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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 ceramic tiles representing the London Underground, featuring shades of red, green, and black with the number 22.

22. Jeffrey Miller - From The Underground.

Anna Campbell-Jones smiles during an interview at Material Source Studio in Glasgow, showcasing her design expertise and vibrant personality.

In Conversation with Anna Campbell-Jones.

Hand touching a textured light switch with the number "21," representing Emma Harriet Wright's exploration of technology and afterlife themes.

21. Emma Harriet Wright - The Light Switch.

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.

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

15. Zena Holloway - Rootfull.

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.

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.