Childlike design and Industrial Chic… just a couple of noticeable trends on the eve of Orgatec 2016 in Cologne…
Clerkenwell V BREXIT
As the pound drops to a 31 year low against the US Dollar, British furniture exports take off… but what about the flip side…?
Furnishing the future
A little over 11 years ago I was involved in bringing Vitra Design Museum’s world renowned 100 Years 100 Chairs exhibition to Manchester – with a fantastic team and supported by an enthusiastic Architecture Community. It […]
Perfection V Ambition (finale)
Perfection V Ambition (finale) is the conclusion of my mini-series. Matt Welsh of naughtone gives me a glimpse behind the scenes and talks me through the big deal…
Perfection V Ambition (part two)
In Perfection Vs Ambition (part two) I chat two Simon Millington, multi award winning interior designer and co-founder of Space Invader Design…
Keeping your cool: Perfection v Ambition. (part one)
What is design utopia? A niche studio that stays true to its roots – or growth and financial success? Is it possible to have both? I speak to Roger Stephenson (Architect) O.B.E. and craft British furniture brand Another Country.
Swiss re-Made
Two brothers returned to their childhood to make unique, soulful furniture out of other peoples’ rubbish. And it’s pretty amazing…
Carpe diem: Seas today
Our seas and oceans are being filled with our waste. But that’s ok right? As long as we can’t see it.
Stupid furniture…
Other industries are moving apace, integrating technology and making equipment smart. So why is furniture still so stupid?
Alamak! Asian Design Invasion
European furniture fairs used to be dismissive of Asian furniture companies. The landscape however, is changing fast…
