Focusing on materials currently shaping commercial and residential interiors, Domus’ new Sustainable Design CPD explores current and future trends in material and colour, presenting design solutions that ensure the best choices for the future of our planet via a creative, design-focused lens. 

Focusing on hard surface and flooring materials with sustainable characteristics, the 45-minute presentation highlights some key considerations when designing with sustainability in mind, exploring the sustainability credentials of tiles and engineered flooring in tandem with aesthetics and functionality. 

Shining a spotlight on function and performance, the presentation explores how the drive towards a sustainable future has influenced trends and materials across the broader landscape of architecture and design – presenting design choices for walls and floors that guarantee the least environmental impact. 

Covering: Tiles – porcelain, ceramic, terracotta, terrazzo, glass & concrete; Engineered flooring – wood, laminate, LVT & cork.

With a progressive and experimental approach towards colour, pattern, and texture, Barber & Osgerby’s celebrated ceramic designs for Mutina represent their exciting journey into surface design, comprising classic ranges Mews and Puzzle. Consistently pushing the boundaries between industrial design and architecture, the multifaceted nature of their work has led to the creation of entirely new styles which explore notions of scale and composition across inventive colour palettes.

Learn about Barber & Osgerby’s unique, exploratory approach to surface design on Thursday, 23rd May, at 1 pm, as Jay Osgerby discusses their tile design journey with journalist Becky Sunshine. He will reveal where they look for inspiration, creative processes and practices, and how they continue to push the boundaries of innovation.

Revealing insight into applying colour, pattern and texture across porcelain designs as part of the manufacturing process – including new collection, Time.