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Inspiration

Our inspiration section encapsulates that feeling of enthusiasm that we all get from new ideas, insight, and creativity. Whether it's interviewing the most exciting and knowledgable industry experts, reviewing an event, taking a tour, or offering design inspiration through one of our monthly mood boards, this section delivers innovative thoughts and ideas for the workspace, hospitality, public, healthcare, education, and residential sectors.

Marion Room, DMWR Architects, smiling warmly in a professional setting, illustrating innovation in architectural design conversations.

Next Generation Conversations: Marion Room.

Children engaging in playful reading in a vibrant, child-friendly space at the Young V&A museum.

Playfulness personified: Young V&A.

Innovative architectural design showcasing a vibrant interior layout with people engaging in various activities.

Graduate Design Shows 2023.

Liam Briggs from Buttress smiling in a modern office, discussing innovative project strategies and interview techniques.

Next Generation Conversations: Liam Briggs.

Stylish café interior featuring staff serving drinks and pastries, showcasing contemporary design and a client-centered atmosphere.

Interview: Jessica and Peter Standing

Stylish kitchen featuring elegant green cabinetry, marble countertops, and decorative accents reflecting modern surface design trends.

The next kitchen surface trends forecast by CDUK.

Ceramic sound-absorbing tiles designed to reduce noise pollution, displayed at the Bartlett School of Architecture.

Interview: Yao Zheng and Jiade Wang of BSA.

Head of Design Sarah Lloyd smiles confidently, showcasing her expertise in trend-led technical fabric design at Panaz.

Interview: Sarah Lloyd

Rodi McLean, founder of Form Design Consultants, relaxes with a map and coffee in a sustainable workspace.

Interview: Rodi McLean, Form Design Consultants.

Creative figure in colorful outfit seated in vibrant chair against background of bold, motivational designs at Clerkenwell Design Week.

Morag Myerscough’s must-see innovations at CDW.

Tekla Severin and Ramona Macchi pose beside colorful tiles and floral arrangements, highlighting the Färgblock collection's playful design.

Interview: Tekla Severin and Ramona Macchi.

Colorful ceramic vases with unique textures displayed on a wooden tray at the Future Icons Selects exhibition.

Future Icons Selects at London Craft Week 2023.

Dyson hand dryer mounted on a dark wall, alongside a sleek white sink in a modern restroom setting.

Dyson’s top five trends for 2023.

Textile artist Alice Kettle working on a vibrant fabric piece in her Manchester studio, surrounded by artwork and materials.

Interview: MCR based textile artist, Alice Kettle.

Rachel Bishop from BDP smiling in a modern office setting, emphasizing collaboration and core values in architecture.

Next Generation Conversations: Rachel Bishop, BDP.

Textile artwork featuring seaweed textures, showcasing Jasmine Linington's unique slow textile artistry inspired by Scotland's coastal landscapes.

Meet the maker: Jasmine Linington.

Scott Torrance, an architect at 3DReid, poses thoughtfully in a modern Glasgow office setting.

Interview: Scott Torrance of 3DReid.

Innovative furniture display featuring sustainable materials, showcasing Norwegian design at Milan Design Week 2023.

Norwegian Presence 2023 at Salone.

Modern net zero carbon workspace in Leeds, showcasing sustainable architecture with a wooden facade and landscaped surroundings.

Interview: Nick Atkin & Jenny Hill.

Attendees engage in a sustainability discussion at Material Source Studio Glasgow, showcasing diverse perspectives on eco-conscious initiatives.

Material Source Studio Presents: Sustainability.

MCR Studio

Material Source Studio Manchester

1 Federation Street
Manchester
M4 4BF

GLA Studio

Material Source Studio Glasgow

180 West George Street
Glasgow
G2 2NR

LDN Studio

Material Source Studio London

120 Saffron Hill
Farringdon, London
EC1N 8QS

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