Author Archives for Alys Bryan

About Alys Bryan

Alys is a knowledgeable design editor who is focused on instigating conversations, both online and in-person, with industry experts which challenge, educate and advance the commercial interior sector. Her training and 15 years of professional experience as a furniture designer for the commercial sector makes her uniquely placed to lead Design Insider as Editor

GROHE wins ‘Best of the Best Product’ at the Iconic Awards 2016

November 7, 2016 9:00 am Published by Comments Off on GROHE wins ‘Best of the Best Product’ at the Iconic Awards 2016

GROHE has once again crushed international competition in a renowned design contest. The innovative GROHE Sensia® Arena shower toilet won the highest prize in the Iconic Awards 2016 – Best of Best, while the GROHE Design Studio team collected a brilliant total of four coveted prizes at the awards ceremony held in Munich this month.


Take a seat with Morgan at the Clayton Chiswick Hotel

November 4, 2016 9:00 am Published by Comments Off on Take a seat with Morgan at the Clayton Chiswick Hotel

British furniture designer and manufacturer, Morgan, has supplied a wide range of seating, ottomans and tables for the Clayton Chiswick Hotel in West London.


Q&A with Min Sang Cho

November 1, 2016 5:11 pm Published by Comments Off on Q&A with Min Sang Cho

MIN SANG CHO is a London based lighting artist who has a strong background in craft, design and architectural lighting... Read More >


Melbourne University gets a long awaited face-lift featuring Ege Carpets

November 1, 2016 3:00 pm Published by Comments Off on Melbourne University gets a long awaited face-lift featuring Ege Carpets

The University of Melbourne’s Arts Faculty had not had a major building development for 40 years, so ARM + Architectus worked up interiors to reflect the latest pedagogical thinking as applied in their curricula.


Wake up to Sleep 2016

November 1, 2016 9:00 am Published by Comments Off on Wake up to Sleep 2016

With over forty BCFA members exhibiting at Sleep 2016, designers are guaranteed to discover the best quality products for award-winning hotel projects.


The Future of UK Design

November 1, 2016 8:00 am Published by Comments Off on The Future of UK Design

Coinciding with the London Design Festival in September 2016 Dezeen launched their Brexit Design Manifesto.  A message to the UK government... Read More >


Laufen to show latest innovations at Sleep 2016

October 31, 2016 2:54 pm Published by Comments Off on Laufen to show latest innovations at Sleep 2016

In London from 22 to 23 November, Swiss bathroom specialist Laufen will be exhibiting at Europe’s most important hotel design event, Sleep, at the Business Design Centre, Islington.


10 Friday Facts: 3D Printing

October 28, 2016 9:00 am Published by Comments Off on 10 Friday Facts: 3D Printing

Following the success with the new Rio tables, designed by studio INTEGRATE and Morgan Studio, they have sent us some facinating facts on 3D Printing to fill your friday.


Tuck Top™ Valance Sheet Set to Revolutionise UK Housekeeping

October 27, 2016 1:00 pm Published by Comments Off on Tuck Top™ Valance Sheet Set to Revolutionise UK Housekeeping

The Fine Cotton Company has showcased a ‘UK-first’ at this year’s Independent Hotel Show with a product that is set to revolutionise UK housekeeping by delivering huge time and resource savings and limits injury when changing beds.