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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.

Tree bark textures creatively incorporated in a design element for Blast Studio's eco-friendly project in London.

20. Blast Studio - Tree.

Sustainable bio-based tiles featuring a textured green surface, highlighting DeakinBio's innovative approach to environmentally friendly design.

19. DeakinBio - Sustainable tiles.

Colorful material samples showcasing Forbo's Allura LVT collection, featuring textures and shades for contemporary interior design.

Forbo shares design inspiration for 2024.

3D printed concrete layers showcasing innovative construction techniques at PrintCity, Manchester Metropolitan University.

18. PrintCity at MMU - 3D printed concrete.

Mycelium-based material showcasing natural textures, demonstrating sustainable design principles by Myceen.

17. Myceen - Mycelium-based materials.

Close-up of a numbered section of concrete building material, highlighting sustainable construction practices.

16. Prometheus Materials - Zero-carbon products.

Christoph Brach and Daniera ter Haar pose on a color-blocked sofa, discussing bio-based color palettes and future materials.

Christoph Brach & Daniera ter Harr of Raw Color.

Abstract organic patterns in warm hues convey a connection between design and nature, aligning with Rootfull's mission.

15. Zena Holloway - Rootfull.

Sustainable CornWall® wall cladding samples made from corn waste, showcasing natural texture and eco-friendly design.

14. StoneCycling & Circular Matters - CornWall®.

Textured lamp design made from insect-derived polymer 'lac' highlights innovative applications of sustainable materials.

13. Ori Orisun Merhav - Made by Insects.

K-BRIQ showcasing sustainable building materials, highlighted with vibrant colors representing Kenoteq's innovative eco-friendly manufacturing.

12. Kenoteq - K-BRIQ.

Textured green grass material background with the number 11, representing Hannah Elisabeth Jones' focus on sustainable biomaterials.

11. Hannah Elisabeth Jones - 100% Grass Materials.

Close-up of green mycelium and algae-based tiling design illustrating innovative bio-material technology in sustainable interiors.

10. bioMATTERS - MYCO‐ALGA.

Mycelium sculptural object by Georgie Gerrard, showcasing unique textures and organic colors, featured in the big. store collection.

9. Georgie Gerrard - Mycelium pieces for big.

Natural fibers in various shades hang together, representing Zeefier's innovative textile research in sustainable materials.

8. Nienke Hoogvliet - Zeefier.

A delicate white bird perched on soft peach fabric surrounded by flowers, embodying Pantone's 2024 Colour of the Year, Peach Fuzz.

Pantone's Colour of the Year 2024 is Peach Fuzz.

Colorful ceramics and playful design elements, including candles and decorative objects, featured at DDW 2023.

Our Dutch Design Week top picks.

Organic textile materials and natural color palettes from the Kukka & Studio Ilfa Siebenhaar biodesign project.

7. Kukka & Studio Ilfa Siebenhaar - Living Colour.