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Diversity and inclusion aren’t tick-boxes for Lumsden—they’re core to how we think and create. As a small, international team, our varied backgrounds and perspectives are what drive our strength and creativity.

The new Design Insider series features a Joyful Space selected by Rina Keane, Design Director at Lumsden, who recalls how a childhood visit to The Ark sparked her view of design as storytelling—a perspective that still shapes her work today.

Our Creative Director, James Dwyer, spoke with Design Week about his insights on design and leadership

Imagine hosting a dinner party where every detail—from the captivating setting to the thoughtfully curated guest list—celebrates the inspirations that have shaped your creative journey. In this engaging feature, Design Insider steps into the mind of James Dwyer, Creative Director, as he envisions his ultimate dinner party, bringing together the people who have influenced his design career.

Design director’s appointment is ‘fundamental to shaping the next chapter of Lumsden Design’

Dicksons, a family-owned business with deep roots in the North East of England, has been fuelling the region for more than 70 years. They appointed Lumsden to create a bold new look across its stores to keep up with modern tastes and demands.

Our designer Sophie Rhodes shares the challenges of creating memorable, kid-friendly spaces that drive engagement and revenue.

James Dwyer, our Creative Director, advises the next generation of interior designers to see themselves as storytellers.

Lumsden transformed a beautiful, gothic-towered building in Rotherham into the magical Emporium of Stories to inspire young writers. The revitalised 1800s church now includes a café, retail spaces, learning rooms, and event spaces.

Dicksons, a favourite brand in the north of England since 1953 for its Saveloy Dip and Pease Pudding, has partnered with Gardiner Richardson and Lumsden to refresh its brand and shops as part of its ambitious growth plans.