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Interiors UK 2013 Highlights – New Design Britain Awards Winners

The New Design Britain Awards are one of the most important competitions in the UK for young design talent, giving recognition to students for innovative and ground-breaking work and providing an...

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Interiors UK Highlights – Ian Mankin

Stands dedicated to fabrics and soft furnishings were disappointingly in fairly short supply this year but there were some useful and elegant fabrics on display. Ian Mankin is a great example and...

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Interiors UK 2013 Highlights – Tom Schneider

For clients with modern tastes, Tom Schneider presented an interesting collection. As with previously highlighted Starbay, Tom Schneider’s work reflects the beauty of wood with contemporary curves...

Jan 30, 2013 Like

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Interiors UK 2013 Highlights – Starbay

MARILYN Vanity / Make up Trunk Starbay is an international brand of upscale furniture in solid rosewood. Their Avant Garde series was inspired by classic furniture from the British Colonial past...

Jan 30, 2013 Like

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Interiors UK 2013 – Highlights

The weather was not particularly kind to those exhibiting and visiting at Interiors UK in Birmingham this year – with most of the UK under quite a few centimetres of snow – however, it did mean...

Jan 30, 2013 Like

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2012 in review

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 19,000 people fit into the new Barclays Center to see Jay-Z perform. This blog was viewed...

Jan 25, 2013 Like

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Fond farewell from the Editor

As Autumn sets in and the leaves turn amber and fall from the trees, my time as the Editor of The Design Hub has come to an end. I do hope you have enjoyed my posts over this last year, I have...

Nov 2, 2012 Like

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Tent London: Bright Shining Beacon for Contemporary Designers

In its sixth year, Tent London continues to be a bright shining beacon for independent contemporary designers. Drawing consumers, interior designers and specifier’s with an eye for the...

Sep 27, 2012 Like

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Talking Grand Schemes with Kevin McCloud

The Design Hub has had the pleasure of talking to Grand Designs creator and eco building champion Kevin McCloud. Since it first aired in 1999, Grand Designs has had eleven series’, and as one of...

Sep 11, 2012 Like

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A to Z of Interior Design: K is for…

Kartell Kartell is an Italian company that was founded in 1949 and quickly established themselves as innovators of new production methods and technological advances in plastic. originally...

Aug 31, 2012 Like

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Asking the experts: How do you design a Digital Media Room?

It’s hardly a revelation that digital media is such an important part of our everyday lives; smart phone’s, tablets, digital TV, games consoles, music systems and computers are the basis for most...

Aug 21, 2012 Like

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WIN TICKETS TO GRAND DESIGNS LIVE BIRMINGHAM 2012

KEVIN MCCLOUD TAKES THE UK’S LEADING CONTEMPORARY HOME SHOW, GRAND DESIGNS LIVE, BACK TO BIRMINGHAM NEC (12TH – 14TH OCTOBER) FOR THE 7TH YEAR RUNNING! One of the UK’s most popular contemporary...

Aug 13, 2012 Like

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A to Z of Interior Design: J is for…

Jacobson (Arne)Arne Jacobsen (1902-71) is the Danish architect who mastered the interpretation of international functionalism. His architecture includes a considerable number of epoch defining...

Aug 9, 2012 Like

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Eco designer, Sarah Turner, creates large recycled chandeliers and sculptures for London 2012 Olympics

Sarah Turner (featured previously in this post) is a Nottingham based eco designer who has been gaining notoriety for her use of recycled materials to produce intricate lighting designs for...

Aug 1, 2012 Like

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A to Z of Interior Design: I is for…

Interi MagazineFounded in 1954 in Italy, INTERI is a monthly magazine that specialises in architecture and design. It has become an indispensable tool for orientation in the world of interiors and...

Jul 19, 2012 Like

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New Designers 2012 – Part Two

Welcome to Part Two of my report on this year’s New Designers event. In my last post I highlighted the fresh-faced graduates whose work had grabbed my attention, so now it’s time to look at the...

Jul 11, 2012 Like

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New Designers 2012 – Part One

I’ve just had the most incredible time at New Designers 2012 at the impressive Business Design Centre in London. This year New Designers celebrates 27 years of promoting design graduates work to...

Jul 9, 2012 Like

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A – Z of Interior Design: H is for…

Heritage n. heritij Valued objects and qualities such as cultural traditions, unspoiled countryside, and historic buildings that have been passed down from previous generations. Heritage Interior...

Jul 3, 2012 Like

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Launch of UKs first distance learning MA Interior Design

The National Design Academy (NDA), a centre of excellence for interior design, is delighted to announce the launch of a new Master of Arts Degree in Interior Design. The course, validated by...

Jul 2, 2012 Like

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A to Z of Interior Design: G is for…

Geometric adj – ge·o·met·ric Using simple geometric forms such as circles, rectangles, triangles and squares in design and decoration. Derived from geometry, the a branch of mathematics concerned...

Jun 25, 2012 Like

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UK’s first fully distance learning MASTERS in Interior Design is launched

The National Design Academy (NDA), a centre of excellence for interior design, is delighted to announce the launch of a new Master of Arts Degree in Interior Design. The course, validated by...

Jun 21, 2012 Like

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A to Z of Interior Design: F is for…

Fabric n. Cloth, typically produced by weaving or knitting textile fibers. Fabric means much more than cloth, in practical terms it refers to anything made of or covered with cloth, such as...

Jun 19, 2012 Like

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A to Z of Interior Design: E is for…

Eclectic a. ec·lec·tic An eclectic interior is one that derives its generating ideas, style and taste from a diverse range of sources and creates a harmonious dialogue between all the parts. Having...

Jun 14, 2012 Like

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Discounted tickets available for New Designers event

New Designers is the UK’s most important graduate design exhibition. Over 3,500 of the brightest and most creative talents from Britain’s leading design courses will come together for the 27th...

Jun 11, 2012 Like

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A to Z of Interior Design: D is for…

Deconstructivism Deconstructivism is a type of architectural style, which unlike conventional architecture, breaks all the rules of construction theory. Developed in late 1980’s, deconstructivism...

May 29, 2012 Like

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A to Z of Interior Design: C is for…

Chair A piece of furniture consisting of a seat, legs, back, and often arms, designed to accommodate one person. Furniture design is defined as fashioning goods for seating or storage from raw...

May 21, 2012 Like

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Interior design competition open to all undergraduates

The National Design Academy and Staffordshire University are delighted to launch a student competition for International Decorative Surfaces (IDS) to put forward interior and exterior design ideas...

May 18, 2012 Like

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Grand Designs Live 2012: Part Two

This years Grand Designs Live put a lot of emphasis on garden design. Not only was the garden section huge, but it also offered free expert advice about any garden design ideas or projects you...

May 17, 2012 Like

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Having a grand time: Grand Designs Live 2012 – Part One

This years Grand Designs Live show held at the ExCel in London’s docklands was, as you’d expect, quite grand. Out of all the shows I’ve visited recently, Grand Designs Live certainly stands out as...

May 14, 2012 Like

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Interiors UK 2013 Highlights – New Design Britain Awards Winners

Interiors UK Highlights – Ian Mankin

Interiors UK 2013 Highlights – Tom Schneider

Interiors UK 2013 Highlights – Starbay

Interiors UK 2013 – Highlights

2012 in review

Fond farewell from the Editor

Tent London: Bright Shining Beacon for Contemporary Designers

Talking Grand Schemes with Kevin McCloud

A to Z of Interior Design: K is for…

Asking the experts: How do you design a Digital Media Room?

WIN TICKETS TO GRAND DESIGNS LIVE BIRMINGHAM 2012

A to Z of Interior Design: J is for…

Eco designer, Sarah Turner, creates large recycled chandeliers and sculptures for London 2012 Olympics

A to Z of Interior Design: I is for…

New Designers 2012 – Part Two

New Designers 2012 – Part One

A – Z of Interior Design: H is for…

Launch of UKs first distance learning MA Interior Design

A to Z of Interior Design: G is for…

UK’s first fully distance learning MASTERS in Interior Design is launched

A to Z of Interior Design: F is for…

A to Z of Interior Design: E is for…

Discounted tickets available for New Designers event

A to Z of Interior Design: D is for…

A to Z of Interior Design: C is for…

Interior design competition open to all undergraduates

Grand Designs Live 2012: Part Two

Having a grand time: Grand Designs Live 2012 – Part One

A to Z of Interior Design: B is for…

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