Editorial
Since 1983, Fired Earth has been synonymous with luxury paint and tiles, enjoying an enviable reputation as colour and surface experts. Now, after some radical restructuring, the brand is back. Carly Allison, Head of Brand and Product at Fired Earth explains her ambitious plans for the future.
Bringing together over 150 companies, this London based show brought together a well curated exhibition of material innovation and offered an early opportunity to dissect key directions for 2026.
From vegetables and botanical prints to Regency romance, cartoon brights and considered craft, Top Drawer 2026 showcased a mix of nostalgia, colour and playful design, with something to catch every design-led retailer’s eye.
In this hospitality focus we investigate sustainability, feature the Almanac x Alcaron, Prague, interview interior architect Tola Ojulape and report on the welcome return of colour to hospitality venues.
2026 Design Direction, STITCH. Applications in Accessories, Craft, Retail, Furniture and Textiles.
Katie Treggiden seeks out and finds new perspectives at this year’s Dutch Design Week.
Known for its radical creativity, the event was buzzing with fresh ideas and inspiring material explorations.
From reflecting on global conflicts to the ramifications of AI, Dutch Design Week never shies away from seeking out creative expression and resolution.
London’s best known contemporary art fair reflected broad shifts in tastes as the next generation of collectors begin to make their mark.