Posts Tagged: Q&A
Flexible desks for flexible settings: TC Office
From the smallest studio to the largest call centre, TC Office have created a Bench configured to meet every need. Design Insider spoke with Alex Worswick, Brand and Marketing Manager, who discussed the company and product portfolio that is suitable for most offices. TC Bench sell exclusively through their network of dealers who cover a range… Read More >
Fameed Khalique: Leather Trends and Processes
Thanks to Fameed Khalique’s extensive experience in the world of luxury leathers, his business is now a leading supplier of fine leather for upholstery, wall coverings, soft furnishings and a plethora of other applications. Working with 20 tanneries, he has provided the leather for large-scale projects such as The Ned, Soho House’s hotel and restaurant… Read More >
Q&A: Delius Textiles
Fitting beautifully with this month’s Heritage theme, BCFA member Delius is showing creativity and a spirit of innovation as there is no other material on the market as yet with such flame retardant properties. A remarkable knitting series featuring a three-dimensional pattern is joining the Delius product line. Sylke Mikolajczak answers some of Design Insider’s… Read More >
Inside Out’s Berlin Office
Design Insider have had the opportunity to speak to Justin Harrison from Inside Out Contracts in regards to Berlin – one of the themes for this month. Justin Harrison is the Sales Manager and also Manager of the BCFA member’s Berlin Office. We are excited to find out the latest opportunities and trends that exist currently in Berlin, from someone who has witnessed first hand!… Read More >
Jim Biddulph in conversation with Anne Kyyro Quinn
As wool is celebrated in all of its guises during the 9th Campaign for Wool events this month, it seems fitting to interview a designer who has been working with and championing the material for the past two decades. Having studied Textile Design at both BA and MA levels at the London Metropolitan University and… Read More >
Designing for the Care sector – Evans Textiles
Bethany Lewin, Head Designer at Evans Textiles, answers some of Design Insider’s questions in regards to the importance of designing for Care Home environments. What considerations do you think are the most important when designing textiles for Care environments? There are many important factors to consider when designing for care environments. Firstly, it’s important to… Read More >
Taylor’s Classics and TON bentwood furniture
BCFA member Taylor’s Classics are excited to announce that they are becoming the only UK Re-seller of TON bentwood furniture. Design Insider asked Roger Belham, Director at Taylor’s Classics, some questions that give an exclusive insight into the company and their close relationship with the TON Bentwood manufacturers. Please tell us about yourself I have worked in… Read More >
Q&A with Jim Williams: VADO 30th Anniversary
When we heard that VADO were about to celebrate their 30th Anniversary we got in touch with VADO Managing Director Jim Williams to learn more about their company. Jim joined VADO in 1999, leaving behind a career in Management Consulting to join the small family business. He has worked in all areas of the company… Read More >
Schielandshuis: House of the people
Ege, a BCFA member, were asked by Mars Interieurarchitecten to supply the carpets for Schielandshuis – a unique historical building containing both office spaces and informal areas. Architect Marvel van der Veer answers some questions in regards to how the past and the future unite in this prestigious project, as well as why Ege was selected…. Read More >
Advice for your Framing/Moulding needs from Larson-Juhl
Jonathan Burrage, managing director of Larson-Juhl UK, answers a few key questions about the importance of framing artwork for you interior schemes. Beautifully framed artwork can make an important contribution to a room, whether making a bold statement about the whole space or simply enhancing an overall scheme. Larson-Juhl is Britain’s leading supplier of picture… Read More >
In Conversation with…Jordan Söderberg Mills
With Glass the material of focus for this month I took the opportunity to have a chat with Jordan Söderberg Mills, an interdisciplinary artist working in installation, sculpture, design objects and an all round glass aficionado. His work is beguiling, at once visually arresting and yet sits on the very edge of our visual perception;… Read More >
Q&A: Design Shanghai Show Director, Zhuo Tan
With Design Shanghai, Asia’s leading international design event just a few days away we sat down with the shows director to find out how this years show will be breaking new ground… Design Shanghai is held at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre. What makes this location special and why does it work for this event? The… Read More >
3 Artists & their paper creations
This month we are focusing on the material of Paper. Paper is a material that has been used for centuries and we all often use it every day. From large Paper sculptures to delicate paper cut-outs, we take a look at the different ways it is being used in Art by chatting with 3 different… Read More >