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Black Ivy Design: A Lounge Like No Other – Where ’70s Speakeasy Vibes Meet Modern Luxury
“Slip into something a little more luxurious…” This year’s Independent Hotel Show London (in partnership with James Hallam Insurance Brokers) invites you to escape the buzz and sink into the reimagined Members Lounge by Leanne Armstrong, Founder & Creative Director at Black Ivy Design. Think rich textures, mood-making lighting, and a glamorous whisper of the ’70s,… Read More >
Sustainable Disruption: How Jane Abernethy Is Building a Net Positive Future at Humanscale
As Humanscale prepares to launch its latest CSR report, in a candid and deeply insightful conversation, Design Insider’s Alys Bryan sat down with Jane Abernethy, Chief Sustainability Officer at Humanscale, to explore her remarkable journey from industrial design to leading one of the most ambitious sustainability programmes in the commercial furniture industry. Jane brings a… Read More >
Inside Out Contracts: Inside Legado’s Bold New Design
The latest high-profile restaurant to open beneath Shoreditch’s Overground line is already making waves. Legado, the Spanish concept from Michelin-starred chef Nieves Barragán Mohacho and JKS Restaurants, has quickly become known not only for its culinary ambition but also for its striking design. At the heart of the project is a collaboration with Inside Out… Read More >
An ode to the avant-garde: Heathfield & Co celebrates 100 years of Art Deco with AW25
A century since its arrival, Art Deco’s bold geometry and opulent spirit continues to shape our streets, our homes and the imagination of designers around the world. This Autumn/Winter, Heathfield & Co honours its influence with the launch of Averra – a new lighting collection that reimagines the iconic 1920s movement through a modern lens…. Read More >
From Seasonal Hues to Decorative Workshops: Lincrusta Inspires at Focus/25
Lincrusta wallcoverings remain unsurpassed for their deeper emboss, exquisite detail and enduring strength. Designs range from the latest contemporary patterns to classic historical motifs. Made in the UK with natural ingredients, Lincrusta is a blank canvas ready to be transformed into a truly bespoke space. The only limit is your imagination. During Focus/25 at Design… Read More >
A Season of Change
As the signs of seasonal change begin to come into focus, it’s perhaps a good time of year to take note of some projects that harness transformation as a positive act of creation. Autumn is a period of abundance, notably in the natural world, where the energy and vitality of the spring and summer reach… Read More >
The Great Shoreditch Design Off: Chaos, Comedy, and Creative Knowledge
The very first Great Shoreditch Design Off was everything we hoped it would be: part quiz show, part panel debate, part design cabaret. Hosted by Design Insider Editorial Director Alys Bryan, for Design London Shoreditch as part of the London Design Festival, and curated within a talks programme led by Roddy Clarke, the evening brought… Read More >
74: From Rebellious Architects to Interior Design Visionaries – David Holt on People-First Design
In this exclusive Design Insider interview, we speak with David Holt, co-founder of award-winning Manchester-based design studio 74. Known for their people-first approach, 74 specialises in large-scale PBSA, Build-to-Rent and hospitality developments, with a portfolio spanning the UK and Europe. Their work ranges from revitalising Grade I-listed heritage sites to creating sustainable, resident focused spaces shaped… Read More >