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Laura Connelly

Editor-in-chief

After beginning her career in London 13-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.

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Colorful biomaterial tray with unique marbled patterns, showcasing innovative low-carbon, waste-based design for sustainable products.

25 biomaterial and waste-based products for 2025.

Modern seating area in the Liz Hickson Academy, featuring colorful decor and natural light for collaborative well-being.

Collaboration at Crown Paints Liz Hickson Academy.

Modern office interior of Virgin Media O2 headquarters featuring collaborative spaces, stylish seating, and vibrant design elements.

Gensler unveils ultra-connected HQ for Virgin.

Swirling shades of brown and cream represent Pantone's Colour of the Year 2025, Mocha Mousse, in an artistic form.

Pantone's Colour of the Year 2025: Mocha Mousse.

Sophisticated workspace featuring Art Deco-inspired curves, calming colors, and greenery in a modern design layout.

Ekho Studio: Art Deco-inspired curves & calm.

Sustainable furniture displayed in a modern showroom featuring artwork of a whale and stylish wooden dining chairs.

How it's made: Factory tour at Vepa, Netherlands.

Hand holding a textured acoustic panel while drilling, surrounded by felt samples on a workspace, highlighting Autex Acoustics' sustainable design.

Autex Acoustics’ SpinFix embraces circularity.

BIM manager Sam Roberts discusses digital twins' impact on achieving Net Zero targets, wearing a brown button-up shirt.

Sam Roberts, TP Bennett, on digital twins.

Bespoke rug with organic patterns in earthy tones, complementing modern furniture on a dark herringbone floor.

Bespoke rugs by Newhey for Material Source Studio.

Collaborative workspace design by Modus, featuring seating areas, plants, and a warm color palette at Landsec's headquarters.

A workspace reimagined by Modus for Landsec.

John Whittaker speaks at the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre, presenting graphene images during a lecture on material innovations.

John Whittaker, Graphene Innovation at Community.

Participants engaged in a creative gingerbread house decorating workshop at Material Source Studio in Manchester.

Community 2024: Connecting Creative Minds.