Posted on 19 Dec, 2024

Outdoor Christmas lighting seems to have become an essential part of our decorations, turning homes, workplaces and public areas into joyous displays that perfectly capture the spirit of the Christmas season. This custom has gained popularity recently, with more intricate, inventive, and energy-efficient designs lighting up cities and neighbourhoods alike. 

Increased use of outdoor Christmas lighting takes advantage of green technology developments like LED lighting and smart controls, which create festive decorations that are both aesthetically pleasing and energy-efficient. As we start to put up our decorations we thought the timing was ... Continue reading >

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Posted on 09 Dec, 2024

One of the most important innovations in personal transportation for a long time, the bicycle has given us a simple but efficient mode of transport that has undergone substantial development since it was first invented. The bicycle, which started out as a two-wheeled walking aid and has since evolved into sophisticated models with cutting-edge capabilities. With many of us seeing cycling as not just a means to an end but also for exercising and sightseeing, we wanted to  gain a better understanding of the bicycle's lasting significance in society and its potential for the future by investigating its historical origins and the technology underlying contemporary designs.

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Posted on 12 Nov, 2024

Theatre has always been a strong form of expression, capturing audiences with stories and performances. Theatre and stage design has changed not simply as an art form, but also in its physical presentation, with stage design playing an important part in defining how stories are experienced. The ancient amphitheatres of Greece and Rome laid the groundwork for modern performance spaces, and developments throughout history have changed how performers and audiences interact on stage.

Stages and sets became crucial to the ambiance and meaning of each play as theatre evolved from religious spectaculars in the Middle Ages to the grandeur of the Renaissance, and then t... Continue reading >

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Posted on 10 Sep, 2024

The introduction of technology has dramatically changed how we perceive art, with virtual exhibits emerging as a notable innovation. These internet venues were especially important during the worldwide pandemic, as they allowed art to be appreciated from anywhere. Virtual exhibits offer exceptional convenience and reach, but the question remains: can they match or outperform the experience of seeing art in person? Our investigation looks into whether virtual encounters can match the physical, immersive character of traditional gallery visits.

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Posted on 23 Jul, 2024

Most of us will have seen graffiti but when does it become street art? This kind of dynamic art form can transform public areas into outdoor galleries. It includes a diverse range of creative expressions, from intricate paintings on building walls to interesting installations constructed from common objects. Unlike graffiti, which is typically marked by stylized lettering, it seeks to engage the audience with striking images and thought-provoking themes.

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Posted on 09 Jul, 2024

Bathroom design has changed dramatically over the years, with homeowners and designers finding new ways to create functional and visually beautiful environments. Wet rooms and dry rooms are the main two bathroom types, both with their own supporters. In the office we are divided in preference so thought we would look at the benefits and drawbacks of each, highlighting the variables to consider when deciding between the two. Continue reading >

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Posted on 18 Apr, 2023

If you’re looking for a design job in the UK or abroad, it’s essential that you have a rich and varied CV to back up your application. Whilst prospective employers are always on the look out for good grades and relevant qualifications, one of the best ways to impress is by undergoing a design placement or internship with a company, either as a gap year or as part of your course.

During lockdown these were very hard to find and were often remote internships which were not ideal. Now companies are open to bringing young designers onsite although competition is fierce to find these opportunities. In this article, we’re going to discuss the many benefits of design placements and internships, why you try your best to find one and how they can help ... Continue reading >

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Posted on 20 Dec, 2022

Architecture, like any form of design, goes through changes. We are fortunate that the grand scale of some of these structures mean that we have examples of the changing facade of building design stretching back tens of thousands of years. Indeed, the oldest free-standing building that still remains mostly intact – the Göbekli Tepe in Turkey – was built around 10000 BCE. That’s more than 7000 years before either the Great Pyramid of Giza or Stonehenge.

In this article, we thought we'd take a brief look at some of the most famous and significant architectural styles that still influence our approach to building design to this day.

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Posted on 07 Dec, 2022

Whilst emails and social media have caused a massive drop in the amount of hand-written and posted correspondence over the last twenty years, one form of mail contact remains hugely popular – the humble Christmas card. According to industry lobby group, the Greetings Card Association (GCA), residents of the UK send around 1 billion Christmas cards and other festive greetings to one another every single year.

Today, of course, there are thousands of designs available, from traditional images of Victorian-style Christmases straight out of a Charles Dickens novel, to cartoons, humorous images, festive photography, and more. There’s even a whole range of branded Christmas cards, allowing you to wish someone a Merry Christmas through their favourite char... Continue reading >

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Posted on 14 Nov, 2022

Each year Pantone announces its Colour of the Year, a particular shade (or, sometimes, a pair of complementary colours) that they believe will be a standout in fashion, interior design, graphic design and other lifestyle industries over the coming twelve months. As the leading colour experts in the world of design, thanks to their revolutionary Pantone Matching System, they know what they are talking about.

For 2023, the Pantone Colour of the Year is going to be Digital Lavender – a warm, moody, and enveloping hue that builds upon the previous year’s winner, Very Peri. Digital Lavender is a neutral colour that is gender-inclusive, incorporating traditionally feminine hues such a blush pink with an infusion of dark blue to provide an edge to the colour.

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