FILM
GROHE: German Sustainability Awards 2021
GROHE has once again been nominated for the German Sustainability Award following last year’s successful top 3 ranking in the category “Germany’s Most Sustainable Big Companies 2020”. The brand, which is one of the leading manufacturers of integrated bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings, is now looking forward with excitement to this year’s award ceremony on… Read More >
Romo’s Showcase of Mark Alexander
The Romo Group showcase how their new Mark Alexander wallcoverings are made. Working with natural materials such as grasscloth, Japanese paper and plant fibres, Collage is a fascinating creative journey that explores a range of inventive handicraft techniques. Printed grasscloth, stitched paper, handwoven abacá and appliqued botanical fibres come together for an eye-catching collection of… Read More >
Sketch Series: Patternistas
When I bumped into friends of Design Insider, the Patternistas, I couldn’t help asking them about their recently completed workplace project. The Cardiff based creative duo had collaborated with the strategic team of a global corporate accountancy business to create four bespoke patterned fabrics for two of their London buildings. The Patternistas’ maximalist patterns were made… Read More >
Why Wool? Woven in Time
We were thrilled to be invited to the film “woven in time” by The Woolmark Company, which follows the history of Australian Merino wool production in Yorkshire, and the manufacturing processes involved in wool fabric production. With interviews from businesses thriving today due to the resurgence of wool and their importance in the wool industry. The… Read More >
Manufacturing processes at Ulster Carpets
Ulster Carpets have allowed us to explore the whole process of creating their marvellous weaves. This BCFA member has answered our questions and even given us videos to show you how it is done! Design Insider have asked Ulster Carpets about the four stages, which they have provided videos for: Spinning, Dyeing, Weaving and Finishing…. Read More >
Film: Introducing Roman
British manufacturer of shower enclosures, bath screens, wetroom panels, solid surface fabrication and shower trays, Roman, introduce their new company video. This video is taken at Roman’s headquarters and Manufacturing Plant in the North East of England and takes a look at their design and manufacturing capabilities. Roman’s R&D Manager talks design and leading in innovation whilst their… Read More >
Space-Saving A-Fold table by Burgess
Portable and lightweight, the A-Fold table by BCFA member Burgess is quick to install and fold down thanks to its unique folding mechanism, securing the legs flat against the table top for minimal storage space. Individual tables can be linked together for business group working and modesty panels can be added or removed quickly for… Read More >
MATERIALS: LIVING WITH PLASTIC
Plastic is a huge problem. final. But…. it is also an amazing material at the same time helping us to create amazing products, being the sole solution to most human technologies. We have seen the devastating affects plastic is having on our oceans and wildlife through countless documentaries. With the BBC’s Blue Planet II really hitting… Read More >
MATERIALS: LIVING WITH PLASTIC | TRAILER
It is estimated that on average 4 to 12 million metric tonnes of plastic end up in the ocean each year. By 2050 it is widely reported that the amount of plastic in the sea will outweigh the amount of fish! As devastating as this is, this does not come as a shock to a lot… Read More >
Sketch Series: Isla Chair, Lyndon by Boss Design
As part of our Sketch Series we visited the Lyndon by Boss Design factory in Cheltenham to find out a bit more about their Isla chair collection designed by in-house designer Tom Potts. We interviewed Tom about the design while he sketched away, showing us the fluid nature of this design. Boasting quality, refinement, care and… Read More >
Dizzi by Alys Bryan X Knightsbridge
During Clerkenwell Design Week we caught up with Knightsbridge to learn more about their collaboration with designer Alys Bryan and the Dizzi collection. Using their experience of manufacturing furniture for healthcare environments, Knightsbridge are breaking new ground by expanding into the world of contract furniture for high wear environments, including hotels, restaurants and offices where… Read More >
PIXEL By Panaz at CDW2018
We caught up with Panaz at this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week where they exhibiting as part of Projects. We interviewed Sarah Lloyd, Head of Design at Panaz about their recent collaborative collection with designer David Fox – Pixel. Pixel comes in two variations; digital and binary, both of which play with scale and contrast with… Read More >
Clerkenwell Design Week 2018 Highlights [extended]
We just had too much to share for our highlights of Clerkenwell Design Week that we have created an extended film showing even more of the fun packed 3 days. Hope you enjoy… Check out our full coverage of Clerkenwell Design Week in our Events section, where you can see more company highlight films and… Read More >