Posts Tagged: Sustainability
SpaceInvader becomes a Certified B Corporation
Manchester-based design consultancy SpaceInvader has become the latest UK business to achieve the rigorous global standard of B Corp Certification, awarded by B Lab. SpaceInvader team in new Northern Quarter offices, Manchester It is now the first independently owned interior design practice in Manchester and the North West to be certified in this way, reflecting… Read More >
Are Traditional Materials Undervalued in Sustainable Design Compared to New Innovations?
Sustainable materials are having a moment but understanding what truly makes them “sustainable” is far more complex. In this opinion piece, Alex Abadjieva, Designer at f.r.a, unpacks the realities behind the buzzwords and what responsible material choices really look like in practice. Durat was used in f.r.a.’s recent project for Multistory Sustainable materials are getting… Read More >
A New Wave of Colour and Bold Mission for Iconic, Ocean-Waste Recycled Polyester
Global textile designer and manufacturer, Camira, has reimagined its popular, award-winning, post-consumer recycled polyester fabric, Oceanic, unveiling an extended colour palette of 27 shades. The company will also introduce a give-back donation scheme to fund ocean clean-up projects worldwide. Camira are global textile innovators who love designing and manufacturing fabrics for a huge range of… Read More >
Sustainable Luxury: A New Standard in Hospitality Design
Chase Erwin and Panaz hosted a conversation exploring Sustainable Luxury for an audience of invited guests. Moderated by Alys Bryan, Editorial Director of Design Insider, the discussions brought together Sam Hall, Director of Interior Design at IHG Europe; Kate Mooney, Founder and Principal of OCCA Design Studio; and Guy Oliver, Managing Director at Oliver Laws. Across… Read More >
Ultrafabrics Expands Colour Horizons Across Three Signature Collections
With over 300 shades and counting, Ultrafabrics is reshaping the possibilities of colour in high-performance design, proving that beauty, durability and sustainability can coexist without compromise. The brand has unveiled a colour refresh across three beloved collections—Pearlized, Volar Bio and Tottori—each offering new palettes inspired by light, landscape and global design. These launches represent not… Read More >
Valuing Waste to Help Reduce Carbon
Following on from our recent article highlighting material-led projects that harness the power of diverting waste streams, we continue to shine a spotlight on those creating value in transforming disposed items into useful surfaces. By now, anyone with an interest in surfaces and interiors will know of the world’s first timber terrazzo, Foresso. Launched in… Read More >
Harrison Spinks, Luxury Bedmaker’s 2025 Impact Report
Fifth-generation luxury bedmaker, Harrison Spinks, has published its 2025 Impact Report, which celebrates record progress in sustainability and social impact, including reducing emissions, planting thousands of trees and handcrafting hundreds of beds for children in poverty. They’ve also enjoyed some recent awards success: NBF Bed Manufacturer of the Year: won for the second consecutive year and the fifth… Read More >
Sustainable Disruption: How Jane Abernethy Is Building a Net Positive Future at Humanscale
As Humanscale prepares to launch its latest CSR report, in a candid and deeply insightful conversation, Design Insider’s Alys Bryan sat down with Jane Abernethy, Chief Sustainability Officer at Humanscale, to explore her remarkable journey from industrial design to leading one of the most ambitious sustainability programmes in the commercial furniture industry. Jane brings a… Read More >
Designing Beyond the Aesthetic: Lee Birchall on the Reality of Sustainable Interiors
At Design Insider, we champion conversations that move the design industry forward, and this month, we’re delighted to provide Lee Birchall, Managing Director at DV8 Designs, with a platform to share his perspective on the realities of sustainability within interior design. Since founding DV8 Designs in 2006, Lee has led the award-winning architectural and interior… Read More >
Humanscale Highlights its Award-Winning Chairs That Help Clean Our Oceans During Plastic Free July
Humanscale the leading manufacturer of ergonomic products is a certified B Corporation recognised for its planet positive manufacturing leaving the world better off, one product at a time. In support of Plastic Free July, it is showcasing its range of Ocean chairs: the Smart Ocean, Liberty Ocean, and Path chairs all made with reclaimed ocean… Read More >
f.r.a. Achieves B Corp Certification, Joining a Global Movement for Purpose-Driven Design
f.r.a. a design company specialising in wayfinding, placemaking and brand for the built environment, has become the latest UK business to achieve B Corp Certification, the internationally recognised standard for businesses committed to balancing, people, planet and profit. London and Shrewsbury – based design studio f.r.a. joins the global movement for responsible business Verified by… Read More >
Ocee & Four Design Announces Transferrable Warranties
Ocee & Four Design has announced that warranties across its entire product portfolio can be transferred through change of ownership. This game changing development follows the introduction of over 50 products with 25 year and 30 with 10 year warranties and represents a significant step forward for reuse in the office furniture market. Generally, warranties… Read More >
British-Made Materials and Collaborative Innovation are Redefining Sustainability in Commercial Interiors
Last month, five of the UK’s leading commercial interior suppliers – Ulster Carpets, Panaz, Newmor Wallcoverings, Hypnos, and Harlequin, came together to host a timely and thought-provoking panel discussion at Ulster’s London showroom. With sustainability at the forefront of every design brief and global supply chains under scrutiny, the event placed materiality at centre stage… Read More >