Industry News

Material Rescue! With Jim Biddulph

“We’ve started a new initiative, we’re calling it Material Rescue.” I’d already been enjoying catching up with Scott Campbell, founder of Surface Matter, at the Surface Design Show back in February, but this comment particularly piqued my interest. “You should come and check out what we’re up to with it at our new space in… Read More >

12 June 2024

Sanderson Returns Home to Voysey House

Sanderson Design Group is a globally renowned luxury interior furnishings company, known for its highly respected brands like Zoffany, Sanderson, Morris & Co., Harlequin, Clarke & Clarke, and Scion. With strong UK manufacturing bases and international showrooms, the company designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of wallpapers, fabrics, paints, and licensed products. Sanderson Design… Read More >

17 May 2024

TX, in partnership with Thirdway, redefines full-service design!

Upon exiting St. James underground station, the typical high-rise, flat-fronted architecture gives way as you approach the forecourt of the cylindrical Asticus building. Designed by architects Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands, this striking concrete structure cleverly navigates the location’s tight and challenging footprint, which hindered development for over 25 years, finally completed in 2006. After a two-year… Read More >

17 May 2024

Camira welcomes founder of world-leading colour futures studio to Clerkenwell Design Week 2024

To celebrate its 50th year in business, textile designer and manufacturer, Camira has collaborated with the founder of Luminary, a Creative Agency for Colour, to address the key colour stories that are transforming the future of colour and material innovation in the design sector. Founder of Luminary Colour, Anna Starmer At Camira’s showroom in London, on the 21st May and 22nd May 2024,… Read More >

1 May 2024

The 2023-2024 Design Ventura Competition: Fostering Creativity and Business Skills in Schools

The 14th edition of the Design Ventura competition is underway, supported by the Design Museum and Deutsche Bank. This competition targets secondary school students aged 13 to 16 across the UK, aiming to integrate real-world business skills with creative design. Ferndown Upper School, Dorset Purpose of Design Ventura The competition is designed to fill the… Read More >

16 April 2024

Cleo: An Evolving Brand Driven By Workplace Innovation

The transformation of The Workplace Partner into Cleo is a narrative of innovation, vision, and the profound understanding of the modern workforce’s evolving needs. This rebranding journey is not merely a change of name but a recognition of a fundamental shift in philosophy, guided by the insights of co-founders Tom Lancer and Westley Harnett. Their… Read More >

11 April 2024

Designing Destinations: The Impact of Interior Products on Experiences

In the ever-evolving landscape of commercial interiors, sensory elements are reshaping public spaces, and interior products stand at the forefront of this transformation. This article delves into the tangible influence that interior solutions have in shaping memorable spaces. We’ll unravel insights from industry leaders at Newmor Wallcoverings, ILIV, and Boss Design, exploring how their pragmatic… Read More >

21 March 2024

The importance of ensuring your workspace does not fall short for your neurodiverse colleagues

Creating workspaces that cater to the diverse needs of all employees, especially the neurodiverse, is not just important—it’s essential. As we witness an increase in neurodivergent individuals entering the workforce, Sarah Payne, Head of Design at Kerr Office Group, highlights a pressing reality: traditional office designs often fail to support neurodivergent employees who feel their… Read More >

18 March 2024

Available Now: Commercial Interiors UK 2024 Directory

This week, we are excited to announce the launch of the Commercial Interiors UK Directory. This comprehensive guide serves as the go-to resource for the best in interior design and commercial furnishings, listing accredited companies that meet our high standards of design and production – which is a prerequisite of membership of Commercial Interiors UK…. Read More >

29 February 2024

Launching the Inaugural Commercial Interiors UK Next Generation Awards

Commercial Interiors UK and its media partner Design Insider launch their first Next Generation Award, this year honouring the creativity and innovation of the UK’s second-year Interior Design Degree students. Celebrate at Commercial Interiors UK Annual Dinner, book tickets here! Commercial Interiors UK (CIUK) and its members foster a close partnership with the interior design… Read More >

16 February 2024

Connecting Spaces and Cultures: Celebrating 25 Years of Zebra’s Design Innovation

Zebra, a leading commercial interior design and architecture studio with offices worldwide, is proud to announce the launch of Design that Connects. Launched in 1997, Zebra is a global design and architecture consultancy that specializes in crafting consumer-focused experiences. Operating out of global studios in North America, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the… Read More >

6 February 2024

Protocol: Commercial Supplier Glow-Up!

After 33 fantastic years in business, it was time for Protocol to adopt a fresh, new look to modernize its image while building on the legacy of success. The new identity is a contemporary reflection of Protocol’s missions, values, and vision. While the same dedicated team remains behind the brand, they are excited to share… Read More >

6 February 2024