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Career Profile: Nathan Lindley

As part of our Career Profile series, we had the privilege of speaking with, Nathan Lindley, Associate Director at SpaceInvader. We’re pleased to share Nathan’s career so far and hope you can find inspiration in his journey to drive forward your own creative career. Nathan Lindley, Associate Director at SpaceInvader. Image by Pip Rustage Please… Read More >

4 September 2023

Career Profile: Silka Mitchell

As part of our Career Profile series, we had the privilege of speaking with, Silka Mitchell, Group Creative Director, Istoria Group. We’re pleased to share Silka’s career so far and hope you can find inspiration in her journey to drive forward your own creative career. Please could you introduce yourself and Istoria Group? Hello, I… Read More >

31 August 2023

Have Your Say: What is the most challenging hurdle the hotel sector is currently facing?

At Design Insider we recognise the expertise within commercial interiors and we are proud to instigate conversations which inform, challenge & inspire the people who make our sector thrive.  We started our summer campaign by looking in depth at the hospitality sector and we took the opportunity to ask leading commercial interior designers and suppliers… Read More >

10 August 2023

In conversation with commercial art visionary Zoë Allen

Naming your company Artistic Statements is, well, rather a big statement to make. But when setting up her inaugural art installation consultancy in 2019, Zoë Allen already had over 7 years experience of initiating and delivering art commissions in commercial settings. Photograph by Mark Cocksedge Although it didn’t all begin there. Before immersing herself in… Read More >

2 August 2023

Now Hotel Interview Series: Amal Yusuf

Although over recent years it has not been a smooth journey for the hospitality sector there is much to celebrate! There are new design and operational concepts being thoughtfully explored which deliver experiences requested by hotel guests and there are initiatives which progressively address sustainability, employee wellbeing and the integration of new technology. This series… Read More >

28 July 2023

Now Hotel Interview Series: Holly Hallam

Although over recent years it has not been a smooth journey for the hospitality sector there is much to celebrate! There are new design and operational concepts being thoughtfully explored which deliver experiences requested by hotel guests and there are initiatives which progressively address sustainability, employee wellbeing and the integration of new technology. This series… Read More >

27 July 2023

Now Hotel Interview Series: John Williams

Although over recent years it has not been a smooth journey for the hospitality sector there is much to celebrate! There are new design and operational concepts being thoughtfully explored which deliver experiences requested by hotel guests and there are initiatives which progressively address sustainability, employee wellbeing and the integration of new technology. This series… Read More >

27 July 2023

Now Hotel Interview Series: Colm Mac Rory

Although over recent years it has not been a smooth journey for the hospitality sector there is much to celebrate! There are new design and operational concepts being thoughtfully explored which deliver experiences requested by hotel guests and there are initiatives which progressively address sustainability, employee wellbeing and the integration of new technology. This series… Read More >

27 July 2023

Now Hotel Interview Series: David Lawrenson

Although over recent years it has not been a smooth journey for the hospitality sector there is much to celebrate! There are new design and operational concepts being thoughtfully explored which deliver experiences requested by hotel guests and there are initiatives which progressively address sustainability, employee wellbeing and the integration of new technology. This series… Read More >

27 July 2023

Column: The biggest consideraion in office design

In the wake of the transformative post-COVID landscape, the workplace has experienced a paradigm shift, prompting a reimagining of its very essence. With the rise of remote work, questions were raised about the future of physical offices, leading some to declare the death of traditional workspaces. However, in my opinion, it was not the office… Read More >

27 July 2023

Lucy Penson, Leading PENSON’s London Studio as Managing Director

PENSON, a global interior and architecture studio, is delighted to announce the promotion of Lucy Penson to the position of Managing Director. With sixteen years of experience at the studio, including previous roles as Projects Director and a significant presence in the studio’s commercial leadership, this promotion marks a natural progression for Lucy and PENSON,… Read More >

11 July 2023