Posts Tagged: BCFA
BCFA Review Decorex 2016
The BCFA (Mary and Sue) stepped out on to West London’s Syon park for this year’s Decorex International and on arrival we were happy to be received by a fluffy flock of sheep as part of the wool
BCFA Open Panel Discussions
BCFA Open visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy two discussions panels which will delve into the topics of the Northern Powerhouse and product life.
BCFA Open Q&A
Our BCFA Open event will showcase new designs and creative interiors from BCFA member companies; we have been speaking with our exhibitor’s talented designers to learn more about their history, new designs and design ethos. In this post you can find a taster from our first four Q&A sessions, click on the links to read… Read More >
Powering the North
Ahead of the BCFA’s first BCFA OPEN exhibition in Manchester in October, we look at the city’s continued growth prospects. For proof of Manchester’s credentials as the leading creative hub outside London one need look no further than MediaCity, just a few miles outside the city in Salford Quays. Twenty years ago this former docklands… Read More >
Jeweller F. Hinds launches new-look store at the Trafford Centre, Manchester
Interior Suppliers Shop-fitting ITAB Interiors Wall coverings Muraspec Cabinets Gralyn Joinery Carpet tiles Milliken Ceramics tiles Porcelanosa Hinds was established in 1856, and remains a family owned and run independent business. Today there are 118 branches across England and Wales from the North East to Devon and West Wales to East Anglia. F. Hinds is one… Read More >
Product Watch: Runna from Edge Design
Is it a Runner? Come and kick the tyres. The Runna chair from Edge Design by David Fox Don your Arthur Daley sheepskin coat and give our new model the once over. Drawing inspiration from classic car seats Runna is a high and low backed lounge chair, aimed at corporate spaces. The high winged back… Read More >
BCFA and Design Insider at Clerkenwell 2016
We were extremely busy at this years Clerkenwell Design Week – with an incredible number of BCFA members showcasing their latest products, presenting and even some hands on experiences! Whilst Design Insider set out to video and interview members, The rest of the BCFA team set out to ensure we popped in to say hello to… Read More >
Innovation Strategies from BCFA members
Design Insider went out to BCFA members asking them to share some of their experiences of a innovative strategy, here is what they said: Can you share a specific innovation strategy you’ve recently encountered? Audience Systems Developing tools to assist our customers has been a key focus of late. We recently launched our BIM objects,… Read More >
5 Rules on Innovation
Design Insider went out to BCFA members to find out what innovation meant to them, the feedback we received was really interesting and a real mix, from these answers we have created a set of rules that showcase what innovative design means 1st rule: Push the boundaries ‘Make what seems impossible , possible’ is the… Read More >
6 WONDERFUL IDEAS
“Innovation: the action or process of innovating, this could be through a new method, idea or product.” To be successful in today’s fast moving world innovation is the key. Here we profile a selection of products that are truly breaking the boundaries. Camira Fabrics Camira’s experience in developing its acclaimed Sting fabric has led to… Read More >
The Big Question: Transition – What is causing it?
Design Insider went out to the BCFA Members to see what their experience and thoughts are on the crossover of design between different market sectors. Here is what they said: Protocol on Hospitality and Healthcare “We have always worked a lot with the hospitality/hotel sector. One of the current trends is to expand the use of hotel… Read More >
Be Our Guest
Design Insider takes a look at key trends driving guestroom design in 2016
Design Insider Award at Sleep 15
DESIGN INSIDER are pleased to announce that Shaw Hospitality have won our ‘Top Product at Show’ at this year’s Sleep. Shaw Hospitality impressed us and the BCFA with their new collection ‘Noble Materials’, it is a great looking product but the thought and process behind the design is really what caught our attention, as Andrew… Read More >