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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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Modern glass partition showcasing colorful interior design elements and plants at Globe Point, Leeds, by Ekho Studio.

Ekho Studio melds past & future at Globe Point.

Hazel Pearson, director at Michael Laird Architects, smiles at a workspace table adorned with design materials and stationery.

Interview: Hazel Pearson, Michael Laird Architects

Elegant seating area featuring Karndean Designflooring, historic decor, and a statement mirror in CoVault's Glasgow location.

Karndean brings new life to historic building.

Bright citrus-themed interior of the Mango Teen store in Barcelona, featuring recycling and collection signage.

Zingy citrus scheme for first Mango Teen store.

Elegant dining setup at The Libertine, featuring exposed brick arches and stylish decor in London's Royal Exchange.

The Libertine: Grade-1 listed transformation.

Eliza Kesuma showcases vibrant wallpaper designs from Moody Monday in her Edinburgh studio, emphasizing creativity and color.

Interview: Eliza Kesuma, founder of Moody Monday.

Vibrant seating area in a colorful dessert café designed by Phoenix Wharf, featuring pink and blue decor.

Phoenix Wharf crafts candy-coloured fantasia.

Panelist discussing key insights at a 2022 year-in-review event, with an engaged audience in the background.

Year in review: Top insight of 2022.

Stylish interior design featuring sustainable decor, including pendant lights, a potted plant, and eco-friendly materials.

Year in review: Top innovation of 2022.

Modern café interior featuring vibrant coral chairs and lush greenery, highlighting popular design trends in hospitality for 2022.

Year in review: Top projects of 2022.

Modern kitchen interior featuring minimalist decor, geometric artwork, and a magazine on a white countertop with a coffee cup.

Unicorn Stores: A HQ for a heritage company.

Textured white material samples showcasing innovative design in new materials, highlighting OPT Industries' unique approach to sustainability.

Interview: Jifei Ou of OPT Industries.