Haptic heart interiors

18/08/2026

💡 **LIGHT ISN’T JUST ABOUT SEEING. IT’S ABOUT HOW WE FEEL.**

Have you ever walked into a room and instantly felt better?

Maybe it’s flooded with natural light, you can see the sky, there’s a connection to the outside… and somehow, you just feel good being there.

Now think about the opposite.

A dark, enclosed room with artificial lighting can leave you feeling tired, uncomfortable or like you just want to get out.

We often think about lighting in very practical terms:

*Can I see? Is the room bright enough?*

But our bodies experience light too.

Our circadian rhythm, our internal body clock is strongly influenced by the light entering our eyes. Daylight helps our bodies understand when it’s daytime and plays an important role in regulating our sleep-wake cycle.

This is something **Norman Foster** has understood beautifully throughout his architecture.

Daylight isn't treated as an afterthought. It’s brought into buildings through roofs, atriums, openings and carefully considered spaces.

Because natural light isn't just about making a building brighter.

**It changes how we experience the space.**

And this is where I think biophilic design becomes so much more interesting than simply adding a few plants to an office.

It’s about our relationship with the natural world, light, colour, materials, texture, movement, sound, views and space.

It’s about creating environments that support the people inside them.
Light that helps us wake up.Views that connect us to the world outside.Daylight that supports concentration and wellbeing.Spaces where light can soften and reduce as our bodies begin to wind down.

So perhaps instead of asking:

**“How much light does this room need?”**

We should be asking:

**“How do we want this space to make people feel?”**

Because good design shouldn't just look good.

**It should feel good to be there.**

And perhaps one of the simplest — and most powerful — places to start is something we've had since the beginning of human life:

**natural light.** ☀️

11/08/2026

Haptic Heart Interiors CIC Hub aims to bridge the gap between design, wellbeing, sustainability and inclusion by creating a collaborative resource for people and organisations who want to make better environments. It would provide access to materials, knowledge, workshops, community projects, design guidance and industry connections, with a particular focus on sensory, neuroinclusive and accessible design and the responsible use of materials. The goal is not simply to create beautiful interiors, but to give people the knowledge, confidence and practical tools to create spaces that work better for everybody.

11/08/2026

Did u know only 7% of the worlds plastic is recycled 😬🤯

14/07/2026

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09/07/2026

Something exciting is taking shape...
Over the last few weeks I've been quietly building something that's incredibly close to my heart.
Not another materials specification guide.
Not another product catalogue.
But a beautifully designed handbook that explores materials through the lens of wellbeing, inclusion and sensory experience.
Every page asks a simple question...
How does this material make people feel?
As an Interior Designer, I've always believed materials should be judged on far more than cost, durability or appearance.
They influence how we learn.
How we heal.
How we feel safe.
How we connect with the spaces around us.
That's why I've been creating the Haptic Heart Material Library, a growing collection of tactile, sustainable and innovative materials designed to inspire designers, educators, architects and makers.
Alongside this, I've started developing a second handbook focused specifically on children's and educational environments, exploring how colour, texture and natural materials can support confidence, creativity and wellbeing from an early age.
This isn't about trends.
It's about designing spaces that genuinely improve lives.
I'd love to connect with:
• Material manufacturers
• Sustainable innovators
• Interior designers
• Architects
• Education specialists
• Nursery and school suppliers
• Furniture manufacturers
• Acoustic product designers
• Anyone passionate about designing healthier spaces
If you're creating materials that deserve to be seen, tested and experienced, I'd genuinely love to hear from you.
This is only the beginning.
I'm excited to keep sharing the journey.
Because I truly believe the future of interior design isn't just about what we build.....it's about how people feel when they're there. ❤️

03/07/2026

Today, Haptic Heart Hub CIC became a registered Community Interest Company.

I've spent today doing something I've wanted to do for a long time — making it official.

Haptic Heart Hub CIC is a community maker space coming to Blackpool. A place where people learn to design, make and restore using reclaimed, recycled and beautiful materials. A space designed from the ground up for neurodivergent individuals, families, young people and anyone who's ever felt like creativity wasn't for them.

Blackpool has 17 million visitors a year. Our own people deserve a reason to stay and something worth building towards.

This is the beginning of that.

If you believe in what this could become,
share this post. That's all I'm asking today.

02/07/2026

Big things are coming 🥇

01/07/2026

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30/06/2026

Is your home or workplace actually designed for the people in it?

Most spaces are designed to look good, not to support focus, calm, or regulation for the people who use them every day. That gap shows up as overwhelm, burnout, and rooms people quietly avoid.

I'm Charlotte, founder of hapticheart interiors. I help families, schools, and workplaces across the North West create spaces that actually work with how people experience the world, covering lighting, acoustics, texture, and layout choices that make a real difference, especially for neurodivergent family members, students, or staff.

Right now I'm booking:
***Sensory design consultations for homes
***Material sourcing for sensory-friendly spaces
***Short, practical workshops for workplaces and schools

If this sounds like something you or someone you know could use, send me a message — I'd love to chat about what's possible, big or small.

Based in Blackpool, working across the North West.

26/06/2026

Design isn't just what I do... it's how I see the world.
After graduating with a First Class BA (Hons) in Interior Design, I'm looking for the opportunity to join a studio where I can continue learning, creating and making a real impact.
I'm fascinated by how colour, light, texture and carefully chosen materials influence the way people feel within a space. Whether I'm exploring a reclamation yard, browsing a local market for forgotten treasures, or researching innovative sustainable materials, I'm always looking for ways to create interiors with purpose.
Alongside my degree, I've managed a residential renovation project from demolition through to completion, coordinated trades, and spent years sourcing vintage furniture and decorative pieces. Those experiences have taught me that great design isn't only about aesthetics—it's about understanding people, solving problems and creating spaces that are functional, meaningful and sustainable.
I'm particularly interested in opportunities that involve:Sustainable and circular designMaterial sourcing and specificationResidential and hospitality interiorsHuman-centred and inclusive designFF&E, styling and spatial designWorking closely with clients, suppliers and craftspeople
I'm based in Blackpool and happy to travel across the North West or consider hybrid and remote opportunities.
If you're looking for someone who is curious, hardworking, hands-on and genuinely passionate about thoughtful design, I'd love to connect.
Please feel free to share this post with your network—it could help me find the right opportunity.