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Q&A With Richard Stevens, forpeople
Richard Stevens is one of the UK’s leading designers. His career includes working with iconic brands around the world as founder of design company forpeople and defining the future of one of the world’s leading airlines as creative director of British Airways.
Q&A with Libor Sostak, Lasvit
Libor Sošťák (born 1987) is a product designer born in the Czech Republic. While studying design at the Academy of Art, Architecture he also gained product design experience in Utrecht, Netherlands where he learned more about conceptual design. Libor has exhibited at many Czech and international exhibitions such as Designblok, Czech Grand Design awards, Maison-Objet,… Read More >
Q&A With Henry Gurney, Ocee Design
Design Insider caught up Henry Gurney of Ocee Design to discuss through his inspiration for the HenRay Collection and his thoughts on innovation.
Q&A with Martin Brudnizki, Martin Brudnizki Design Studio
Born in Stockholm, Martin Brudnizki is the founder of Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, an internationally renowned interior architecture and design studio founded in 2000 and based in London and New York. Primarily known for designing restaurants, private clubs and hotels, over the last decade his studio’s designs have been instrumental in redefining modern hospitality, with notable… Read More >
Q&A with Harry Gregory, ara Design
Harry has over 35 years’ experience in designing hotels, restaurants and private residences worldwide, and his knowledge of the sector is second to none. After graduating from the Royal College of Art, Harry worked on product design and later specialised in furniture design at Dale Keller & Associates. He then went on to form GA… Read More >
Q&A with Lotti Baker-Johnson, Shaw Hospitality
Lotti is the Hospitality Design and Sales Specialist at Shaw Hospitality, Design Insider discussed with her how hospitality design has changed over the years and how their product is now featuring in new sectors. Day to day Lotti works with interior designers, brands, owners, contractors and purchasers to assist in achieving the best flooring solution… Read More >
Q&A with Ann Grafton, GP & J Baker
We interview Ann Grafton, Managing Director & Creative Director of GP & J Baker, the century-old English luxury textile and wallpaper house, on design, inspiration and fabric trends. Bringing over 25 years of design knowledge and expertise to the industry, Ann also works closely with the Kravet Group of which GP & J Baker are a part… Read More >
Q&A with Emily Skinner, Evan James
Last week, DESIGN INSIDER visited Surface Design Show on our walk around the show we discovered the passionate Emily Skinner, She introduced us to her start up company Evan James and the wonderful new product she is developing,
Q&A with Alistair Mcauley and Paul Simmons, Timorous Beasties
We sit down with the designers that created the fun and cheeky brand that are Timorous Beasties and talk inspiration and growing trends.
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 >
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 >
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 >
Q&A with Simon Rawlings, David Collins Studio
We ask Creative Director, Simon Rawlings to share his thoughts on how the international hospitality sector has grown and the trends he sees unfolding within the luxury sector.