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Industry Insights: David Irwin

Industry Insights: David Irwin

A previous winner of a Design Guild Mark, we caught up with the designer David Irwin to chat about the significance of the DGM, and the advice he’d give to young designers

Trusted Partners: Barons Furniture

Trusted Partners: Barons Furniture

We sat down with the UK-based manufacturer to discuss its new showroom and why strong industry relationships are important

What we learned at Clerkenwell Design Week 2025

What we learned at Clerkenwell Design Week 2025

One of the UK's biggest design festivals, here's everything we learned at CDW 2025

Industry Insights: Jonathan Hindle

Industry Insights: Jonathan Hindle

Ahead of the Design Guild Mark 2025 judging day, we sit down with DGM founder and design guru Jonathan Hindle

Industry Insights: Alex Crofts

Industry Insights: Alex Crofts

In anticipation of the 2025 Design Guild Mark, we spoke with its chairman Alex Crofts, discussing his early career and what constitutes good design.

Industry Insights: Ric Frampton and Sophie Cappe

Industry Insights: Ric Frampton and Sophie Cappe

Leading designers Ric Frampton and Sophie Cappe discuss the process behind Re.Wrap, which received a Design Guild Mark in 2024.

Industry Insights: Granite + Smoke

Industry Insights: Granite + Smoke

A previous Design Guild Mark awardee, we sat down with the co-founders of Granite + Smoke to discuss craft, inspiration and the advice they’d give to young designers

Why we’re part of Design Guild Mark 2025

Why we’re part of Design Guild Mark 2025

We’re back once again as sponsors of this year’s DGM. Here’s why it’s such an important part of our industry