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Inspired By: Marcel Wanders

Some designers seem hell-bent on creating pieces that are primarily functional rather than stylish, but nobody could accuse Dutch designer, Marcel Wanders, of that!..

A chance encounter with a homeless girl that he grabbed a snapshot of changed Lee Jeffries’ life forever. An accountant by trade, Lee was so moved by this girl’s story that he made it his mission to highlight the plight of the homeless... and use his..

Inspired By: Kelly Wearstler

In our Inspired by series we try to introduce you to photographers, artists and designers whose creative spark will stimulate your mind – and this week is no exception, as we enter the world of Kelly Wearstler...

Inspired By: Kelly Hoppen

South African interior designer and author, Kelly Hoppen, is probably best known in the UK for her time on Dragon’s Den, but she was invited on to the show because her interior design skills are almost legendary...

Inspired By: Katharine Pooley

For over fourteen years, Katharine Pooley has been designing elegant and sophisticated interiors from her base in Chelsea. Her boundless energy and enthusiasm for her work and clients have led to worldwide success and a reputation for quality and ori..

Inspired By: Jonathan Adler

There are many paths that lead creative people into the world of interior design, which brings us neatly to this week's Inspired by subject, Jonathan Adler...

Inspired By: Joey L

Canadian portrait photographer, Joey L, is in the process of forging a remarkable career for one so young, proving that a self-taught photographer with dedication and talent can be a success...

Inspired By: Jimmy Nelson

Jimmy Nelson is one of the most celebrated photojournalists this country has ever produced, and today we’re going to take a look at his career so that you can learn the value of taking on a big photography project...

Inspired By: Jean-Louis Deniot

Jean-Louis Deniot has forged a career in architecture and interior design based on a true love for art history, together with a desire to create original, inspirational and balanced spaces that are both functional and beautiful...

Inspired By: Irving Penn

Learning from the great photographers and designers is a fantastic way to improve your skills, and this week we’re going to dive into the world of master photographer, Irving Penn...

Inspired By: Henri Cartier-Bresson

This month in our Inspired by series we're turning our attention to the legendary Henri Cartier-Bresson – the French humanist photographer who invented street photography. During a long and successful career, Henri turned his talent to many genres of..

Inspired By: Diane Arbus

In a modern world that champions the marginalised like never before, it’s inspiring to look back at a photographer like Diane Arbus who worked so hard to do this sixty years ago...

Inspired By: David Hobby

When it comes to working with off-camera flash, there are few living photographers as influential as David Hobby. Former staff photojournalist with The Baltimore Sun, David has been running one of the most successful online photography blogs for over..

Inspired By: David Hicks

David Hicks was one of the most celebrated and talented in a long line of British interior designers, and whose work is a source of inspiration for many of today’s foremost contemporary designers. Born in Essex in 1929, David attended the Central Sch..

Inspired By: David Collins

David Collins is a fine example of what happens when two worlds collide – in this case, architecture and interior design. The Dublin born and raised son of an architect put aside early ambitions to enter the world of interior design to follow in his ..