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You’re Invited! Dining with Cultural Inspirations: Sam Samuels, Managing Director, Furniture Fusion
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 Sam Samuels, Managing Director, Furniture Fusion, to explore his ultimate dinner party with… Read More >
Column: Sustainability – Porcelain’s Quiet Super-power
When I am asked “what’s the embodied carbon of your products?”, my answer always starts at the source, the kiln. Porcelain manufacturers are making huge strides towards greener production. During many a lunchtime presentation, I am asked to break this down in more detail. My top example would be Iris Ceramica, who run Zero Emission… Read More >
A conversation between: Jim Biddulph & Claudy Jongstra
In times of turmoil such as these it’s sometimes hard to see the wood for the trees. As a tonic for the constant bombardment of unpredictable, unsettling and upsetting news, join me in a refreshing conversation with artist-activist Claudy Jongstra. Combining ecological stewardship, autonomy of material supply and quality, handcrafted pieces, she offers demonstrable examples… Read More >
A conversation between: Jim Biddulph & Zoe Bailey, MoreySmith
Founded by Linda Morey-Burrows in 1993, MoreySmith has built a reputation for creating high-end commercial interiors and architecture that ooze with refined elegance and add value to the people who inhabit them. Having been increasingly adding residential projects to their already impressive portfolio, three years ago the team decided to create a dedicated practice for… Read More >
Resonating with Purpose: How Pernille Bonser Is Shaping Human-Centred Commercial Design
Design Insider spoke with Pernille Bonser, CEO and founder of Resonate Interior Architecture, a multi-award-winning studio renowned for creating exceptional, emotionally resonant spaces across commercial, educational, hospitality, and residential sectors. Drawing from her British-Danish heritage and a career shaped by luxury travel and high-end retail, Pernille brings a deeply human and detail-driven approach to interior… Read More >
Introducing the AXOR Emerging Talent Design Competition: In Conversation with Hansgrohe’s Emma Freeman
As part of Hansgrohe’s dynamic presence at Clerkenwell Design Week 2025, the brand has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing the next generation of interior designers through the AXOR Emerging Talent Design Competition. In this exclusive Design Insider interview, we speak with Emma Freeman, Brand and Communications Manager at Hansgrohe UK, about the brand’s role in… Read More >
Column: Porcelain Tiles – Pros & Cons
When I’m sitting with an architect/interior design and we discuss mood-board/design intent, porcelain is usually first out of my sample box, and for good reason. It is produced at higher temperatures and with denser materials than standard ceramics or other flooring products, which means water absorption sits at virtually zero, making it perfect for wet… Read More >
Have Your Say: How do diversity and inclusion initiatives improve businesses and projects?
At Design Insider we recognise the expertise within our commercial interior community and we are proud to instigate conversations which inform, challenge & inspire the people who make our sector thrive. James Dwyer, Creative Director, Lumsden Design responds to our question: “How do diversity and inclusion initiatives improve businesses and projects?” ‘At Lumsden, diversity and… Read More >
You’re Invited! Dining with Cultural Inspirations: Clint Nagata, Founder + Creative Partner of BLINK Design Group
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 Clint Nagata, Founder and Creative Partner of BLINK Design Group, to explore his ultimate… Read More >
Shepherd&: Catalysts of Transformation Through the Lived Design Experience Official Launch
Launching with a passion for design and the arts, Shepherd& establishes its studios in London’s vibrant Soho and the storied 16th Arrondissement of Paris, reflecting the creative pulse of both cities style, aesthetic, and innovation. A European practice with projects stretching beyond. Founded by four creatives from the world’s most prestigious design firms, Shepherd& is… Read More >
AXOR Launches Competition for Emerging Designers to Create Their Perfect Bathroom Escape for 2025
Following the success of its inaugural 2024 competition, luxury bathroom design brand AXOR is once again looking for emerging designers to show their expertise – this time to create a cocoon-inspired hotel bathroom. AXOR is inviting current interior design students plus those who have graduated in the past three years from across the UK and… Read More >
You’re Invited! Dining with Cultural Inspirations: John Williams, Director + Founder at SpaceInvader
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 John Williams, Director and Founder at SpaceInvader to explore his ultimate dinner party… Read More >
Opinion: Sourcing and Procurement for Exceptional Design with Tola Ojuolape
At Design Insider, we champion bold voices shaping the future of commercial design. We are honoured to feature Tola Ojuolape, Founder of Tola Ojuolape Studio, a multidisciplinary designer and creative director whose work spans hospitality, F&B, luxury residential, and contemporary art projects globally. Her studio is defined by its dedication to materiality, quality, and balance,… Read More >