Features
Manufacturing Special: Roca
Continuing from our feature last week with Roca, taking a look at 100 years in design. We now take a closer look at Roca’s manufacturing and the innovation that is behind some of their latest designs. Josep Congest Iglesias, Design & Innovative Director takes us on a journey through the factory in Barcelona, highlighting the key… Read More >
Q&A with Michael Seum, Grohe
The Essence range of classically elegant mixers has always been a hallmark of pure and modern design. They were redesigned last year and recently they have been upgraded with a wider choice of deluxe colours and state-of-the-art finishes. The re-designed mixers offer a whole new set of options for the design community, giving them the… Read More >
Surface Design Awards: Light and Interior Surfaces
ARUP was founded in 1946 with an initial focus on structural engineering. They first came to the world’s attention with the structural design of the Sydney Opera House, followed by its work on the Centre Pompidou in Paris. Arup has since grown into a truly multidisciplinary organisation. John McAslan + Partners say about themselves ‘We aim… Read More >
Surface Design Awards: Commercial Interior Winner
October 2016 marked the opening of Fucina, the latest project from acclaimed architecture and design practice AMA. The Italian restaurant, owned by Kurt Zdesar, focuses on traditional Italian dishes albeit with contemporary twists. Driven by the seasons, Fucina’s menu celebrates the finest organic Italian produce with classic dishes which includes freshly rolled pasta, stone baked pizza… Read More >
Camira Fabric’s Healthcare Roadshow
Improving design has to be sustainable and style has to have substance. That was certainly the message during Camira Fabrics collaboration with Dutch based DVA (Dementia Village Advisors), during the company’s first Healthcare Roadshow developed exclusively for UK based healthcare designers. Held at Camira’s showroom in Clerkenwell, London, the event featured speaker Michael Bol, architect… Read More >
Q&A with Ian Jones, Nova Interiors
The Introduction of a New Material to a Product Designer… Ian Jones, Product Designer for Nova Interiors has given us an insight to being introduced to an interesting new material Kydex® and it’s use in his project with Point A. Ian Jones is a graduate of Sheffield Hallam University with a first class honours degree in Product… Read More >
Teal Living: Their brand journey and design standards in the carehome market
How did this brand new offering from the established British Manufacturer Teal develop its brand and product range to become known for breaking from traditional design standards in the residential care home market? Sara Jane Farrow, national business manager at Teal Living started the company’s brand journey with a clear focus on manufacturing product ready… Read More >
Q&A with Toan Nguyen, Laufen
Groundbreaking Material Innovation – A Glimse at Laufen’s SaphirKeramik An outstanding collaboration between Laufen and French Designer Toan Nguyen, the INO washbasin and shelf from the INO bathroom collection picked up an award for innovative use of materials. The INO collection skillfully utilises groundbreaking SaphirKeramik, created by Laufen in 2013. This revolutionary ceramic material offers… Read More >
Q&A with Giles Miller, Giles Miller Studio
Design Insider had the opportunity to sit down with the man behind the studio that everyone is talking about at the moment .. Giles Miller. With two of their projects being shortlisted for the upcoming Surface Design Awards in the temporary structures and sustainable exterior surfaces categories and you can see why with the mesmerising textures made… Read More >
Designer’s Muse: Muirhead Leather
Can leather be sustainable? We think YES! We visited BCFA OPEN exhibitor Andrew Muirhead & Son to find out a bit more about leather production and how it can be a sustainable process. We were given a tour by MD Colin Wade of their factory in Glasgow where they have been manufacturing leather for over 145… Read More >
Q&A with Carolina Calzada, Colour Hive
Design Insider met up with Carolina Calzada from Colour Hive to discuss trend forecasting and the Pantone colour of the year. Can you tell us how you get into design? I have been working on the design industry for the past 10 years. I come into this industry because of my marketing skills, when I… Read More >
Q&A With Jim Biddulph, Material Lab
Jim Biddulph kicks off our Designer Q&A’s this year with a discussion on Materials and Trends. Jim is well positioned to discuss such a topic being the Project & Materials Manager at Material Lab which has been exploring the latest innovations in materials and a place for the A&D community to immerse themselves in all… Read More >
100 Years of Innovative Products & Materials
Roca has been developing innovative materials and products for the last 100 years and continues to manufacture new creative solutions for the bathroom environment. Most recently, Roca launched Inspira, a versatile vitreous china range, using FINECERAMIC®, a high quality material, which facilitates precise design details and shapes. The Inspira washbasins are 40% lighter than conventional… Read More >