Hayley Manning Interior Design - Richmond - London

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BIID Collaboration with the AIA on this year’s Charrette

Friday, November 4th, 2011

I had the pleasure of taking part in the very first collaboration with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) UK Chapter, as part of my committee responsibilities as Head of the Student & Associate Committee for the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID)

A Charrette is a one day competition for 3rd year or post graduate students, and this year the AIA invited the BIID to take part. The BIID invited universities with Interior Design degree courses to bring teams of students to take part in the competition.

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Interior Design in Austere Times

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

These are difficult times for families and businesses alike, and you would think that would mean that the time for design has been put on hold. But design hasn’t stopped; it has adjusted with the times. Simplicity, well crafted, understated, elegant and timeless, all are words being used to describe the latest furniture, fashion and interior design. Gone are the flashy, over indulgent, attention seeking designs and instead we have shifted to quality over quantity.

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British Institute of Interior Design

Monday, July 18th, 2011

I am truly honoured to be trusted with the task of being Director of the Student & Associate Committee for the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID). I have been working on the committee since 2008 and was asked to head the committee earlier this year. read more »

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Margo Selby, Textile Designer

Friday, July 1st, 2011

“It was a really interesting and informative event, presenting the designer’s work in such detail and proximity and providing an opportunity to ask questions and talk to Margo.”

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Design Fair, Milan 2011

Monday, June 20th, 2011

This year was my first time at the Design Fair in Milan, http://www.cosmit.it.  I had a great time, a little overwhelming and quite tiring, but so much fun.  It was really good to see how the manufacturers intend for their products to be placed together; some great accessorising ideas too! read more »

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