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Review: Clerkenwell Design Week 2022
It is usually always sunny for Clerkenwell Design Week and so I wasn’t completely prepared to be welcomed to this year’s event with a downpour of rain! That being said, I was warmly welcomed by the now familiar bright pink branded signage as I left Farringdon station and by all of the showrooms and event… Read More >
The Hotelization of the Workplace with Franky Rousell
We saw Franky’s strong opinion on the Hotelization of the Workplace on LinkedIn and were intrigued to learn more about her thoughts. We reached out to Franky Rousell, CEO and Founder of Jolie Studio, to find out more about the how Hotelization of the Workplace is impacting workplace design and how it is traced back… Read More >
A Conversation Between: Jim Biddulph & Aberrant Architecture
You tend to know when you’re experiencing an Aberrant Architecture project. Not because they are always the same or centred around a specific style, but because of how they make you feel. Bright colours and interactive elements inspire a playfulness that is only enhanced further by inquisitively produced narratives, which are often site-specific and naturally… Read More >
A New Era, A New Colour Story: Peru by Skopos
Originally launched back in 2014, one of our best-selling collections, Peru, has been given a bit of a makeover. Peru has adorned the windows and beds of many contract interiors in the UK and globally. As part of the Accents range, exotic, neutral, bold or bright, 16 new colours have brought into this flame retardant… Read More >
A Conversation Between: Jim Biddulph & Adam Nathanial Furman
Even as we continue to rumble our way through the 21st Century, the categorisation of people in relation to their work is still regularly normalised as a means to understand one and other within western society. But for many, myself included, the question “So what do you do?” requires a far longer and more nuanced… Read More >
Member of the Month: Muraspec Wallcoverings
Spring has sprung, skies are turning blue and we introduce you to April’s Member of the Month, Muraspec Wallcoverings. Celebrating 170 years of manufacturing in 2022, we spoke with Michelle Martin, Product Marketing Manager, about its UK heritage, some behind the scenes from their designer collaborations, and what we can expect from Muraspec this year…. Read More >
Bespoke by Evans Launch The Stirling Collection
Approved by Stirling University’s Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC), Bespoke by Evans’ new flame retardant fabrics is the first collection to meet independent testing standards and has been awarded dementia-friendly ratings of ‘2a’ and ‘2b’ for use as dementia-inclusive designs for curtains, upholstery, cushions and accessories. [Find Evans Textiles on BCFA Product Finder] Bespoke by… Read More >
Career Profile: Lindie Kramers, Chief Marketing Officer at Istoria Group
As part of our Career Profile series, we caught up with Lindie Kramers, Chief Marketing Officer at Istoria Group. We are sure you can find inspiration from Lindie’s exciting journey that you can apply to your own creative career. Please could you introduce yourself and Istoria Group? I’m Lindie Kramers. I was born and raised… Read More >
Washroom Solutions: Improving Wellbeing Through Hygiene
The last two years of living through a pandemic have brought wellbeing and mental health starkly into definition. One particular aspect of this is the peace and reassurance that hygiene can bring. Providing hygienic, long-lasting and durable washroom solutions in a post-COVID world is a challenge. Clients, designers and architects want visitors to feel as… Read More >
Surface Design Show Awards 2022
As we reported earlier in February, the Surface Design Show was back under the glass arched roof of Islington Business Design Centre after a 2-year hiatus due to covid. As well as the regular material and surface exhibits in the main exhibition hall and engaging talks programme on the seminar stage, the show also continued… Read More >
Career Profile: Ben Pressley, Senior Interior Designer at align
When we heard that London based Interior Design studio align had a new member of their team we were eager to find out more! For the next article in our Career Profile series we speak with Ben Pressley, Senior Interior Designer at align with a hope that you will find aspects of his career journey… Read More >
Roundup: Morgan’s Top Collections for Wellbeing
Wellbeing is an integral part of interior design. Every element in a room has a role to play in cultivating a relaxed environment and good mental health. Seating especially is a key consideration. As something which is both looked at and frequently used, it must be visually appealing, tactile and comfortable too. [Find Morgan on… Read More >
Wellbeing in the Workplace: From the Floor Up
When it comes to wellbeing in the workplace it’s vital to take a holistic approach, writes Louisa Eyles, Amtico’s Commercial Marketing Manager. She explains why mind, body, and soul all have a part to play and how it starts from the floor up. [Find Amtico on the BCFA Product Finder] Here’s a couple of interesting facts… Read More >