Designer furniture group Pedrali has always been committed to environmental sustainability, but now they’ve take a whole new step on that journey – entirely plant-derived water-based paints.

From Germany’s Dauphin comes Fiore – a range of chairs inspired by the smooth contours of a flower petal.

When a space has to serve multiple uses, the furniture needs to be considered but variable. And Wilkhahn has the answers.

The business of running a design practice requires ongoing focus from the business leaders, yet this is something that’s often neglected in the process of servicing clients and delivering projects. In this article, Rob Peake investigates what’s required to sustain and build a successful design business and how this differs from just creating brilliant design.