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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.

Colorful textured samples of surface designs, showcasing innovative materials and trends for the Surface Design Show 2022.

Surface Design Show 2022: Trends to look out for.

Modern bathroom featuring blue walls, a rainfall shower, and stylish decor elements, showcasing 2022 design trends.

Top bathroom trends: 2022.

Architects at THISS studio engaged in creative brainstorming, surrounded by design books and architectural models.

Interview: THISS

Artisan holding a small ceramic sculpture with a textured, abstract design, representing creativity and inspiration in 2021.

Year in review: Top Inspiration of 2021.

Jon Humphreys and Atul Bansal engaging in conversation on a wooden bench surrounded by greenery, reflecting community and creativity.

Jon Humphreys & Atul Bansal of Sheila Bird.

Modern industrial kitchen and living area featuring sustainable design elements, vibrant decor, and natural light throughout.

Sustainably driven brands to specify now at MSS.

Pantone's announcement of Very Peri, the Colour of the Year 2022, displayed on a smartphone screen.

Pantone Colour of the Year 2022: Very Peri.

Zhekai Zhang and a collaborator pose in contemporary fashion showcasing innovative textiles, emphasizing sustainable design practices.

Interview: Material designer Zhekai Zhang.

Leanne Wookey seated at a modern table in a light-filled office, reflecting a sustainability-focused creative environment in the North West.

Interview: Leanne Wookey of TP Bennett.

Modern welcome area of Material Source Studio in Manchester, featuring a stylish counter and lush greenery.

Material Source Studio now open.

Creative workspace featuring hands designing and cutting various textile patterns and shapes for the May Wild Studio exhibition.

What's On: Material Source Studio Presents...

A designer showcases a unique, handmade lamp crafted from natural materials at the Surface Design Show.

Surface Design Show unveils New Talent.

Smiling man in a safety vest representing Eatock Design & Build, symbolizing resilience in business during lockdown.

Interview: Paul Eatock of Eatock Design & Build.

Circular area rug with abstract patterns under a modern black table and chair, highlighting contemporary interior design.

Part 7: Introducing the MSS partners.

Anne Asensio and Arthur Mamou-Mani examine innovative design materials at the Design Museum during COP26 discussions.

COP26 Q&A: Anne Asensio & Arthur Mamou-Mani.

Modern workspace design featuring a stylish lounge area with seating, a presentation screen, and greenery for the Workspace Design Show.

Workspace Design Show: One-week countdown.

Colorful wooden slats arranged vertically, highlighting diversity in wood design featured in Wood Awards 2021 nominations.

Wood Awards 2021: Shortlist announced.

Translucent coffee table with organic shapes and multicolored glass legs, part of Adorno's Matérialité collection from Paris Design Week.

Matérialité: Curated by Stephen Markos of Adorno.