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Mandeville Drive

Kingston
Milton Keynes
MK10 0AW
http://www.blum.com/designwithblum
Amanda Hughes
Tel + () 07483964564
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Blum UK

Overview

Established quality manufacturer of hinges, drawer systems & lift mechanisms with soft close action. Predominant supplier to the UK Kitchen industry. Full range of products to accomodate handleless design.


Our focus is not on assessing feasibility, but on creating benefits for you. Because it is not about our ideas. It is about enabling yours. We work together with you. We rack our brains to develop and pioneer the future. And deliver solutions that best meet your needs. Let’s talk together – about new ideas and solutions for a better quality of living.




Architectural and Design Channel Manager:

Amanda Hughes


Working with the Blum research and development team, Amanda is an advocate for human centric design, helping to create inspiring spaces that work with the needs of the individual. A professional chef and CX expert, Amanda is now focused on education within the built environment, d...

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CPD Material (6)


Multiple CPD formats
Ergonomics and Aging in the Built Environment - Designing for an aging population.
This CPD is Episode 3 of 5. Designing domestic interiors for an aging population. Join Amanda Hughes from Blum UK as she explores the challenges this sector face and how can we improve designs and support the "aging at home" model.

We look at the current data sets, how we age and the impact this has on the quality of our living spaces. Aging is an opportunity for creating inspired and innovative solutions to common problems.

By the end of this CPD delegates should:

1. Have an overview of global aging studies, the current data picture, and future predictions.
2. Understand the physiological changes that happen as we age.
3. Have an understanding of the challenges in this sector and the design solutions to adopt to overcome these.
4. Know the limitations of the current" Box Method" of domestic furniture design and why it is not a viable option.
RIBA Core Curriculum:
Knowledge level:
General Awareness
Material type: Online Learning
Material type: Seminar
Seminar
NLU - Door Opening Technology (for Quality Kitchen Specification)
This seminar will provide information on:
- Important factors that influence the selection and specifying of concealed hinges
- Special features available to enhance appeal of functional hardware
- Solutions for special cabinet requirements
- Testing standards/Health and Safety relevant to concealed hinges
- Forthcoming developments in cabinet hardware
Knowledge level:
General Awareness
Material type: Seminar
Seminar
NLU - Automated Opening for Handle Free Furniture
This seminar will provide:
- An overview of application areas for motorised hardware
- Details of functionality for automated drawers and lift mechanisms
- Information on safety considerations and legal requirements for this style of product
- Information on how to achieve a handle free kitchen design
Knowledge level:
General Awareness
Material type: Seminar
Seminar
NLU - Drawer Systems (for quality kitchen specification)
Overview of application areas for drawer systems to suit base cabinets
- Details of various accessories and features available for drawer systems
- Saftey considerations for this style of product
- How the product can maximise storage space and improve ergonomics in a kitchen
Knowledge level:
General Awareness
Material type: Seminar
Seminar
NLU - Lift Mechanisms (for Quality Kitchen Specification)
This seminar provides:

- An overview of application areas for lift mechanisms to suit wall cabinets
- Details of functionality and various geometries available for lift mechanisms
- Safety considerations for this style of product
- Important factors to consider when specifying
Knowledge level:
General Awareness
Material type: Seminar

Classifications


Blum UK has CPD Materials in the following areas: -

Subject/Product Areas (CI/SfB)
RIBA Core Curriculum areas