Celebrating a Successful Collaboration: Insights from Our Panel Event

At Polar Bear Design, collaboration sits at the heart of what we do. Last week, we were delighted to bring together leading names in design, lighting, and home technology for a morning of insight, inspiration, and conversation. The event was a true meeting of minds, featuring contributions from Forbes & Lomax, John Cullen Lighting, Homeplay, and our own team at Polar Bear Design.

A Panel Full of Expertise

The highlight of the event was our panel discussion, where each brand shared their expertise and perspective on how technology, lighting and climate control, can work seamlessly together in the modern home. From timeless switch design to cutting-edge lighting schemes and integrated smart systems, the panel gave guests a unique, behind-the-scenes look at what’s shaping the future of high-end interiors.

• Forbes & Lomax showcased their signature approach to elegant switch design, highlighting the importance of detail in every interior.

• John Cullen Lighting demonstrated how lighting can completely transform the mood and functionality of a space.

• Homeplay offered valuable insights from an installer’s perspective, demonstrating how audio-visual integration can be designed to be both intuitive and impressive in practice.

• Polar Bear Design rounded off the conversation by highlighting the role of intelligent climate control—showing how heating and cooling can be managed effortlessly, creating the perfect environment to complement lighting, sound, and shading. 

The panel chat was followed by a lively Q&A, with guests asking thoughtful questions about practical applications, future trends, and the balance between aesthetics and technology. It was fantastic to see so much interest and engagement from professionals across architecture and interior design.

A Seamless Match in Design

Looking ahead, we’re especially excited to continue storming the market alongside Forbes & Lomax. Together, we’re providing beautifully matched faceplates for our thermostats to sit seamlessly alongside their iconic sockets and switches—delivering a consistent, elegant finish throughout the home. This collaboration allows us to combine form and function in a way that designers and homeowners truly appreciate.

Looking Ahead

We’re proud to have been part of such a successful evening and grateful to Forbes & Lomax, John Cullen Lighting, and Homeplay for their inspiring contributions. The event highlighted exactly what we strive for at Polar Bear Design: bringing together expertise and innovation to create smarter, more beautiful living environments.

We’re already looking forward to the next opportunity to collaborate and share knowledge with the design community. Watch this space for future events!

You can see our thermostats on display in the Forbes & Lomax showroom and at the Chelsea Design Centre, with more exciting opportunities to come. We’re thrilled to share that our products will also soon be showcased in the John Cullen showroom in Chelsea, giving designers, architects, and homeowners even more ways to experience our solutions in person.