Designer Q&A
Q&A with Astro Lighting: BCFA Member of the Month
Summer is finally here; despite the somewhat glum weather in the UK, things are beginning to open up again after an extremely challenging year for the Architect and Design Industry. But, even without the sun our next BCFA Member of the Month, Astro Lighting, have been shining a light through it all, powering on with… Read More >
Q&A with ROCA: BCFA Member of the Month
Easter, lockdown easing and the dazzling sun shining – the perfect time to celebrate the next BCFA Member of the Month, Roca. Throughout April, Design Insider will showcase Roca on all of our platforms; we began April 2021 by speaking with Mark Poulain, the Commercial Specification Director at Roca. Please can you tell our readers about Roca? Roca started life as a family business and… Read More >
The Areen Design Library
Areen Design has over 35 years of experience in delivering exceptional Interior Design and cost-effective Procurement solutions to an international client base. The team at Areen Design have kept busy during the pandemic and have updated The Areen Design Library; the very heart of their business. Design Insider speaks with Jo Payling, Associate FF&E at… Read More >
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 Island by Sarit Shani Hay
As a designer specialising in children and educational environments, Sarit Shani Hay aspires to create objects and spaces that maintain a balance between industrialisation and manual craft, human isolation and social interaction. For one of her most recent projects, an installation titled ‘The Island’, installed at the Muza Eretz Israel Museum as part of the… Read More >
Jim Biddulph & Katie Treggiden In Conversation
Having recently gained a distinction for her Master’s Degree in the History of Design from the University of Oxford, craft and design writer, Katie Treggiden, decided to write a book. Then again, it wasn’t her first. Katie’s thirst for design insight and knowledge is legendary. She first came to the attention of many with her… Read More >
Havwoods in Conversation with Jolie Studio
Havwoods, a leading engineer of elegant wooden flooring, speaks exclusively to Franky Rousell at Jolie Studio. Design Insider is thrilled to share with you the findings of Havwoods, which includes insight into the beginning of Jolie Studio, Frankie’s new design direction & approach and a Q&A relating to our Bar and Restaurant Campaign. Use our… Read More >
Jim Biddulph & Rob Nicoll, Chip[s]board in Conversation
There have been countless material innovations over the past decade, with big brands, independent design studios, graduates and students all getting in on the act. The desire to create new, never-seen-before materials has gone hand in hand with the burgeoning of both industry-focused material libraries and universally available social media platforms, which offer the opportunity… Read More >
Q&A with Portfolio Homes Alan Hamilton
Design Insider welcomed Alan Hamilton, Key Account Manager at Portfolio Home to come and tell us a bit more about Portfolio Home and how their products can help now more than ever. Can you tell us about Portfolio Home, when was it launched? Portfolio Home is a trusted and leading supplier of high-quality bed linen,… Read More >
Q&A with Sam Hecht and Kim Colin
We were delighted to be invited to talk with London-based designers Sam Hecht and Kim Colin about their thinking on the modern workplace, their approach to design and how it informed their latest products for BCFA member Herman Miller. Please could you introduce yourselves? We are Sam Hecht and Kim Colin of London-based studio Industrial… Read More >
Jim Biddulph & Oliver Heath in Conversation
Over the past few years, there has been a steady rise in awareness of Biophilic Design principles and all their virtues. This has unfolded hand-in-hand with the term “wellbeing” going mainstream. The two are intertwined and offer designers guidance well beyond aesthetics and pure functionality alone. But will Biophilia only ever remain in the commercial… Read More >
Newmor Wallcoverings Sit Down with 2LG Studios
Texture, colour and pattern, it’s what Newmor do best and at Newmor the options are endless. Newmor specialise in commercial quality, wide-width fabric-backed vinyl wallcoverings. Today, Londonewcastle reveal their first two show apartments within the on-going renovation of this Grade II*-listed brutalist landmark in Poplar, east London styled by Ab Rogers Design and 2LG Studio,… Read More >
Q&A Paul Jones, General Manager at Morgan
After his recent return to Morgan as their new General Manager, we sat down with Paul Jones to discuss the industry and his plans for the company going forward. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and finely tuned expertise that will cement their role as industry leaders. Paul first started at Morgan on… Read More >