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Salone del Mobile 2026: What Happens When Design Stops Playing Safe?

Posted by Paul Simons on 27th Apr 2026

Salone del Mobile 2026: What Happens When Design Stops Playing Safe?
Milan Design Week has come to a close, and as always, Salone del Mobile has set the tone for the year ahead. The 64th edition brought together more than 1,900 exhibitors at Fiera Milano Rho, alongside a citywide programme of installations, exhibitions and ideas that stretched far beyond the fairgrounds. This year felt different. There was a renewed energy across the city, not …

The Eames Collection - Forever Modern

Posted by Rhona Jamieson on 16th Sep 2025

The Eames Collection - Forever Modern
Few names in design carry the same weight as Charles and Ray Eames. Their furniture, accessories and playful experiments have shaped the way we think about modern living for more than 70 years. Today, Vitra, the sole authorised manufacturer of Eames products for Europe, has reworked and expanded the collection to make sure these classics remain relevant, sustainable and inspiri …

3daysofdesign 2025: Keeping It Real

26th Jun 2025

3daysofdesign 2025: Keeping It Real
This year’s 3daysofdesign theme, KEEP IT REAL, isn’t just a slogan, it’s a timely call to action. The 2025 event segmented its position as Europe's leading furniture festival of creativity and design, championing individuality and authenticity, with a strong undercurrent of environmental consciousness.  Over 400 exhibitors welcomed design lovers from around t …

CDW 2025: A Vibrant Vision of Design, Sustainability, and Inclusion

Posted by Paul Simons on 23rd May 2025

CDW 2025: A Vibrant Vision of Design, Sustainability, and Inclusion
The 2025 edition of Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW) pulsed with more energy than recent years, as optimism echoed throughout the showrooms and studios. Nature-Inspired Palettes Take Centre Stage Manufacturers warmly welcomed crowds of visitors, unveiling a wave of new product launches that echoed themes from this year’s Milan Design Week, particularly a continued embrace of …

Top 3 Tips for Making Screen Time Healthier

Posted by Barrie Smith on 6th May 2025

Top 3 Tips for Making Screen Time Healthier
Barrie Smith, our Workstation Ergonomics Assessor, shares this practical advice to help you stay comfortable and productive when using display screen equipment every day. 1. Follow the 20:20:20 rule Every twenty minutes, look twenty feet away for twenty seconds. This can help reduce eye fatigue and strain associated with spending hours at a visual display unit (VDU) or reading …