All articles by Pamela Buxton
Pamela Buxton
Jeff Kindleysides: 10 things I’ve learned about design
Jeff Kindleysides with David Checkland founded their retail design consultancy 35 years ago, working with major brands. He shares with us the top 10 lessons he’s learned about design along the way.
Gitta Gschwendtner – 10 things I’ve learned about design
Gitta Gschwendtner designs exhibitions, furniture and interiors as well as creating public art for indoor and outdoor spaces. She takes a moment out of a busy schedule to share 10 things she’s learned about design.
Is the battle between physical store and online shopping over?
Is the battle between physical store and online shopping over? Not according to our round-table gathering of designers specialising in retail, who have much to say about how brick-and-mortar can continue to take the fight to the screen.
Designer File – Nicola Osborn
Nicola Osborn, design director at MoreySmith, studied printed textiles and decorative arts and worked as a visual merchandiser before completing an interior design diploma. She shares 10 things she’s learned about design.
Kim Morris, head of retail design at John Lewis – interview
Kim Morris is head of retail design at John Lewis. She joined the retailer 35 years ago after beginning her career at Top Shop, and now heads a team of 60 designers and visual merchandisers.
Kristin Hibbs, head of design at the Science Museum – interview
Head of design at the Science Museum, Kristin Hibbs trained as an architect and joined the museum in 2012 after seven years working for museum design practice Metaphor. She currently is overseeing design for the museum’s 10-year development masterplan, hears Pamela Buxton
Runway Success – what to do with London’s airports
The only thing that seems certain is that London and the South East needs more airport capacity. With a range of proposals put forward, the Airports Commission is due to get down to the nitty-gritty of where and how it is to be supplied
Paulo Mendes da Rocha and Glasgow School of Art: Blueprint #333
The latest issue of Blueprint features Brazil’s greatest living architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha, and Steven Holl’s new Reid Building for the Glasgow School of Art – here’s what else to expect from the magazine, out next week
Happy Returns
For some people, birthdays are nothing much to celebrate, just the passing of another year. Not so for these luminaries of the architecture and design world. All have reached a milestone this year, and FX asked them to reflect on glories past, present and future. By Helen Parton, with Pamela Buxton