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Q&A: Martin Quirke, Architect and PhD Researcher Dementia Services Development Centre
Our focus this month is Emotion and with that in mind, we have looked at how design can effect emotions in a healthcare environment, where emotions can be exaggerated and fragile. Martin Quirke, joined the University of Stirling design team in 2016. Having worked across a broad spectrum of project types, from housing to public buildings, Martin’s… Read More >
The Creative Space: Chris Godfrey, Principal at HBA Residential
Another creative space is here and this time we hear from Chris Godfrey, Principal for HBA Residential. Chris is an award-winning RIBA Chartered Architect with over 22 years experience creating highly-considered spaces. A recent trip to Russia inspired him greatly and we asked him about it… So Chris, what space has inspired you recently and… Read More >
Milan: What drives the “motor” city?
For decades, Milan has been regarded as an area which drives industry and is widely considered to be one of the four ‘motor’ cities of Europe. But what are the most significant factors to have ‘fuelled’ this image and shaped the city’s architecture? For me, there are four key influences: people, politics, commerce and place…. Read More >
The Creative Space: Kelly Alders, Senior Designer at Amtico
Another Creative Space and another inspiring concrete space to hear about. Kelly Alders is one of the senior designers at Amtico and we asked her…What space has inspired you recently and why? I’ve been lucky to travel to Korea and Japan over my time in the design industry and on a recent trip I was… Read More >
The Creative Space: Calvin Pope, Residential Designer at Ulster Carpets
With our material focus for the month being Concrete, we had an interesting Creative Space contribution from Calvin Pope, one of the residential Designers for Ulster Carpets. Surfaces are a great source of inspiration for designers and conrete is a great one with its varied looks and uses. We asked Calvin about how he was… Read More >
Designer Q&A: Erin Ruby with Decca
For this years’ Clerkenwell Design Week Decca London will be launching the GAIT collection design by Erin Ruby.
Have Your Say… How can design evoke emotion?
This month Design Insider will be asking ‘How can design evoke emotion?’ We welcome you to join the discussion by leaving your opinion in a comment at the end of the article. In what ways can design evoke emotion? What are the benefits of creating designs that evoke emotion? We would love to hear about your examples, let… Read More >