FILM
Sketch Series: HF Contract
For this episode of Sketch Series we sat down with the Design Team at HF Contract to talk about a project they had been working on for last few years which brings in a bit of fun and comedy to design. To view more of our Sketch Series short films and much more follow our… Read More >
Sketch Series: Aphelion by Byron & Gómez
As part of our coverage of the Furniture Makers ‘Design Guild Mark’ we interviewed the designers behind the winning designs to learn a bit more about the inspiration behind the product and how it feels to be awarded this prestigious award. Our first episode is with young duo Byron & Gómez who put forward their… Read More >
Design Guild Mark 2018
Twelve designs representing both the domestic and contract furniture market have been awarded the prestigious Design Guild Mark in 2018. The Design Guild Mark is awarded by The Furniture Makers’ Company, a City of London livery company and the furnishing industry’s charity, in order to drive excellence and raise the profile of British design and… Read More >
Materials: The Making of Ceramics
This year Design Insider has decided to focus in on Materials, learning more about their history, the latest innovations and where we can see the material be used in the future, interviewing a variety of well established BCFA members which are advancing the manufacturing techniques, whether this be carpet manufacturers turning to digital from the… Read More >
Designer’s Muse: The Decadence Collection by Wilton Carpets
Head of Creative at Wilton Carpets, Damian Roscoe talked us through their latest design collection by Senior Designer, Becky Smith. Inspired greatly by the Art Deco movement, The Decadence Collection was created to inspire designers and to help them see the potential and capabilities of the amazing Wilton team. We were lucky enough to get… Read More >
New Company Video from Ena Shaw Contract
Ena Shaw Contract are specialists in the design, manufacture and installation of contract curtains, blinds and soft furnishings. Being part of the BCFA is key for Ena Shaw Contract and from their UK-based manufacturing hub, they offer fantastic quality, experience and efficiency. Check out the new video they have created to show off their facilities and skill…. Read More >
It all starts with trees [Film]
BCFA member Morgan Furniture have just released a short film about their Hampshire based factory, showing the products journey from a tree to beautifully crafted chairs.
Sketch Series: Tim Wallace X Herman Miller
We met up with Tim Wallace of TimWallaceDesign who has recently collaborated with workplace furniture giant Herman Miller, as they take a new approach to the task and sit/stand desk with their collections Memo and Atlas. We interviewed Tim about his approach and asked him to sketch through his initial ideas. Check out the full… Read More >
Ulster Carpets’ Brand New Dye House
Ulster Carpets’ have just showcased their brand new state of the art dye house and energy centre, situated at the company’s headquarters in Portadown, Northern Ireland. The Plant will not only facilitate a number of manufacturing efficiencies, it will also bring with it many environmental benefits in line with the company’s sustainability policy. A dedicated… Read More >
Stockholm Furniture Fair Highlights
Last week Design Insider visited the Stockholm Furniture Fair and Northern Lights Fair to explore around the epicentre of Scandinavian design. The fair showcases some of the most stunning products from Scandinavia but also the rest of the world. The fair shows the best from the contract and retail world as well as shining a… Read More >
Throwback Thursday: Designer’s Muse: Neo by Lincrusta
PAPER is the material of the month and with that we have taken a dip into our film archive and pulled out out Designer’s Muse film, featuring Lincrusta. The film shows us how their heritage wallpapers are made and Andy Sarson, Technical Manager at Lincrusta talks us through one of their more modern designs ‘Neo’. We… Read More >
In Collaboration With…Teal X Ali & Nick Munro
We visited Teal Living to find out a bit more about their new furniture collection ANUMO, in which Ali and Nick Munro collaborated with the Lancashire located manufacturer to create a distinctive and contemporary care home furniture. Consisting of welcoming, tactile, and friendly forms, part of the collection features the ANUMO 2 seater sofa. The distinctive and… Read More >
Alchemy of Colour with Peter Gomez
Design Insider visited the Style Library Contract studio to interview Peter Gomez, Head of Design at Zoffany to learn a bit more about the process behind the colour selection for 2018’s range. The Zoffany colours have evolved through experimental work with natural plant dyes, organic stones, minerals and jewel tones from the Zoffany archive. Featuring bold… Read More >