-year… Read More >
One size definitely doesn’t fit all – but don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater!
To those who have read my previous articles it will come as no surprise to discover that I certainly don’t think the workplace development process has been one long seamless journey of continuous improvement. Instead of being seen as a golden opportunity to create better corporate workplaces, the wholly unfettered freedom of location provided by… Read More >
Hospitality Brand Leverage in a Covid World
As the world begins to realise that the impact of Covid-19 will be felt for many years to come, Design Insider takes a look at how hotel brands are responding and the lasting changes for the hospitality industry. We review the latest statistics on hotel occupancy, signs of recovery and discuss changes in consumer behaviour…. Read More >
Q&A Anna King, Founder & Director of Informare
As we begin to see the end of lockdown we took the opportunity to speak with marketing expert Anna King, Founder & Director of Informare, to learn about how they are helping their contract sector clients through this potentially difficult time. Please could you begin by telling us a little about yourself? I am… Read More >
Responding creatively during the pandemic
As the Covid-19 pandemic persists across the globe the vast majority of industries remain at a stand still or at best, a slow trundle, and with this comes much debate and prediction surrounding the future state of individual nations and indeed the world economy. It’s safe to say the majority of predictions look bleak, which… Read More >
What are the practical considerations for workplace return?
As workplaces begin to reopen across the country we spoke with David Holt, Founder of 74, to ask about the practical considerations for returning to the workplace and we share product solutions to David’s points. 74 are a Manchester-based interior design and architecture practice. One of the UK’s leaders in the design of award-winning student… Read More >
Q&A with Laura Taylor, Junior Contract Designer at ILIV
Laura Taylor has worked for BCFA member ILIV for over 4 years. In her role as Junior Contract Designer Laura works closely with Senior Designer Emily Arch, as part of ILIV’s thriving design department, which currently includes 3 textiles designers, 5 home designs and 2 contract designers. Design Insider sat down with Laura to ask… Read More >
Book Review: Contemporary Chinese Furniture Design
Design Insider are thrilled to launch a brand new series, matching industry leaders with newly published design focused books in order for each publication to be rigorously reviewed. For the second review in order series we invited Barry Jenkins, Director at BroomeJenkins, to review Contemporary Chinese Furniture Design, written by Charlotte and Peter Fiell… Read More >
Earthy Pink & Terracotta with PT
Design Insider brings you expert advice from Prestigious Textiles’ Head of Design Marie Parry. 2020 is the year for colour lovers, with confident colour combinations being a must-have in commercial interiors. Prestigious Textiles have highlighted earthy pink and terracotta as one of the on-trend colour combinations for 2020, with natural rust orange tones complimenting an earthier… Read More >
South American Desert Style…
Edmund Bell is a supplier of high-quality decorative blackout, dimout, sheer, woven, print and upholstery fabrics to the hospitality, cruise, healthcare, education and workplace markets. And we offer one of the widest selections of high-end curtain lining solutions, workroom accessories & roman blind systems. Following on from Edmund Bells Global Traveller series; the next Edmund… Read More >
Pantone`s Classic Blue with PT
Design Insider brings you expert advice from Prestigious Textiles’ Head of Design Marie Parry. When it comes to creating a commercial interior, colour is the best way to add personality through soft furnishings, feature walls and accessories. Each year, Pantone announce the shade they predict to be The Colour of the Year. Previous years have… Read More >
10 Tips for Working from Home Successfully
During this unprecedented time many of us have found our selves unexpectedly working from home. After the initial upheaval we have all had time to settle in to our new ‘offices’ and here at Design Insider we thought it was the perfect time to offer tips on how to fine-tune your new workspace and working… Read More >
Richmond International at Hospitality Design
Fiona Thompson from Richmond International spoke at the Design Week, Conversations In Design event on Friday 12th March as part of the Hospitality Design: Growing A Greener Future event. Fiona discussed substantiality in design with Jeremy Grove of Sibley Grove followed by a Q&A with the audience. Design Insider took notes to share with you…. Read More >