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The Jewish Lens PodcastThe Jewish Lens presents: Comedian Leah Forster!Join author Jonathan Rosen as he chats with comedian Leah Forster!Leah discusses her career in comedy, coming out after growing up in an orthodox household, her off-Broadway show That's Yentatainment, her book Club Miilff, and much more!
2025-01-2145 min
The Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignDan EinzigDan is the founder of ‘Mystery’ -an award-winning specialist brand design agency in London and Los Angeles. Mystery specialises in creating customer-centric brands in the hospitality and food and beverage sectors. He has also co-ventured, co-founded, and co-partnered a portfolio of consumer lifestyle brands in which he has equity holdings and has a direct influence on through his brand development consulting. I spoke to Dan in his Santa Monica home via Zoom. In this episode, we discover Why brands are like people and how developing brands with personalities helps create emotive conne...
2022-04-011h 05Multi Story ThinkingDan EinzigDan is the founder of ‘Mystery’ -an award-winning specialist brand design agency in London and Los Angeles. Mystery specialises in creating customer-centric brands in the hospitality and food and beverage sectors. He has also co-ventured, co-founded, and co-partnered a portfolio of consumer lifestyle brands in which he has equity holdings and has a direct influence on through his brand development consulting. I spoke to Dan in his Santa Monica home via Zoom. In this episode, we discover Why brands are like people and how developing brands with personalities helps create emotive conne...
2022-04-011h 05
Multi Story ThinkingGraeme BrookerGraeme Brooker is an interior designer, writer, lecturer, and current Head of Interior Design at the Royal College of Art in London. He leads a team of academics delivering the MA program and his research focuses on interior design and the reuse of existing buildings and space. Graeme has published a number of books, many co-authored by long-time collaborator Sally Stone, that chart approaches and helps to define the craft of interior design. In this episode we discover How Graeme began his writing career. His work to galvanise the interior design e...
2022-03-2554 minThe Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignGraeme BrookerGraeme Brooker is an interior designer, writer, lecturer, and current Head of Interior Design at the Royal College of Art in London. He leads a team of academics delivering the MA program and his research focuses on interior design and the reuse of existing buildings and space. Graeme has published a number of books, many co-authored by long-time collaborator Sally Stone, that chart approaches and helps to define the craft of interior design. In this episode we discover How Graeme began his writing career. His work to galvanise the interior design e...
2022-03-2554 min
Multi Story ThinkingDaniel HeathDaniel Heath Daniel Heath is a British award-winning independent wallpaper, textile, and surface designer renowned for his illustrative and engaging designs. Based in the heart of East London, he has long upheld principles of craftsmanship and sustainable design through up-cycling and re-appropriation of authentic heritage materials. Daniel makes bespoke, hand-printed wallpapers and crafted interior surfaces for individuals and corporate clients that combine drawings and production skills with traditional crafts and modern technologies. In this episode, we discover The importance of narrative and storytelling. The opportunities and challenges of w...
2022-03-1858 minThe Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignDaniel HeathDaniel Heath Daniel Heath is a British award-winning independent wallpaper, textile, and surface designer renowned for his illustrative and engaging designs. Based in the heart of East London, he has long upheld principles of craftsmanship and sustainable design through up-cycling and re-appropriation of authentic heritage materials. Daniel makes bespoke, hand-printed wallpapers and crafted interior surfaces for individuals and corporate clients that combine drawings and production skills with traditional crafts and modern technologies. In this episode, we discover The importance of narrative and storytelling. The opportunities and challenges of w...
2022-03-1858 min
Multi Story ThinkingNaomi CleaverNaomi Cleaver is an interior designer, television presenter, and writer active in a broad range of sectors and specialising in communal living. Her work includes groundbreaking designs for student accommodation, co-Living, and co-working schemes across the UK. She combines a theatrical approach to shaping spaces alongside a deep understanding of the emotional and psychological impact of her work. In this episode, we discover the importance of integrating student communities into the wider community. Why you need to think like the client and how Naomi’s role within projects has shifted. The chall...
2022-03-1148 minThe Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignNaomi CleaverNaomi Cleaver is an interior designer, television presenter, and writer active in a broad range of sectors and specialising in communal living. Her work includes groundbreaking designs for student accommodation, co-Living, and co-working schemes across the UK. She combines a theatrical approach to shaping spaces alongside a deep understanding of the emotional and psychological impact of her work. In this episode, we discover the importance of integrating student communities into the wider community. Why you need to think like the client and how Naomi’s role within projects has shifted. The chall...
2022-03-1148 min
Multi Story ThinkingJames JournetJames is the Sales and Design Director at Parkside Architectural Tiles, which is part of the market-leading Parkside Strata Group. He’s based in their Clerkenwell Studio and works with the central London architectural and interior design community to produce sustainable and technical specifications for all construction sectors. The company has been pioneering a holistic approach to sustainability, is set to become carbon neutral in 2022, and is partnering with the World Land Trust to protect precious natural habits. In this episode we discover. The balancing act of aesthetics, technical requirements, and budget. ...
2022-03-0449 minThe Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignJames JournetJames is the Sales and Design Director at Parkside Architectural Tiles, which is part of the market-leading Parkside Strata Group. He’s based in their Clerkenwell Studio and works with the central London architectural and interior design community to produce sustainable and technical specifications for all construction sectors. The company has been pioneering a holistic approach to sustainability, is set to become carbon neutral in 2022, and is partnering with the World Land Trust to protect precious natural habits. In this episode we discover. The balancing act of aesthetics, technical requirements, and budget. ...
2022-03-0449 min
Multi Story ThinkingVera Bogodi from Madu and PalmVera is the founder and owner of Madu and Palm, an online retailer supplying unique handmade furniture and home decor products by Balinese and Javanese professionals. She lives in Bali and has developed a strong working relationship with the local craftspeople to develop a range of furniture and products that are sourced responsibly and fair traded. In this episode, we discover how Vera got on her bike to discover Bali’s craft workshops The process of working with local craftspeople and the range of natural materials available. The challenges of delivering to...
2022-02-2539 minThe Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignVera Bogodi from Madu and PalmVera is the founder and owner of Madu and Palm, an online retailer supplying unique handmade furniture and home decor products by Balinese and Javanese professionals. She lives in Bali and has developed a strong working relationship with the local craftspeople to develop a range of furniture and products that are sourced responsibly and fair traded. In this episode, we discover how Vera got on her bike to discover Bali’s craft workshops The process of working with local craftspeople and the range of natural materials available. The challenges of delivering to...
2022-02-2539 min
Multi Story ThinkingJack TrenchJack Trench is the founder and director of Jack Trench Limited who create award-winning handmade bespoke kitchens. They have a showroom in central London and offer a complete project managed service, from initial concept and design through to manufacture and installation Since 2003 the company has maintained its original ethos of delivering high-end joinery, bespoke kitchens, and finely-crafted furniture developing into a growing team of cabinetmakers, site fitters, designers, and studio staff. In this episode we discover How a few jobs putting up shelves led to setting up a joinery business working across Europe.
2022-02-181h 06The Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignJack TrenchJack Trench is the founder and director of Jack Trench Limited who create award-winning handmade bespoke kitchens. They have a showroom in central London and offer a complete project managed service, from initial concept and design through to manufacture and installation Since 2003 the company has maintained its original ethos of delivering high-end joinery, bespoke kitchens, and finely-crafted furniture developing into a growing team of cabinetmakers, site fitters, designers, and studio staff. In this episode we discover How a few jobs putting up shelves led to setting up a joinery business working across Europe.
2022-02-181h 06
Multi Story ThinkingNathan LonsdaleNathan Lonsdale is a founding partner of the lab_, a collective of businesses and free-thinkers; architects, designers, developers, engineers, social scientists, educators, and technologists; Which includes spacelab_, an architectural design studio I spoke to Nathan In Real Life in the Depot, a co-worker space near Old Street in London, where he introduced me to sense_, an intelligence-driven platform that is revolutionising how people use space and how we design. In this episode, we discover how academic research informs the design process The importance of integrating workplace strategy with workplace design.
2022-02-1141 minThe Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignNathan LonsdaleNathan Lonsdale is a founding partner of the lab_, a collective of businesses and free-thinkers; architects, designers, developers, engineers, social scientists, educators, and technologists; Which includes spacelab_, an architectural design studio I spoke to Nathan In Real Life in the Depot, a co-worker space near Old Street in London, where he introduced me to sense_, an intelligence-driven platform that is revolutionising how people use space and how we design. In this episode, we discover how academic research informs the design process The importance of integrating workplace strategy with workplace design.
2022-02-1141 min
Multi Story ThinkingLaura PerrymanLaura Perryman is the Founder and Director of Colour of Saying, a colour, materials, and finishes design studio based in London, which curates forward-thinking colour and material design insights and experiences for brands and organisations. Her work spans trend forecasting, material research and innovation, product design and visual brand identity alongside lecturing and writing. Her new book, The Colour Bible, is an essential and inspirational guide to colour in art and design and condenses years of Laura’s experience of working with colour. In this episode we discover How Laura transitioned from...
2022-02-0457 minThe Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignLaura PerrymanLaura Perryman is the Founder and Director of Colour of Saying, a colour, materials, and finishes design studio based in London, which curates forward-thinking colour and material design insights and experiences for brands and organisations. Her work spans trend forecasting, material research and innovation, product design and visual brand identity alongside lecturing and writing. Her new book, The Colour Bible, is an essential and inspirational guide to colour in art and design and condenses years of Laura’s experience of working with colour. In this episode we discover How Laura transitioned from...
2022-02-0457 min
Multi Story ThinkingKay SargentKay is a director of WorkPlace for HOK, a global design, architecture, engineering, and planning firm, with a network of 24 offices on three continents. She leads teams creating innovative workspaces and has pioneered a Neurodiverse-friendly approach to shaping spaces that support the full range of neurotypical and neurodivergent employees. In this episode we discover the three key things shaping our thinking in the way we design spaces. How the application of science can help drive better decision making. Why a test, pilot, and measuring approach could revolutionise our approach to office re...
2022-01-2859 minThe Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignKay SargentKay is a director of WorkPlace for HOK, a global design, architecture, engineering, and planning firm, with a network of 24 offices on three continents. She leads teams creating innovative workspaces and has pioneered a Neurodiverse-friendly approach to shaping spaces that support the full range of neurotypical and neurodivergent employees. In this episode we discover the three key things shaping our thinking in the way we design spaces. How the application of science can help drive better decision making. Why a test, pilot, and measuring approach could revolutionise our approach to office re...
2022-01-2859 min
Multi Story ThinkingPaula Willmore and Simon Baker from Willmore Iles ArchitectsPaula Willmore is the Director and Simon Baker is an Associate of Willmore Iles Architects. Willmore Iles is a RIBA chartered architectural practice specialising in high-quality student accommodation and large residential schemes across the UK For the last six years, they have supported my Home from Home student accommodation project, a live design project, which I set for the Interior Design students at the University of Plymouth. I spoke to them in early 2021 via Zoom In this episode we discover How tiering of communities create cohesive and manageable social groups and h...
2021-07-3048 minThe Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignPaula Willmore and Simon Baker from Willmore Iles ArchitectsPaula Willmore is the Director and Simon Baker is an Associate of Willmore Iles Architects. Willmore Iles is a RIBA chartered architectural practice specialising in high-quality student accommodation and large residential schemes across the UK For the last six years, they have supported my Home from Home student accommodation project, a live design project, which I set for the Interior Design students at the University of Plymouth. I spoke to them in early 2021 via Zoom In this episode we discover How tiering of communities create cohesive and manageable social groups and h...
2021-07-3048 min
Multi Story ThinkingStefania Paolini from The Plum GuideIn this episode, we talk to Stefania Paolini. At the time of recording Stefania was the Global Community & Content Manager for the Plum Guide. The Plum Guide is a travel-based platform that offers rental accommodation. The company's platform combines data and expert human curation to create professional, creative, and inspiring spaces and hosts, enabling travelers to stay in homes rather than hotels. I spoke to Stefania with my co-host Kay Hanson in early 2021. In this episode we discover the elements to consider when judging the design attributes of a home.
2021-07-2250 minThe Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignStefania Paolini from The Plum GuideIn this episode, we talk to Stefania Paolini. At the time of recording Stefania was the Global Community & Content Manager for the Plum Guide. The Plum Guide is a travel-based platform that offers rental accommodation. The company's platform combines data and expert human curation to create professional, creative, and inspiring spaces and hosts, enabling travelers to stay in homes rather than hotels. I spoke to Stefania with my co-host Kay Hanson in early 2021. In this episode we discover the elements to consider when judging the design attributes of a home.
2021-07-2250 min
Multi Story ThinkingLauren MaylorLauren is the Creative Director of Loft. Loft provide a “one stop” interior design and furnishing service, from concept through to completion, working across the student accommodation, hospitality, and residential sectors I spoke to Lauren in May 2021 via Zoom. In this episode, we discover how in house design helps clients work within their budgets How multi-use furniture can help facilitate different ways of working and living. The importance of fostering human connection and building communities. And why designers should get to know board sizes and sheen levels
2021-05-2155 minThe Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignLauren MaylorLauren is the Creative Director of Loft. Loft provide a “one stop” interior design and furnishing service, from concept through to completion, working across the student accommodation, hospitality, and residential sectors I spoke to Lauren in May 2021 via Zoom. In this episode, we discover how in house design helps clients work within their budgets How multi-use furniture can help facilitate different ways of working and living. The importance of fostering human connection and building communities. And why designers should get to know board sizes and sheen levels
2021-05-2155 min
Multi Story ThinkingSarah WilsonSarah is a horticulturist and host of the Roots and All Podcast, which provides honest and practical information and brings together some of the best-known experts in the world of horticulture. She is known for her low impact and wildlife gardens her designs focus on wildlife and environmental benefits without compromising on the aesthetic style In this episode, we discover the two schools of thought in garden design, Why your garden should be a haven for wildlife. The importance of getting the structure right before selecting plants and designing a garden...
2021-05-1850 minThe Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignSarah WilsonSarah is a horticulturist and host of the Roots and All Podcast, which provides honest and practical information and brings together some of the best-known experts in the world of horticulture. She is known for her low impact and wildlife gardens her designs focus on wildlife and environmental benefits without compromising on the aesthetic style In this episode, we discover the two schools of thought in garden design, Why your garden should be a haven for wildlife. The importance of getting the structure right before selecting plants and designing a garden...
2021-05-1850 min
The Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignMeet the supplier-Matt Lewis from IVC CommercialMatt is the commercial manager at IVC Commercial based in the UK. He forms a vital link between designers and the manufacturer and uses his product knowledge to help designers select and specify products. IVC has been manufacturing vinyl sheet, luxury vinyl tiles, and carpet tiles from their Belgium factory for over 20 years I met Matt in late 2019 following a ‘meet the supplier’ session with my third-year students at the University of Plymouth In this episode, we discover how flooring products emulate real materials and the importance of understanding the economics of product selec...
2021-05-1417 minMulti Story ThinkingMeet the supplier-Matt Lewis from IVC CommercialMatt is the commercial manager at IVC Commercial based in the UK. He forms a vital link between designers and the manufacturer and uses his product knowledge to help designers select and specify products. IVC has been manufacturing vinyl sheet, luxury vinyl tiles, and carpet tiles from their Belgium factory for over 20 years I met Matt in late 2019 following a ‘meet the supplier’ session with my third-year students at the University of Plymouth In this episode, we discover how flooring products emulate real materials and the importance of understanding the economics of product selec...
2021-05-1417 min
Multi Story ThinkingOliver HeathOliver is an industry recognised expert in the field of sustainable architectural and interior design. His eponymous company, Oliver Heath Design, is a research-led sustainable architecture and interior design practice focused on improving health and well being in the built environment He has presented television programs since 1998 working for numerous channels including the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Discovery Channel, and Norway’s TV2, most recently for the BBC’s DIY SOS where his show was BAFTA nominated. I spoke to Oliver in early 2021 via Zoom with my co-host Kay Hanson In this episode...
2021-03-2656 minThe Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignOliver HeathOliver is an industry recognised expert in the field of sustainable architectural and interior design. His eponymous company, Oliver Heath Design, is a research-led sustainable architecture and interior design practice focused on improving health and well being in the built environment He has presented television programs since 1998 working for numerous channels including the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Discovery Channel, and Norway’s TV2, most recently for the BBC’s DIY SOS where his show was BAFTA nominated. I spoke to Oliver in early 2021 via Zoom with my co-host Kay Hanson In this episode...
2021-03-2656 min
Multi Story ThinkingMeet the supplier-Nick Sheepy from HumanscaleNick is the Head of Regional Sales for Humanscale who design and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort at work His background in interior design has helped him provide a crucial role to support designers and specifiers and share knowledge about ergonomic solutions. In this episode, we discover how what you see and touch influences how you sit and your comfort. The importance of intuitive control and adaptability. How Humanscale shifted from making privacy screen filters into shaping the whole office environment And the product to s...
2021-03-0517 minThe Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignMeet the supplier-Nick Sheepy from HumanscaleNick is the Head of Regional Sales for Humanscale who design and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort at work His background in interior design has helped him provide a crucial role to support designers and specifiers and share knowledge about ergonomic solutions. In this episode, we discover how what you see and touch influences how you sit and your comfort. The importance of intuitive control and adaptability. How Humanscale shifted from making privacy screen filters into shaping the whole office environment And the product to s...
2021-03-0517 min
The Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignKen MackayKen is an architect and senior partner of London based design studio Mackay and Partners. The studio creates buildings, interiors, and products and collaborates widely with designers and developers across the globe, working in the sectors of hotels, high-end residential, corporate headquarters, refurbishment and master planning. I talked to Ken via Zoom in early 2021. In this episode, we discover the inspirations for Ken’s holistic approach to design. How mixing with other students helps develop an understanding of materials and processes. The importance of getting to know your client’s perspective and developing good r...
2021-03-0255 minMulti Story ThinkingKen MackayKen is an architect and senior partner of London based design studio Mackay and Partners. The studio creates buildings, interiors, and products and collaborates widely with designers and developers across the globe, working in the sectors of hotels, high-end residential, corporate headquarters, refurbishment and master planning. I talked to Ken via Zoom in early 2021. In this episode, we discover the inspirations for Ken’s holistic approach to design. How mixing with other students helps develop an understanding of materials and processes. The importance of getting to know your client’s perspective and developing good r...
2021-03-0255 min
The Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignBeth Harrison and Sally RiceBeth and Sally have an impressive combined 35 years’ experience in the commercial interiors sector across both the manufacturer and specifier side. In late 2020 they set up the Virtual Interiors Event, which launches on the 24th of February 2021. This unique event creates an ideal place for virtual networking, product innovation news, and thought leadership sessions. I spoke to them via Zoom a few weeks before the launch of their event. In this episode, we discover how social interaction helps us learn, share, and help each other. How technology can overcome physical constraints.
2021-01-2943 minMulti Story ThinkingBeth Harrison and Sally RiceBeth and Sally have an impressive combined 35 years’ experience in the commercial interiors sector across both the manufacturer and specifier side. In late 2020 they set up the Virtual Interiors Event, which launches on the 24th of February 2021. This unique event creates an ideal place for virtual networking, product innovation news, and thought leadership sessions. I spoke to them via Zoom a few weeks before the launch of their event. In this episode, we discover how social interaction helps us learn, share, and help each other. How technology can overcome physical constraints.
2021-01-2943 min
The Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignSimon HamiltonSimon is an interior designer and founder of Design Career Consulting. A graduate of Interior Design from Nottingham Trent University, Simon has consulted on the production of projects across a variety of creative disciplines. He‘s gained his working knowledge and experience through employment with several leading architectural and interior design practices in London and his role within recruitment has helped people to establish and develop their career paths across all areas of Interior Design. I spoke to Simon via Zoom in Autumn 2020. In this episode, we discover the importance of collaboration and why...
2021-01-2749 minMulti Story ThinkingSimon HamiltonSimon is an interior designer and founder of Design Career Consulting. A graduate of Interior Design from Nottingham Trent University, Simon has consulted on the production of projects across a variety of creative disciplines. He‘s gained his working knowledge and experience through employment with several leading architectural and interior design practices in London and his role within recruitment has helped people to establish and develop their career paths across all areas of Interior Design. I spoke to Simon via Zoom in Autumn 2020. In this episode, we discover the importance of collaboration and why...
2021-01-2749 min
The Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignJamie WilsonJamie is an interior designer and Director and Hospitality, Leisure & Culture Sponsor of HLM Architects He’s been a member of the HLM team for over 20 years gaining experience across several sectors including Hospitality, Education, Workplace, and Residential. I spoke to Jamie over Zoom with my co-host Kay Hanson. In this episode We discover the importance of verbal communications and how to build your confidence. The value of a strong concept as a thread running through a project How a multi-disciplinary team helps to build relationships across di...
2021-01-1544 minMulti Story ThinkingJamie WilsonJamie is an interior designer and Director and Hospitality, Leisure & Culture Sponsor of HLM Architects He’s been a member of the HLM team for over 20 years gaining experience across several sectors including Hospitality, Education, Workplace, and Residential. I spoke to Jamie over Zoom with my co-host Kay Hanson. In this episode We discover the importance of verbal communications and how to build your confidence. The value of a strong concept as a thread running through a project How a multi-disciplinary team helps to build relationships across di...
2021-01-1544 min
The Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignZachary PulmanZachary heads up the Interior Design company Zachary Pullman Design Studio. Zachary graduated from the Royal College of Art where he studied Interior Design and has created distinctive designs across the hospitality, retail, leisure, and residential sectors. His innate style and expertise has made the studio a leader in the competitive socialising design sector. In this episode We discover the different design approaches to residential and commercial design and how to appeal to Millennials and Gen Z. Why it is important to like and enjoy the people you are...
2020-12-1844 minMulti Story ThinkingZachary PulmanZachary heads up the Interior Design company Zachary Pullman Design Studio. Zachary graduated from the Royal College of Art where he studied Interior Design and has created distinctive designs across the hospitality, retail, leisure, and residential sectors. His innate style and expertise has made the studio a leader in the competitive socialising design sector. In this episode We discover the different design approaches to residential and commercial design and how to appeal to Millennials and Gen Z. Why it is important to like and enjoy the people you are...
2020-12-1844 min
Multi Story ThinkingElina GrigoriouElina is an interior designer, sustainability and wellbeing expert, and Director of Grigoriou Interiors. With 18 years of experience in the commercial interior design sector, she has extensive knowledge of human-centric design to complement her natural creative talent and passion for sustainability. She is an industry specialist in designing for wellbeing and author of Wellbeing in Interiors: Philosophy, Design and Value in Practice’ a practical guide that explores how interiors impact wellbeing. I spoke to Elina via Zoom in early 2020, a few weeks into the first lockdown. In this episode, we discover th...
2020-12-1149 minThe Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignElina GrigoriouElina is an interior designer, sustainability and wellbeing expert, and Director of Grigoriou Interiors. With 18 years of experience in the commercial interior design sector, she has extensive knowledge of human-centric design to complement her natural creative talent and passion for sustainability. She is an industry specialist in designing for wellbeing and author of Wellbeing in Interiors: Philosophy, Design and Value in Practice’ a practical guide that explores how interiors impact wellbeing. I spoke to Elina via Zoom in early 2020, a few weeks into the first lockdown. In this episode, we discover th...
2020-12-1149 min
Multi Story ThinkingSeries 3 trailerA brief trailer for the upcoming series 3 of the Muti Story Thinking Podcast on Interior design. In series 3 we cover wellbeing, design careers, tips, and advice and we break out into the garden. Series 1 launched in Autumn 2019 with Naomi Cleaver and a Meet the Supplier version with Foscarini followed up with Kirsty Angerer, Anna Hart, Julienne Webster, Adam Parsons, Rachel Forster, Dr. Craig Knight, Caroline Buckingham, Tim Wadsworth, Iris Dunbar, IVC's Ivo Schintz, and a return for Kirsty Angerer to discuss working from home during the Covid 19 pandemic Series 2 featured chats with Marianne Shillingford, Ella...
2020-11-2401 minThe Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignSeries 3 trailerA brief trailer for the upcoming series 3 of the Muti Story Thinking Podcast on Interior design. In series 3 we cover wellbeing, design careers, tips, and advice and we break out into the garden. Series 1 launched in Autumn 2019 with Naomi Cleaver and a Meet the Supplier version with Foscarini followed up with Kirsty Angerer, Anna Hart, Julienne Webster, Adam Parsons, Rachel Forster, Dr. Craig Knight, Caroline Buckingham, Tim Wadsworth, Iris Dunbar, IVC's Ivo Schintz, and a return for Kirsty Angerer to discuss working from home during the Covid 19 pandemic Series 2 featured chats with Marianne Shillingford, Ella...
2020-11-2401 min
Deeper and WiderJonathan Martin- A More Beautiful PentecostalismIn this weeks episode will be talking about a more beautiful Pentecostalism with Jonathan Martin. Some people have had a complicated relationship with Pentecostalism, and yet, on the far side of these Pentecostal experiences the question is: is there a Pentecostalism that’s healthy & beautiful?
Jonathan Martin is the author of two critically acclaimed books, Prototype and How to Survive a Shipwreck, with a third book on the way. He has a podcast called The Zeitcast, where he has interviewed a wide variety of guests. Jonathan’s work and words have been featured in places like the New York Time...
2020-08-231h 02
The Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignAbigail ChandlerAbigail is a director of furniture and lighting retailer Viaduct. With over 25 years of experience, Abi works with interior Designers and Architects to understand and meet their briefs in terms of design, budget, and availability In this episode we discover The importance of building relationships with clients. How visiting site can highlight design opportunities. The specification process and how materials can help convey emotions. And how taking a work placement in Leeds opened up a career mixing business with design. How to be a kick-ass I...
2020-08-1440 minMulti Story ThinkingAbigail ChandlerAbigail is a director of furniture and lighting retailer Viaduct. With over 25 years of experience, Abi works with interior Designers and Architects to understand and meet their briefs in terms of design, budget, and availability In this episode we discover The importance of building relationships with clients. How visiting site can highlight design opportunities. The specification process and how materials can help convey emotions. And how taking a work placement in Leeds opened up a career mixing business with design. How to be a kick-ass I...
2020-08-1440 min
The Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignJames MairJames is the founder and Managing Director of furniture and lighting retailer Viaduct. Based in Clerkenwell, London, Viaduct has been supplying contemporary designs to both the contract and retail market for over 25 years In this episode, we discover how furniture compliments the interiors of spaces and impacts on the way we live. How an exhibition of French furniture inspired a shift in career. The link between chairs and food and how furniture can reflect a concept, and why there’s more to life than chairs. How to be a kick...
2020-08-0743 minMulti Story ThinkingJames MairJames is the founder and Managing Director of furniture and lighting retailer Viaduct. Based in Clerkenwell, London, Viaduct has been supplying contemporary designs to both the contract and retail market for over 25 years In this episode, we discover how furniture compliments the interiors of spaces and impacts on the way we live. How an exhibition of French furniture inspired a shift in career. The link between chairs and food and how furniture can reflect a concept, and why there’s more to life than chairs. How to be a kick...
2020-08-0743 min
Multi Story ThinkingLuke Pearson and Tom LloydLuke Pearson and Tom Lloyd are directors of the design studio Pearson Lloyd. Pearson Lloyd is a design office based in East London. Founded in 1997 and led by Luke Pearson and Tom Lloyd, the studio works with manufacturers, brands and public bodies to identify and build products, spaces and services that respond to the challenges of the day and enhance our experience of the world. In this episode, we discover how furniture can augment architecture and how to design for leadership spaces. The importance of posture and ergonomics in facilitating types of work. T...
2020-07-241h 10The Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignLuke Pearson and Tom LloydLuke Pearson and Tom Lloyd are directors of the design studio Pearson Lloyd. Pearson Lloyd is a design office based in East London. Founded in 1997 and led by Luke Pearson and Tom Lloyd, the studio works with manufacturers, brands and public bodies to identify and build products, spaces and services that respond to the challenges of the day and enhance our experience of the world. In this episode, we discover how furniture can augment architecture and how to design for leadership spaces. The importance of posture and ergonomics in facilitating types of work. T...
2020-07-241h 10
Multi Story ThinkingDavid AmosDavid is the director of Amos Lighting + Home a lighting retailer and lighting design consultancy based in Exeter. https://www.amoslighting.co.uk/ They specialize in transforming space with the creative use of light and provide lighting design and advice to both retail and trade customers. I spoke to David with my co-host Kay Hanson during the COVID 19 lockdown. In this episode, we learn about light temperatures and colour rendering, The importance of having intuitive switching How to avoid ‘death by downlight’ and ‘ceiling acne’. And why e...
2020-07-0855 minThe Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignDavid AmosDavid is the director of Amos Lighting + Home a lighting retailer and lighting design consultancy based in Exeter. https://www.amoslighting.co.uk/ They specialize in transforming space with the creative use of light and provide lighting design and advice to both retail and trade customers. I spoke to David with my co-host Kay Hanson during the COVID 19 lockdown. In this episode, we learn about light temperatures and colour rendering, The importance of having intuitive switching How to avoid ‘death by downlight’ and ‘ceiling acne’. And why e...
2020-07-0855 min
Multi Story ThinkingHanieh MotamedianHanieh is the Business Development Manager at Sound Directions Ltd. She specialises in advising clients on the introduction of noise reduction measures and is passionate about the wellbeing, productivity and health benefits of managing sound effectively. I spoke to Henieh via Zoom in the early days of the COVID lockdown. In this episode, we discover the A B C of sound reduction measures, How noise clutter can reduce productivity, The importance of noise reduction in healthcare and how it can make a positive contribution to recovery, And why adding n...
2020-06-2647 minThe Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignHanieh MotamedianHanieh is the Business Development Manager at Sound Directions Ltd. She specialises in advising clients on the introduction of noise reduction measures and is passionate about the wellbeing, productivity and health benefits of managing sound effectively. I spoke to Henieh via Zoom in the early days of the COVID lockdown. In this episode, we discover the A B C of sound reduction measures, How noise clutter can reduce productivity, The importance of noise reduction in healthcare and how it can make a positive contribution to recovery, And why adding n...
2020-06-2647 min
The Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignNathan HurleyNathan Hurley Nathan is the Research and Insight Manager at furniture manufacturer Orangebox. Nathan is responsible for driving the research into understanding new behaviors and identifying challenges so that they can design better working solutions for the workplace and education sectors. In this episode we discover The cultural and technological shifts that have inspired changes in the design of furniture How competition amongst universities has driven investment in learning spaces. How Nathan began his career with Orangebox and a casual holiday worker and why hula hooping could provide the solution for po...
2020-06-1957 minMulti Story ThinkingNathan HurleyNathan Hurley Nathan is the Research and Insight Manager at furniture manufacturer Orangebox. Nathan is responsible for driving the research into understanding new behaviors and identifying challenges so that they can design better working solutions for the workplace and education sectors. In this episode we discover The cultural and technological shifts that have inspired changes in the design of furniture How competition amongst universities has driven investment in learning spaces. How Nathan began his career with Orangebox and a casual holiday worker and why hula hooping could provide the solution for po...
2020-06-1957 min
The Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignMustafa AfsarogluMustafa Afsaroglu is an interior designer and co-founder of Taner’s Sons-Design Studio, an award-winning studio, which he set up with his brother Erhan. The practice specialises in a mix of architectural and interior design projects in both Cyprus and the UK Mustafa has worked for Foster and Partners, HLW and Unispace with past clients including Google, Facebook, Amazon, Capital One, and Bloomberg. In this episode, we discover the importance of getting to know your client. The crossovers between architecture and interior design and how designing from the inside out helps sh...
2020-06-1246 minMulti Story ThinkingMustafa AfsarogluMustafa Afsaroglu is an interior designer and co-founder of Taner’s Sons-Design Studio, an award-winning studio, which he set up with his brother Erhan. The practice specialises in a mix of architectural and interior design projects in both Cyprus and the UK Mustafa has worked for Foster and Partners, HLW and Unispace with past clients including Google, Facebook, Amazon, Capital One, and Bloomberg. In this episode, we discover the importance of getting to know your client. The crossovers between architecture and interior design and how designing from the inside out helps sh...
2020-06-1246 min
The Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignCathryn BishopCathryn is an interior designer and educator who set up and directs Cornish Interiors, (https://cornishinteriors.co.uk/) who specialize in high-end interior design for both residential and commercial clients, and is the course leader for the Interior Decoration, Design and Styling course at Plymouth Art College. In this episode, we discover the importance of building and using a network of contacts. How team working can help to deliver projects and how to select the perfect floor colour. How being made redundant prompted Cathryn to set up her business. And why...
2020-05-2945 minMulti Story ThinkingCathryn BishopCathryn is an interior designer and educator who set up and directs Cornish Interiors, (https://cornishinteriors.co.uk/) who specialize in high-end interior design for both residential and commercial clients, and is the course leader for the Interior Decoration, Design and Styling course at Plymouth Art College. In this episode, we discover the importance of building and using a network of contacts. How team working can help to deliver projects and how to select the perfect floor colour. How being made redundant prompted Cathryn to set up her business. And why...
2020-05-2945 min
The Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignElla DoranElla Doran https://www.elladoran.co.uk/ Ella Doran is a designer, textile mark-maker and photographer, who has created a wide range of highly-acclaimed projects and objects across product and textile design, furniture, and interiors. I interviewed her via Zoom at her London studio during the first few weeks of the `Covid’ lockdown. In this episode, we discover how she set up her business after a chance meeting with a supplier, her philosophy on design and the importance of materials and processes The challenges and opportunities of licensing. ...
2020-05-2244 minMulti Story ThinkingElla DoranElla Doran https://www.elladoran.co.uk/ Ella Doran is a designer, textile mark-maker and photographer, who has created a wide range of highly-acclaimed projects and objects across product and textile design, furniture, and interiors. I interviewed her via Zoom at her London studio during the first few weeks of the `Covid’ lockdown. In this episode, we discover how she set up her business after a chance meeting with a supplier, her philosophy on design and the importance of materials and processes The challenges and opportunities of licensing. ...
2020-05-2244 min
The Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignMarianne ShillingfordMarianne is Creative Director of Dulux UK and Ireland and founder of the Colour in Design awards. She’s a passionate advocate of the power colour and its positive impact across the design world and particularly in the interior design sector. I spoke to Marianne via a Zoom connection during the Covid-19 lockdown In this episode, we discover how intelligent use of paint can be used to stimulate behaviour and heighten sensations, How the factors that influence the patterns of colour selection change over time We lift the lid on...
2020-05-1444 minMulti Story ThinkingMarianne ShillingfordMarianne is Creative Director of Dulux UK and Ireland and founder of the Colour in Design awards. She’s a passionate advocate of the power colour and its positive impact across the design world and particularly in the interior design sector. I spoke to Marianne via a Zoom connection during the Covid-19 lockdown In this episode, we discover how intelligent use of paint can be used to stimulate behaviour and heighten sensations, How the factors that influence the patterns of colour selection change over time We lift the lid on...
2020-05-1444 min
The Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignKirsty AngererKirsty is an ergonomist founder of ergonomics and human factors consultancy The Travelling Ergonomist and host of the eponymous podcast. https://thetravellingergonomist.com/ https://thetravellingergonomist.com/podcasts/ She’s dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing by educating people to adopt. Kirsty appeared on the Multi Story Thinking Podcast in series one and returns to share her knowledge in the light of the Cover-19 Pandemic, which is forcing many people to work from home as they take measures to isolate and protect themselves. In this episode, we discover the hea...
2020-03-1818 minMulti Story ThinkingKirsty AngererKirsty is an ergonomist founder of ergonomics and human factors consultancy The Travelling Ergonomist and host of the eponymous podcast. https://thetravellingergonomist.com/ https://thetravellingergonomist.com/podcasts/ She’s dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing by educating people to adopt. Kirsty appeared on the Multi Story Thinking Podcast in series one and returns to share her knowledge in the light of the Cover-19 Pandemic, which is forcing many people to work from home as they take measures to isolate and protect themselves. In this episode, we discover the hea...
2020-03-1818 min
The Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignMeet the Supplier-IVCIVC is a Belgium flooring manufacturer who specialise in Vinyl flooring and carpet tiles. They manufacture heterogeneous vinyl, LVT and carpet tile floors for commercial projects from their Belgium factories. I met with Ivo Schintz, President of Commercial Flooring, at their headquarters in Waregem in the Belgian province of West Flanders. In this episode, we discover how IVC made the shift from supplying residential to commercial, the importance of sustainability and how specifying IVC flooring can reduce traffic jams. How to be a kick-ass Interior Designer. Come and join us on the Interior Desig...
2020-02-1417 minMulti Story ThinkingMeet the Supplier-IVCIVC is a Belgium flooring manufacturer who specialise in Vinyl flooring and carpet tiles. They manufacture heterogeneous vinyl, LVT and carpet tile floors for commercial projects from their Belgium factories. I met with Ivo Schintz, President of Commercial Flooring, at their headquarters in Waregem in the Belgian province of West Flanders. In this episode, we discover how IVC made the shift from supplying residential to commercial, the importance of sustainability and how specifying IVC flooring can reduce traffic jams. How to be a kick-ass Interior Designer. Come and join us on the Interior Desig...
2020-02-1417 min
Multi Story ThinkingThe (late) Christmas Special Series 2 TrailerIn this episode, Kay Hanson and I discuss the return of the Multi Story Thinking Podcast, with Series 2 set to publish in a few weeks, and we reflect on the highlights from Series 1 How to be a kick-ass Interior Designer. Come and join us on the Interior Design BA(Hons) course at the University of Plymouth.https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ba-interior-design Thanks to Dave Clarke from @iamthehow (http://www.iamthehow.com) for production support and invaluable advice in the setting up of this Podcast. Mark Frith (insta @fritzthekat Tw...
2020-02-1420 minThe Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignThe (late) Christmas Special Series 2 TrailerIn this episode, Kay Hanson and I discuss the return of the Multi Story Thinking Podcast, with Series 2 set to publish in a few weeks, and we reflect on the highlights from Series 1 How to be a kick-ass Interior Designer. Come and join us on the Interior Design BA(Hons) course at the University of Plymouth.https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ba-interior-design Thanks to Dave Clarke from @iamthehow (http://www.iamthehow.com) for production support and invaluable advice in the setting up of this Podcast. Mark Frith (insta @fritzthekat Tw...
2020-02-1420 min
Multi Story ThinkingIris DunbarIris is the director of The Interior Design School in London, http://idschool.co.uk/ She’s been a pioneer of Interior Design both in her practice and with her passion to promote Interior Design she’s been instrumental in moves to professionalise the Interior design industry. She’s a former president of the British Institute of Interior Design (https://biid.org.uk/) and former President of IFI (International Federation of Interior Designers and Architects) , her aim is to establish Interior Design as an essential discipline within the built environment industry. In this episode...
2019-12-0636 minThe Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignIris DunbarIris is the director of The Interior Design School in London, http://idschool.co.uk/ She’s been a pioneer of Interior Design both in her practice and with her passion to promote Interior Design she’s been instrumental in moves to professionalise the Interior design industry. She’s a former president of the British Institute of Interior Design (https://biid.org.uk/) and former President of IFI (International Federation of Interior Designers and Architects) , her aim is to establish Interior Design as an essential discipline within the built environment industry. In this episode...
2019-12-0636 min
Multi Story ThinkingTim WadsworthTim trained as a chartered surveyor and runs office interior fit-out company called Space based in Exeter. https://www.betterworkspace.co.uk/ He’s been responsible for raising the profile of good quality office design with numerous refurbishments across the region. In 2019 set up the Space Design Awards for office interiors in the greater Exeter area. The awards celebrate innovative office design that promotes quality, sustainability welfare and wellbeing. His report, Future of the Workplace 2019, provides an in-depth and detailed analysis of the offices and workspaces across Exeter and provides insights and advice on how...
2019-12-0241 minThe Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignTim WadsworthTim trained as a chartered surveyor and runs office interior fit-out company called Space based in Exeter. https://www.betterworkspace.co.uk/ He’s been responsible for raising the profile of good quality office design with numerous refurbishments across the region. In 2019 set up the Space Design Awards for office interiors in the greater Exeter area. The awards celebrate innovative office design that promotes quality, sustainability welfare and wellbeing. His report, Future of the Workplace 2019, provides an in-depth and detailed analysis of the offices and workspaces across Exeter and provides insights and advice on how...
2019-12-0241 min
Multi Story ThinkingCaroline BuckinghamThis week we feature Caroline Buckingham, an architect with over twenty-five years of experience working in the industry in both the public and private sectors. Caroline established her independent architectural firm, Caroline Buckingham Architects, in 2013. She was a Director and the Head of Educational Design at HLM; was Non-Executive Director at Llewelyn Davies, and was the Vice President of Practice and Profession at RIBA. I spoke to Caroline via Zoom (https://zoom.us/) with my co-host Kay Hanson from a studio space in the University of Plymouth. Like the first steps of architectural train...
2019-11-2223 minThe Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignCaroline BuckinghamThis week we feature Caroline Buckingham, an architect with over twenty-five years of experience working in the industry in both the public and private sectors. Caroline established her independent architectural firm, Caroline Buckingham Architects, in 2013. She was a Director and the Head of Educational Design at HLM; was Non-Executive Director at Llewelyn Davies, and was the Vice President of Practice and Profession at RIBA. I spoke to Caroline via Zoom (https://zoom.us/) with my co-host Kay Hanson from a studio space in the University of Plymouth. Like the first steps of architectural train...
2019-11-2223 min
Multi Story ThinkingCaroline BuckinghamThis week we feature Caroline Buckingham, an architect with over twenty-five years of experience working in the industry in both the public and private sectors. Caroline established her independent architectural firm, Caroline Buckingham Architects, in 2013. She was a Director and the Head of Educational Design at HLM; was Non-Executive Director at Llewelyn Davies, and was the Vice President of Practice and Profession at RIBA. I spoke to Caroline via Zoom (https://zoom.us/) with my co host Kay Hanson from a studio space in the University of Plymouth. Like the first steps of archi...
2019-11-2249 minThe Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignCaroline BuckinghamThis week we feature Caroline Buckingham, an architect with over twenty-five years of experience working in the industry in both the public and private sectors. Caroline established her independent architectural firm, Caroline Buckingham Architects, in 2013. She was a Director and the Head of Educational Design at HLM; was Non-Executive Director at Llewelyn Davies, and was the Vice President of Practice and Profession at RIBA. I spoke to Caroline via Zoom (https://zoom.us/) with my co host Kay Hanson from a studio space in the University of Plymouth. Like the first steps of archi...
2019-11-2249 min
Multi Story ThinkingDr Craig KnightDr Craig Knight Craig is a workplace psychologist who runs Identity Realisation, a psychological organizational consultancy that helps people and companies maximise their impact https://www.identityrealization.com/ Craig’s research is leading the industry in its analysis of the impact of design. Craig has developed Led Design, which turns the design process on its head with a huge impact on wellbeing, health and productivity. In this episode We’re introduced to the 3 elements of empowerment. We discover why realising your identity is so important to people in th...
2019-11-1527 minThe Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignDr Craig KnightDr Craig Knight Craig is a workplace psychologist who runs Identity Realisation, a psychological organizational consultancy that helps people and companies maximise their impact https://www.identityrealization.com/ Craig’s research is leading the industry in its analysis of the impact of design. Craig has developed Led Design, which turns the design process on its head with a huge impact on wellbeing, health and productivity. In this episode We’re introduced to the 3 elements of empowerment. We discover why realising your identity is so important to people in th...
2019-11-1527 min
Multi Story ThinkingRachel ForsterRachel is an interior and product designer and……of course….my sister. Rachel runs Forster Inc (https://www.forsterinc.co.uk/), which is an architectural, interior, furniture and product design agency based in Shoreditch. She studied Interior design at Kingston University, spent some time in Paris working for the Conran Shop before returning to London to complete her MA in Interior design at The Royal College of Art in London. Rachel and I set up Forster inc in 1997 after she’s completed Ma and she’s been based in Shoreditch ever since and been respons...
2019-11-0738 minThe Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignRachel ForsterRachel is an interior and product designer and……of course….my sister. Rachel runs Forster Inc (https://www.forsterinc.co.uk/), which is an architectural, interior, furniture and product design agency based in Shoreditch. She studied Interior design at Kingston University, spent some time in Paris working for the Conran Shop before returning to London to complete her MA in Interior design at The Royal College of Art in London. Rachel and I set up Forster inc in 1997 after she’s completed Ma and she’s been based in Shoreditch ever since and been respons...
2019-11-0738 min
The Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignAdam ParsonsIn this episode, we meet the architect Adam Parsons. Adam is a director of Architects APG. An architect and a keen surfer, Adam led the design team responsible for the Wave, an inland surf centre based near Bristol, which opens this month. https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamparsonsarchitecture/ https://www.apg-architecture.co.uk The Wave https://www.thewave.com/ News about the Wave.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-50082566 Thanks to Dave Clarke from @iamthehow (http://www.iamthehow.com) for production support and invalu...
2019-11-0142 minMulti Story ThinkingAdam ParsonsIn this episode, we meet the architect Adam Parsons. Adam is a director of Architects APG. An architect and a keen surfer, Adam led the design team responsible for the Wave, an inland surf centre based near Bristol, which opens this month. https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamparsonsarchitecture/ https://www.apg-architecture.co.uk The Wave https://www.thewave.com/ News about the Wave.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-50082566 Thanks to Dave Clarke from @iamthehow (http://www.iamthehow.com) for production support and invalu...
2019-11-0142 min
Multi Story ThinkingJulienne WebsterIn this episode, we meet Julienne Webster who owns Industry Publicity. She specialises in marketing and PR support for businesses in the interior, architectural and built environment sector with clients including Viaduct, Toto, Focus and Foscarini. Julienne Webster. Industry Publicity https://www.industrypublicity.co.uk/ Images of our Boundary Estate refurbishment are here http://www.multistorythinking.com/residential Some bumf about the estate is here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boundary_Estate Benjamin Hubert https://layerdesign.com/#top-page Thanks to Dave Clarke fro...
2019-10-2530 minThe Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignJulienne WebsterIn this episode, we meet Julienne Webster who owns Industry Publicity. She specialises in marketing and PR support for businesses in the interior, architectural and built environment sector with clients including Viaduct, Toto, Focus and Foscarini. Julienne Webster. Industry Publicity https://www.industrypublicity.co.uk/ Images of our Boundary Estate refurbishment are here http://www.multistorythinking.com/residential Some bumf about the estate is here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boundary_Estate Benjamin Hubert https://layerdesign.com/#top-page Thanks to Dave Clarke fro...
2019-10-2530 min
The Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignAnna HartAnna Hart Anna Hart is a furniture and interior designer based in Cornwall where she runs Hart Miller Design (http://www.hartmillerdesign.co.uk/) – and the furniture manufacturing brand MARK Product (http://www.markproduct.com/). Anna began her career working for furniture supplier Coexistence and later joined workplace consultancy DEGW as a project administrator. She relocated to Cornwall and joined Absolute Design and oversaw the design for Jamie Oliver’s restaurant and social enterprise Fifteen Cornwall. Hart Miller Design has designed coffee bars for Origin Coffee, work and student spaces and was recently involv...
2019-10-1843 minMulti Story ThinkingAnna HartAnna Hart Anna Hart is a furniture and interior designer based in Cornwall where she runs Hart Miller Design (http://www.hartmillerdesign.co.uk/) – and the furniture manufacturing brand MARK Product (http://www.markproduct.com/). Anna began her career working for furniture supplier Coexistence and later joined workplace consultancy DEGW as a project administrator. She relocated to Cornwall and joined Absolute Design and oversaw the design for Jamie Oliver’s restaurant and social enterprise Fifteen Cornwall. Hart Miller Design has designed coffee bars for Origin Coffee, work and student spaces and was recently involv...
2019-10-1843 min
The Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignKirsty Angerer AKA The Travelling ErgonomistIn this episode, we meet Ergonomist Kirsty Angerer. Kirsty studied Ergonomics and Human Factors at Loughborough University and has dedicated her career to helping her clients live pain-free and healthy lives We discover her top three tips for improving your workplace, how exam disappointment led to a career sidestep, how she developed her brand, and how a few simple changes to your desk set up can remedy years of pain and discomfort. How to be a kick-ass Interior Designer. Come and join us on the Interior Design BA(Hons) course at the University of Plymouth.ht...
2019-10-1141 min
The Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignMeet the Supplier - FoscariniFirst in the series of our Meet the Supplier podcasts, which introduce key suppliers to the Interior Design industry. Foscarini is an Italian lighting company, originally from Murano and now based close to Venice on the mainland I spoke with Simona Giroldini, Head of Global Marketing and Communication, in a rooftop garden above the Oneroom gallery, a large Victorian warehouse in Shoreditch, where their Metaphysica exhibition was held. In our conversation, we discover why a cultural context is important, how a chance image triggered the development of a concept, how traditional craft skills...
2019-10-0410 min
The Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignNaomi CleaverWelcome to Podcast no 1, the inaugural, our opener, our maiden trip into the world of Interior design where I’ll be interviewing Naomi Cleaver. Naomi is an interior designer, writer, TV presenter and keynote speaker. In today's episode we get her definition of Interior Design, find out how she made the transition from Design Agent to running her own practice via TV celebrity designer dome. She reveals her approach to designing student accommodation and we discover her love of constraints and why being Design Led is not something to brag about. Naomi Cleaver is an interio...
2019-10-0429 minMulti Story ThinkingNaomi CleaverWelcome to Podcast no 1, the inaugural, our opener, our maiden trip into the world of Interior design where I’ll be interviewing Naomi Cleaver. Naomi is an interior designer, writer, TV presenter and keynote speaker. In today's episode we get her definition of Interior Design, find out how she made the transition from Design Agent to running her own practice via TV celebrity designer dome. She reveals her approach to designing student accommodation and we discover her love of constraints and why being Design Led is not something to brag about. Naomi Cleaver is an interio...
2019-10-0429 min
The Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignPodcast Intro 2-Post IkeaPre-launch intro and introduction to my co-host Kay Hanson
2019-09-2602 min
The Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignPodcast Intro-Pre IKEAThis is the first test record for my podcast idea
2019-06-1701 min