Press

Blacksheep’s work and company profile have been covered by the press in design, fashion and lifestyle journals all over the world, from Vogue, Wallpaper and ELLE Deco in the UK, Frame in Holland, Artravel in France, Interni and DHD in Italy, IW, Interni & Décor and DECO Journal in Korea, iDS in Malaysia, Monitor in Russia, Attitude in Portugal, Commercial Interior Design in Dubai, Belle and Contemporary Home Design in Australia, The Robb Report in the USA and Design 360, A+A and Interior Public Space in China

Here’s a selection of press quotes on our projects:

Jamie’s Italian, Westfield

'An extraordinarily rich and colourful experience, with an obsessive attention to detail and eclectic collection of fixtures and fittings'.

GarethGardner.blogspot.com, December 2010

Blacksheep

‘Founded by Tim Mutton and Jo Sampson in 2002, Blacksheep are known for their inspirational interiors.'

Design Council website, November 2010

Kismet Nightclub for Park Hotels, Hyderabad

‘The firm took cues from the building's architecture and site - its jewel-like skin, fluid form - to create an organic, modern space that leans heavily on local manufacturers.'

Boutique Design – USA, November 2010

Jordan Littler of Blacksheep on iPhone Apps

‘iPhone apps for designers really haven't got off the ground yet. On the whole, they're speedily knocked up, badly designed and even a little bit patronising...'

idFX, November 2010

Tim Mutton on Blacksheep & Hermès

‘We stayed in fashion and worked at the luxury end of the market with Hermès. This is a great ongoing relationship, which began with the design of their London HQ and moved onto us being the implementing designers for all their UK concessions, which we have done since 2007. It's a great business synergy - they are high-end, exacting and really believe in craft and quality: very much the Blacksheep ethos.'

A1 Retail Magazine, October 2010

Jamie's Italian, Birmingham

‘Jamie's Italian, the restaurant chain owned by chef Jamie Oliver, is set to open a new restaurant in Birmingham with interiors by Blacksheep, drawing on modern industrial and classic Italian design.'

Design Week, October 2010

Jamie's Italian, Westfield

‘Every material choice and the story behind was carefully considered as part of the design process and, in order to bring a truly authentic Italian feel to the designs, Blacksheep extensively researched not only the business, but also Italian restaurant and delicatessen culture.'

Dexigner.com, October 2010

Jamie’s Italian, Westfield

‘Presumably in a nod to Jamie Oliver's love of scooters and the fact that the restaurant is Italian, the interior features a large ‘Vespa wall' made up of headlights hung plate-style and set on different pulsating lights for ambience.'

Myfriendshouse.wordpress.com , October 2010

Jamie’s Italian, Westfield

‘Jamie's Italian ice cream van and brand beacon - holy crap! How insanely super awesome is this? Extreme love!'

Yellowtrace.com.au, October 2010

Jamie’s Italian, Westfield

'Blacksheep was appointed by renowned British chef, restaurateur and media personality Jamie Oliver to create a new and site-specific design for the new Jamie's Italian site at Westfield. The 250-cover restaurant displays a design that balances what was generic to the brand with new and exciting design features.'

World Interior Design Network, October 2010

Blacksheep

‘One of London’s most creative agencies.’

Interior Design Yearbook 2011, October 2010

Vista, Hilton Trafalgar

27 design-led things to do this month in London
‘Head up to this newly re-launched rooftop bar, relax on monochromatic furnishings courtesy of designers Blacksheep (who also worked on Whisky Mist in the London Hilton) and sip delicious English fruit cocktails such as ‘Watermelon Cooler’ .’

Elle Decoration, September 2010

Vista, Hilton Trafalgar

‘The whole vibe is very relaxed and comfortable and it’s a wonderful place to hang out with friends.’

About.com, September 2010

Vista, Hilton Trafalgar

‘Will I go back? In a shot! Will I tell my friends they have to visit? Absolutely!.’

About.com, September 2010

Vista, Hilton Trafalgar

‘The impeccable service, the light but sophisticated cocktails evocative of summer in an English garden, the sense of luxury and not least, the passion with which the concept has been put together means it’s a good choice for birthday treats and special occasions.’

The London Cocktail Guide, September 2010

Vista, Hilton Trafalgar

‘Blacksheep raise the bar in London.’

FX Magazine, September 2010

Jamie's Italian, Westfield

'This is probably our most stunning site to date. With some really unique design features including a wall made up of individual Vespa head lights and a gorgeous area for al fresco dining bordered by planters full of herbs, Jamie’s Italian Westfield is really turning heads!'

Jamie Oliver (Jamie's Italian Website)

Vista, Hilton Trafalgar

‘I can honestly say I have never been more impressed with a transformation of a London establishment.’

FashionFoieGras.com, 17 July 2010

Vista, Hilton Trafalgar

‘The decoration is simple and modern and allows for one to focus all their attention on one’s drinking partner or the gorgeous surroundings…my prediction – the next London hotspot.’

FashionFoieGras.com, 17 July 2010

Vista, Hilton Trafalgar

‘Vista is causing so much excitement that there’s already a waiting list to get in.’

Metro, 12 July 2010

Vista, Hilton Trafalgar

'Sounds pretty special – it was designed by the same people who did Whisky Mist (the superswanky, favourite-of-the-royals-and-their-hangers-on at the Hilton Park Lane).'

VisitLondon.com , July 2010

Vista, Hilton Trafalgar

‘Teetering on top of the discreet and boutique Trafalgar hotel like an olive balancing on the edge of an elegant martini glass, Vista commands a view over the entirety of Trafalgar Square, from the tourist-filled stairs of the National Gallery to the bustling entrance to Charing Cross Station.’

TheTravelEditor.com, July 2010

Whisky Mist

‘The brief for Whisky Mist at Zeta was to create a truly aspirational destination venue, appealing to London’s most grown-up party crowd.’

Night Fever books by FRAME, July 2010

Vista, Hilton Trafalgar

‘A spiral staircase, subtly spot-lit at night, transports guests to Vista’s striking terrace. With sleek black and white furnishings with accents of yellow and a musical mix of ambient house and chill out tunes, it’s an ideal venue for lunches, informal meetings and drinks during the day or for champagne and cocktails while the sun sets over London.’

Foodepedia, 7 July 2010

Inamo

‘This restaurant, located in the heart of London’s fashionable Soho district, revolutionises the dining concept through its clever use of state-of-the-art technology.’

Bars and Restaurants book by Link Books, Summer 2010

St Germain

‘Blacksheep’s interior concept adds layers of interest, from textured, black and white vertically-striped paper for the wall opposite the bar, to oversized backlit angled mirrors to encourage restaurant activity at both ends of the dining area.’

Eat Out book by Sandu Publications, Spring 2010

Sleepotel Bar

‘The absolute highlight of The Sleepotel – a unique live hotel environment where internationally renowned architects and interior designers presented their hotel design concepts and trends for the future. This live hotel environment showed first-hand how to capitalise, through clever design, on those often underutilised areas within a hotel. The Blacksheep bar was one of these areas.’

Ege Newsletter, January 2010