European carpet tile manufacturer Desso showcased a new cradle-to-cradle strategy at its newly refurbished showroom during Clerkenwell Design Week. The company’s three pillars of innovation, creativity and functionality, as well as cradle-to-cradle design, were each given a themed day of the event. Clerkenwell Design Week was an opportunity for the firm to showcase the thinking behind its strategy and the company’s journey to combine a sustainable and successful business with stunning carpet design and innovation. www.desso.com

Allermuir have released its latest office environment solution, Cell pods. With a fully demountable panel system and glazed, acrylic, laminate, MFC or fabric panels available, Cell pods offer privacy for collaboration or isolation in a meeting room environment. All Cell pods are designed as freestanding units, available with acoustic ceilings and doors, as well as appropriate LED lighting and ventilation options. www.allermuir.co.uk

Featured recently at The Gallery during Clerkenwell Design Week was the Scope chair from Viasit. Winner of red dot and Good Design awards, the task chair features its patented pendolo backrest, instant tension slide adjustment and integrated control buttons. The result of a collaboration between designer Martin Ballendat and the Viasit development team, the Scope range of seating is now available with nine new mesh colours. www.viasit.co.uk

Jennifer Newman has launched her new Trestle range to add to the studio portfolio of versatile inside-outside tables and benches. Built from FSC ply and protected steel to withstand all weathers, the Trestle is also ideal for cafes, meeting rooms and creative studios. A standard size table is 180x90cm, however interior tables can be made up to 3 metres long. Colours can be specified to suit any individual design schemes. www.jennifernewman.com

The Anglepoise Duo Giant suspension pendant is based on the Anglepoise Giant. At three times the size of a standard shade, it’s the largest pendant in the Anglepoise range. Available in alpine white with a red, white/black or lime green cable, features include a chromed shade ring and ceiling fixing and a wired suspension. Due to the stylistic design, the suspension pendant can be used to create exciting interior lighting schemes, either individually or with other lamps in the Anglepoise…

Searching for Cassiopeia is a limited edition collection of 12 concept chairs, combining different techniques and materials. The collection was exhibited at MOST by Tom Dixon during the Milan Furniture Fair and in the crypt of the Order of St John during Clerkenwell Design Week. The collection is designed by Fabrica and the Benetton Group and manufactured by the Italian Chair District in the heart of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy, an area that has been manufacturing chairs and furniture for…

The wall forms the starting point for the anatomy of a room and is the best surface on which to communicate, be it a brand, graphic identity or simply playful creativity. Mr Perswall’s easy to install, high-quality digital wallpaper allows interior designers to express themselves and their clients from floor to ceiling, without limitations. Mr Perswall releases two in-house collections per year, but also employs skilled designers to work with clients for a bespoke service. Pictured is Explosive Emotions. www.mrperswall.co.uk

The British Council of Offices has appointed deputy chairman of the Wates Group, James Wates as its new president. Wates is the first contractor to head the organization and takes over from Gary Wingrove. Wates chaired the BCO annual conference in May this year and urged the 500 delegates to examine their sector in a wider economic context. “Office developments are more significant today than they’ve ever been. They are expected to acknowledge and even set standards in carbon reduction…

A four-day exhibition to highlight the challenges and opportunities faced by the British Furniture industry will launch at the House of Commons today. Organised by the British Furniture Confederation, the exhibition will showcase a range of manufacturers and industry bodies to provide MPs, peers and civil servants an insight into the furniture industry. The industry contributes £7 billion anually to the UK economy. Among those involved is steel storage company Bisley, which is keen to highlight issues such as the…