Posted on 25 Aug, 2026

Do you recall when purchasing a washing machine, television, kettle or even a pair of shoes was an investment and not a temporary purchase?

Many household products used to be made to be repaired, maintained and used for years. Nowadays, products can sometimes appear to be designed for a much shorter lifespan. A phone slows down, a washing machine breaks down, a kitchen appliance stops working and suddenly the cost of repair is so close to the price of replacement that buying something new seems the only sensible option.

Is it just that today's products are poorly made? Or is there something much larger afoot behind our disposable ... Continue reading >

Posted in: Careers in Design

Posted on 12 Aug, 2026

It has never been a matter of advertising a vacancy and waiting for the right CVs to come in to find talented designers. In a competitive market, the best design professionals are often already employed, very selective about their next move, and looking for more than just a competitive salary.

Whether a company is looking to hire a product, furniture or interior designer or a design director, recruiting outstanding design talent requires a different approach than traditional recruitment.

1. The job description is not selling the opportunity

One of the biggest mistakes comp... Continue reading >

Posted in: Careers in Design