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Product Focus: LEAN by Tom Degres, Quinze & Milan x Maine
“It’s called LEAN which is a pretty easy, straightforward name” During Clerkenwell Design Week we caught up with Tom Degres of Quinze & Milan who collaborated with Maine Storage and Filing to create a brand new innovative product that could really change the landscape of the office. the product takes a already existing necessity in any office,… Read More >
Newmor celebrate their 50th year with a new anniversary collection
In celebration of their 50th year in trading, Newmor Wallcoverings have launched an anniversary collection, Mid-Century Modern. The collection is a homage to the era Newmor began manufacturing. The eight designs each come in a selection of colourways, and have been influenced by the bold patterns and colour palettes of the 1960s. Each design has been updated… Read More >
New Designers – One Year On Highlights
At New Designers 2017 we escaped the heat in the wonderfully air conditioned One Year On. One Year On preview the newest design businesses and here we selected our highlights. Carman Machado, Carman Machado Textiles. After completing her MA in Textile Design at Chelsea College of Art & Design Carman applied for a studio at Cockpit… Read More >
Product Focus: Michel Baumgart, BoConcept Business
During Clerkenwell Design Week we met up with Michel Baumgart, Business and Contract Director for BoConcept Business. Michel talked us through some of their latest product launches and how he sees the Office market developing and changing. For more information visit www.boconcept.com
When University/Student exterior spaces are fun yet functional…
In the rapidly changing world of student accommodation and campus living, the focus is very much on exterior spaces, with many investing in the public exteriors and study areas. The Modern Garden Company has worked on many university projects, creating spaces that are fun, as well as functional. Read about their projects below: Anglia Ruskin… Read More >
Designer Q&A: Agnes de Vlin, Lead Designer at Figure2Ground
Figure2Ground is an surface design studio based in Ireland whose designs are characterized by a dynamic geometric statement. Figure2Ground produce surface design concepts and solutions that are scalable, modular and can be engineered for specific components and decorative fabrications in digital, conventional and bespoke production technology. Darragh Murray, studio manager, feels it is the eagerness… Read More >
Customising your lighting scheme is now possible, with Chad Lighting
Thomas Kirby, from contemporary lighting manufacturer Chad Lighting says; “Designers are increasingly looking to customise their schemes. With our Vienna table light we are giving them the opportunity to bring their own inspiration to our lighting” Chad Lighting’s Vienna table light features a customisable panel where designers can choose a design or material that suits their… Read More >
Case Study: Leeds University with Penelope Tiffney
As part of our Education themed month, we are looking into ‘how design can improve learning’. Currently there is a lot of talk on how design can improve productivity and wellbeing with a workplace environment, but are the same considerations taken into account within education? We interviewed Head Interior Designer at Leeds University, Penelope Tiffney… Read More >