Posted on 26 May, 2026

Many professionals are unsure of how best to negotiate their salary. They may be fantastic at their jobs and deserve that rise, but negotiation brings up emotions like fear of rejection, lack of confidence and self-doubt that can sabotage the process. Most employers however expect you to negotiate and often respect you more for it. Not negotiating can mean leaving money on the table, not just today, but for future raises and bonuses. So, how to negotiate a salary offer? We look at why negotiating salary can be daunting, how to prepare with confidence, and what to say during negotiations to get the pay you deserve.

Salary negotiation can be scary for so many reasons but it doesn’t have to be. The reason salary negotiation is so intimid... Continue reading >

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Posted on 12 May, 2026

Interior design trends for this year are currently in the spotlight, with Google searches for ‘burl wood furniture’ soaring by more than 5000% in the past month alone! It’s a sign of the changing homewares sector. The French home decor market alone is worth about 25 billion euros a year. Consumers are increasingly looking for quality pieces that combine craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics. Our latest blog looks at what will define the leading homeware brands in 2026 and features the top designers driving the industry. It also explores the latest interior design trends shaping the collections with practical tips to pick statement pieces.

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Posted on 28 Apr, 2026

Mid-century modern interiors are a fine line between classic style and old-fashioned nostalgia. The style's clean lines and natural shapes will always be popular, but there is a risk of making rooms that feel more like museum exhibits than modern homes. The key is to find a balance between classic pieces and new ones that show how people live today. 

We thought we’d ask around to see what the consensus is on how to decorate your home in a mid-century modern style that honours the design principles of the time while still looking modern and liveable. Which furniture pieces to focus on first, how to use colour and materials, and the mistakes that make rooms feel like they're stuck in the past.

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Posted on 14 Apr, 2026

There is a small, but big change happening in the way businesses hire people. More and more companies are moving away from traditional hiring methods that put a lot of weight on degrees, job titles and years of experience. Instead, they are using skills-first hiring, which is more practical and open-minded. As sectors change quickly and there aren't enough skilled workers, employers are reevaluating what makes a candidate desirable.

What Does Skills-First Hiring Mean?

When you choose someone based on their skills first, you look at their abilities and competences instead of their formal qualifications or lineage. Instead of looking at candidates' college degrees or past job t... Continue reading >

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Posted on 24 Mar, 2026

As designers and homeowners move away from the sharp, angular pieces that were popular in the past, sculptural furniture with softer, more natural shapes is changing the look of modern homes. This move toward curved shapes isn't just for looks; in fact, rounded furniture has real benefits for comfort, health and the flow of space. Biophilic principles and mid-century design ideas are now part of modern furniture design. This makes pieces that feel safer, more inviting and more comfortable to use. These sculptural pieces, like curved sofas and round dining tables, are changing how we live in 2026.

After decades of angular minimalism being the... Continue reading >

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Posted on 10 Mar, 2026

Each December, the Pantone Colour Institute reveals its Colour of the Year — a hue that’s meant to capture the cultural mood and influence design, fashion and interiors across the coming 12 months. For 2026, Pantone has made a striking choice: PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer — a soft, billowy off-white that’s unlike anything the institute has picked before.

Cloud Dancer isn’t just “white” in the ordinary sense — it’s the lightest shade Pantone has ever selected as Colour of the Year and marks the first time a white-leaning neutral has taken the crown since the tradition began in 1999.

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Posted on 24 Feb, 2026

Interviews have been a big part of hiring for a long time. In theory, they give both the company and the candidate a chance to see if they are a good fit, have the right skills, and have the potential to do the job. But in real life, people have very different ideas about interviews. Some people think they are an important part of their jobs, while others think they are stressful, out of date, or even biased.

As virtual platforms and AI-led interviews become more common, people's ideas are changing quickly. Let's find out what people truly think about the three main types of interviews: in-person, virtual and AI. Let's also talk about why it's more vital than ever to create precise briefs.

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Posted on 10 Feb, 2026

We talked about the interesting idea of biophilic design and how it will become more important in the future for defining careers in interior design in a previous blog post called What Is Biophilic Design? This new way of thinking about indoor spaces has already made great changes to design so we thought we’d revisit the subject and add some updates to show why it is still so important in modern design.

The Latin word "biophilia" means "a love for nature." The idea is based on solid research that shows how people do better when they are linked to nature. This basic concept has l... Continue reading >

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Posted on 27 Jan, 2026

Job application tracking plays a significant role in today's competitive job market. Job searching becomes a complex maze when candidates face the challenge of duplicate submissions to the same employer.

You may well be working with more than one recruiter at any one time which increases the risk of being submitted for the same position several times. Modern job application tracking systems are a great way to get solutions to this common problem. These systems can help you track your submission dates, agencies, recruiters and job IDs effectively. The hiring landscape has evolved and 64.8% of employers now use skills-based hiring practices for entry-level roles. This shift makes staying organised throughout the application process more impor... Continue reading >

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Posted on 13 Jan, 2026

International Design shows are increasingly becoming an important staple in the calendar for anyone interested in design, whether it be interiors, furniture, products, technology or architecture.

The London Design Festival has become one of the most important events in this creative movement, and it will have its 24th edition in 2026. Design events are going well all over the world, and London has shown that it is a leader in this field.

We thought that we’d look at why these are so important and a selection of popular design events happening this year.

Posted in: Designers | Tagged: Design Exhibitions 2026