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confessions of a design geek
confessions of a design geek

Award-winning UK design blog established in 2010 to discover, champion and inspire new designers.

Tag: Elle Decoration

Confessions of a Design Geek From top; stormy clouds, white sun loungers, turquoise pool

interview :: ilse crawford (pt 2)

Katie, August 20, 2013June 16, 2020

This article was published 13 years I posted the first part of my interview with British Elle Decoration founding editor, Ilse Crawford almost a year ago. Somewhat belatedly, this is part two, where we talk storytelling, Elle Decoration, and advice for design bloggers… You talk about design being a three…

Confessions of a Design Geek Metal tableware against a grey background including bulbous Mama vase with two dried flowers in it

interview :: ilse crawford (pt 1)

Katie, August 14, 2012June 16, 2020

This article was published 14 years “A single conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study.” or so the Chinese proverb goes. I recently had the privilege of spending an hour talking to Ilse Crawford and I couldn’t agree more – well, if we can paraphrase: “a…

Confessions of a Design Geek Sian Zeng speech bubble Pulse

interview :: sian zeng

Katie, June 13, 2012June 16, 2020

This article was published 14 years Surface designer Sian Zeng was awarded the William Atkinson award in 2008 by Central Saint Martins and the Ellle Decoration Ellle Decoration young talent of the year award in 2010/11. I spoke to her just before the launch of her newest collection at Pulse. What’s…

Confessions of a Design Geek Conran Fight the Fakes Window

interview :: michelle ogundehin

Katie, May 30, 2012June 16, 2020

This article was published 14 years She’s only gone and done it. On Wednesday 23rd May the Government announced official changes to the law regarding copyright protection for the design industry, from 25 years to “the life of the creator plus 70 years”, bringing it in line with disciplines such…

Confessions of a Design Geek

interview :: john miller and anna hart

Katie, April 17, 2011June 16, 2020

Since MARK’s launch at 100% Design in 2008 (at which the Net chair scooped the Blueprint 100% Design award for best new interior product) it has been putting Cornish design and Cornish designers on a national if not international stage.

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