Experts & Trends
Building with Nature
These unprecedented and troubling times of isolation and inactivity force us to seek out distractions and to look for signs of a positive future and with it, to reimagine how we might affect changes in the process of shaping that future. The way in which we design and construct our built environments is perhaps towards… Read More >
Q&A: Newmor’s Moray Forrest
We recently sat down to chat with BCFA member Newmor’s International Sales Director, Morey Forest about new collections, international trends and sustainability. Please could you tell us about yourself? My name is Moray Forrest, I live on the south coast of England with my wife Paula and son William. I read Law at university and… Read More >
The Future Materials Library by Jim Biddulph
Kicking off the year’s long list of design trade shows, Heimtextil in Frankfurt; now in its 50th edition, is the first port of call for those looking for the very latest in home and commercial textiles. Some 63,000 visitors pass through the doors, eager to find out what the 2,952 international exhibitors have in store… Read More >
Urban Living: Prestigious Textiles
Design Insider is starting 2020 by looking at new trends within the industry and finding out what trends our members have conformed to and subverted. Drawing on Prestigious Textiles’ 30 years of experience in the international furnishings arena, PT Contract is an exciting new force in commercial interiors. In a mission to create truly inspiring… Read More >
Malone Fabrics Go Green with skai®
Situated on the Southern edge of Belfast, Malone is an exclusive distributor of skai synthetic leather for the UK and Ireland. The extensive range of synthetic leathers can be used for the Hospitality, Healthcare, Marine and Contract sector whilst conforming to the highest flame retardancy standards including Crib 5 and IMO. [Find Malone Fabrics on… Read More >
Bio Building at Dutch Design Week
It is fair to say that this year has been a tumultuous one, full of political unrest, distrust, disparity and protest. The messages surrounding climate change pushed most vigorously by a youth movement that is all too aware of the implications of its pending impact, are finally being pushed to the fore of news stories… Read More >
Re-aligning Eden McCallum on St Martin’s Lane
align have created a new workspace for Eden McCallum, as the leading management consultancy sought to re-locate its existing team into a more flexible workspace, whilst remaining in a central location in London’s west end. Having found a 6th floor space in Orion House on St Martin’s Lane, minutes from both Covent Garden and Leicester… Read More >
Living Archive Trend: Style Library Contract
During Sleep + Eat we took the opportunity to sit down with the Style Library Contract team and discuss the current trends which they have identified in the hospitality sector. Over the coming weeks we will be sharing 4 trends with you and today we begin with Living Archive. [Find Style Library Contract on BCFA Product… Read More >
Hospitality Megatrends 2020
Over the last the 30 years The Gettys Group has built a reputation for their forward thinking and innovative approach to international hospitality design. Having hosted the BDNY Consumer Megatrends panel last year, Design Insider caught up with CEO Roger Hill and Chief Innovation Officer Ron Swidler to discuss what they believe is shaping the… Read More >
Trend Report: Milan Design Week
Milan Design Week is the highlight of many designer’s calendar and this year I was lucky enough to visit. Following my trip to this world leading design event I now invite you to read my trend report. Unearth my event overview, new product launch highlights, enjoyable installations, the launch of Tom Dixon’s new restaurant and materials which… Read More >
BBC Television Centre – An Enduring Cultural Icon
First opened in June 1960, BBC Television Centre is a British cultural icon and a landmark piece of modern architecture. Built on the site of the 1908 Olympics and the Franco-British Exhibition, BBC Television Centre was designed to be a factory for television and a powerhouse of creative broadcasting. Covering 14 acres and twice the… Read More >
Knightsbridge Furniture in the Workplace
During March Design Insider has been focused on the workplace. We took the opportunity to speak with Alan Towns, Chief Executive Officer at Knightsbridge Furniture to discuss how the brand, who are celebrating their 80th anniversary, have crafted a home for themselves in the workplace sector. Please could you introduce yourself? Alan Towns Chief Executive Officer… Read More >
Sketch Series: Erin Johnson for Morgan
Morgan Studio’s collection Porto was launched at Sleep + Eat 2018. We took the opportunity to sit down with Morgan’s Design Manager Erin Johnson to ask her more about this thoroughly considered and versatile collection. We asked Erin to sketch the new design whilst she answered our questions. Can you start by introducing yourself and… Read More >