Posts Tagged: Next Generation

Martha Brown Wins the Next Generation Exceptional Student Award 2026

Commercial Interiors UK and Design Insider are delighted to announce Martha Brown of Sheffield Hallam University as the winner of the Next Generation Exceptional Student Award 2026, sponsored by Silentnight Contract. Created to celebrate emerging talent within the commercial interiors industry, the Next Generation Awards recognise the creativity, ambition and potential of individuals shaping the… Read More >

1 May 2026

Next Generation Awards 2026 Judging Complete Ahead of Tonight’s Celebration

Ahead of tonight’s Next Generation Awards 2026, Commercial Interiors UK and Design Insider are proud to recognise the expert judging panels who have helped shape this year’s awards. Sponsored by Silentnight Contract, the Next Generation Awards celebrate the rising talent helping to define the future of commercial interiors. From emerging designers and apprentices to professionals… Read More >

23 April 2026

Illuminating the Future: Heather Ogilvy’s Internship Experience at R&S Robertson

For over 80 years, R&S Robertson has been a leader in contract lighting solutions, delivering bespoke and innovative designs to the hotel and leisure sectors. With a reputation for craftsmanship, quality, and strong client relationships, the company has continuously evolved to meet the ever-changing demands of the hospitality industry. But innovation doesn’t just come from… Read More >

20 February 2025

Announcing the Next Generation Awards 2025: Honouring the Excellence Behind Commercial Interiors

Following the success of the 2024 Next Generation Student Award, Commercial Interiors UK (CIUK) and Design Insider are thrilled to expand our awards program with the introduction of four new categories exclusively for CIUK members in 2025. These awards go beyond merely recognising talent—they offer our entire commercial interiors community an insightful glimpse into the… Read More >

30 August 2024

Celebrating Emerging Talent: The Next Generation Awards 2025 Launched

Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, Commercial Interiors UK (CIUK) and Design Insider are proud to launch the Next Generation Awards 2025 student award, an initiative dedicated to showcasing the creativity and innovation of the UK’s second-year Interior Design Degree students. With the generous sponsorship of Silentnight, this year’s awards promise to… Read More >

30 August 2024

Shaping the Next Generation: Insights on Design Education from Savills Associates Blair Boyle & Nikos Papapetrou

Design Insider was delighted to sit down with Blair Boyle and Nikos Papapetrou, Associates at Savills Workplace & Design, to discuss the current state and future of design education. Blair, known for his talent in designing workplaces that spark curiosity and joy, excels in 2D planning, 3D modelling, visualization, and FF&E specification. His work focuses… Read More >

15 July 2024

Meet the Next Gen in Workplace Design

From reshaping office space as we know it to elevating sustainability and championing social value; from advancing in practice or striking out on their own, we meet some of the rising stars in workplace design. Design Insider speaks to a handful of professionals pushing the boundaries of workplace design, exploring their backgrounds, current projects and… Read More >

1 July 2024

The 2023-2024 Design Ventura Competition: Fostering Creativity and Business Skills in Schools

The 14th edition of the Design Ventura competition is underway, supported by the Design Museum and Deutsche Bank. This competition targets secondary school students aged 13 to 16 across the UK, aiming to integrate real-world business skills with creative design. Ferndown Upper School, Dorset Purpose of Design Ventura The competition is designed to fill the… Read More >

16 April 2024