Compusoft and 2020 have announced the rebrand of their recently merged company which will now be known as Cyncly. The name is said to have been inspired by ‘synchronisation’ and ‘simplicity’. It expresses the mission of the company to be the ultimate platform for connecting designers, retailers, manufacturers, contractors and consumers to ‘make spaces amazing’. 

“Our new brand, Cyncly, unites us and encompasses our passion to drive innovation to enable our customers to be more successful. We are transforming how our customers do business, enabling them to simplify complexity, grow sales, increase efficiency, and drive innovation,” responded CEO Joerg Jung. “Bringing together best-in-industry solutions from all our brands, Cyncly helps everyone in the value chain make their work and the outcomes for their customers amazing.” 

Cyncly brings together more than 30 years of experience and offers industry-specific solutions in the kitchen, bathroom, furniture, flooring and windows, doors & glass industries. With the world’s largest repository of catalogues and solutions for every step of the process, including online space planning, CAD design applications, CPQ solutions, business process management, manufacturing execution systems (MES) and enterprise resource planning (ERP), Cyncly says it offers the ultimate connected platform to inspire and create a seamless flow of information to power sales and manufacturing. 

Houzz Pro is an all-in-one software solution for industry professionals, pros can manage their entire project lifecycle — from attracting and converting new clients, to building estimates and proposals, invoicing and collecting payments online, to collaborating and communicating with clients — all in one place.

The newly released Houzz Pro app includes most of the desktop features and allows professionals to scan and store room dimensions, collaborate with quick messaging, create and send invoices on the go, and give clients a tour of their design against the backdrop of their current home using the AR walkthrough. All of this and more, is available on a phone or tablet, making work onsite a breeze.

The Houzz Pro app is available for free in the AppStore for iPhone and iPad and in the Google Play store for Android at the following links:

Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.houzz.pro&hl=en_GB 

iOS https://apps.apple.com/us/app/houzz-pro-business-management/id1488002482

With exactly 12 months to go, the official countdown for London Design Fair 2023 was celebrated last night at a launch party at Truman Brewery, in the heart of Shoreditch. Key figures from the design community gathered in anticipation of the iconic fair’s return to the international design calendar and to discover exciting plans for the 2023 event.

The launch party was attended by over 90 guests, including leading designers, media and brands such as Dezeen, Damian Marcus Burrows Architects,  Farrow & Ball, Heals and Crafts Council and many more. 

For over 15 years, London Design Fair has built a strong reputation as the international destination to showcase and discover design excellence from across the globe, and this was evident last night with the attendance of representatives from several national embassies, including Sweden, Austria, Belgium, Chile, El Salvador, Japan, Slovenia and The Philippines.

Last held in 2019, London Design Fair has become one of the key cornerstones of London Design Festival and is known by many as the premier trade destination during the annual festival. Demonstrating the strong partnership between the Festival and Fair, Ben Evans OBE, Founder and Director of the London Design Festival, spoke at the launch party and comments; “London Design Fair is an important platform for a wide array of design businesses both domestic and international. A successful Festival needs strong events like the Fair and I welcome its return.”

Commenting at the launch party, Jane Langley, CEO and Founder of sustainable directory Blue Patch says: “London Design Fair is about everyone coming together. It’s not just about meeting prospective clients, specifiers, interior designers, and speaking to other designers, it’s also about our member brands speaking to and meeting each other. We’re absolutely thrilled to be back as this is our favourite event in the calendar. London Design Fair has a sensational atmosphere and we love the team that run it. Fantastic that it’s back!”

“London Design Fair is the must go destination during London Design Week. A considered curation of established and up and coming designers and brands, which reflects the talent and creativity of home grown and international talent. I look forward to visiting next year!” says Sabina Miller, Buying Director, Heals.

“Since Covid, it’s just great to see the return of the fair. I’m looking forward to seeing new innovation, some new design, and new creativity. I’m involved within the hospitality sector, so I’m interested to see what trends will come out of the fair, and get inspired rather than come in with any expectations! It’s important for the industry to attend London Design Fair because it’s a time to celebrate and bond again over design at these kind of events,” says Jay Morjaria, Chef Consultant & Restauranteur.

“London Design Fair is the place to bring the design industry together. Attending or having a stand is a good opportunity to meet new buyers, schools, and designers from all over the world, and meet new people to collaborate with,” says Karolina Suchanek, textile designer, Cave Textiles.  

London Design Fair to open its doors again in 2023

London Design Fair is the capital’s most important design event, and will return to Truman Brewery, in the creative heart of London. The event attracts over 20,000 visitors and allows the design community to come together and source the latest in cutting edge design from across the world.

Annie Lindsell, Event Director for London Design Fair, was delighted with the response from the launch party, commenting, “It’s fantastic being back after three years of enforced hibernation due to the pandemic.  We have had so much support and encouragement from so many people, to whom the London Design Fair has become their most important event of the year.”  

She continues “being part of London Design Fair is being part of something unique. It’s a movement.  It’s a passion. It’s a feeling.  It’s about inspiring the design community and stimulating debate.  But above all, it’s about providing a sales and marketing platform for companies involved in great design. Design which enhances domestic and commercial interiors, as well as personal lifestyles.  Over the coming months, we will be announcing several new initiatives, including the new Design Talks and the new THINK. Stage, new feature areas and the most inspirational speaker line-up to date.”   

London Design Fair will return to the Truman Brewery, London, on 21-24 September 2023.  For more information, including applying to exhibit, please visit www.londondesignfair.co.uk or call Annie Lindsell on 0204 5530904.

As Virtual Worlds builds on its strong network of brand partners, Kira Trowbridge, formerly Project Administrator, has been promoted to Virtual Worlds brand partnership manager.

Following a successful three years with the Milton Keynes headquartered business, Kira is now a dedicated contact for all Virtual Worlds brands. In her new role, Kira will be focused on client partnerships, with responsibility for keeping catalogues up-to-date on the platform and continuing to build supplier relationships, ensuring that brands receive the best possible return on their investment with Virtual Worlds.

Commenting on her promotion, Kira said: “I’m looking forward to working with our manufacturers to launch and update new products to their catalogues, so that retailers can create beautiful designs with them.”

 For more information on Virtual Worlds call 01908 663 848 or visit www.virtualworlds.co.uk