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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 >
Designer Q&A: Paul Hailes, Summit Chairs Design Engineer
Design Insider sat down with Summit chairs very own Paul Hailes to discuss design and inspiration behind their latest modular sofa collection Lilo. Can you tell us how you got into design? As part of my Engineering degree course, I did some CAD modules. The ability to create a 3D object from nothing got me… Read More >
Designer Q&A; Robbie Llewellyn and Adam Yeats, Bert Frank
Design Insider had the opportunity to sit down with design duo Robbie Llewellyn and Adam Yeats of Bert Frank to discuss their latest collaboration with BCFA Members Decca. Can you tell us how you both got into design? I (Robbie) studied product design at university but have always been interested in design and how things worked,… Read More >
Designer Q&A with Martin Goddard, Goddard Littlefair
Goddard Littlefair Director and Co-founder Martin Goddard has over 20 years’ experience in the luxury hospitality and residential markets, having led the design and refurbishment of high-end hotels, spas and residential developments at an international level for brands including Four Seasons, Marriott, Hilton, Starwood and Corinthia Hotels, as well as developers Qatari Diar and… Read More >
Designer’s Muse: James Bassant, Astro Lighting
In the latest Designer’s Muse film series we explore the inspiration behind the Atelier range from Astro Lighting with Design Director, James Bassant.
Q&A with Dan Savage, Tektura
Design Insider were lucky enough to get to speak to Dan Savage, artist, graphic designer, sculptor and illustrator who has recently created a collection of bespoke wallcoverings for Tektura. Dan specialises in healthcare environments and the public sectors and works with a wide range of materials. He creates permanent artworks that are integrated within architectural… Read More >