Experts & Trends
In Conversation with…Candida Wigan of tex-tile with Jim Biddulph
Who ever said we should be bound to one career path? The beginning of the 21st century represents a time of the ‘portfolio career,’ of ‘life long learning,’ where the labeling and pigeon-holing of jobs seems ever increasingly absurd, particularly in the world of design. Having left Lisbon to study for a Diploma in Textiles… Read More >
REGULATIONS: Casegoods
In the Second of our series looking at the regulations and requirements across each discipline, we look at what a designer needs to know when specifying casegoods, with the assistance of Furnotel. What are Casegoods? Casegoods are cabinets and solid panel products typically made from materials such as; wood, metal or plastic. Specifically manufactured for dormitories, bedrooms… Read More >
Dip your toe in the Russian Market
The BCFA held a free seminar last week at Milliken’s Clerkenwell showroom focusing on the topic of exporting to Russia… Guest speaker Natasha Kimberley, Director of Kimberley Expertise covered topics including general information about the Russian market and the best ways for businesses to approach the Russian market as well as some top tips.Russia facts &… Read More >
Q&A: Design Shanghai Show Director, Zhuo Tan
With Design Shanghai, Asia’s leading international design event just a few days away we sat down with the shows director to find out how this years show will be breaking new ground… Design Shanghai is held at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre. What makes this location special and why does it work for this event? The… Read More >
2018: Natural Materials Trend
We began 2018 by enjoying the Maximalist trend which we are confident will take root in the hospitality sector during 2018. In stark contrast we now discuss how and why the trend for natural materials will have equal dominance this year with assistance from the HBA London, RPW Design, Evens Textiles Limited, Burgess Furniture, Goddard Littlefair, Neil Tomlinson Architects, VitrA… Read More >
Regulations: Wallcoverings
In the first of our series looking at the regulations and requirements across each discipline, we look at what a designer needs to know when specifying wallcoverings, with the assistance of Tektura.FIRE Class 0 and 1 to BS476 / Euroclass B or C to EN 13501-1 This is a mandatory requirement for corridors, stairwells, dining… Read More >
Style Library Contract – Trend Report 2018
Style Library Contract have picked out their predicted trends for 2018, taking inspiration from the old BUT still embracing the new… Style Library Contract (SLC) is the home of 7 different brands, and with that comes the need to understand a broad range of styles, tastes and trends. They use their expertise here to tell us… Read More >
2018: Maximalist Trend
During January we have been looking to the future, including wonderful projects due to open in 2018. Here we discuss how and why the Maximalist trend will dominate the hospitality sector during 2018 with assistance from the Patternistas, Style Library Contract and Johnson Tiles. It comes as no surprise that the Patternistas, Chris and Suzanne… Read More >
Navigating the polycentric city – globalisation doesn’t mean homogenisation
London truly is a remarkable place. The City of Westminster can with some justification lay claim to be the cradle of democracy, while to the east, the City of London laid the foundations for both the market economy and globalisation. The UK capital is also far more than the sum of its twin centres of… Read More >
Emerging Trends from Surface Design Show 2018
From 6-8 February the Surface Design Show will be hitting London’s Business Design Centre and what better place to discover the latest trends in surface design. Trend consultant and design writer Sally Angharad will be presenting a lecture titled, Surface Spotlight Trends: The Latest Material Directions on the Wednesday 7th Feb at 3:45pm where she will… Read More >
Craftmanship V Technology
We have all seen the growing trend of designers specifying furnishings which is softer in feel and look, with natural materials such as leather, wool and wood becoming more and more common. This trend moves away from familiar plastics and metals which once filled our offices and commercial spaces. Much of the design language… Read More >
Style Library Contract: Colour Trend Report SS17
The Power of Colour At the beginning of this year Style Library Contract shared 4 design trends they see has having the greatest influence in hospitality design during 2017: INDIVIDUALITY, BOUTIQUE CHIC, NATURAL SPIRIT and ARTISTRY. This Trends Update examines the power colour holds in interior design. Three colour groups are explored alongside Pantone’s Greenery…. Read More >
Adrian Weidmann: Creativity Reviewed Seminar #BCFAOpen
Our Creativity Reviewed Seminar will take place at BCFA Open Spring Design on Tuesday the 28th March at 4:30pm, London – The Old Truman Brewery. Register for this event here. Our carefully selected panel of industry leaders will include Adrian Weidmann, Industrial Designer for Foster+Partners. After studying Machine Engineering in Switzerland, followed by a Masters in Industrial Design,… Read More >