Industry News
Regulations: Curtains & Drapes
In the latest in our series looking at the regulations and requirements across each discipline we look at what a designer needs to know when specifying Curtains and Drapes with the assistance of Carolyn Mitchell, Sales Director at Style Library Contract. What should a designer know about the difference between domestic and contract specifications? We believe the designer… Read More >
Airbnb: An Opportunity!
In the Second of our new discussion series ‘Have Your Say’ we posed the question ‘Is Airbnb an opportunity or a threat?’ We had an interesting response, none more passionate than that from Leanne Wookey, Director at interior design and branding studio NoChintz. Airbnb is an online marketplace and hospitality service, enabling people to lease or rent… Read More >
Design Guild Mark 2018 – Call for Entries
Last year Design Insider was invited to see how the judging process at Design Guild Mark works, we witnessed first hand the throughout job the judges do to make sure that the product is worthy of a Design Guild Mark. We urge all product designers to put forward their designs and enter for the 2018 Design… Read More >
Hospitality on the move…
The definition of hospitality is a warm, generous treatment of visitors, guests or strangers. So, when specifying or buying with transport environments in mind we shouldn’t forget what we set out to do with any interior space – Make the person using the area feel comfortable, relaxed and welcome. Global textile innovator, Camira has recently… Read More >
Sleep Set Design Winner – Loyalty: Lessons in Love
At this years Sleep event the iconic ‘Sleep Set’ competition had the 4 participants designing on the theme of Loyalty: Lessons in Love. The 4 companies in the running this year were; Stonehill Taylor, MKV Design, il Prisma & 1508 London. For those of you who aren’t sure what the annual Sleep Set competition is,… Read More >
Check out Kobe’s new digs
Kobe UK have just had a makeover and refit at their Berkshire based showroom & studio. These new facilities are now a place where Kobe‘s customers can get a true feeling for the variety of textures, patterns, colours and quality of the fabrics they have to offer. With a conference room, a small kitchen area… Read More >
Have Your Say … Is It Instagramable?
In the Third of our new discussion series ‘Have Your Say’ we are posing the question ‘Is It Instagramable?’ At our recent Manchester Open event SPACE magazine Features and Product Editor, Tonje Odegard spoke with No Chintz Creative Director, Lucy Goddard about changes in the hospitality sector over the last 5 years. Lucy introduced the audience to the concept of… Read More >
HAVE YOUR SAY …
In the Second of our new discussion series ‘Have Your Say’ we are posing the question ‘Is AirBnB an opportunity or a threat?’ With the rise of companies such as Airbnb and guests looking for more unique spaces that take inspiration from the local environment – What do hotels, manufacturers and suppliers have to do to excel in this… Read More >
MATERIAL LAB UNVEILS NEWLY REFURBISHED LONDON STUDIO
Material Lab has now been going for 10 years!! time has flown! to celebrate this achievement they have relaunched their London Studio with a fantastic sleek new look. Visitors to Material Lab, the UK’s leading design resource centre, are met with a brand new showroom, as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. Providing all the… Read More >
Dulux launch Colour of the Year
It had been announced! The planet has been scoured for the latest developments in lifestyle trends. Assessments have been made as to how they are impacting the way in which we live. And now the team of industry experts assembled by Akzonobel have made their colour predictions for Dulux Trade and with it, selected the… Read More >
Parnham & the Matter of Making
This week I had the pleasure of attending Parnham & the Matter of Making at the Design Museum which boasted an esteemed line-up of speakers including John Makepeace (OBE), Glenn Adamson and Catharine Rossi in a talk about the importance of making, design and the future of craftsmanship. Before I introduce the topics covered in this… Read More >
Have Your Say …
In the first of our new discussion series ‘Have Your Say’ we are posing the question ‘Can London [Design Festival] Compete with Milan [Furniture Fair]?’This discussion is open to any opinion; you may feel that London Design Festival surpasses the level of design excellence displayed at Milan Furniture Fair, or that London Design Festival brings… Read More >
Beyond Parnham
40th anniversary of Parnham College and the impact on the world of contemporary design. September 2017 marks 40 years since Parnham College first opened its doors to students. Founded by John Makepeace OBE, this educational phenomenon turned current design and woodcraft pedagogy on its head, creating a seismic effect across international contemporary design ever since…. Read More >