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Designer Q&A: Strand & Hvass and Norgarrd for Ocee Design
During Clerkenwell Design week, we had the opportunity to visit the beautiful Ocee showroom and chat with a few of their designers. In particular we looked at the latest additions to the Four®Family collection. First we spoke with Niels Hvass and Christina Strand who are accomplished danish designers. Their designs are simple and well-balanced very… Read More >
What is a ‘cool office’ and should we even want one?
The term ‘cool office’ has been floating around for quite a while now, but what is one? and do we really want one? We asked Nigel Tresise Director and Co-Founder of Align for his thoughts on this topic… The notion of ‘cool’ is as subjective as the notion of beauty. Unfortunately, what’s often meant by a… Read More >
Designer Q&A: Mike Holland, Foster + Partners
Foster + Partners is an international studio for architecture, engineering and design and we were lucky enough to be able to talk to their Head of Industrial Design, Mike Holland. Mike has recently collaborated with lighting manufacturer Artemide, and created the sophisticated ‘Orsa’ pendant light.So Mike, Can you tell us how you got into design? … Read More >
Johnson Tiles: Behind the factory doors…
Johnson Tiles is the UK’s leading manufacturer and importer of ceramic and porcelain wall and floor tiles, based in the heart of The Potteries in Stoke-on-Trent. Since starting back in 1901, Johnson Tiles has remained the most dynamic and creative force within its industry, constantly raising the bar in terms of inspirational design, imaginative use… Read More >
Designer Q&A: Anthony Hickman, Ulster
With the BCFA’s first ever event in Ireland just around the corner, we took the time to talk to Ulster Carpets‘ Head of Design, Anthony Hickman. Anthony tells us about his journey into the design world and how the Irish design industry is growing.How did you get into carpet design and what do you love about… Read More >
Creating natural habitats – Boss Design
Oliver Ronald, Sales & Marketing Director at The Boss Design Group, explains why habitats are now key to successful workplace design. Good workplace design is no longer just about specifying furniture for the space available. Today, it’s all about creating settings or habitats – how people manage their work, and the enabling of technologies. By… Read More >
Designer Q&A; Jason Brown, Knightsbridge
With Clerkenwell Design Week just coming we thought we would catch up with BCFA member Knightsbridge to find out a little more about the collections they will showcasing at the event and we were lucky enough to get an interview with their Director of Design – Jason Brown. Can you tell us the story of how… Read More >
Designer Q&A: Gemma Stockberger, Versital
Design Insider caught up with BCFA members Versital’s Gemma Stockberger to discuss their latest faux marble range and trends within the hospitality industry.
3 Reasons to go to INDEX this year
As if you needed any excuse to head to one of the design capitals for this years INDEX design series in Dubai, UAE. But here you go, here’s three. 1. Bethan Gray: Shamsian Collection Bethan Gray, winner of the prestigious ‘Best British Designer’ award, has an extraordinary background. Her family hails from an ancient Rajasthani clan… Read More >
Designer Q&A: Ben Grafton, Teal Living
Design Insider had the great opportunity to sit down with product designer Ben Grafton to interview him about one of his latest projects with Teal Living, ROKU. “When design performs its function but goes unnoticed that’s good design” Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got into Design? I have… Read More >
Designer Q&A: Paul Hailes, Summit Chairs Design Engineer
Design Insider sat down with Summit chairs very own Paul Hailes to discuss design and inspiration behind their latest modular sofa collection Lilo. Can you tell us how you got into design? As part of my Engineering degree course, I did some CAD modules. The ability to create a 3D object from nothing got me… Read More >
Designer Q&A; Robbie Llewellyn and Adam Yeats, Bert Frank
Design Insider had the opportunity to sit down with design duo Robbie Llewellyn and Adam Yeats of Bert Frank to discuss their latest collaboration with BCFA Members Decca. Can you tell us how you both got into design? I (Robbie) studied product design at university but have always been interested in design and how things worked,… Read More >
A Day with…Lesley Jackson, Andrew Muirhead
Lesley Jackson has been working for Andrew Muirhead for the last 25 years, when we visited the factory last month we got to catch up and learn a little more about her role in the production process of leather. Can you tell us about your role at Andrew Muirhead? I’m a trimmer – I improve value… Read More >