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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.

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.

Corrugated hemp fibre panel displayed in a natural setting, showcasing sustainable materials from Margent Farm, Cambridgeshire.

6. Margent Farm - Corrugated hemp fibre panel.

Textured clay tiles in earthy tones showcased in Atelier Barb's Bio Series collection, emphasizing sustainable design aesthetics.

5. Atelier Barb - The Bio Series.

Textured material sample highlighting innovative design by Caracara Collective, with a natural element visible beside it.

4. Caracara Collective - Reclaim.

Recycled polyurethane foam bricks displaying a textured surface, part of the Ecofoam collection by IAMMI.

3. Re-Mat – via IAMMI - Ecofoam.

Close-up of Angico bioleather showcasing its unique texture and natural colors, highlighting sustainable materials in fashion.

2. MABE Bio - Angico bioleather.

ReCinder table showcasing sustainable design with 100% recycled ceramic and waste ash materials in varied colors.

1. Rosy Napper - ReCinder.

Graphic featuring the phrase "This Is No Longer Speculative" alongside icons of a tree and a building, emphasizing sustainable materials.

This Is No Longer Speculative.

Helen Sheldon, director of RBA Acoustics, smiling in a studio with soundproofing, highlighting inclusivity and noise impact on wellbeing.

Helen Sheldon, director, RBA Acoustics.

Stevie Leigh, director at Michael Laird Architects, discussing workplace culture and design in the Manchester office.

Stevie Leigh, director, Michael Laird Architects.

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