Morrama News

We headed to the Rethinking Materials summit this week to find out the latest in material innovation

Morrama founder Jo Barnard shares expert insight on AI-powered toys and child safety across global markets. Explore the key takeaways and talk to our team.

Morrama picked up a prestigious Gold at the Design Business Association's Design Effectiveness Awards

Effective design delivers return on investment

Kibu, the award-winning repairable children's headphones, secured an investment offer from Peter Jones and Jenna Meek on Dragons' Den in February 2026. Designed for disassembly, repair and creative play, Kibu is the first circular electronics brand built specifically for children. Here's why it matters, and why this is just the beginning.

Jo and the Board are excited to announce the addition of Robert Bye to its Board of Non-Exec Directors

As AI starts to creep into everyday kids products, who is doing what and what protections are being put in place?

Jo Barnard wins the 2025 Bentley Lighthouse Award in recognition of her commitment to thoughtful, sustainable design and her role in shaping Morrama’s practice over the last ten years.

Morrama shortlisted for DBA awards 2026 for our work on the Wild refillable deodorant redesign

The best year yet, with collaborations and ventures on show

Overview of Morrama's impact statement

London Design Festival announcement

Morrama celebrates 10 years of business

Morrama wins at Dieline for the compostable Wild body and hair care packaging in collaboration with Shellworks

A series of thoughtful cue cards that prompt individuals to take in the world around them as a Morrama industrial designer.

How Morrama helped launch India's fastest growing luggage brand

We are switching things up as we go Out the Office for Milan design week 2025

What Morrama sees coming up this year in the world of design and tech

The annual B-Corp summary from the Morrama studio

Jo's reflection on opening up the Morrama studio for the first time

Gaming and smart fitness technology is ready to transform our health - but we must think about its design

For the first time in almost a decade, we opened our studio to the public

In the fast-evolving landscape of female technology, 2024 is poised to mark a pivotal year in growth and innovation. We discuss what this might bring.

Jo discussed what businesses need to address if they are to truly design sustainably

At Morrama we design products by starting at the end. By thinking about where a product or material is going to end up, we inevitably end up asking this question. So what is the answer?

As an industrial design agency driven by innovation, we’ve naturally been keeping a close eye on CES 2024, sussing out the latest trends and more.

Building upon the design trends we’ve seen emerging in 2023, our focus shifts forward to 2024 and beyond.

Morrama listed amongst the top designs and designers by the Guardian for our project with Batch.works

A reflection on what's happened in design, technology and innovation in 2023 and what we might see more of in 2024.

Founder Jo's thoughts on how awards organisations like D&AD are critical in redefining what is considered 'good' design and why this is vital if we are to accelerate the industry towards more sustainable future.

Jo Barnard discusses why companies should prioritise sustainability in the design of female health products

Jo Barnard reflects on the changes within the design industry in the last decade and how designers can take responsibility for the impact of our work on the planet.

Now a B Corp, Morrama continues to record its time spent on social and environmental impact.

Morrama is certified B Corp UK with a score of 110.2, showing a dedication to social and environmental responsibility

Get insights and guidelines to determine the ideal budget for your branding efforts and make informed decisions about your investment.

With a host of start-ups backed by A-lists celebrities redefining the landscape, are we entering into a new age of menopause management?

Off the back of an amazing 2021 we started January on a high. By late spring it became clear that it wasn’t going to be quite the year we had hoped for. So we’ve focused on growth in other ways.

Currently illegal in the majority of countries, what if this was to change?‍

As the age of AI approaches, can psychedelics help advance our role as creative shamans harnessing the AI spirit.

Morrama is leading a campaign encouraging designers to act on climate change, but what does this mean for us and our clients?

As part of the path to B Corp, Morrama recorded its time spent on social and environmental impact.

With statistics showing that the UK burns more waste than it recycles, should we be designing for recycling?

Or are they a temporary stepping stone to the next ‘sustainable’ strategy? If so, can we skip this phase and stop the further waste of materials?

We know that 100% recyclable is not enough, that we need to move away from relying on virgin materials and to design for a circular economy.

Morrama were nominated for 2 awards for our work on the Wild Refill Deodorant in the Sustainable design - Body, skin, health and beauty category plus the People’s choice award.

Last week I was invited to speak at a BIDA (British Industrial Design Association) webinar titled Designers in Innovation. How can we boost innovation in the UK? What role does design have in this? In a post-Brexit and Covid-19 impacted age, it’s more important than ever to be building on one of the UK’s finest exports: innovation. I’ve jotted down my key takeaways from the discussion.