Considering our material roots
September 13, 2018 5:55 pm Comments Off on Considering our material rootsWhen considering the longevity and influence of all the materials that we know and use on the planet, it’s easy... Read More >
Author Archives for Jim Biddulph
About Jim Biddulph
Jim Biddulph is a freelance materials, colour and interior specialist with over a decade of experience working with architects and interior designers. Communicating ideas about design through creative copy has always been at the core of his work, something he has shared with Design Insider for a number of years.
Peeling back the surface of cork
August 30, 2018 7:01 pm Comments Off on Peeling back the surface of corkTake yourself back to 1688 and imagine this conundrum; you’ve created a new form of carbonated wine made from the... Read More >
A conversation between Jim Biddulph & Giles Miller Studio
August 30, 2018 12:59 pm Comments Off on A conversation between Jim Biddulph & Giles Miller StudioA self proclaimed “composer of materials,” designer Giles Miller has experimented and worked with an enormous range; from ceramic to... Read More >
The ever-flowing history of paint
July 31, 2018 10:53 am Comments Off on The ever-flowing history of paintLike many of the materials we’ve already focused on this year, paint is another that we have a very deep... Read More >
Graduate selection 2018 with Jim Biddulph
July 17, 2018 11:01 am Comments Off on Graduate selection 2018 with Jim BiddulphThe summer months are always abuzz with life and creativity, not least because it’s the time of year that final... Read More >
Jim Biddulph in conversation with Shahar Livne
June 29, 2018 12:00 pm Comments Off on Jim Biddulph in conversation with Shahar LivneWith a specific focus on plastic, and the release of our short documentary Materials, Living with plastic this month, it... Read More >
Jim Biddulph In Conversation with Relay
May 23, 2018 8:12 am Comments Off on Jim Biddulph In Conversation with RelayWith almost 10 years experience in seeking out and representing some of the very best furniture, lighting and surfaces around,... Read More >
Trend Report: Milan Design Week
May 11, 2018 1:05 pm Comments Off on Trend Report: Milan Design WeekWith Milan Design Week being such an influential show to the design world, we decided here at Design Insider to put together our first Trend Report for the show, capturing what we felt were the most inspiring ideas. We hope you enjoy!
Materials: A Clear View Of Glass
May 8, 2018 9:48 am Comments Off on Materials: A Clear View Of GlassWhilst it’s difficult to accurately date the moment of creation of glass, like last months material of focus ceramic, the... Read More >
In Conversation with…Jordan Söderberg Mills
April 10, 2018 1:40 pm 1 CommentWith Glass the material of focus for this month I took the opportunity to have a chat with Jordan Söderberg... Read More >
In Conversation with…Candida Wigan of tex-tile with Jim Biddulph
March 23, 2018 11:51 am Comments Off on In Conversation with…Candida Wigan of tex-tile with Jim BiddulphWho ever said we should be bound to one career path? The beginning of the 21st century represents a time... Read More >
Turning the page on paper
March 1, 2018 10:39 am Comments Off on Turning the page on paperSome 2000 years ago a material discovery was made. Paper was invented in China, with the earliest examples dating back... Read More >
Studio Visit – Jim Biddulph with CUSTHOM
February 27, 2018 8:30 am Comments Off on Studio Visit – Jim Biddulph with CUSTHOMBright light streams in to a studio crammed full with a CAD embroidery machine, screen print table and material samples... Read More >
Studio Visit – Jim Biddulph with Fay McCaul
January 26, 2018 10:00 am Comments Off on Studio Visit – Jim Biddulph with Fay McCaulThe positive attributes of knitting make it somewhat of an unsung hero in the world of materials. As with its... Read More >
In Conversation with…Tracy Kendall
December 18, 2017 2:49 pm Comments Off on In Conversation with…Tracy KendallWhilst the work of designer Tracy Kendall is defined by it’s output as ‘wallpaper’, her hand screen-printed and richly embellished... Read More >