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The future is now, says Veronica Simpson
7 July 2014Future Everything’s 2014 festival revealed many exciting digitally fuelled collaborations between designers, artists and urbanists. Their mission is to reclaim open-source technology as a tool for creativity, collaboration and people power. The revolution starts here… By Veronica Simpson.
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How architects are turning their attention to smaller things
24 June 2014After years of creating buildings, architecture practices are now turning their hand to smaller items and industrial design. For these design professionals, it’s about applying the same level of imagination and practicality that they have done with their larger creations.
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Alex McCuaig - 10 things I’ve learned about design
23 June 2014Alex McCuaig studied 3D design before working with renowned industrial designer James Gardner. He founded the experiential design company Met Studio in 1982, which now has offices in London, Hong Kong and Mexico.
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Focussing on flooring
16 June 2014The floor is more than just a surface, it is fundamental to the look and feel of a space – and we have the projects to prove it. Reports are by Toby Maxwell.
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Foldability - One to Watch
10 June 2014One to watch is Kyla McCallum of foldability and her gorgeous origami lamps.
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Placemaking: If you build it will they come?
10 June 2014It takes more than money and a big-name architect to create genuine places, says Veronica Simpson.
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Light + building, Frankfurt - report
10 June 2014Light + building in Frankfurt was an overture to an increase in design diversity.
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Kim Morris, head of retail design at John Lewis - interview
10 June 2014Kim 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.
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New principal for Hassell’s london office
30 May 2014International design practice Hassell has appointed architect Julian Gitsham as a principal at its London office. He joins from Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios where he was managing partner and board member.
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Kristin Hibbs, head of design at the Science Museum - interview
30 May 2014Head 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
