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Fire Retardants with Phil Reynolds
I thought for this instalment I would revisit the subject of furnishings fire safety, and the other question I get asked a lot – why do we have to use… Read More >
Meet Design Guild Mark Founder Jonathan Hindle
Each designer awarded a Design Guild Mark for a piece of their work can be confident that they have created a design which demonstrates design excellence. The Design Guild Mark judging… Read More >
BS 6396 with Phil Reynolds
I thought this month I’d introduce one of our newest standards: BS 6396:2022 – ‘Electrical systems in furniture. Specification’ The standard has a long history within the office sector, where… Read More >
Fire Safety with Phil Reynolds
When I was thinking about writing this piece, it struck me that the subject I get asked about most is furniture and furnishings fire safety, in fact last year I… Read More >
Career Profile: Marie-Lise Oulmont
As part of our Career Profile series, we had the privilege of speaking with, Marie-Lise Oulmont, Senior Associate and Architect at Nissen Richards Studio. We’re so pleased to share Marie-Lise’s journey… Read More >
Audio Interview: Design Guild Mark Chairman, Rodney McMahon
Each designer awarded a Design Guild Mark for a piece of their work can be confident that they have created a design which demonstrates design excellence. The Design Guild Mark… Read More >
Member of the Month: CMD
May is finally here and summer is around the corner. With flowers blooming and the sun shining down, we thought this was the perfect time to announce our next Member… Read More >
The Hotelization of the Workplace with Franky Rousell
We saw Franky’s strong opinion on the Hotelization of the Workplace on LinkedIn and were intrigued to learn more about her thoughts. We reached out to Franky Rousell, CEO and… Read More >
A Conversation Between: Jim Biddulph & Aberrant Architecture
You tend to know when you’re experiencing an Aberrant Architecture project. Not because they are always the same or centred around a specific style, but because of how they make… Read More >
Career Profile: Joanna Biggs
As part of our Career Profile series, we caught up with Joanna Biggs, Hospitality Interior Designer. We’re thrilled to share Joanna’s journey and hope you can find inspiration that you… Read More >
Pippa Nissen Book Review – Creative Leadership – Born from Design by Rama Gheerawo
We were so intrigued by Rama Gheerawo’s latest book ‘Creative Leadership – Born from Design’ published by Lund Humphries in March 2022, that we asked Pippa Nissen, Director at Nissen… Read More >
Career Profile: Megan Jones, Interior Designer at 74
As part of our Career Profile series, we caught up with Megan Jones, Interior Designer at 74. We’re thrilled to share Megan’s journey and hope you can find inspiration that… Read More >
ONE: Jonny North
Continuing with our popular ONE series, we spoke with former Design Engineer, Jonny North, who has recently been promoted to the new role of Design Manager at CMD. Responsible for… Read More >