Features

Innovation Strategies from BCFA members

Design Insider went out to BCFA members asking them to share some of their experiences of a innovative strategy, here is what they said: Can you share a specific innovation strategy you’ve recently encountered? Audience Systems Developing tools to assist our customers has been a key focus of late. We recently launched our BIM objects,… Read More >

27 April 2016

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 >

25 April 2016

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 >

21 April 2016

Q&A with Libor Sostak, Lasvit

Libor Sošťák (born 1987) is a product designer born in the Czech Republic. While studying design at the Academy of Art, Architecture he also gained product design experience in Utrecht, Netherlands where he learned more about conceptual design. Libor has exhibited at many Czech and international exhibitions such as Designblok, Czech Grand Design awards, Maison-Objet,… Read More >

20 April 2016

The Designer’s Muse – Exploring 3D Printing (teaser)

Design Insider sat down with Mehran Gharleghi, Studio Integrate to discuss through the process of 3D printing, clearing up a few myths on this innovative process. we also take a closer look at Morgan Furniture ‘RIO’ chair.  Check out the short teaser below:   The full video will be published on the 12th April!!  

8 April 2016

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 >

8 April 2016

Q&A with Blacksheep

Blacksheep is an independent, international and award winning design agency. Over the past twelve years they have developed an expert practice within the hospitality industry, collaborating with a broad range of clients to create iconic and remarkable projects. DI sat down with the Blacksheep team to discuss through the expectations of the end user have… Read More >

24 March 2016