Design Opinion
21st Feb 2012
, Workplace
, Jon Wilson
Whatever happened to the prediction advanced by the Xerox corp. in the 1970’s, that we would all be paper free in 20 years thanks to advances in technology and data retrieval? Recent figures from the National Association of Paper Merchants suggest that...
9th Feb 2012
, Furniture
, Jon Wilson
There are some classic pieces of furniture, the functional simplicity of which, constantly seem to inspire designers to re-visit and reinvent. The Windsor chair, that spindle-back, olde-worlde staple of many a country pub has been the inspiration for...
2nd Feb 2012
, Workplace
, Jess Mackie
It’s all happening in Europe!
Lego’s new office in Denmark, and Unilever’s in Switzerland are brilliant examples of how fun can be incorporated into the workplace. These well-known successful brands, household names to us all, show that to work hard we...
2nd Feb 2012
, Workplace
, Jon Wilson
Generation Y, The Millenuals, whatever you call them they are here and now and gaining in business importance. Those born in the last 2 decades of the 20th Century are a rum bunch to those of us born significantly earlier. They are technologically savvy...
1st Feb 2012
, Things we like
, Zoe Trevett
Do you want open plan working but are struggling with the noise transfer across the floor? Want to have an improptu meeting but don't want to disturb those around you? Well look no further.
Muuto have brought out Under the Bell, a large sound absorbing...
31st Jan 2012
, Things we like
, Zoe Trevett
I love the design for the new London bus, designed by British talent Thomas Heatherwick. Reminiscent of an airstream caravan, but with a modern 'swoosh'. Although only a prototype at this stage, fingers crossed we should get the first batch out on London...
30th Jan 2012
, Things we like
, Jon Wilson
From the 7th March 2012, the National Trust will be opening the doors to one of the UK’s most important modernist homes to the public. High Cross House in Devon was designed by William Lescaze, a Swiss American architect, for the Headmaster at Dartington...
26th Jan 2012
, Workplace
, Jon Wilson
I must confess that the Psychological Science Journal is not my usual read of choice but I was drawn to a research article about how environments can stimulate creativity in individuals, much more my bag. The premise is that if employers want their staff...
10th Jan 2012
, Things we like
, Paul Tomlinson
Just looking at this makes me smile. Seen at last years Design Junction Show in London this lovely rocking sheep Hiho. Designed by Jarrod Lim Jarrod's focus is on developing creative concepts for furniture and products as well as generating exciting...
19th Dec 2011
, Things we like
, Samantha Atton
If you’re in need of a last minute Christmas present then look no further than this cork iPad sleeve! Handmade in London, the lightweight sleeve is made from FSC approved fabric backed cork. The neatly stitched edge detail comes in a range of colours and...
