Industry News
A conversation between Jim Biddulph & Giles Miller Studio
A self proclaimed “composer of materials,” designer Giles Miller has experimented and worked with an enormous range; from ceramic to metal, cardboard to cork, wood to silicon and fabric to… Read More >
Global issues discussed with Roca’s new digital platform
BCFA member Roca have recently introduced a new digital platform project, aiming to be a reference point for design and architecture news and thought, with more than 30 international writers… Read More >
Regulations: Ceramic Tiles
In the next of our series looking at the regulations and requirements across each discipline, we look at what a designer needs to know when specifying ceramic tiles, with the assistance of… Read More >
CORK LIKE YOU´VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE!
What happens when you explore cork through generative digital processes? What happens when you bring together technology, innovation and sustainability? What happens when young creative talent comes together in perfect… Read More >
All about Cork
As you may well be aware of by now, one of August’s themes has been Cork. The product – not the place. To celebrate this theme, we have featured Designer… Read More >
Spinks Springs wins third annual Export Award
West Yorkshire manufacturer, and BCFA member, Spinks Springs, a leading supplier of unique, micro pocket springs, has fought off stiff competition to win The Furniture Makers’ Company’s third annual Export… Read More >
Dr Lynn Jones: Understanding a graduate’s hidden costs
During July Design Insider has been focused on graduates, we have loved sharing examples of the truly excellent work created by the UK’s 2018 graduate cohort which you can enjoy… Read More >
The ever-flowing history of paint
Like many of the materials we’ve already focused on this year, paint is another that we have a very deep connection with as a species. The early origins of paint… Read More >
New look and new collection by Edmund Bell
Edmund Bell is pleased to introduce their new brand identity, developed in-line with their positioning as a key partner in the global interior furnishings sector – And with this comes… Read More >
FIESTA announces partnership with the Apprenticeship Management Group
The Furniture and Interiors Education, Skills and Training Alliance (FIESTA) has entered into an agreement with the Apprenticeship Management Group to launch a new initiative, Furniture and Interiors Skills Plus,… Read More >
Branching Out with Rycotewood at Heals
Rycotewood Furniture Centre is a small college based in central Oxford that carries an 80-year long legacy of teaching furniture designing and making. It has a reputable name within the industry,… Read More >
Sheffield’s Institute of Arts at New Designers Part 2
New Designers Part 2 is at the Business Design Centre and Design Insider are delighted to share some of the work being exhibited by students from the University of Sheffield (on… Read More >
Ege Receives Distinguished EU Environmental Award
As we spend June increasing awareness in the environmental impact of plastic and share recent innovations in plastic recycling the announcement of ege’s environmental achievements are perfectly timed! Whilst the warmest… Read More >