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Reflection, Ritual, Reverie: A Design Insider Conversation with 1508 London on Their Immersive WOW!house Principal Bathroom
We are beyond excited to take you inside Design Centre Chelsea Harbour’s WOW!house with 1508 London, where a bathroom becomes an immersive sanctuary of ritual, reflection, and reverie. This year’s… Read More >
A conversation between: Jim Biddulph & Simone van Es
It may sound like a bold statement to suggest that one exhibition could have been a standout event at both this year’s Milan Design Week and last year’s Dutch Design… Read More >
Joyful Spaces: The Ark, Dublin – Rina Keane, Design Director, Lumsden
Outside our homes, the commercial spaces we inhabit daily should do more than just function – they should enrich our lives and spark joy. Our new Joyful Spaces series will form a… Read More >
Flying the Flag for British Design: Founder, Lisa Cluer on Winning the King’s Award and Leading with Purpose
In this exclusive interview, Design Insider meets with Lisa Cluer, Founder of Inside Out Contracts, following the company’s prestigious win of the King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade. Speaking… Read More >
Have Your Say: What Role do Mentors and Collaborators Play in Developing Future Industry Leaders?
At Design Insider we recognise the expertise within our commercial interior community and we are proud to instigate conversations which inform, challenge & inspire the people who make our sector… Read More >
Joyful Spaces: Casa Batlló, Leanne Armstrong, Founder and Creative Director, Black Ivy Design
Outside our homes, the commercial spaces we inhabit daily should do more than just function – they should enrich our lives and spark joy. Our new Joyful Spaces series will form a… Read More >
A conversation between: Jim Biddulph & Justus Hilfenhaus
Sometimes the simplest of designs can be the most effective, making them the holy grail for many a designer. Stripping back the bells and whistles, focusing on specific materials and… Read More >
You’re Invited! Dining with Cultural Inspirations: Zoë Allen, Founder, Artistic Statements
Imagine hosting a dinner party where every detail – from the enchanting venue to the eclectic guest list – reflects the passions and inspirations that have shaped your creative life… Read More >
The Importance of Colour and Biophilia in the Workplace – Designing with Feeling and Function
During Clerkenwell Design Week 2025, Umbrella and Wagstaff hosted a thoughtful and energised panel, titled “The Importance of Colour and Biophilia in the Workplace.” The conversation was part of the… Read More >
Designing Across Generations: How the Multi-Generational Workforce Is Reshaping the Workplace
In recent years, the conversation about the “future of work” has been dominated by one demographic: the next generation. We talk about Gen Z’s expectations, their digital fluency, their hunger… Read More >
Powering Purpose: How Jones + partners are Redesigning the Role of Technology in Furniture
In an in-depth and energetic conversation, Design Insider’s Alys Bryan sat down with Craig Jones, founder of Jones + Partners, to mark the 25th anniversary of his design studio and… Read More >
Reimagining Higher Education Spaces: A Student Round Table at the Wagstaff Showroom
Design Insider partnered with Wagstaff Group during their Education Month for a standout round table event exploring the future of student learning environments. Chaired by Design Insider Editorial Director Alys… Read More >
Graduating into Design: Rebecca Finney’s Top Tips for Starting Your Career – Part 2
In the second instalment of our career advice series, we continue with five more essential insights from Rebecca Finney, Creative Director at Jasper Sanders + Partners. Having recently completed the… Read More >