Industry News
Barons Contract Furniture Announces Strategic Expansion with Major Investment in Leyland
Barons Contract Furniture, one of the fastest-growing manufacturers of contract furniture in the UK, has announced a significant expansion of its Leyland operations, acquiring the neighbouring unit to create an… Read More >
Shortlist revealed for the Next Generation Awards 2026
As the media outlet of Commercial Interiors UK, Design Insider is proud to support the Next Generation Awards 2026 and help shine a light on the emerging talent shaping the… Read More >
Humanscale Brings Human-Centered Design to San Francisco with New Showroom
Humanscale, the global leader in ergonomic design and workplace well-being, announces the opening of its new San Francisco showroom, a ground-floor space designed in collaboration with architect Suchi Reddy FAIA,… Read More >
Humanscale Opens Shanghai Flagship Store, Marking a New Chapter in Its Asia Pacific Retail Strategy
Leading ergonomic designer and manufacturer opens its second flagship in China to meet the region’s rising demand for wellness-led design. Humanscale opened its flagship retail store in Shanghai at the… Read More >
Designing for Difference: From classrooms to offices, KI embeds neurodiversity into everyday design
As the understanding of neurodiversity continues to grow across education and workplace sectors, KI is furthering its longstanding commitment to creating environments that support different ways of thinking, learning and… Read More >
Manchester City Announces Partnership with Silentnight
Manchester City and Silentnight, a BCorp organisation and the UK’s most trusted sleep brand, have announced a new partnership. The agreement will see Silentnight become the Club’s Official Sleep Partner…. Read More >
Commercial Interiors UK Annual Directory 2026 Launches as a Leading Resource for Commercial Interior Suppliers and Industry Insight
The Commercial Interiors UK (CIUK) Annual Directory 2026 has officially launched, marking a renewed statement of intent from the trade association and a clear signal of confidence in the strength… Read More >
International Women’s Day 2026 – Sharing the Load: Reimagining Parenthood in the Built Environment
International Women’s Day on 8th March has long created space for important conversations around equality, leadership and the realities of balancing career progression with family life. Parenthood, in particular, has… Read More >
Studio Moren promotes Ed Murray to Partner
Studio Moren is proud to announce the promotion of Ed Murray to Partner, representing a significant milestone for the growing, 70-strong practice of architecture and interior design specialists. Ed originally… Read More >
Humanscale Opens Landmark Sydney Showroom, Further Expanding Its Global Design Footprint
Humanscale, the leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance workplace products, has officially opened its first-ever Australian showroom in Sydney. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s continued global expansion… Read More >
Harrison and Conceptional Announce Strategic Partnership to Redefining Hotel Food & Beverage Concepts Across the UK and Europe
Harrison, specialists in hospitality architecture, interior design and brand storytelling, has announced a new strategic partnership with food and beverage consultancy experts, Conceptional, a leading food and beverage consulting firm… Read More >
Milliken Floors to Exhibit at Workspace Design Show London 2026, Celebrating 40 Years of UK Manufacturing
Milliken Floors, a leading provider of innovative commercial flooring solutions, is delighted to announce its participation in the Workspace Design Show London 2026. The event, renowned as the UK’s premier… Read More >
SpaceInvader becomes a Certified B Corporation
Manchester-based design consultancy SpaceInvader has become the latest UK business to achieve the rigorous global standard of B Corp Certification, awarded by B Lab. SpaceInvader team in new Northern Quarter… Read More >