Posts Tagged: Q&A
Q&A with Sam Shervill, Silent Gliss
Sam Shervill is the Marketing Manager at Silent Gliss Ltd. Having worked there for 15 years, her role includes managing the development and introduction of new products and fabrics. She has a particular interest in technical fabrics and is excited about the way in which design is becoming as important as functionality. We sit down… 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 >
Q&A With Henry Gurney, Ocee Design
Design Insider caught up Henry Gurney of Ocee Design to discuss through his inspiration for the HenRay Collection and his thoughts on innovation.
Q&A with Blacksheep
Blacksheep is an independent, international and award winning design agency. Over the past twelve years they have developed an expert practice within the hospitality industry, collaborating with a broad range of clients to create iconic and remarkable projects. DI sat down with the Blacksheep team to discuss through the expectations of the end user have… Read More >
Q&A with Martin Brudnizki, Martin Brudnizki Design Studio
Born in Stockholm, Martin Brudnizki is the founder of Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, an internationally renowned interior architecture and design studio founded in 2000 and based in London and New York. Primarily known for designing restaurants, private clubs and hotels, over the last decade his studio’s designs have been instrumental in redefining modern hospitality, with notable… Read More >
Q&A with Ann Grafton, GP & J Baker
We interview Ann Grafton, Managing Director & Creative Director of GP & J Baker, the century-old English luxury textile and wallpaper house, on design, inspiration and fabric trends. Bringing over 25 years of design knowledge and expertise to the industry, Ann also works closely with the Kravet Group of which GP & J Baker are a part… Read More >
Q&A with Alistair Mcauley and Paul Simmons, Timorous Beasties
We sit down with the designers that created the fun and cheeky brand that are Timorous Beasties and talk inspiration and growing trends.
Q&A with Kit Miles
After graduating in 2011, Kit’s been rapidly accumulating awards for his work, and is considered a rising star in British design. So far he’s collaborated with Vitra, Conran & Partners, Heals and Hyatt, and has his own range of fabrics, wallpapers, cushions and furniture. We interviewed Kit, to find out a bit more about his… Read More >
Q&A with Simon Rawlings, David Collins Studio
We ask Creative Director, Simon Rawlings to share his thoughts on how the international hospitality sector has grown and the trends he sees unfolding within the luxury sector.
Q&A with Kerry Cottam, Milliken
Kerry Cottam is a Senior Designer at Milliken. She trained in textile design at Blackburn and joined Milliken in 2011. She has worked within the flooring design industry for the past 12 years starting her career as a junior before progressing to Senior Designer after just five years. Kerry specialises in tufting design: using pre-dyed yarns… Read More >
Q&A With Mike Read, Maine
Mike Read formed MKP over 30 years ago, building the company from scratch to become the well respected and multi award- winning, engineering company it is today. Design has always been a driving force, even before MKP was formed he had a drawing board at home, designing in the evening and making tools during the… Read More >
Q&A with Mark Barrell, Boss Design
Mark Barrell is Design Director at Boss Design Group. An industrial designer, he has specialised in the development of work seating over the last decade and developed products that sell across the globe.
Q&A with Suzanne Edwards, Newmor
Last week we sat down with Alys Bryan to discuss through the standards and regulations within the contract fabric industry, this week our focus moves to wallcoverings and who better to talk about this industry experts – Newmor. Suzanne Edwards, Design Manger at Newmor has had plenty of experience when it comes to wallcoverings, in the… Read More >