“We seek the duality that has to do with light and shadow, and we’re always inspired by how light can be transformed by nature.” Alejandro Campos, Ana Martinez, and Joel Rojas, Bandido Studio. Mexican design studio Bandido draw on the rich…
Making its return, New Designers ‘One Year In’ is a carefully curated space at the UK’s largest graduate showcase New Designers 2022, featuring breakthrough design entrepreneurs. The One Year In initiative represents every corner of design and each participant has…
“E-waste is a huge problem and we believe repairable, low-energy design that avoids single-use materials is paramount for designs to become more circular.” Josh Ward, co-founder of Tala. Eco-conscious lighting brand Tala promotes progressive design that celebrates low-energy technology and…
“Design is the language through which we navigate our public and private spaces. As such a fundamental building block that shapes how we live our lives, it’s vital that we continue exploring ways to make design more sustainable.“ Paul de…
“As a collective, we need to stop buying cheap, poorly designed products that contribute to a throwaway culture and start designing well-crafted products based on the core principles of reducing, reusing and recycling.” Richard Jones, designer-maker and founder of Jott…
“I am a romantic, ecologically inspired warrior first, driven by a desire to contribute to our culture and times, before I am committed to any bottom line.” Matthew Burt, designer and co-founder of Matthew Burt Furniture. Renowned for working with…
“We work to sustain and maintain, not pointlessly grow and develop. Sustainable business is about finding a balance between how much good work you can do well, without chasing profit for its own sake.” Ben Fowler, co-founder and maker, Marque…
“I have high hopes that fungi-based materials are the solution for many environmental issues in the future. There is the possibility that they will replace the use of both animal leather and plastics,” Mari Koppanen, Finnish designer and Ph.D. student. Multi-disciplinary…
“I wanted to somehow combine my practical skills with my creative practice and research interests, it was a natural decision to combine these to create a brand that enforced the idea of artist-designed textiles for everyday life.” Beki Bright –…
Our latest meet the maker Q&A is with Aery Living, a brand with a mission “to make beautiful scents with stylish minimal design and the finest ingredients.” Photography by Sonny Flanagan David Heffernan and Mathew Thomas believe in ethical practises…
Your front door, be it clean-lined and minimalist or traditionally designed to suit the period of the property, is the first sign that you’re back home. Recognising this, as well as the importance of a beautifully-designed door or garage door,…
“I want my work to be quiet, understated and comforting.” Isabelle Taylor-Jones, Dante Ceramics Ceramicist and designer, Isabelle Taylor-Jones is behind the beautifully curated sculptural works of Dantes Ceramics. Designed to inspire and help individuals create a slower, more appreciative…
