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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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Tom Dixon and Bethan Ryder engage in a lively discussion on biomaterials and the metaverse with an attentive audience.

CDW22 kicks off with Tom Dixon & Bethan Ryder.

Sculptor Vic Wright in her studio, holding a piece of clay while surrounded by various sculpting materials.

Meet the maker: Sculptor, Vic Wright.

Panel discussion at the Future of Workplace seminar, with an audience engaged in a modern office setting.

Future of the Workplace.

Coconut materials and sustainable biocomposite panels displayed together, showcasing innovative coconut-based products by NaturLoop.

Cocoboard: Sustainable coconut-based panels.

Contemporary Karndean Knight Tile flooring displayed in a modern living space with stylish furniture and decor.

Knight Tile by Karndean offers flexible design.

Exhibition setup featuring diverse materials and textures in a gallery, celebrating the From The Ground Up initiative.

Come & celebrate From The Ground Up.

Modern desk design with sustainable materials, featuring office supplies, a plant, and a stylish lamp for workspace efficiency.

CDW 22: Smile Plastics x Another Country.

Homogeneous vinyl flooring samples in various colors and textures, showcasing Forbo's innovative design for healthcare environments.

Forbo brings elite flooring to healthcare.

Modern interior featuring acoustic timber wall, stylish sofa with cushions, and a potted plant in a sophisticated setting.

Beautiful acoustics for modern interiors.

Smiling woman with curly hair, wearing a patterned top, seated outdoors surrounded by autumn leaves, discussing workplace futurism.

Lisa Whited, author & workplace futurist.

Panel discussion at Material Source Studio seminar, exploring themes of fire in design and materials.

Material Source Studio Presents: Fire.

Red fire alarm panel mounted on a wall, featuring a "PRESS HERE" button for emergency notifications.

Fire: What's changed in the last 5 years?