Sourcing Trip to Japan 3 – Quest of Accessory Range
Amongst all the workshops and showrooms I visited for sourcing in Kyoto, the Kayatama Bunzaburo shop was particularly charming. It
Sourcing Trip to Japan 2 – Getting Lost in Kyoto
Visiting workshops in Kyoto is an adventure itself. You may think it is easy to find a way in Kyoto
Sourcing Trip to Japan 1 – Right Business Attitude
My passion with Biden Designs is to discover and develop designs and ideas evolved by artisans who remain loyal to
How I grow business – recession to pandemic 11 – Crisis
The Brexit referendum was announced in 2016 and turned this country upside down. Many clients of design studios which I
How I grow business – recession to pandemic 10 – LED diffuser plates
I also started having business with Warlon who supplied PVC laminated washi paper for shoji sliding doors at Kyubi restaurant.
How I grow business – recession to pandemic 9 – Sourcing for designers
My cashflow was tight. I picked up some mid range interiors design jobs which had nothing to do with Biden’s
How I grow business – recession to pandemic 8 – Dream projects
I thought superyachts were dream projects. I liked the glamour. It seems they have bottomless budgets. I was convinced as
How I grow business – recession to pandemic 7 – India calling
After Decorex 2012, I was approached by an interior supply company in India. They offered to take up all the
How I grow business – recession to pandemic 6 – The International Design & Architecture Awards
In that year, I entered the Woven Wood Wallcovering collection into The International Design & Architecture Awards. I was so
How I grow business – recession to pandemic 5 – Getting recognised
I was still struggling in the third year into the business in 2011 and could no longer afford Hugo after
How I grow business – recession to pandemic 4 – Meeting the right people
I became more ambitious for the display for Decorex 2009, inspired by the photo shoot. I wanted to create
How I grow business – recession to pandemic 3 – Power of Stylist
In spring 2009 at a gymnastics competition at the school where my daughter went, I recognised Judith Wilson who came
Kuniko Thompson
Founder of Biden Designs established in 2008. She is passionate about creating beautiful interiors working with designers, architects and Japanese craftsmen.