Posts Tagged: Trend
Jim Biddulph & Sally Angharad in Conversation
The colours and materials we use to bring projects and products to life are increasingly seen as integral components of ‘good design’. With this increase in awareness comes a greater expectation from clients, coupled with even more choice from the industry than ever before. As such, making informed choices about colour and material finishes can… Read More >
Pink is the new Black
It’s confirmed, the hottest shade of the year is officially pink! The global authority on colour, Pantone has announced its ‘Colour of the Year’ 2019 as Living Coral, a vibrant pink alternative, while paint manufacturer, Farrow & Ball has released its must-have shades for 2019, one being the moodily-named Sulking Room Pink. Luxury fabric specialist, and… Read More >
Camira’s Trend Report 2019/2020
Textile designer, manufacturer and BCFA member Camira has launched its fourth 2019/20 trend report, providing insight into the colours, textures and aesthetics which will be influential in the coming year. Following on from the disruptive ethos of Revolution from last year, Camira’s new edition titled Why not… continues to question, stimulate and inspire architects and… Read More >
Dutch Design Week Trend Report
Dutch Design Week Eindhoven is the largest design event in Northern Europe and presents work and concepts from more than 2,600 designers to more than 335,000 visitors from home and abroad. We couldn’t resist asking Jim Biddulph to fly off and cast his expert eye over the work exhibited. Jim has curated our Dutch Design… Read More >
Trend Report: London Design Festival
Last month London Design Festival returned for the 16th year, celebrating 10 years at the V&A as the official Festival hub. London was transformed with an inspiring program of Landmark Projects, installations and events throughout the city. This vast celebration of design allows visitors and Londoners an opportunity to experience, discover, and be inspired by world class design. It is… Read More >
Turning the page on paper
Some 2000 years ago a material discovery was made. Paper was invented in China, with the earliest examples dating back as far as circa 180BC. Perhaps inspired by a similar material that was derived from the pressed and dried pith of papyrus plants, where its name actually stems from, paper is in fact made of… Read More >
2018: Natural Materials Trend
We began 2018 by enjoying the Maximalist trend which we are confident will take root in the hospitality sector during 2018. In stark contrast we now discuss how and why the trend for natural materials will have equal dominance this year with assistance from the HBA London, RPW Design, Evens Textiles Limited, Burgess Furniture, Goddard Littlefair, Neil Tomlinson Architects, VitrA… Read More >