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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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Sculptural installation featuring repurposed coffee waste, showcasing circular forms arranged in an artistic pattern for London Design Festival 2021.

LDF/21: Giles Miller Studio x Grind.

Bright yellow-themed modern interior featuring stylish chairs and a sleek table, perfect for autumn color inspiration.

Top 5: Colour inspiration 2021.

Modern boys’ washroom at Stretford Grammar featuring inclusive design, sleek sinks, and private cubicles for accessibility.

Inclusive washroom scheme for Stretford Grammar.

Colorful geometric shapes made of materials displayed against a deep blue background, showcasing design creativity and innovation.

Part 5: Introducing the MSS partners.

Modern residential buildings featuring Dekton façades against a blue sky in London.

Dekton by Cosentino specified for exterior façade.

Bright blue-tiled jewellery shop interior inspired by Wes Anderson, featuring elegant displays and playful red objects.

Wes Anderson-style swimming pool blue hues.

Natasha Bonugli, wearing a black turtleneck, poses thoughtfully in a modern chair against a textured brick wall.

Interview: Natasha Bonugli.

Sleek, glass-clad office tower surrounded by greenery, pedestrians, and cyclists, illustrating urban regeneration design by ACPV.

ACPV’s ‘lighthouse’ office tower.

Latvian designer examining a textured biomaterial panel, showcasing Studio Sarmite's innovation in sustainable design and waste reimagining.

Interview: Studio Sarmite.

Colorful textile sculptures by Anna Ray highlight the City of London’s weaving heritage in a vibrant exhibition space.

Tribute to London's historic trade of weaving.

British artist Charlotte Smithson arranges suspended test tubes filled with flowers in her Manchester studio, showcasing her connection to nature.

Meet the maker: Charlotte Smithson.

Showcasing colorful material samples and designs at the Surface Design Show 2022, emphasizing sustainable design trends and creativity.

Surface Design Show 2022: ‘Sense of Place’.