Three things are certain in life: birth, death and change. Amidst a backdrop of sweeping change across the industry, there is currently huge disparity between different parts of the furniture market.
Tag: furniture
Metaverse or milano?
Could the Metaverse spell the end for the global design fair? With virtual online activity and investments set to grow exponentially, how much will this new virtual space shape the future of interiors?
AGE OF TRANSPARENCY
We’re in a pivotal chapter that will shape things to come. The political swing from right to left (or left to right depending on where you stand), the battle between opaque regimes and transparent people […]
Wicker woven wonders
In the book ‘New Silk Roads’, author Peter Frankopan considers the causes and effects of global change over the course of history, up to present day. Life is in constant flux and when looking at […]
Open Source Furniture
The sharing revolution has changed the planet. The way we call a cab, how we holiday, work and live. We now stream films and music, sharing the cost of ownership with monthly prescriptions. Why can’t we share design?
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…
Designers do it themselves: Pt 2
In the second part of this series, I ask some candid questions to David Fox, Simon Pengelly and Jonathan Prestwich – 3 of the UK’s leading furniture designers. I also look to the future of furniture design and production with some predictions of major change…
Blurred lines
Many furniture manufacturers’ heads are turned by what their competitors are doing – to the detriment of their own brand…
There’s an identity crisis going on!
furniture strategist 