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Q&A with Kit Miles

After graduating in 2011, Kit’s been rapidly accumulating awards for his work, and is considered a rising star in British design. So far he’s collaborated with Vitra, Conran & Partners, Heals and Hyatt, and has his own range of fabrics, wallpapers, cushions and furniture.  We interviewed Kit, to find out a bit more about his… Read More >

11 February 2016

Q&A with Georgina Spencer, Roca

With a history that dates back almost 100 years and a presence in 135 markets around the world, Roca is a specialist in the design and manufacture of solutions to make beautiful bathroom spaces. Collaborating with prestigious designers and architects including Armani, David Chipperfield and Antonio Bullo, Roca products combine design, innovation, sustainability and well-being… Read More >

27 January 2016

Q&A with Daniel Hopwood, Studio Hopwood

Daniel heads one of London’s leading interior design companies, Studio Hopwood, working mainly on high end residential properties plus the occasional hotel or restaurant. His knowledge and experience of 25 years has been recognised by the industry, having been elected as the President of the British Institute of Interior Design.   So Dan, what are… Read More >

25 January 2016

Q&A with Katie Walter, Elegant Clutter

Katie Walter is Elegant Clutter’s Artwork Design Manager. Katie’s studied Graphic Design at Kingston University and worked in a London retail design agency before joining Elegant Clutter in 2013. Katie and her team of 5 Artwork designers employ a broad mix of graphic, illustrative and fine art techniques to create content for EC’s bespoke projects. Her… Read More >

13 January 2016

Q&A with Jess Sorel, Decca

Jess Sorel’s career has spanned nearly twenty years in the contract furniture industry, resulting in a body of work that demonstrates his passion for questioning the status quo. Formerly designer and design director at Metro Furniture, Jess established sorelstudio in the San Francisco Bay Area to provide product design, creative direction and design strategy services… Read More >

18 December 2015

Q&A with Andrew Linwood, Areen Design

As Head of Areen Hospitality, Andrew is involved in and monitors all aspects of a project: from initial client contact, brief and concept development through to documentation and site installation. He has designed interiors for many of the world’s leading hotel operators including Hilton, Marriott, Radisson, Raffles, Swissôtel and Starwood.  After gaining a degree in Interior… Read More >

16 December 2015

Q&A with Kerry Cottam, Milliken

Kerry Cottam is a Senior Designer at Milliken. She trained in textile design at Blackburn and joined Milliken in 2011. She has worked within the flooring design industry for the past 12 years starting her career as a junior before progressing to Senior Designer after just five years. Kerry specialises in tufting design: using pre-dyed yarns… Read More >

27 November 2015

Q&A With Mike Read, Maine

Mike Read formed MKP over 30 years ago, building the company from scratch to become the well respected and multi award- winning, engineering company it is today. Design has always been a driving force, even before MKP was formed he had a drawing board at home, designing in the evening and making tools during the… Read More >

18 November 2015

Q&A with Mark Barrell, Boss Design

Mark Barrell is Design Director at Boss Design Group. An industrial designer, he has specialised in the development of work seating over the last decade and developed products that sell across the globe.

11 November 2015