Design Dialogue
5 Rules on Innovation
Design Insider went out to BCFA members to find out what innovation meant to them, the feedback we received was really interesting and a real mix, from these answers we have created a set of rules that showcase what innovative design means 1st rule: Push the boundaries ‘Make what seems impossible , possible’ is the… 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 >
Working to live, living to work
Office design is changing fast as the boundaries between home and work life become increasingly blurred Driven by technological advances our lifestyles today directly relate to the way we occupy and utilise spaces and buildings like never before, as we constantly move from one piece of technology to another as we go about our working lives. Against this backdrop the furniture industry has… Read More >
THE BIG QUESTION: TRANSITION – WHAT IS CAUSING IT? Part 2
Design Insider went out to the BCFA Members to see what their experience and thoughts are on the crossover of design between different market sectors. Here is what they said: HF Contract on Healthcare We’ve always experienced crossover within a variety of sectors due to the nature of what we offer. Trend based items filter through retail… Read More >
The Hospitality Transition
“Transition” is the current buzz word in commercial interiors, the way space is designed and consumed is being influenced by the transformation in the way we work, travel and relax. Design Insider take a closer look at “transitional spaces” and the factors influencing this shift. In architectural terms “transitional spaces” are defined as spaces located… Read More >
A library with no bookcases
Modern study with a hotel lobby/Internet café vibe Like the communal areas of any hotel, office environments are becoming more transitional in nature with the growth of mobile working. Gresham has been creating made-to-order furniture for office and commercial environments for 40 years. It’s witnessed many trends through the decades and while mobile working has… Read More >
The Big Question: Transition – What is causing it?
Design Insider went out to the BCFA Members to see what their experience and thoughts are on the crossover of design between different market sectors. Here is what they said: Protocol on Hospitality and Healthcare “We have always worked a lot with the hospitality/hotel sector. One of the current trends is to expand the use of hotel… Read More >
Where two worlds collide…
Mark Barrell, Design Director at The Boss Design Group, talks to us about the crossover between the workplace and hospitality sectors. The Boss Design Group is a designer and manufacturer of office seating. Established in the UK in 1983, the company now operates multiple production facilities around the world and has supplied more than half… Read More >
Q&A with Georgina Spencer, Roca
With a history that dates back almost 100 years and a presence in 135 markets around the world, Roca is a specialist in the design and manufacture of solutions to make beautiful bathroom spaces. Collaborating with prestigious designers and architects including Armani, David Chipperfield and Antonio Bullo, Roca products combine design, innovation, sustainability and well-being… Read More >
Be Our Guest
Design Insider takes a look at key trends driving guestroom design in 2016
The generations and their demands
Against the backdrop of an ageing population designers and manufacturers need to be bridging the generational divide An ageing and flexible workforce, alongside the more adventurous lifestyles of the baby boomer generation, means that buildings increasingly need to serve the needs of the entire age spectrum. And nowhere have these trends been more discernible than in the hospitality and retail sectors. As the… Read More >
The Office – Evolution or Revolution?
Commercial office spaces are undergoing something of a transformation. Issues like wellness, collaborative working and technological mobility are all key factors driving this shift. Could greater thought on workplace design be the secret to business success?
Generation Y
How generation Y will influence our way of working in the future. Type in Google “Generation Y” and you will be surprised by the number of articles and books you will find. Why is that? As a baby-boomer (those born between 1946 and the early 1960s) or adherent of the generation X (born in the… Read More >