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ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM PSYCHOTERRATICA?
How are you feeling today? Stressed? Overwhelmed with work? Relationship problems? Financial burdens? All of these can contribute to poor mental health. There are many reports supporting the theory that restoring our connection with nature improves our...
EVOKING A SENSE OF NATURE
We’re still feeling very pleased with the success we had at this year’s Surface Design Show. Not only did our work receive some amazing comments, but we also had the chance to catch up with Oliver Heath, one of the leading experts in the UK in sustainable architecture...
SUCH AN AMAZING TIME ….
What an amazing time we had at this year’s Surface Design Show as part of the New Talent Area curated by Jennifer Castoldi, Creative Director of Trendease International. It was so encouraging to receive such favorable comments from industry professionals about our...
BLUE BAMBOO LAUNCHES NEW RANGE OF SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS AT THE SURFACE DESIGN SHOW
Blue Bamboo Design is launching their new work at this year’s Surface Design Show. Spotted by Trendease International at Maison et Objet, Paris, Blue Bamboo has been selected to exhibit in the New Talent area of the show. The new range focuses on hanging...
BIOPHILIC DESIGN IN THE CLASSROOM
More pictures from the new Muswell Hill School Ark, London by Phil Campbell) During the summer I read this report (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/2017/07/20/surge-number-primary-school-children-expelled-attacking-teachers/) stating that 32% of primary age...
HOW COLOUR INFLUENCES OUR LIVES
Cork fabric painted with grey woodstain on the front and orange on the back. "There is no blue without yellow and without orange". Vincent Van Gogh. New colour studies for wall coverings, wall hangings and screens. Scientific studies have shown that colours do not...
COLOUR EMPOWERMENT IN BIOPHILIC DESIGN
Different colours influence our perceptions and behaviour. Colour can be emotional, stimulating or calming. In my design work, colour is one of the most important factors. I only use natural dyes and environmentally friendly wood stains, thus minimising any harm to...
ECO – FRIENDLY VIBRANT COLOURS FOR NEW WALLHANGING DESIGN
I recently purchased two gorgeous new colours from Protek Wood Stain. Cornflower - a calming blue - and Marigold - a vibrant orange. I can't wait to use them in the design of my latest wallhanging made from cork fabric. The fabric will be painted blue on one side...
WOULD NATURE-INSPIRED OFFICES MAKE WORKERS MORE PRODUCTIVE?
Picture: Greenlight Digital office in London. The BRE Biophilic Office is a research project led by BRE (Building Research Establishment) and Oliver Heath Design, with the support of Interface. Spanning two and a half years, the project will aim to refurbish an...