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About Rita Bancroft

A regular features writer on Design Insider, Rita has a passion for interiors. Having worked at a senior level for international brands for over 30 years, today she runs Bancmarketing, her own independent marketing consultancy business she set up in 2011.

A Voyage into the Cruise sector

October 6, 2016 3:00 pm Published by Comments Off on A Voyage into the Cruise sector

As a commercial sector, cruise shows no signs of slowing down. According to the CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) around 24 million passengers are expected to sail in 2016, a 60% increase in just 10 years


WHY FLOORING SELLS

July 7, 2016 2:57 pm Published by 1 Comment

For this month’s focus on flooring we take a closer look at the role flooring plays in a retail environment. We caught up with Lewis Taylor, Design Director of David Collins Studio who have an international reputation in luxury retail design and our BCFA members to understand how flooring sells.


The Hospitality Transition

March 16, 2016 2:00 pm Published by Comments Off on The Hospitality Transition

“Transition” is the current buzz word in commercial interiors, the way space is designed and consumed is being influenced by... Read More >


SURFACE DESIGN FOCUS

February 2, 2016 4:32 pm Published by Comments Off on SURFACE DESIGN FOCUS

Surface Design Show is a great place to explore the latest trends in commercial surfaces. Taking place at London’s Business... Read More >


Q&A with Simon Rawlings, David Collins Studio

January 20, 2016 1:03 pm Published by Comments Off on 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 Marcus Wareing and Robert Angell

December 14, 2015 1:28 pm Published by Comments Off on Q&A with Marcus Wareing and Robert Angell

We ask two of the best in their class to share their thoughts on the evolution of luxury design in restaurants and hotels and describe how they create the perfect dining experience.


The Office – Evolution or Revolution?

November 9, 2015 2:33 pm Published by Comments Off on The Office – Evolution or Revolution?

Commercial office spaces are undergoing something of a transformation. Issues like wellness, collaborative working and technological mobility are all key factors driving this shift. Could greater thought on workplace design be the secret to business success?