A focus on Paul Kelley
While we wait with bated breath to announce this year’s crop of Design Guild Mark holders – stay tuned for news soon – we thought we’d take one more look…
Spring has definitely sprung
The evenings are getting lighter, the daffodils are beginning to bloom, and yesterday we swear we saw a House Martin…. Spring is definitely coming. It’s one…
A look back at Surface Design Show
Who attended this year’s Surface Design Show (5-7 February)? We spent a couple of days meandering the aisles absorbing the creativity on display and taking care…
Two new judges on the Furniture panel
The 2019 Design Guild Mark judging days are edging ever closer. We’re excited to welcome two new faces to the Furniture category’s judging panel next month. Elliott…
Makers of Silicastone to launch ‘new consumer product family’
The minds behind Jonathan Hindle Prize winner Silicastone are developing a ‘new consumer product family’ of sustainable materials. Professor David Binns and…
Judging day presentation tips
It’s our favourite time of year! Design Guild Mark season! The annual Design Guild Mark judging days will be taking place next month in the City of London. It…
Daniel Hopwood to explore trends at Surface Design Show
Are you interested in finding out what looks and styles will be making waves in 2019? Well you are in luck! Interior designer and Design Guild Mark judge Daniel…
The eight measures of excellence
The festive season is now over and with it has gone the buffer of Christmas. There is only a couple of short weeks until the 2019 deadline on 24 January. For…
Daniel Hopwood to host talk at Surface Design Show
The Design Guild Mark is to host a special talk with one of the judges of the 2D category, renowned interior designer Daniel Hopwood. The talk is happening…
The rise of 2D
There was noticeable curiosity from the design world when we announced we were launching a new category for the first time in the Design Guild Mark’s 10 year…
Something of an icon
Design is a constantly evolving subject with pieces often a representation of the time period that they were conceived in. However what makes a piece iconic is…
Building blocks of success
As part of the celebrations of London Design Festival, Paul Kelley, designer of the Magnetic Copper Cube and winner of the 2018 Jonathan Hindle Prize for Excellence…
September excitement
The past few weeks have been something of a whirlwind of activity with the launch of the new Design Guild Mark brand identity and website during London Design…
Design Guild Mark launches 2019 call for entries
The Design Guild Mark is now accepting applications for both the Furniture and 2D (textiles, wall coverings, surfaces, carpets and floor coverings) categories…
New Design Guild Mark Brand Identity Launched
The Design Guild Mark, awarded by The Furniture Makers’ Company, has launched a new brand identity and standalone website as it sets its sights on becoming a recognised…
Design Guild Mark at 100% Design
Design Guild Mark, awarded by The Furniture Makers’ Company, returns to 100% Design this September with an unmissable feature celebrating and championing the very…