Features
Designer Q&A: Jon Brøcker, C.F. Møller Design
Sharing his product design expertise, Jon Brøcker, Head of C.F. Møller Design tells us about his collaboration with Modulex on VIA Architectural Signage. A project that launched in 2017, was a wayfinding solution for Aarhus University Hospital (AUH), Denmark. We wanted to find out more about this project and how C.F. Møller got involved with Modulex… How… Read More >
5 young designers who are exploring future materials
The start of the year is a fitting time to explore and wonder upon the future possibilities of materials. As technologies develop, lifestyles change and mind-sets evolve, materials, the very fabric of our daily lives, are required to respond to a new set of demands. It falls to the designer to take the lead in… Read More >
Designer Q&A: Duncan Neil, Creative Director at Earthed
BCFA member Evans Textiles’s sister company William Clark has started a new venture, an Irish linen producer – Earthed. We spoke with Duncan Neil, Creative Director at Earthed by William Clark, who has over 12 years of UK textile experience and is the driving force behind the nature-inspired luxury linen brand. Earthed is a bespoke… Read More >
Interview with Christopher Barger, SVP Global Projects, Grohe
During last years Sleep event in November, Design Insider managed to catch up with Christopher Barger, SVP Global Projects at Grohe who shared all on what it means to sponsor the VIP lounge and how they are tying to bring their shower toilets to the UK market. GROHE are once again sponsoring the VIP lounge… Read More >
In Conversation with…Tracy Kendall
Whilst the work of designer Tracy Kendall is defined by it’s output as ‘wallpaper’, her hand screen-printed and richly embellished surfaces are far from your standard ‘paper.’ Each and every design within her collection is hand crafted, whether involving multi-layered screen-print repeats or stitched adornments. Imagery varies from design to design; you may find photographic… Read More >
Voice of Colour announce their Colour of the year
With 2018 scarily close, we are starting to look at what is going to be the biggest trends for next year, and what could be better than discussing colour! Colour influences all design, whether it is bright, bold or non-existent. Colour makes a statement. So, we sat down with colour experts Ben Wilde, Colour Marketing… Read More >
Retirement Living in the 21st Century
The number of over 65s in the UK is forecasted to rise by 22% by 2025 to 14.3 million people. This translates into one in five of the total population being over 65, which will become one in four by 2050. We caught up with JLL, a financial and professional services provider specialising in commercial… Read More >
Designer Q&A: Kit Kemp X Wilton Carpets
In November, Design Insider were lucky enough to be invited to the launch event for the collaboration collection of Firmdale Hotels Co-Founder & Design Director, Kit Kemp and British heritage carpet manufacturer, Wilton Carpets. Kit Kemp has a very playful approach with her designs – She is not afraid to mix and match different patterns… Read More >
Hospitality on the move…
The definition of hospitality is a warm, generous treatment of visitors, guests or strangers. So, when specifying or buying with transport environments in mind we shouldn’t forget what we set out to do with any interior space – Make the person using the area feel comfortable, relaxed and welcome. Global textile innovator, Camira has recently… Read More >
Designer Q&A: Fiona Thompson, Principal for Richmond International
Richmond International have designed some of the most celebrated hotels around the world and this year they celebrate their 50th anniversary. As leading experts in the hospitality sector and to commemorate this anniversary we spoke with their Principal designer, Fiona Thompson. Fiona has worked for Richmond International for 25 years and has been part of many award-winning… Read More >
Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Q&A: Olga Polizzi
The BCFA Annual Luncheon was held at the beginning of November. As per tradition the BCFA and Panaz award a member of the contract design community the Lifetime Achievement honour. The Panaz BCFA Lifetime Achievement award recognises those who have made a significant contribution to the contract furnishing industry and their companies. This years winner… Read More >
The Future of Hospitality with Tim Armitt, Lyndon Design
Design Insider sat down with Tim Armitt, Managing Director of Lyndon by Boss Design to discuss the future of hospitality and according to Tim it is “looking good”. It’s fair to say that there’s been a radical shift in hotel design over the last few years. Where once the trend was to be new and… Read More >
Designer Q&A: Lighting Trends with James Bassant, Astro
The lighting in a space is so important. It can be used to create ambience and mood withing a space but also to highlight it’s surroundings. Astro Lighting one of the leading names in lighting design will be exhibiting at BDNY this month from November 12th -13th in booth 1211. Before they cross the Atlantic and hit the big… Read More >