Visit http://theida.co.uk for more rss feeds. http://www.theida.co.uk/CoreCode/rss/rssdisplay.aspx?pageid=2231 en-gb Copyright http://theida.co.uk, 2012 Sat, 19 May 2012 03:02:13 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ 15 Haworth at the Clerkenwell Design Festival 2012 takes the theme of 'Human Performance'. Inspired by a current research project with the Royal College of Art on the influence of theatre design on workplace environments, our showroom features furniture, spaces, activities and images all about enhancing performance at work. Displays will... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Human-Performance-Haworth-at-the-Clerkenwell-Design 65,70 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Human-Performance-Haworth-at-the-Clerkenwell-Design Wed, 09 May 2012 15:07:50 GMT This is the monthly design and colour news update from the international colour experts at Global Color Research™. Together with Mix Publications (Mix magazine and Mix Trends forecast book), this is essential reading for the month of May Click here to view May's edition of E:mix Newsletter. http://www.theida.co.uk/News/EMix-May-2012 71 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/EMix-May-2012 Fri, 04 May 2012 15:29:23 GMT  Welcome to May's edition of the IDA & BCFA Eduational newsletter.  You will find the latest University and College news from around the UK.  Included will be information about future events, recent competitions and also the latest vacancies. Click here to view the IDA & BCFA Education Newsletter 2012:... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/IDA---BCFA-Education-Newsletter-May-2012- 283 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/IDA---BCFA-Education-Newsletter-May-2012- Fri, 04 May 2012 15:15:33 GMT Welcome to April's edition of the IDA & BCFA Eduational newsletter.  You will find the latest University and College news from around the UK.  Included will be information about future events, recent competitions and also the latest vacancies. Click here to view the IDA & BCFA Education Newsletter 2012:... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/IDA---BCFA-Education-Newsletter-April-2012- 283 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/IDA---BCFA-Education-Newsletter-April-2012- Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:56:37 GMT Welcome to the first IDA/BCFA Education newsletter. The whole purpose is to form a communication channel between education, the universities and colleges, the tutors, teachers and students and with the industry. By industry we mean interior design practices, product design firms and manufacturers of the products and services for the furnishing... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/BCFA---IDA-Education-Newsletter-March-2012 283 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/BCFA---IDA-Education-Newsletter-March-2012 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:53:09 GMT This is the monthly design and colour news update from the international colour experts at Global Color Research™. Together with Mix Publications (Mix magazine and Mix Trends forecast book), this is essential reading for the month of April Click here to view April's edition of E:mix Newsletter.   http://www.theida.co.uk/News/EMix-April-2012 71 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/EMix-April-2012 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:38:55 GMT        In support of the IDA's education and training strategy the IDA are delighted to be sponsoring an award in partnership with Gensler at New Designers (part two) 4 July - 7 July 2012 following our very successful joint sponsorship of an award last year. The award prize will be a 12 month... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/IDA-Gensler-Award-at-New-Designers-2012 283,71 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/IDA-Gensler-Award-at-New-Designers-2012 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:09:09 GMT Please see some highlights from the Budget below. Please also see below a press release from HM Treasury on the Budget announcement which has just been published. Highlights included: A new programme of enterprise loans to help young people set up and grow their own business. A new cash basis for calculating tax for small... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/21st-March-2012-The-Budget 70 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/21st-March-2012-The-Budget Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:45:37 GMT This is the monthly design and colour news update from the international colour experts at Global Color Research™. Together with Mix Publications (Mix magazine and Mix Trends forecast book), this is essential reading for the month of March Click here to view E:mix online. http://www.theida.co.uk/News/EMix-March-2012 70 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/EMix-March-2012 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 09:04:15 GMT This is the monthly design and colour news update from the international colour experts at Global Color Research™. Together with Mix Publications (Mix magazine and Mix Trends forecast book), this is essential reading for the month of February Click here to view E:mix online. http://www.theida.co.uk/News/EMix-February-2012 70 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/EMix-February-2012 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:22:02 GMT Price Waterhouse Cooper London Office Site Visit Places for this exclusive guided tour are extremely limited so please contact  mary@theida.co.uk if you wish to attend. The tour is free but no more than one person from each member company can attend. Please do not book unless you fully intend to participate. Places are... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/BCFA---IDA-Education-visit-London-April-24th 71 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/BCFA---IDA-Education-visit-London-April-24th Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:59:24 GMT Following the highly successful event at this venue last year The BCFA & IDA are delighted to present our members with the opportunity to meet again at The Corinthian Club one of Glasgow's most elaborate and richly decorated buildings. We have exclusive use of Charlie Parkers bar and the beautifully decorated Private... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/BCFA---IDA-Networking-in-Scotland-1st-May-2012- 71 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/BCFA---IDA-Networking-in-Scotland-1st-May-2012- Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:32:53 GMT http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Trevillion-Interiors-Appointed-SPA-Designers-for-Bedford-Lodge---Stanley-House-Hotels 75 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Trevillion-Interiors-Appointed-SPA-Designers-for-Bedford-Lodge---Stanley-House-Hotels Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:21:10 GMT The All-Party Parliamentary Furniture Industry Group has cemented its strengthened position over the last year. Following the 2010 General Election, work was needed to ensure that the Group was reformed and achieved greater attendance by MPs/Peers compared to the last Parliament. The Annual General Meeting was successfully held in October and... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/BFC-Lobbying---END-OF-YEAR-REPORT-2011 70 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/BFC-Lobbying---END-OF-YEAR-REPORT-2011 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:27:31 GMT   Multinationals to maximize office space in Gulf Global drive to cut overheads begins to shape regional corporate strategy despite softening office rents says Dubai-based interior architect Pringle Brandon The office rental market in the UAE may be soft with further falls predicted as added supply further outstrips... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Multinationals-to-maximize-office-space-in-Gulf 75 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Multinationals-to-maximize-office-space-in-Gulf Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:17:40 GMT    This is the monthly design and colour news update from the international colour experts at Global Color Research™. Together with Mix Publications (Mix magazine and Mix Trends forecast book), this is essential reading for the month of December. Click here to view E:mix online. http://www.theida.co.uk/News/E-mix-December-2011 70 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/E-mix-December-2011 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:32:46 GMT Following Chancellor George Osbournes Autumn Statement yesterday, please find below relevant announcements that might be of interest Fuel duty   Given the current high cost of fuel, to support motorists and businesses, the Government announces that the 3.02 pence per litre (ppl) fuel duty increase that was due to take effect on 1... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Autumn-Statement-Review 70 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Autumn-Statement-Review Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:44:48 GMT The Chancellor has today delivered his autumn statement to Parliament, alongside the publication of the Office for Budget Responsibility’s updated forecasts for growth and borrowing. He announced permanent reductions in spending to ensure that the UK meets its fiscal targets, using some of those savings in the short term to fund... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Autumn-Statement-2011 70 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Autumn-Statement-2011 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:45:24 GMT The most radical reform to the employment law system for decades was outlined today by Business Secretary Vince Cable as part of the Government’s plan for growth, cutting unnecessary demands on business while safeguarding workers’ rights. During a speech to EEF, the manufacturers organisation, Dr Cable announced the... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Reforms-to-job-laws-to-help-business---Department-for-Business-Innovation-and-Skills-- 70 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Reforms-to-job-laws-to-help-business---Department-for-Business-Innovation-and-Skills-- Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:05:40 GMT   On 21 September the Prime Minister David Cameron announced in New York UKTI’s programme of activity to deliver an economic legacy around the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and introduce the new GREAT campaign. The British Business Embassy at Lancaster House will be the centrepiece of UK Trade &... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/IDA-Managing-Director-on-Panel-for-London-2012-Britsh-Business-Embassy 71 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/IDA-Managing-Director-on-Panel-for-London-2012-Britsh-Business-Embassy Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:08:55 GMT Announcement for prequalification to deliver services to Scolkovo Innovation Centre in the areas of design, construction and technical supervision. Skolkovo Innovation Centre: In 2010 the Russian Government announced the plan to establish the research and innovation centre – Russian version of the “Silicon Valley”.... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Russia---Design-Construction-Technical-Supervision-of-New-Innovation-Centre 70 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Russia---Design-Construction-Technical-Supervision-of-New-Innovation-Centre Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:38:02 GMT This is the monthly design and colour news update from the international colour experts at Global Color Research™. Together with Mix Publications (Mix magazine and Mix Trends forecast book), this is essential reading for the month of November. Click here to view E:mix online. http://www.theida.co.uk/News/emix-November-2011 70 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/emix-November-2011 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:38:14 GMT This is the monthly design and colour news update from the international colour experts at Global Color Research™. Together with Mix Publications (Mix magazine and Mix Trends forecast book), this is essential reading for the month of October. Click here to view E:mix online. http://www.theida.co.uk/News/E-mix-October-2011 70 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/E-mix-October-2011 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:38:27 GMT Thursday 22nd September - Friday 23rd September 2011 The IDA provided a programme of 6 seminars  for 100% Design which proved to be very popular. Targetted at a wide audience to include, interior designers , manufacturers, product designers, specifiers. architects, students and educators the programme covered a range of topics... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/IDA-Seminars-at-100-Design- 71 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/IDA-Seminars-at-100-Design- Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:02:58 GMT IP minister issues invitation for designers to be involved with future intellectual property design policy ACID (Anti Copying In Design) welcomes an open invitation to the UK design sector from Baroness Wilcox, Minister for Intellectual Property, to shape future IP Design Policy, at an event held at the Design Council to encourage... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/CALLING-UK-DESIGNERS! 70 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/CALLING-UK-DESIGNERS! Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:11:23 GMT This is the monthly design and colour news update from the international colour experts at Global Color Research™. Together with Mix Publications (Mix magazine and Mix Trends forecast book), this is essential reading for the month of September. Click here to view E:mix online. http://www.theida.co.uk/News/emix-September-2011 70 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/emix-September-2011 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:59:18 GMT 100% DESIGN 22-25 September 2011 Earls Court, London www.100percentdesign.co.uk The IDA have partnered with 100% Design again for 2011 and have organised a programme of six seminars, they will all be held  in the main seminar theatre. Details as follows: Thursday 22 Sept 12.15 - 12.45 Where will Your Next Business Come... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/IDA-Seminars-at-100-Design 71 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/IDA-Seminars-at-100-Design Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:12:17 GMT This is the monthly design and colour news update from the international colour experts at Global Color Research™. Together with Mix Publications (Mix magazine and Mix Trends forecast book), this is essential reading for the month of August. Click here to view E:mix online. http://www.theida.co.uk/News/emix-August-2011 70 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/emix-August-2011 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:06:30 GMT The IDA Clinics at New Designers were a great success with over 90 recent graduates and students getting involved. Most of the young people received one to one feedback on their portfolios from the experienced interior designers from IDA member practices. They were given suggestions for improvements in presentation and content as... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/IDA-Clinics-at-New-Designers--a-great-success 283 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/IDA-Clinics-at-New-Designers--a-great-success Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:05:31 GMT One of the four trends for Spring Summer 2013 by Mix Trends.   Global Color Research, the colour and trend forecasting company and publishers of Mix Trends forecasting book and Mix magazine talk about Precious as one of their four colour trend stories predicted for Spring Summer 2013. For 2013 we see an increase in the... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Sneak-Preview-2013-Precious-trend-story 70 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Sneak-Preview-2013-Precious-trend-story Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:22:43 GMT   This is the monthly design and colour news update from the international colour experts at Global Color Research™. Together with Mix Publications (Mix magazine and Mix Trends forecast book), this is essential reading for the month of July.  Click here to view E:mix online. http://www.theida.co.uk/News/emix-July-2011 70 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/emix-July-2011 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:21:33 GMT Pictured: L to R  Simon Jackson of Gensler, Oksana Akishyna, Michael Wolff and Colin Watson IDA Managing Director  - behind. The winner of the IDA Award at New Designers is Oksana Akishyna from the American InterContinental University in London.  The Judges commented thet Oksana's portfolio showed refreshing... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/The-New-Designers-Interior-Design-Association-Award-for-Spatial-Design 283 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/The-New-Designers-Interior-Design-Association-Award-for-Spatial-Design Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:28:20 GMT The Interior Design Association are delighted to announce that as part of their strategy to develop the links between education and industry they have launched a new scheme providing membership for undergraduates studying product design. Students will be listed on our database available to BCFA members who are potential employers. Students... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/IDA-Student-Membership-Now-Available 283 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/IDA-Student-Membership-Now-Available Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:01:39 GMT Part 1: 29 June - 2 July 2011 (Awards Preview 29 June) Textiles, Fashion & Accessories, Contemporary Applied Arts, Ceramics & Glass, Jewellery & Precious Metalwork, One Year On Part 2: 6 - 9 July 2011 (Awards Preview 6 July) Product Design, Furniture Design, Visual Communications(including Graphic Design and... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/New-Designers----the-UKs-most-important-graduate-design-exhibition 283 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/New-Designers----the-UKs-most-important-graduate-design-exhibition Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:00:32 GMT As May comes to an end it leads to a busy period for the IDA which includes New Designers and support for the initiative to introduce a Chartered Status for designers. All this and more below. Chartered Status for Designers This excellent initiative by the CSD is moving forward and is fully supported by the IDA and other design... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Twenty11-June 71 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Twenty11-June Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:01:00 GMT The interior design practice Charles Leon Associates, responsible for the GBP20 million renovation and refurbishment project at Grand Central Hotel, UK, has unveiled the details of the project. The Grand Central Hotel, acquired by Principal Hayley in June 2009 is expected to re-open in early September 2010. The existing architectural... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Charles-Leon-Associates-unveils-makeover-details-of-Grand-Central-Hotel 75, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Charles-Leon-Associates-unveils-makeover-details-of-Grand-Central-Hotel Thu, 08 Apr 2010 11:01:50 GMT   The Budget has now been published. You can read the full report here:  http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/budget2010_documents.htm  The Chancellor's speech can be read here: http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/budget2010_speech.htm The full Press Notices for the Budget can be found... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Budget-Comment- 70, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Budget-Comment- Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:34:15 GMT The IDA organised an educational visit to the Scottish Leather Group tannery works at Bridge of Weir. The event was attended by a number of Interior Designers from practices in Glasgow and Edinburgh together with some furniture manufacturers from the area.   James Lang, Director Scottish Leather Group... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/IDA-Visit-to-Scottish-Leather-Group 65, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/IDA-Visit-to-Scottish-Leather-Group Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:03:05 GMT   Event Description UK Trade & Investment is funding a scoping mission to Future Museums Congress, Abu Dhabi, 7-9 June 2010.  The event will gather together museum professionals from the Middle East and North Africa region and from around the globe for a major conference.  The congress themes will cover:... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/UAE-Abu-Dhabi---Future-Museums-Congress-7-9-June-2010 70, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/UAE-Abu-Dhabi---Future-Museums-Congress-7-9-June-2010 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:10:04 GMT 6 May 2010, 10am - 4:30pm, 21 Portland Place, London W1 This workshop will focus on the sustainability issues which architects and engineers can directly influence in new non-domestic construction projects. The course introduces the key sustainability topics including: - Energy use and carbon emissions - Adapting to climate... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Introduction-to-Sustainable-Design-and-Construction-Seminar 70, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Introduction-to-Sustainable-Design-and-Construction-Seminar Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:56:23 GMT IDA member Scott Brownrigg, in partnership with Hilson Moran and Gardiner & Theobald, has published British Council for Offices (BCO) endorsed research entitled Can do Refurbishment, which sets out both the economic and environmental benefits of refurbishing existing commercial buildings rather than rebuilding from scratch. ... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Consultants-Collaborate-To-Publish-BCO-Endorsed-Research-into-Refurbishment 70, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Consultants-Collaborate-To-Publish-BCO-Endorsed-Research-into-Refurbishment Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:08:54 GMT The 9th Office Exhibition, sponsored by Hewlett Packard, closed after a successful three day event, with a variety of Middle East product launches taking place, and exhibitors positive about significant business opportunities resulting from the show. The Office Exhibition is a leading showcase for the high-end products, technology and... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/The-Office-Exhibition-exceeds-exhibitor-expectations 70, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/The-Office-Exhibition-exceeds-exhibitor-expectations Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:46:27 GMT Apprenticeship Week 2010, which is taking place this week between the 1st and 5th February, is organised by the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS). The week will celebrate the talents and skills of apprentices. It will see apprentices, employers, providers and all those involved with Apprenticeship programmes come together to celebrate... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Apprenticeship-week-2010 70, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Apprenticeship-week-2010 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:05:56 GMT For a guide to Events and Exhibitions taking place in London in February click on the following link which takes you to the LONDON DESIGN GUIDE February newsletter : http://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=2673ca140e220b34bdfa76b6b&id=c2aefd00ed&e=e0c2c98ce4 http://www.theida.co.uk/News/London-Design-Guide 70, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/London-Design-Guide Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:55:26 GMT 29th January 2010 Plumtreemee collected an award last night for 'best conserved building' at the Leeds Architecture Awards. The building concerned is the magnificent iconic listed Georgian Mansion in Leeds famous Roundhay Park, Plumtreemee fully restored the building which had remained unoccupied for five years following fire damage and... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Plumtreemee-win-architecture-award 75, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Plumtreemee-win-architecture-award Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:15:03 GMT     The Interior Design Association (IDA) was very well supported at the launch at the Sleep Event on 4th November. Attendees were mainly from the hospitality sector due to the subject of the exhibition and quite a few from the press visited which was very encouraging.   The Interior Design Association (IDA)... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Interior-Design-Association-Well-Supported-At-Sleep-Event- 71, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Interior-Design-Association-Well-Supported-At-Sleep-Event- Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:51:48 GMT   I was really impressed by the range of products on show and the number that had inherent contract quality, here were some beautifully designed products with very practical stand out applications.    Vescom were showing some stunning wallcoverings which were all suitable for any interior space - it seemed that a... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Decorex-Review 70, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Decorex-Review Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:13:43 GMT This was a greatly reduced show with a heavy foreign presence compared to 2008. A pared back minimalistic style was prevalent from both the organisers and some of the stands. There were certainly some amazing design concepts but I have to confess I would ask the question if they are fit for purpose. Exhibitors I spoke to who were largely... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/100-Design-Review 70, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/100-Design-Review Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:06:27 GMT   The Interior Design Association (IDA) is here at the request of interior designers who believe it is time to enhance the standing of the interior design professional within the International contract interiors market. It has been launched to represent practices and individuals, principally, but not exclusively, designing commercial... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/The-Launch-of-Exciting-New-Interior-Design-Association- 71, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/The-Launch-of-Exciting-New-Interior-Design-Association- Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:18:52 GMT INDEX is pleased to announce an official agreement with APID, the Association of Professional Interior Designers Dubai, for the first time making them the official partner for this year's show. This exciting collaboration will put the spotlight firmly on Dubai in November 2009, when tens of thousands of interior design professionals... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Global-design-conference-precedes-INDEX-2009-in-Dubai- 70, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Global-design-conference-precedes-INDEX-2009-in-Dubai- Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:52:49 GMT The association was officially launched on 25th September 2009, the membership is therefore still relatively new but is drawn from amongst the top commercial interior design practices. The members and council include Max Bentheim, Occa Design, Fox Linton Associates, Plumtree Mee, Spacetherapy, Charles Leon Associates, Richmond International... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Colin-Goes-Large-In-Nottingham 71, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Colin-Goes-Large-In-Nottingham Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:03:22 GMT (8th July London, 9th Manchester) The event offers: - Latest on-the-ground briefings on the business and political climate from the British Ambassadors, High Commissioners and Senior Representatives in 11 Asian markets, accompanied by senior business figures with extensive experience in these markets. - Case studies and... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/ASIA-TASK-FORCE-Meet-the-Experts-Event- 70, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/ASIA-TASK-FORCE-Meet-the-Experts-Event- Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:05:58 GMT Tuesday March 1st @ The Corinthian Club Glasgow From 6.30pm We are delighted to present our IDA and BCFA members with the opportunity to party at this exclusive venue during the popular ScotHot exhibition. Please book now and secure your tickets for this event kindly sponsored by ScotHot.   CLICK HERE FOR BOOKING FORMCLICK HERE FOR... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/BCFA---IDA-Scotland-Party 65, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/BCFA---IDA-Scotland-Party Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:48:05 GMT ?The British Furniture Confederation (BFC), the single voice for the UK furniture, furnishing and bed industries, welcomes the procurement changes announced by the Cabinet Office. The BFC has been calling on the Government to make these changes for a number of years and is delighted with this announcement. The changes include seeking to... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/BFC-welcomes-Government-procurement-changes 70, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/BFC-welcomes-Government-procurement-changes Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:48:59 GMT  Cherrill Sheer, to her great surprise and delight, was presented the Mixology 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award. Cherrill was born into the design industry, and following her studies at the Architectural Association and Kingston School of Architecture, she joined Hille International becoming the Director in charge of Marketing and PR and... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Cherrill-Scheer-Is-Presented-Lifetime-Achievement-Award-at-Mixology-2010-and-Penson-Wins-Colour-Trend-Award 75, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Cherrill-Scheer-Is-Presented-Lifetime-Achievement-Award-at-Mixology-2010-and-Penson-Wins-Colour-Trend-Award Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:02:01 GMT Applicants are invited to submit entries for the IDA Young Commercial Designer of the Year Competition @ ScotHot 2011.  This is a great opportunity for a young designer to gain recognition for their commercial talent and ability. The winner will have the opportunity to have their design built on the BCFA Interiors and Design Pavilion at... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Commercial-Interor-Designer-of-the-Year-Competition 71, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Commercial-Interor-Designer-of-the-Year-Competition Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:46:14 GMT The IDA are delighted to announce the launch of the Guide to the UK requirements on the fire safety of furniture and furnishings for the contract and non domestic sectors. The guide was produced by FIRA in partnership with the British Furniture Confederation (BFC). The IDA is a member of the BFC and made a significant contribution to the... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Contract-Flammability-Guide-Launch 70, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Contract-Flammability-Guide-Launch Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:10:29 GMT Dubai-based designer Zain Mustafa at The Hotel Show Seven Star conference Up and coming Middle East designer Zain Mustafa will be speaking about how the Middle East can influence global future design at The Hotel Show, the region's leading dedicated event for the hospitality and leisure sector taking place in Dubai from 18-20 May 2010... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Cool-contemporary-Middle-East-design-in-demand 70, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Cool-contemporary-Middle-East-design-in-demand Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:09:44 GMT This is the monthly design and colour news update from the international colour experts at Global Color Research™. Together with Mix Publications (Mix magazine and Mix Trends forecast book), this is essential reading for the month of June. E:Mix Newsletter Click Here http://www.theida.co.uk/News/E-Mix-Newsletter-May-2010 70, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/E-Mix-Newsletter-May-2010 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 09:41:48 GMT This is the monthly design and colour news update from the international colour experts at Global Color Research™. Together with Mix Publications (Mix magazine and Mix Trends forecast book), this is essential reading for the month of April. Click here to view E:mix online. http://www.theida.co.uk/News/emix-April-2011 70 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/emix-April-2011 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:23:40 GMT This is the monthly design and colour news update from the international colour experts at Global Color ResearchT. Together with Mix Publications (Mix magazine and Mix Trends forecast book), this is essential reading for the month of June. Click here to view E:mix online. http://www.theida.co.uk/News/emix-June- 71, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/emix-June- Mon, 06 Jun 2011 09:37:46 GMT This is the monthly design and colour news update from the international colour experts at Global Color ResearchT. Together with Mix Publications (Mix magazine and Mix Trends forecast book), this is essential reading for the month of March. Click here to view E:mix online. http://www.theida.co.uk/News/emix-March-2011 70, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/emix-March-2011 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:21:48 GMT This is the monthly design and colour news update from the international colour experts at Global Color Research™. Together with Mix Publications (Mix magazine and Mix Trends forecast book), this is essential reading for the month of May.  Click here to view E:mix online. http://www.theida.co.uk/News/enews-May-2011 70 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/enews-May-2011 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:23:18 GMT This is the monthly design and colour news update from the international colour experts at Global Color Research™. Together with Mix Publications (Mix magazine and Mix Trends forecast book), this is essential reading for the month of August.   E:Mix Newsletter August Click Here http://www.theida.co.uk/News/EMix-Newsletter-August-2010 70, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/EMix-Newsletter-August-2010 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:40:32 GMT At New Designers, Thursday 30st June Executive Centre, Business Design Centre, Islington 10.30am-12.30pm We would like to invite you to attend a Forum to support education and to bring employers and education together for long term co-operation. RSVP required. SPEAKERS Chair: Colin Watson, Managing Director, British... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Education---Industry-Forum--Hosted-by-BCFA-IDA 283 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Education---Industry-Forum--Hosted-by-BCFA-IDA Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:01:02 GMT The Interior Design Association and British Contract Furnishing Association were delighted to sponsor an award in Week One of the New Designers Exhibition at Business Design Centre Islington. Our sponsorship of New Designers was demanding for the judges but enjoyable and very rewarding, particularly as we found someone with real... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/IDA---BCFA-Design-Award 71, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/IDA---BCFA-Design-Award Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:32:53 GMT The IDA organised a popular educational visit for members to the newly completed headquarters of the InterContinental Hotel Group in Denham, Buckinghamshire. Our thanks to our hosts, Gordon Anderson, Director of Projects Procurement IHG, Laura Noctor, Director Corporate Responsibility IHG and David Jolly who was the IHG Projects Manager for... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/IDA-visit-the-InterContinental-Hotels-Group-office-in-Denham 71, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/IDA-visit-the-InterContinental-Hotels-Group-office-in-Denham Thu, 27 May 2010 15:31:20 GMT Certainly when it comes to views of London, sustainability, room technology and great value for money with low debut rates, the Rafayel on the Left Bank gives the persona of an outstanding new London hotel. The IDA visit on 20th April experienced something of a conundrum. Interior design is generally subjective but those who attended would... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/IDA-Visit-to-the-Rafael-on-the-left-bank 71, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/IDA-Visit-to-the-Rafael-on-the-left-bank Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:51:47 GMT The Interior Design Association (IDA) are delighted to announce the election of Stephan Oberwegner MD of Max Bentheim to the role of Chairman.  Stephan Oberwegner has been very involved in the development of the IDA and has been on the association's council from the outset.  At the recent Council meeting following his election... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/IDA-Welcome-New-Chairman 71, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/IDA-Welcome-New-Chairman Fri, 04 Feb 2011 11:54:31 GMT             The Interior Design Association and British Contract Furnishing Association are delighted to announce that they will be sponsoring an award in Week One of the New Designers Exhibition at Business Design Centre Islington. The Award entitled "Form and Function" is for outstanding design innovation which is eminently... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/IDA-BCFA-Sponsor-Award-at-New-Designers-2010 71, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/IDA-BCFA-Sponsor-Award-at-New-Designers-2010 Thu, 27 May 2010 15:20:22 GMT Japan - Design Trade Mission: DesignUK 2010 Showcase for UK design companies looking to raise their profile in Japan - a market that places great emphasis on high-quality design. This full online edition with links is available at: http://www.ukti.gov.uk/uktihome/home/localisation/116637.html http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Japan---Design-Trade-Mission-DesignUK-2010 70, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Japan---Design-Trade-Mission-DesignUK-2010 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:34:43 GMT IDA members and guests enjoyed a highly educational tour of Kings Place. The tour was given by Paul Jolly from Dixon Jones who was the Project Architect for the interior spaces for the performing arts section of the building. Zoë Jeyes, Head of Operations for Kings Place Music Foundation was also on hand to answer any operational questions... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Kings-Place-Visit-Review-1st-June-2010 71, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Kings-Place-Visit-Review-1st-June-2010 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:20:51 GMT A new award was introduced this year at the industry Mixology Awards 2010 recognising the sustainable efforts in commercial Interior Design projects.   The Environmental Design Award was awarded to Max Bentheim for their achievements in design thinking, on-site implementation and impact on operations for their project The Scarlet... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Max-Bentheim-Receive-Prestigious-Mixology-Environmental-Design-Award 75, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Max-Bentheim-Receive-Prestigious-Mixology-Environmental-Design-Award Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:54:45 GMT Last night at the prestigous FX awards in London IDA member Max Bentheim scooped two of the top awards for Eco Project of the year for The Scarlet Hotel and Interior Design Practice of the year. Commenting on the Scarlet Hotel project Managing... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Max-Bentheim-Success-at-FX-Awards 70, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Max-Bentheim-Success-at-FX-Awards Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:57:39 GMT This is the monthly design and colour news update from the international colour experts at Global Color Research™. http://www.globalcolor.co.uk/newsletter/sept10_color_update.html http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Mix-Global-Color-Trends-for-September 70, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Mix-Global-Color-Trends-for-September Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:45:33 GMT Joint Statement from the British Institute or Interior Design (BIID) and the Interior Design Association (IDA)   The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) and the Interior Design Association (IDA) have agreed to collaborate on the development of a Pathway for Professional Interior Designers. For the first time, there will be a... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Pathway-for-Professional-Interior-Designers 71, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Pathway-for-Professional-Interior-Designers Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:20:27 GMT A leading company of Architects, Consultants and planners in Saudi Arabia have a number of construction projects in progress and are keenly interested to join together with renowned UK planners, concept designers and consultants. This full online edition with links is available at: http://www.ukti.gov.uk/uktihome/item/130754.html http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Saudi-Arabia---Planners-Concept-Designers-and-Consultants-Required 70,77, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Saudi-Arabia---Planners-Concept-Designers-and-Consultants-Required Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:44:44 GMT IDA & BCFA members enjoyed an evening of networking at this party kindly sponsored by ScotHot. Nearly 90 Guests were wowed by the superb interiors at the Corinthian Club one of Glasgow's most elaborate and richly decorated buildings recently refurbished by IDA member Graven Images. With exclusive use of Charlie Parkers Bar and Private... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Scotland-Party-Review 71, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Scotland-Party-Review Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:37:20 GMT Scott Brownrigg Interior Design has recently completed the refurbishment of key areas of Oakwood House a conference, training centre and events venue in Maidstone, operated by Kent County Council.   The practice was appointed to carry out a feasibility study for Oakwood House including a review of the existing site and its facilities... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Scott-Brownrigg-Interior-Design-Brings-New-Life-to-Wedding-and-Conference-Venue-in-Kent 75, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Scott-Brownrigg-Interior-Design-Brings-New-Life-to-Wedding-and-Conference-Venue-in-Kent Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:05:35 GMT    The Glasgow School of Art has won the prestigious IDA Scottish Design College Award. In celebration and recognition of not only Scotland’s young talent, but the importance of interior design to the hospitality industry and guest experience, ScotHot 2011 joined forces with the respected British Contract... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Glasgow-College-of-Art-wins-IDA-Scottish-Design-College-Award 283 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Glasgow-College-of-Art-wins-IDA-Scottish-Design-College-Award Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:02:00 GMT   In support of the IDA's education and training strategy we are delighted to be sponsoring an award at New Designers (part two) 6-9 July 2011 following our very successful co-sponsorship of an award last year. This year the award prize will be a 12 month placement at IDA member Gensler. The award is for form &... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/The-New-Designers-Interior-Design-Award 283 http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/The-New-Designers-Interior-Design-Award Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:01:22 GMT   www.trevillion.co.uk http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Trevillion-Interiors-Brroklands-Hotel-Weybridge 75, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Trevillion-Interiors-Brroklands-Hotel-Weybridge Thu, 20 May 2010 11:08:17 GMT              www.trevillion.co.uk http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Trevillion-Salthouse-Harbour-Ipswich 75, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Trevillion-Salthouse-Harbour-Ipswich Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:50:10 GMT There appears to be 22 million of them and most of us touch quite a few each day. In fact we go in and out of them even though we try not to. Yes the good old British pot hole. Seemingly local government folk filled 2.2 million last year, mainly with a mixture of gravel and left over kebabs, and at a cost of £53.81 per hole. Perhaps if they... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Twenty11-April 71, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Twenty11-April Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:46:33 GMT Thank goodness its February, January is a depressing month. Particularly so, when someone has been paying you £1.7m to ramble on about football and you make the simple mistake of forgetting which is your mouth and which is your bottom. Mr Murdoch sir, if there is a vacancy I would do it for £500k, and anatomy is my specialist subject. See "What... http://www.theida.co.uk/News/Twenty11-February 71, http://www.theida.co.uk:80/News/Twenty11-February Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:11:20 GMT