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Column: The Carbon Party is Over – It’s Time To Go Home
Ever feel like you’re swimming in a sea of carbon-related terms, wondering if you’re the only one who doesn’t know what “net-zero” really means? You’re not alone! Carbon jargon has become the new lingo of the eco-conscious, but don’t worry, I’m here to translate this confusing mess into something we can all understand. So, what’s… Read More >
Column: Carolyn Mitchell – Leadership at CIUK Annual Luncheon
In this month’s column, we are delighted to share the keynote address delivered by Carolyn Mitchell, Chairwoman of Commercial Interiors UK, at the recent Commercial Interiors UK Annual Luncheon. Speaking before an audience of 570 members of our commercial interiors community, Carolyn extended a warm welcome to both familiar faces and new attendees. Her inspiring… Read More >
Column: Taking Control – Bluetooth Technology in the Lit Environment
Thinking about our current practice and work over the last three decades as lighting designers, I would definitely say one of the most significant developments in our craft – one with both a creative and technical impact – has been in the area of control. Innovations in LED sources go hand in hand with this,… Read More >
Robin Hutson OBE and Judy Hutson, Commercial Interiors UK Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by Panaz
Celebrating Robin and Judy Hutson’s Timeless Contribution to British Interior Design Robin and Judy Hutson, the visionaries behind some of the UK’s most iconic boutique hotels, are the recipients of the Commercial Interiors UK Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by Panaz. Their creativity, passion, and trailblazing vision have defined the hospitality industry! Early in Robin’s career,… Read More >
Global Upholstery Solutions: Crafting the Future of UK Manufacturing
Global Upholstery Solutions, a company born in 2016 but rooted in over four decades of industry expertise, has positioned itself as a leader in the UK’s upholstery and manufacturing sectors. The company’s evolution highlights a commitment to quality, innovation, and UK manufacturing, and today, Global Upholstery Solutions (GUS) is at the forefront of upholstery design… Read More >
Design with Care: An Act of Social and Cultural Sustainability
Written by Simon Kincaid, Partner and Principal at Conran and Partners Simon Kincaid, Partner and Principal at Conran and Partners Whether we are talking about hospitality or the workplace, the concept of care is a guiding principle that shapes interior designs. Even before diving into the design process, we show care through the terminology we… Read More >
A Conversation Between: Jim Biddulph & Basse Stittgen
With Dutch Design Week on the horizon, it seems fitting to talk to a designer closely affiliated with the show this month. Basse Stittgen studied at Design Academy Eindhoven, whose graduation show is a must-see exhibition during the week-long events taking place across the city. Basse graduated in 2017, showcasing his Blood Related project to… Read More >
Can Colour Be Ethical?
Here at Design Insider, we’ve long been reporting on how designers and practices are changing the ways in which we manufacture, use, and dispose of our interior products. But one standout exhibition during the London Design Festival put the spotlight on a specific ingredient of design that while omnipresent, may actually be slightly overlooked when… Read More >
Jan Erika and Muraspec: A Harmonious Collaboration of Music, Nature, and Sustainable Design
Jan Erika, one of the UK’s most celebrated abstract artists and a classically trained concert cellist, has made a name for herself by blending the worlds of music and visual art in a truly unique way. Her work is renowned for its dynamic interplay of sound, rhythm, and colour, and her ability to express musicality… Read More >
Inside Furniture Fusion: Sam Samuels on 25 Years of Creativity, Collaboration, and Design Excellence in Hospitality
Sam Samuels, Managing Director of Furniture Fusion, has been at the forefront of the hospitality furniture industry since the company’s launch in 2000. With a clear vision to blend aesthetics and functionality, Sam has worked tirelessly to position Furniture Fusion as a leading supplier of innovative and design-led furniture for hotels, restaurants, and bars across… Read More >
Column: Carolyn Mitchell – Revelling in Our Commercial Community
On the 31st of October, 560 members of our vibrant commercial interiors community will come together for the Commercial Interiors UK Annual Luncheon. Those who regularly attend know this is no ordinary get together —it is an event that is unmatched anywhere else in our sector! For all of us , it’s the must-attend event… Read More >
Designing with Care: Alex Reed’s Journey to Leading Hospitable Thinking at AvroKO’s London Studio
As the Design Director at AvroKO’s London studio, Alex Reed brings over a decade of experience in crafting hospitality spaces that prioritize the care and comfort of guests. With a portfolio that includes the refurbishment of the iconic Groucho Club and the creation of award-winning restaurant spaces, Alex has honed her ability to deliver cohesive… Read More >
Sourcing Success: An Interview with Protocol’s Paul Hayes on Curiosity and Opportunity
In today’s quickfire Q&A, Design Insider sits down with Paul Hayes, Product and Supplier Manager at Protocol, to explore the pivotal moments that have shaped his impressive career. We uncover how Paul’s wealth of experience informs his approach to sourcing new suppliers, his commitment to curating a diverse and accessible product range, and the creative… Read More >