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Hospitality served on an International Scale
Design Insider caught up with Ron Swidler, Principal in charge of the Branding at international hospitality design firm Gettys, to understand how they approach international projects and discuss emerging trends.
The Gold Standard in Higher Education Interiors
As the academic year draws to a close, we take a look at the big trends in Higher Education interiors. Our latest research suggests that investment in infrastructure is likely… Read More >
What is a ‘cool office’ and should we even want one?
The term ‘cool office’ has been floating around for quite a while now, but what is one? and do we really want one? We asked Nigel Tresise Director and Co-Founder… Read More >
Creating natural habitats – Boss Design
Oliver Ronald, Sales & Marketing Director at The Boss Design Group, explains why habitats are now key to successful workplace design. Good workplace design is no longer just about specifying… Read More >
Camira Fabric’s Healthcare Roadshow
Improving design has to be sustainable and style has to have substance. That was certainly the message during Camira Fabrics collaboration with Dutch based DVA (Dementia Village Advisors), during the… Read More >
Teal Living: Their brand journey and design standards in the carehome market
How did this brand new offering from the established British Manufacturer Teal develop its brand and product range to become known for breaking from traditional design standards in the residential… Read More >
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
Added Value
Chelsom share their views on the importance of knowledge… I never cease to be amazed by the vast breadth of knowledge interior designers need in order to cope with all… Read More >
WHY FLOORING SELLS
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.
Conquering the myths of office Acoustics
Acoustics has been voted as one of the biggest annoyances in the office! So we caught up with Ros Lambert-Porter who has been working with Ocee Design to discuss Acoustics… Read More >
What would your dream office be?
During Clerkenwell Design Week we interviewed some of the top designers in workplace design to find out what the growing trends in the office are. As you would expect ‘wellbeing’… Read More >
what impact is co-working having on the workplace?
“You will always get the balance right with new trends if you’ve thought about the occupier’s actual, not perceived, needs. The best solutions are borne out of consultation with those… Read More >
Designer’s Muse: Dr Craig Knight, Identity Realization
This month on Design Insider we are focusing on the Healthcare sector, we have already reached out to BCFA members to survey what impact design can have in a healthcare space,… Read More >