Mid Year Design Report 2023.
During the summer months Relay takes the opportunity to sit down and review the first half of the year. This has been especially important this year, as 2023 saw the rush of our industry getting back out and re-establishing themselves in the real world. The result is our annual Mid Year Design Report.
Mid Year Design Report 2022.
Our annual Mid Year Design Report is always an important moment to collectively sit down as a studio and assess the last six months. This has become even more important this year, as the start of 2022 saw us come out of two years of rolling lockdowns and reenter the world of in-person product launches, exhibitions and events.
Future focus: Raw Materials
Sustainability has been one of the founding principles of Relay Design Agency since we were established in 2009. In the ensuing decade we have seen the spotlight on sustainability increase in both scale and intensity.
For this edition of Future Focus, we look at the role of traceability & transparency in evaluating raw materials and providing roadmaps for innovations in material development. We look at those championing traditional forms of manufacturing as well as those exploring the latest in new technologies, alongside innovative uses of recycled and reclaimed materials.
Mid Year Design Report 2021
Since spring there have been a large number of product updates from our brands. From innovative new materials & processes, to new colours & finishes. Combined, they push the boundaries of furniture and lighting design whilst increasing the level of choice for your projects.
Future focus: Tubular
This recent report focuses on the bold and oversized silhouettes which have dominated recent product launches. At first glance this trend seems to be an obvious reaction against the fine filigree of earlier collections, however on closer inspection these bold forms underline more practical considerations as product design briefs frequently demand multiple uses and adaptations to ensure market success. Especially in the current climate where successful design needs to function in multiple locations.
Future focus: Curve Appeal
Curve Appeal explores the aesthetics of architectural archways and its recent influence on product design. The report spotlights recent product launches which not only exemplify this trend but link to other post-Covid-19 design strategies - including wayfinding & zoning, barrier design, and video conference call acoustics.
The Relay Studio is back open.
We’re delighted to announce that the Relay Studio is now open to visitors by appointment.
Business not as usual
It is during moments of crisis that critical & creative discussion can provide new focus, as well as respite from current pressures by focussing on the future. Relay Design Agency will be hosting a series of round table discussions prompted by the current situation.
Milan Design Week 2019
Our highlights from this years Milan design Week - including Zeitraum and Örsjö at the Milan furniture fair. Plus Baux at the Hemma Gone Wild exhibition, part of Swedish Design Moves.
Orgatec Fair Report 2018
Following a great week at Orgatec in Cologne, we at Relay have produced our guide to the top emerging themes and best new products.
London Design Festival 2018
With every year the London Design Festival expands further with new venues popping up across the city. It’s almost impossible to see everything but the Relay team did our best to catch all the week had to offer.
In conversation: Relay speaks to Design Insider
Relay's Creative Director Richard Healy spoke to Jim Biddulph at Design Insider about sustainable design, acoustics and concrete.
Stockholm Fair Report 2018
Following a great week at the Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair 2018 Relay has produced our guide to the top trends and best new products.