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The 15 Minute Neighbourhood: Interview with Luke Tozer
Last month, I had the opportunity to visit the Workspace Design Show, where I heard a fascinating panel discussion on sustainable design within architecture. One of the guests on the panel was Luke Tozer, Director of Pitman Tozer Architects, who briefly mentioned the concept of the 15 minute neighborhood, which caught my attention. I was… Read More >
MEET DESIGN GUILD MARK JUDGE LUCY KURREIN
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 process is rigorous, involving a carefully selected panel of industry leading design professionals. Within this series we will introduce you to a selection of the… Read More >
MEET DESIGN GUILD MARK JUDGE ELLIOTT KOEHLER
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 process is rigorous, involving a carefully selected panel of industry leading design professionals. Within this series we will introduce you to a selection of the… Read More >
Retail Futures
Since it’s meteoric rise during the 20th Century, retail has always been an ever-changing and continually evolving beast. Brands have come and gone, each searching for the best ways to get their products in front of prospective customers; each ultimately looking to sell as much to them as possible. The consumer landscape has always been… Read More >
Wellbeing Q&A with Neil Jenkins, Welltek Co Founder
In line with our Wellbeing campaign, we had an insightful conversation with Neil Jenkins, Co Founder and Director of Welltek, about the importance of wellbeing within the workplace and ways in which we can easily improve the office environment to better support our team’s health and wellness. Can you tell us about yourself, and a… Read More >
The Colour Bible: Interview with Laura Perryman
Colour is intrinsic to our lives. So intrinsic, so utterly ubiquitous in fact, that it’s easily taken for granted. It’s easy to miss the innumerous shade variations that go on around us everyday when there are so many other things to concentrate on; not least our digital screens. Even for designers and architects, colour is… Read More >
Sustainable Design with Holland Harvey: Audio Interview
Welcome to our first Audio Interview! Design Insider Editor, Alys Bryan, visited architects Holland Harvey in their East London studio after hearing Richard Holland speak passionately about the teams sustainable approach to their projects at the Workspace Design Show. Alys discussed their recent Inhabit project with Richard and Holland Harvey Co-Founder Jonathan Harvey and they… Read More >
Meet Design Guild Mark Judge Simon Alderson
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 process is rigorous, involving a carefully selected panel of industry leading design professionals. Within this series we will introduce you to a selection of the Design… Read More >
Wellbeing in Construction: Q&A with EE Smith Contracts
In line with our Wellbeing campaign, we had the opportunity to speak with Victoria Bottrill, Marketing and Pre-Construction Co-ordinator at EE Smith Contracts, about the ways in which the company tackles stigma around mental health and how Victoria has been inspired to drive positive change in the industry. [Find EE Smith on the BCFA Product… Read More >
Meet Design Guild Mark Judge Peter Thwaites
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 process is rigorous, involving a carefully selected panel of industry leading design professionals. Within this series we will introduce you to a selection of the… Read More >
Meet Design Guild Mark Judge Clare Johnston
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 process is rigorous, involving a carefully selected panel of industry leading design professionals. Within this series we will introduce you to a selection of the… Read More >
Sustainability Leaders: David Osborne, Roman
Design Insider is delighted to bring you a new series of Sustainability Leader Q&A’s, celebrating the achievements within our industry by following the tireless journey to reaching carbon zero. Kicking off the 2022 series is Roman CEO, David Osborne, who discusses Roman’s recent accreditation’s and how they were attained. [Find Roman on BCFA Product Finder]… Read More >
Wellness Trends in the Hospitality Sector
Nick Brown, Leader, Hospitality UK, LIXIL EMENA, responsible for overseeing hospitality projects for the GROHE brand in the UK, kicks off Design Insider’s Wellbeing campaign by discussing the wellness trends in the hospitality sector. Wellness is almost synonymous with the idealism of a hotel stay. Whether visiting for business or leisure, a hotel stay offers… Read More >