Tag: Textiles

A Design Trend for Spring Summer 2018 communicating an ‘Easy Optimism’

A Design Trend for Spring Summer 2018 communicating an ‘Easy Optimism’

Posted on by Phil

The sun relentlessly beats down on me as I write this post, most of us (people) are enjoying the 3rd mini-heatwave of the year; it’s hard to keep in mind that it’s only Tuesday and a work-day. Everything about today is screaming chill, relax, eat, drink, smile, enjoy and do all of this outdoors. I’m doing my best to comply, after all nature’s driving influence today has reminded me about my favorite design trend for the SS2018 and compelled me to share it with you.

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An Uplifting Color Palette for Interiors Spring Summer 2018

An Uplifting Color Palette for Interiors Spring Summer 2018

Posted on by Phil

The Spring/Summer season of 2018 will see the emergence of our trend Urban Planet, which has perhaps my favorite color palette for the year. It doesn’t contain my favorite color, but as a collection of colors it’s hard to beat.

The Urban Planet palette has a real pick-me-up look to it, a happy feel. This maybe because it’s essentially a story of metallics and they are always a favorite. Metallics have been are ever present and it seems fitting that they should now have their own trend for this summer season.

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SS17 TREND UPDATE: In Motion

SS17 TREND UPDATE: In Motion

Posted on by Laura Greenwood

This month we have released our SS17 trend; In Motion; A youthful, energetic and bold trend with a digital aesthetic. Check out the Pinterest Board; it will give you all the inspiration you need, from pattern and color stories to product materials and texture direction.

This trend is specifically relevant to stationery design, fashion, tableware and lighting.

1. Model Photograph by Van Koo – @supernovanGirl with kaleidoscopic glasses by Holes Eyewear www.h0les.com.  2. Technomimicry textiles by Lianne Polinder

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Texture at the Surface Design Show 2017

Posted on by Laura Greenwood

We visited the Surface Design Show back in February, a show that exhibits the latest in design and innovation for both interior and exterior surface applications. From flooring to wallpapers, lighting, stoneware and much more, this years’ show was an inspiring experience, with impressive new sustainable materials and interactive design concepts.

In this post, we have reported on some of the key themes seen at this years 2017 Surface Design show, if you would like a more in-depth trend report or the latest interior trend report please do not hesitate to get in touch!

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Creative Review; The next generation of Graduate Designers…

Posted on by Laura Greenwood

I recently visited the University of Huddersfield’s 2017 Graduate Show for the Textile Practice Design Course. The standard yet again was extremely high as the very talented new designers display fresh and innovative design ideas. It was interesting to see more Millennials expressing their political views and opinions through design; interpreting important topics that dominate headlines in todays society.

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Textile, Lighting, Interior Design Trends and Dubai – INDEXdesignseries

Textile, Lighting, Interior Design Trends and Dubai – INDEXdesignseries

Posted on by Laura Trowsdale

The creation of visitor features and experiences  at Index Design Series was our task and you may have seen our previous post about the Urban Gallery of sustainability already. Another such feature, was our Textile Experience displaying a range of textile artistry (some might simply say “Interior Products”) created by designers from around the world. A collaboration with Hull artist Debi Keable created a stunning Lighting installation. These spaces, like the Design Hub Urban Gallery, reflected the theme of the show ‘Design for the Senses’ with the materials and techniques used employing high levels of tactility, immersive sound and striking visual effects.

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