Industry News
Considering our material roots
When considering the longevity and influence of all the materials that we know and use on the planet, it’s easy to conclude that, being the oldest, stone must carry the… Read More >
Magic with Molten Glass and Moulds
In honour of this month’s themes of process and wood, BCFA member Lasvit have allowed us to explore the process behind making of their lighting – without wood you would not have the… Read More >
The story of wooden mouldings with Larson-Juhl
During September Design Insider will focus on wood and processes, what better opportunity could we find to speak with Larson-Juhl and discover more about how they process their timber mouldings! The… Read More >
There’s Nothing Quite Like Timber with Lyndon Design
This month our material focus is on timber. We spoke to Tim Armitt, Managing Director of Lyndon Design, about Lyndon and how they use timber within their design process. Please… Read More >
Nova: Re-Branded!
Nova interiors originated in a modest workshop in the village of Eyam in the heart of the peak district in 1985 by Stan Buchanan. In 2000 the business re-located to… Read More >
Edmund Bell’s Metallic Appreciation
Edmund Bell, a BCFA member, are known for many types of fabrics: blackout, dimout, sheet, woven, print and upholstery. As their leading fabrics hold many sumptuous and tactile properties, Design… Read More >
Peeling back the surface of cork
Take yourself back to 1688 and imagine this conundrum; you’ve created a new form of carbonated wine made from the uncommonly used white grape, but you can’t keep those bubbles… Read More >
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 >