four words. one way of working
we believe the best things are created together. Every project starts with people. different perspectives, different skills, different ideas - brought together by a shared ambition to create something extraordinary.
we work directly with end-user clients, alongside architects and design studios and in partnership with contractors, craftspeople, manufacturers and innovative material makers. We believe that bringing different disciplines together and encouraging ideas to move freely between them creates more thoughtful, imaginative and better-resolved outcomes.
our approach is deliberately flexible. We can lead an integrated interior project from concept to completion, become an extension of an existing design team or focus entirely on the design, development and manufacture of bespoke furniture and architectural elements. Whatever our role, we bring the same curiosity, care and attention to detail.
integrated projects
one vision. one collaborative team
working directly with end-user clients, we bring together spatial design, bespoke furniture, specialist manufacturing and installation to create cohesive environments in which every element feels considered.
creative partnerships
your vision. our expertise
we love collaborating with architects, interior designers, project managers and creative teams - sometimes that means joining a project at the earliest design stage and sometimes it means helping translate an established concept into beautifully resolved, buildable furniture, joinery or spatial elements. At all times we work as an extension of the existing team, complementing rather than competing with its creative leadership.
behind every DEFT project is a network of talented people who share our curiosity about design, materials and making. We collaborate with skilled craftspeople, specialist workshops, established manufacturers and innovative material developers, exploring new possibilities while celebrating traditional skills. Our manufacturing partnerships across the UK, Portugal and Vietnam give us the flexibility to find the right solution for each project, balancing design, ambition, quality, sustainability, budget and scale.
explore:
discover, understand & strategise
research:
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DNA Analysis / understanding your story & aspirations
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Space Evaluation Study / understanding your operations
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Online engagement survey / understanding your people, your culture, your wellbeing & sustainability strategy
focus:
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1:1 Interviews & Client Workshops
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Validation of data collected during the research stages
& focussing on ways to improve
results:
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Summary of Data & Definition of your Brief
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Design Concept / Recommendations
design:
imagine, question & inspire
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Interior Architecture
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Interior Design
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Furniture Design
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Product Design
We believe that one size doesn’t fit all and that every client’s interior should have its own unique finger-print. It’s all about your narrative ( not ours ) and we approach the process collaboratively, ensuring that we blend your unique storyline into every little detail.
We do this by taking a completely bespoke approach to all aspects of the interior, furniture & dressing ... designing and making our own furniture specifically for your particular needs.
create:
make, curate & procure
We bring our shared vision to life by overseeing every element of the construction process.
As ‘Designer-Makers’, we like to transform your environment through our own well-designed and crafted furniture that is specifically for you whilst also being kind to the planet.
Aside from our own products however, we have also built up strong relationships with a network of suppliers to trade, retail, vintage and second hand markets across the world and we collaborate with these partners to procure a carefully curated selection of furniture, props & dressing for your project... that falls within your budget!