Features
Q&A with Martin Brudnizki, Martin Brudnizki Design Studio
Born in Stockholm, Martin Brudnizki is the founder of Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, an internationally renowned interior architecture and design studio founded in 2000 and based in London and New York. Primarily known for designing restaurants, private clubs and hotels, over the last decade his studio’s designs have been instrumental in redefining modern hospitality, with notable… 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 >
Q&A with Harry Gregory, ara Design
Harry has over 35 years’ experience in designing hotels, restaurants and private residences worldwide, and his knowledge of the sector is second to none. After graduating from the Royal College of Art, Harry worked on product design and later specialised in furniture design at Dale Keller & Associates. He then went on to form GA… Read More >
Q&A with Lotti Baker-Johnson, Shaw Hospitality
Lotti is the Hospitality Design and Sales Specialist at Shaw Hospitality, Design Insider discussed with her how hospitality design has changed over the years and how their product is now featuring in new sectors. Day to day Lotti works with interior designers, brands, owners, contractors and purchasers to assist in achieving the best flooring solution… 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 >
Patterns & Textures Trendboards 2016
During this month we focused on a theme of Patterns and Textures, we created a selection of Trendboards to display a variety of different categories, within these collections of patterns and textured related prints and fabrics from BCFA members. Here is the round up of Trendboards…. Abstract There are 3 Abstract themed Trendboards which portrayed a… Read More >
Trendboard 2016- Soft
Today’s Trendboard is the final in the collection throughout this month. This Trendboard focuses on Soft Fabric collections and patterns from BCFA members. THE ISLE MILL The Rosslyn Park collection is the latest stock held collection from The Isle Mill. It is a selection of wool jacquards, plaids, piece dyed dobby weaves and slub… Read More >
Q&A with Ann Grafton, GP & J Baker
We interview Ann Grafton, Managing Director & Creative Director of GP & J Baker, the century-old English luxury textile and wallpaper house, on design, inspiration and fabric trends. Bringing over 25 years of design knowledge and expertise to the industry, Ann also works closely with the Kravet Group of which GP & J Baker are a part… Read More >
Trendboard 2016- Repetition II
Today’s Trendboard is our second addition for our ‘Repeating Patterns’ featuring collections from BCFA members… THE ISLE MILL This fabric is woven using a colour and weave effect which gives an interesting placement of colour and texture, as well as depth to the design. The fabric is 100% lambswool in a heavy count of yarn… Read More >
Trendboard 2016- Repetition I
Today’s trendboard features repeating patterned themed collections and prints from BCFA members…. LOOMAH Kielder Loomah’s VISTA COLLECTION is influenced by urban and rural landscapes with inspiration taken from the colours and patterns created by our surroundings. KIELDER takes its inspiration from the shapes created by the sunlight reflecting off the windows of a skyscraper resulting… Read More >
Q&A with Emily Skinner, Evan James
Last week, DESIGN INSIDER visited Surface Design Show on our walk around the show we discovered the passionate Emily Skinner, She introduced us to her start up company Evan James and the wonderful new product she is developing,
Q&A with Alistair Mcauley and Paul Simmons, Timorous Beasties
We sit down with the designers that created the fun and cheeky brand that are Timorous Beasties and talk inspiration and growing trends.