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Joyful Spaces: Hotel V Fizeaustraat – Sarah Dodsworth, Ekho Studio
Outside our homes, the commercial spaces we inhabit daily should do more than just function – they should enrich our lives and spark joy. Our new Joyful Spaces series will form a collection of inspiring spaces, chosen by designers and professionals who share their personal connections to the places that brighten their days. Each article in this… Read More >
Column: Innovation in Porcelain – Hypertouch – When a Tile Becomes a Switch
There’s a moment when showing designers around our factories showroom when I say, “Touch the tile.” The designer hesitates… presses… and suddenly the door change from clear to opaque. That’s Hypertouch in action—and it’s where porcelain leaves the wall and becomes part of the user interface. In short, Hypertouch is a hidden sensor embedded behind… Read More >
You’re Invited! Dining with Cultural Inspirations: Adele Moss & Becca Gibson, Interior Designers, Ekho Studio
Imagine hosting a dinner party where every detail – from the enchanting venue to the eclectic guest list – reflects the passions and inspirations that have shaped your creative life and work. In this joyful feature, we step into the minds of Adele Moss and Becca Gibson, interior designers at Ekho Studio, to explore their… Read More >
You’re Invited! Dining with Cultural Inspirations: Kimberle Frost, Director of Merchandising, Ultrafabrics
Imagine hosting a dinner party where every detail – from the enchanting venue to the eclectic guest list – reflects the passions and inspirations that have shaped your creative life and work. In this joyful feature, we step into the mind of Kimberle Frost, Director of Merchandising at Ultrafabrics, to explore her ultimate dinner party… Read More >
Exclusive: House of Black Launches – A New Luxury & Lifestyle Force Led by Toni Black
Design Insider is delighted to exclusively announce the launch of House of Black, a new luxury and lifestyle design studio emerging from the globally recognised hospitality practice Blacksheep. Led by director and newly appointed CEO Toni Black, House of Black marks a bold new chapter for the team that has spent the past many years… Read More >
Are Traditional Materials Undervalued in Sustainable Design Compared to New Innovations?
Sustainable materials are having a moment but understanding what truly makes them “sustainable” is far more complex. In this opinion piece, Alex Abadjieva, Designer at f.r.a, unpacks the realities behind the buzzwords and what responsible material choices really look like in practice. Durat was used in f.r.a.’s recent project for Multistory Sustainable materials are getting… Read More >
Column: Innovation in Porcelain – Surfaces that Work
When it comes to innovation, nothing impresses me more within tiles than Iris Ceramica’s ACTIVE Surfaces®. I’ve always championed materials that do more than simply looking good, and in my opinion, ACTIVE is the best example of a tile that works for the building and the environment. In this day and age, creating experiences, but… Read More >
A conversation between: Jim Biddulph & Gavin Hughes
Gavin Hughes’ journey into design has been as diverse as his portfolio. Since joining as Design Director for London in 2018, he has advanced to the role of EMEA Design Director at HLW – a full-service design firm known for its client-focused, forward-thinking approach. But it hasn’t been such an obvious or well-trodden path to… Read More >
Lucas Muñoz Muñoz Explores Cycles of Reuse at Design Mumbai’s THE Park Hotels Café
As one of Europe’s most thought-provoking contemporary designers, Lucas Muñoz Muñoz continues to redefine the boundaries between craft, concept, and environmental consciousness. Working between Madrid and Eindhoven, Lucas operates at the intersection of art, design, and engineering, creating site-specific material transformations that challenge our understanding of value, consumption, and permanence. Ahead of this month’s Design… Read More >
Sustainable Luxury: A New Standard in Hospitality Design
Chase Erwin and Panaz hosted a conversation exploring Sustainable Luxury for an audience of invited guests. Moderated by Alys Bryan, Editorial Director of Design Insider, the discussions brought together Sam Hall, Director of Interior Design at IHG Europe; Kate Mooney, Founder and Principal of OCCA Design Studio; and Guy Oliver, Managing Director at Oliver Laws. Across… Read More >
Antumbra Lighting Design: The Quiet Influence of Light
With over two decades of experience illuminating boutique hotels, luxury yachts, and international public spaces, Damien McKay, Partner at Antumbra Lighting Design, has shaped how architecture is experienced through light. In this opinion piece, he explores how lighting is not merely a complement to design, but its defining medium, transforming materials, guiding emotion, and giving… Read More >
Workplace Matters: Why We Must Not Forget AI is a Tool, but Creativity is Human
Workplace Matters is an editorial series which explores thought-provoking and knowledge-based opinions on the workplace. This monthly series sparks meaningful conversations and shapes workplace design discourse. Workplace Matters continues with a compelling reflection from Ena Mujagić, Head of Interior Design at Kettle Collective, who shares her thoughts on the rising presence of AI in design and… Read More >
Column: Engineered Wood & Zoning – My Go To Choices!
Wood brings the human touch to any corporate fit-out, but it’s also a brilliant tool to guide customers / clients. I like to treat the plank direction as an arrow: move the graining 90o to signal a breakout space, or switch to a chevron format in the café to add an uplifting feeling. Colour blocking… Read More >