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New Designers: Fresh Design Perspectives
It’s July. So, along with hot weather, Wimbledon and festivals, also means it’s time for New Designers. Now celebrating its 40th anniversary, the event once again returns to London’s Islington Business Design Centre, with students from over 100 university courses descending, along with the outcomes of their higher education, ready to display. ND24. Credit –… Read More >
A Strategic Stitch: Chase Erwin and thesign® Join Forces Under Panaz Group
In a move that signals bold growth and creative synergy within the luxury textile sector, Chase Erwin has acquired Swiss design house thesign®, marking a transformative new chapter for the brand. To explore the strategy behind this landmark acquisition, Design Insider sat down with Tony Attard, Founder & Chairman of Panaz Group, and Lauren Stonnell,… Read More >
Ekho Studio Brings Harrogate Charm to WorkWell’s New Flagship Workspace
Ekho Studio has sprinkled a touch of elegance, flexibility, and quiet sophistication over Harrogate with its latest workplace project for WorkWell. Nestled at Copthall Bridge, this four-storey, standalone hub is WorkWell’s third location, and its first venture outside Leeds, as the brand continues its mission to transform serviced offices from mere overheads into strategic assets… Read More >
Designing for PBSA: In Conversation with Jasper Sanders, Jasper Sanders + Partners
Jasper Sanders is the Founder and Director of Jasper Sanders + Partners, an award-winning, Manchester-based space innovation studio known for redefining how people live, learn, and interact within the built environment. Since 2013, Jasper and his team have delivered market-leading interiors across the UK, with a particular focus on commercial residential projects, including Purpose-Built Student… Read More >
A conversation between: Jim Biddulph & Nathan Ward
Our day-to-day lives may continue to be dominated by digital technology, along with our growing concerns about its impact, but one UK designer is using his creative prowess to remind us that humble paper still has a place in our 3D and tactile world. Nathan Ward studied BA Illustration Animation Kingston School of Art as… Read More >
A conversation between: Jim Biddulph & Elliot Brook, Deadgood
Graduating any course is a double-edged sword; on the one hand there is a sense of achievement and excitement for the ‘next stage’ of development, while the latter also creates a sense of expectation, even trepidation. Having graduated from Furniture Design at Northumbria University in 2003, designer Elliot Brook is having a ‘full-circle moment’, as… Read More >
Mediterranean Warmth Meets Welsh Hospitality: Contract Furniture Group at Tŷ Newport
For over two decades, Contract Furniture Group has supported hospitality operators across the UK in bringing their interiors to life, supplying stylish, durable furnishings that elevate guest experiences while aligning with each venue’s character and brand. With in-house manufacturing, a wide-reaching supply network, and a commitment to quality craftsmanship, the team collaborates closely with clients… Read More >
Spires Art on the Wall: Bold Wallpapers Redefining Commercial Interiors in 2025
Transforming walls into masterpieces has never been more exhilarating. As we step into 2025, bold wallpapers are redefining commercial interiors and hospitality spaces, creating lasting impressions and elevating brand identity. From rich, textured finishes to arresting patterns, walls are no longer just boundaries—they’re becoming canvases for storytelling and immersive design. Spires Art’s guide explores how… Read More >