All articles by Emily Martin
Emily Martin
Surface Design Show
We preview next month’s three-day show at the Business Design Centre, London.
Profile – Abigail Bomford
Abigail Bomford is the new creative director of Camira, a specialist in producing fabrics for contract projects, from offices, school, transportation and hospitals.
Reporter – RA’s 250th anniversary year
The Royal Academy of Arts prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, with a redevelopment designed by architect and academician Sir David Chipperfield.
One to Watch – Bex Simon
One to Watch is Bex Simon, artsmith and creative director of the eponymous company that specialises in metalwork with a difference…
Profile – Simon Allford
Simon Allford, architect and co-founder of Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, and one of the VIP line-up of speakers in this year’s FX Talks, tells us about the role of architects and an eight-year research project
One to Watch – Samarkand Design
One to Watch is Samarkand Design, with Carrie Hart and Hilly Grumbar creating lampshades with a difference.
Profile – Jonathon Porritt
Leading British environmentalist and radical thinker Jonathon Porritt, one of this year’s FX Talks speakers, believes design can take the green agenda forward.
One to Watch – Wishnya
is Russia-based studio Wishnya, founded in 2013 by Dmitry Litz to design and produce lighting products, with appearances at Milan, IMM Cologne and Interlight Moscow already under his belt
Profile – Julian Maynard
From early on, industrial designer Julian Maynard has always had social design to the fore, driven by a desire to influence human behaviour for the good through design
Reporter – Design Manchester
Manchester gets ready for its 11-day festival of design. Starting on 11 October, the DM17 event will be reflecting on the city’s musical and visual heritage