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Designer Q&A: Anthony Hickman, Ulster
With the BCFA’s first ever event in Ireland just around the corner, we took the time to talk to Ulster Carpets‘ Head of Design, Anthony Hickman. Anthony tells us about his journey into the design world and how the Irish design industry is growing.How did you get into carpet design and what do you love about… Read More >
Designer Q&A; Michael Seum, Grohe
Design Insider recently had the opportunity to sit down with Michael Seum, Vice President of Design at GROHE to discuss their launch of Lineare at ISH. How was ISH? Amazing! We delivered new products and innovation in every category and even introduced a new breakthrough water safety category for the smart home with the introduction of… Read More >
WHAT DOES YOUR DESK SAY ABOUT YOU? Julian Evans
In this series we will enjoy a glimpse of the working environments of designers, architects and directors and discover what can we learn from how they work and the objects they work alongside. In our sixth post BroomeJenkins’ Senior Designer Julian Evans shows us his workspace and gives an insight into his design methods. ‘Object 1. Sketchbook:My sketchpad… Read More >
Bisley’s classic MultiDrawer recognised with a Design Guild Mark
Bisley is delighted to announce that the MultiDrawer has been awarded a Design Guild Mark, recognising its timeless qualities in design, functionality and quality. Approaching 60 years from its inception the MultiDrawer has never lost its appeal, growing in popularity year on year and becoming an icon in storage. Almost 2 million of the diminutive… Read More >
WHAT DOES YOUR DESK SAY ABOUT YOU? Jess Evans
In this series we will enjoy a glimpse of the working environments of designers, architects and directors and discover what can we learn from how they work and the objects they work alongside. In our fifth post Newmor Wallcoverings designer Jess Evans shows us her workspace and explains why the environment she works in is so… Read More >
WHAT DOES YOUR DESK SAY ABOUT YOU? LUCY KURREIN
In this series we will enjoy a glimpse of the working environments of designers, architects and directors and discover what can we learn from how they work and the objects they work alongside. In our forth post independent furniture designer, Lucy Kurrein, treats us to a peek of her working space and highlights 3 objects. ‘My mouse mat is… Read More >
WHAT DOES YOUR DESK SAY ABOUT YOU? Katerina McMahon
In this series we will enjoy a glimpse of the working environments of designers, architects and directors and discover what can we learn from how they work and the objects they work alongside. In our third post Katerina McMahon, Morgan‘s Design Director, gives us an insight into her working space and highlights 3 objects. ‘Mac screen background: a… Read More >
WHAT DOES YOUR DESK SAY ABOUT YOU? DAVID SMALLEY
In this series we will enjoy a glimpse of the working environments of designers, architects and directors and discover what can we learn from how they work and the objects they work alongside. In our second post David Smalley, Director of Mix Media (and the person responsible for making B2B publications sexy!) shows us his working space… Read More >
DESIGNER Q&A: Greg Dekker, Teknion
Whilst Gregg Dekker visited the UK to speak at Corenet Global we took the great opportunity to ask him more about workfloMAP© 1. Please tell me a little about yourself? I am VP Sales and Strategy Effectiveness, for the Teknion Corporation, managing its training and development programs and a leader on customer collaboration. I am an active facilitator who speaks, advises,… Read More >
What does your desk say about you? David Fox
In this series we will enjoy a glimpse of the working environments of designers, architects and directors and discover what can we learn from how they work and the objects they work alongside. In our first post UK designer David Fox shows us his working space and highlights 3 objects. “You see that on my… Read More >
3 Reasons to go to INDEX this year
As if you needed any excuse to head to one of the design capitals for this years INDEX design series in Dubai, UAE. But here you go, here’s three. 1. Bethan Gray: Shamsian Collection Bethan Gray, winner of the prestigious ‘Best British Designer’ award, has an extraordinary background. Her family hails from an ancient Rajasthani clan… Read More >
Designer Q&A: Ben Grafton, Teal Living
Design Insider had the great opportunity to sit down with product designer Ben Grafton to interview him about one of his latest projects with Teal Living, ROKU. “When design performs its function but goes unnoticed that’s good design” Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got into Design? I have… Read More >
Celebrating the winners of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise
Today our Queen celebrates her 91st birthday and with that she proudly announces the winners of The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise. This prestigious honour is awarded to businesses for outstanding achievement, and a few BCFA members have been given the Queen’s stamp of approval this year. ROMAN WINS QUEEN’S AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADERoman have… Read More >