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Laura Connelly

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Laura Connelly
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After beginning her career in London 14-years ago, Laura moved back 'up North' to immerse herself in Manchester's thriving creative scene. An advocate of the anecdote, storytelling is her one true passion. She loves to champion new talent in the fields of architecture, interior design, materiality and manufacturing, with a particular interest in biomaterials. Laura has written for a range of publications, including the Guardian.

Unique furniture made from transformed coffee bags, showcasing sustainable design by Vepa and Peeze with scattered coffee beans.
Diverse group of industry leaders in architecture and design, showcasing expertise and innovative ideas for 2025.
Vibrant lounge area in Kirk Suites featuring Ege Carpets' colorful striped rug and modern furnishings in Vejle.
Contemporary lounge area featuring stylish furniture, art, and greenery, showcasing innovative design from Karndean Commercial and PLATFORM_.
Colorful biomaterial tray with unique marbled patterns, showcasing innovative low-carbon, waste-based design for sustainable products.
Modern seating area in the Liz Hickson Academy, featuring colorful decor and natural light for collaborative well-being.
Modern office interior of Virgin Media O2 headquarters featuring collaborative spaces, stylish seating, and vibrant design elements.
Swirling shades of brown and cream represent Pantone's Colour of the Year 2025, Mocha Mousse, in an artistic form.
Sophisticated workspace featuring Art Deco-inspired curves, calming colors, and greenery in a modern design layout.
Sustainable furniture displayed in a modern showroom featuring artwork of a whale and stylish wooden dining chairs.
Hand holding a textured acoustic panel while drilling, surrounded by felt samples on a workspace, highlighting Autex Acoustics' sustainable design.
BIM manager Sam Roberts discusses digital twins' impact on achieving Net Zero targets, wearing a brown button-up shirt.
Bespoke rug with organic patterns in earthy tones, complementing modern furniture on a dark herringbone floor.
Collaborative workspace design by Modus, featuring seating areas, plants, and a warm color palette at Landsec's headquarters.
John Whittaker speaks at the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre, presenting graphene images during a lecture on material innovations.
Participants engaged in a creative gingerbread house decorating workshop at Material Source Studio in Manchester.
Senior architect Stephanie Kyle speaking at a conference about neurodiversity and inclusive design, gesturing while seated at a desk.
Elegant living room featuring Muraspec's Dreamscape ombre wallcovering, blue velvet sofa, and stylish decor accents.
Colorful archways navigate vibrant landscapes, showcasing REHAU's Passion for Colour design collection that inspires creativity and imagination.
Creative individuals engage with vibrant textile artworks at the Design Council's Design for Planet Festival.