Industry News
Hansgrohe’s Green Vision Beyond Water: Rethinking the Bathroom
After two years of developing a vision of a sustainable bathroom that functions almost without water, an interdisciplinary team of hansgrohe innovators and PHOENIX design have created the concept design of the ‘Green Vision’, which uses 90% less water, 90% less energy and therefore 90% fewer CO2e emissions in the bathroom. The concept goes far… Read More >
BIO27 Super Vernaculars Catalogue
As the final act of the 27th edition of the oldest design biennial in the world BIO Ljubljana, Museum of Architecture and Design (MAO) is pleased to announce the release of BIO27 Super Vernaculars catalogue. Catalogue available in MAO online shop The 27th edition of Biennial of Design BIO27 Super Vernaculars – Design for a Regenerative Future curated by Jane Withers explores and… Read More >
Commercial Interiors UK Launches Their 1st Directory
The first Commercial Interiors UK Directory is being launched this week! Download a digital copy here! Commercial Interiors UK, the new name for the BCFA, is the UK’s trade association representing the commercial interiors sector. Its 200+ members represent leading manufacturers, suppliers, and designers – all shaping inspirational commercial interiors internationally. Commercial Interiors UK inspires… Read More >
NEWH Scholarships Competition 2023
Applications are now open for NEWH Scholarships 2023. Don’t miss your opportunity to enter this year’s student competition! Each year NEWH in the UK run a student competition and award at least 3 scholarships to Undergraduate students in their 2nd year (or above), studying Interior Architecture or Design. Following receipt of a successful application students… Read More >
Interior Design Declares: FR petition
INTERIOR DESIGN DECLARES SUPPORTS THE SCIENCE PRESENTED BY SENIOR UK SCIENTISTS A new consensus on reconciling fire safety with environmental & health impacts of chemical flame retardants “We, as Interior Designers, need to be responsible for the safety and sustainability of the furnishings that we specify. A new UK Scientific Consensus paper says that many… Read More >
Istoria Group searches for female-owned ‘Micro Business’
Bristol’s Istoria Group launches competition to find and support local, female-owned ‘Micro Business’ Bristol-based creative business collective Istoria Group has launched a competition to find a regional, women-owned Micro Business to support as part of its Incubator Hub programme, whereby Istoria Group houses and helps guide fledgling businesses during their initial period of development. The… Read More >
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOSS DESIGN! 40 YEARS IN THE MAKING
One of the leading independent furniture maker Boss Design is celebrating the anniversary of its founding and looking back on 40 years making high quality, beautifully designed, sustainable furniture for customers in the UK and around the world. Growing from start-up to global supplier, the company is recognised as one of the great success stories… Read More >
BOSS DESIGN CELEBRATES THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF WOMEN ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
Boss Design is embracing equality on International Women’s Day and calling for inclusion, freedom from bias and gender equality across nations, in business, sport, culture and throughout society. Find Boss Design on Product Finder Since 2019, the company has been celebrating the achievement of women in all fields by naming key new furniture products after… Read More >
Improved Wellbeing Through Relaxation with Silent Gliss
Over recent weeks we have been looking at the varied ways in which Wellbeing is being addresses throughout the commercial interiors sector and have explored projects with guest wellbeing at their heart, key approaches to wellbeing by Interior Designers and products which improve their user’s wellbeing. It’s not just the wellbeing of hospitality guests and… Read More >
Radical in Nature
At the beginning of a new year, we’re always reminded that things come and then go. Whilst trade shows and exhibitions themselves are back to the cycle and ever-moving flow of pre-pandemic times, the designers and work on show continue to be relevant. Dutch Design Week is one of the standout events in the annual… Read More >
Top 3 workplace trends in 2023 with Amtico
British flooring manufacturer Amtico shares its insights into workplace design trends for 2023. Louisa Eyles, Commercial Marketing Manager, discusses the connection between sanctuary spaces, wayfinding and wellbeing. [Find Amtico through Product Finder] Wellness is going to be a key focal point in workplace design throughout 2023, with emphasis placed on designing office spaces centred around… Read More >
Hansgrohe’s Green Vision Beyond Water – The Bathroom of The Future
Innovation for Sustainability: Hansgrohe’s Green Vision Beyond Water – The Bathroom of The Future [Find Hansgrohe on Product Finder] How will we use the bathroom in the future? How important is the personal need for hygiene? Will there be an increased need for people to have a place of retreat at home that protects them from… Read More >
Newmor Trends for 2023
Newmor has built a reputation for their trends forecast. We caught up with Rose Campbell, head of design and marketing to hear about their seven trend predications for 2023. Each trend has been interpreted into a series of palettes, Rose explains: “This forecast comes after a year of many challenges we have faced as a… Read More >