Creating A Work Environment To Boost Creativity

For many of us, working in a more creative work environment would be both enriching and conducive to us getting more work done. We would be at our best and therefore likely to be more productive and efficient each day. This is gradually becoming a consideration for some businesses, you only need to look at Google’s headquarters, Googleplex, to see … Read More

Summer Outfit Tips To Embrace Your Style

Summertime is the perfect time to let your personality shine through in your fashion choices. With the warm weather and relaxed vibe, there’s no need to dress like everyone else. In fact, following the trends too closely can make you look like a clone of everyone else. So this summer, take a chance and wear something that expresses your unique … Read More

Vanguards Magazine

Founded by James Roberts and Hugo Ross, Vanguards is a new magazine exploring and celebrating Scotland’s rich and diverse design and manufacturing tradition. We visited James and Hugo at the magazine’s studio just before the first issue was launched and we chatted about what made them start their own publication, what makes Vanguards different from the rest of independent magazines … Read More

Olivia Fiddes

Originally from Edinburgh, Olivia Fiddes makes ceramic objects and homeware from her studio in London. What makes Olivia’s pieces unique is that they’re solely made using meticulous hand building techniques. We chatted with Olivia to find out more about her interest in ceramics, her design process and future plans. www.oliviafiddes.com Product photos by Ben Seeley and studio photos by Alex … Read More

Local Heroes – Studio Visits pt.2

Last week we talked about Local Heroes, an exhibition about Scottish design taking place at Edinburgh Airport during the Festival in August. We’ve been commissioned by Local Heroes to document the spaces and processes of all the designers involved. Here are the remaining 5 designers and the products they’ve designed exclusively for Local Heroes. Local Heroes – 1st to 31st … Read More