Multi Story Thinking

This is the first test record for my podcast idea

Pre-launch intro and introduction to my co-host Kay Hanson

Welcome 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 interior designer, writer, TV presenter and keynote speaker As you’ll hear in the Podcast I’ve know Naomi for quite some time.  In the late 1990’s she launched Echo Design Agency, which represented amongst others David Adjaye and Olympic torch designers Barber Osgerby and not least…….my old company Forster Inc. While running Echo Naomi began presenting prime time television shows, such as Grand Design’s: Trade Secrets, Other People’s Houses and was the designer on DIY SOS. She shifted into running her own design studio (https://naomicleaver.com/) and her award-winning design work on iQ Shoreditch in 2012 established her ability and she’s been specialising in communal living – Student Accommodation, Co-Living, Co-working, Build to Rent, Later Life and Hotel design ever since. She’s been described as being “responsible for introducing professional interior design to the student housing sector” and Naomi’s work has been described as “warm, eccentric ... clever, idiosyncratic”  by Grand Designs Magazine;  and “dramatic, witty and just a little bit racy” by Elle Decoration. I met Naomi in the back room of The Globe Hotel (https://www.theglobetopsham.co.uk/) in Topsham, which is close to her Devon home where she lives with her husband. 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 advice invaluable in the setting up of this Podcast. Mark Frith (insta @fritzthekat Twitter @markfrith) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. Kay Hansen (insta @kay_v_hanson) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for UoP I’d really like to hear your feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via twitter @multi_story. Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

First 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 underpin their commercial products and the importance of freedom. https://www.foscarini.com/en/news/metaphysica-installation-at-london-design-festival/ Look at the Metaphysica story on Instagram @foscarinilamps 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 for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. Kay Hanson for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for UoP I’d really like to hear your feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via twitter @multi_story. Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

In 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.https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ba-interior-design Thanks to Dave Clarke from @iamthehow (http://www.iamthehow.com) for production support and advice invaluable in the setting up of this Podcast. Mark Frith (insta @fritzthekat Twitter @markfrith) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. Kay Hansen (insta @kay_v_hanson) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for UoP I’d really like to hear your feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via twitter @multi_story. Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Anna 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 involved with the refurbishment of the Mullion Cove hotel.  Mark Product manufacture and assemble furniture in Cornwall with a showroom in London. In 2017 Anna won the Product Designer of the Year in the FX Interior Design Awards for her furniture design with Mark Product. I interviewed Anna alongside my co-host Kay Hanson in a slightly echoey room at The University of Plymouth prior to them both heading off for a summer boat trip party as part of the South West Women in Construction group. 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 advice invaluable in the setting up of this Podcast. Mark Frith (insta @fritzthekat Twitter @markfrith) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. Kay Hansen (insta @kay_v_hanson) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for UoP I’d really like to hear your feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via twitter @multi_story. Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

In 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 from @iamthehow (http://www.iamthehow.com) for production support and invaluable advice in the setting up of this Podcast. Mark Frith for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. Kay Hanson for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for UoP I’d really like to hear your feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via twitter @multi_story. Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

In 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 invaluable advice in the setting up of this Podcast. Mark Frith for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. Kay Hanson for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for UoP I’d really like to hear your feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via twitter @multi_story. Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Rachel 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 responsible for the transformation of spaces helping big businesses, local brands and homeowners realise their vision and achieve their ideal spaces. In addition to Forster Inc, she runs SortedLondon (https://www.sortedlondon.com/0), a consultancy that helps clients organise and de-clutter their space and she’s been responsible for the design of the latest Hotbox (https://www.hotbox-storage.com/) products, storage solutions that help facilitate agile working in today’s modern workplace.   I spoke to Rachel in Hotbox’s London HQ.  Yourworkspace (https://www.yourworkspace.com/) which showcases smart storage and smart workplace furniture from several like-minded suppliers. Thanks to Dave Clarke from @iamthehow (http://www.iamthehow.com) for production support and invaluable advice in the setting up of this Podcast. My interview with Dave is here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/multi-story-thinking/id1310700802?i=1000455533960 And more info on the Soundart Radio station is here http://www.soundartradio.org.uk/ Mark Frith for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. Kay Hanson for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for UoP I’d really like to hear your feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via twitter @multi_story. Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Dr 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 the workplace Why managers need to let go of control And ….how looking at ceiling tiles prompted Craig to explore a different approach to design impact.   Thanks to Dave Clarke from @iamthehow (http://www.iamthehow.com) for production support and invaluable advice in the setting up of this Podcast. My interview with Dave is here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/multi-story-thinking/id1310700802?i=1000455533960 And more info on the Soundart Radio station is here http://www.soundartradio.org.uk/ Mark Frith for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. Kay Hanson for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for UoP I’d really like to hear your feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via twitter @multi_story. Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

This 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 training, this episode comes in two parts. In Part 1 We discover how Caroline became an architect and the importance of engagement and developing a good brief. Why social areas in school buildings are critical and how to challenge perceptions with flexibility and adaptability. And why reviewing a roll of drawings is perhaps not the most appropriate use of your maternity leave. 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 for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. Kay Hanson for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for UoP I’d really like to hear your feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via twitter @multi_story. Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

This 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 training, this episode comes in two parts. In Part 2 we learn about Idea Foundation, her concept for creative co-working, and how a theatrical approach can help create spaces for creativity. We discover Caroline’s Top Trump attributes and why you shouldn’t lead with her Tech Skills category if your playing Top Trumps. 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 for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. Kay Hanson for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for UoP I’d really like to hear your feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via twitter @multi_story. Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Tim 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 to tackle the process of office design and refurbishment. Email me here to get hold of a copy I met Tim in his office and showroom in Exeter and we begin our conversation contemplating the four-seater acoustic booth we were sitting in. In this episode, we discover how Tim made the transition from a chartered surveyor in an agricultural auctioneer to running an office fit-out company. We discover why staff should be involved in the design process How high-quality office space helps companies to retain and recruit employees And we contemplate whether we’ve crossed the upper age limit for being a hipster.   Thanks to Dave Clarke from @iamthehow (http://www.iamthehow.com) for production support and advice invaluable in the setting up of this Podcast. Mark Frith (insta @fritzthekat Twitter @markfrith) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. Kay Hansen (insta @kay_v_hanson) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for UoP I’d really like to hear your feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via twitter @multi_story. Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Iris 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, we discover Iris’ definition of interior design. The importance of integrating Interior designers into the build process from the start. How better-educated clients and more focussed design briefs can help the design process And why you should learn to use a pencil 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 advice invaluable in the setting up of this Podcast. Mark Frith (insta @fritzthekat Twitter @markfrith) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. Kay Hansen (insta @kay_v_hanson) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for UoP I’d really like to hear your feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via twitter @multi_story. Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

In 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 advice invaluable in the setting up of this Podcast. Mark Frith (insta @fritzthekat Twitter @markfrith) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. Kay Hanson (insta @kay_v_hanson) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for UoP I’d really like to hear your feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via twitter @multi_story. Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Marianne 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 the process of selecting the colour of the year  and the alchemy of  creating paint names And why there’s no excuse to be just using Magnolia Links Marianne's website Colour in design awards Dulux top tips and advice Dulux visualiser app Thanks to Dave Clarke from @iamthehow (http://www.iamthehow.com) for production support and advice invaluable in the setting up of this Podcast. Mark Frith (insta @fritzthekat Twitter @markfrith) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. Kay Hanson (insta @kay_v_hanson) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth. I’d really like to hear your feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via twitter @multi_story. Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Ella 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. And how she got inspiration for a project by observing the landscape and sheep.   Thanks to Dave Clarke from @iamthehow (http://www.iamthehow.com) for production support and advice invaluable in the setting up of this Podcast. Mark Frith (insta @fritzthekat Twitter @markfrith) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. Kay Hanson (insta @kay_v_hanson) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for UoP I’d really like to hear your feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via twitter @multi_story. Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.   The Third Industrial Revolution. In this feature-length documentary, social and economic theorist Jeremy Rifkin lays out a road map to usher in a new economic system. https://video.vice.com/en_us/video/vice-the-third-industrial-revolution-a-new-story-for-the-human-family/5a79c759f1cdb34df33d5811 Interest in the circular economy Collaborated with The Great Recovery-Sophie Thomas http://www.greatrecovery.org.uk/ Yorkshire Sculpture Park Camira Fabrics-  Sheep to seat.  Fleece to floor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLrQCcYeugM https://www.camirafabrics.com/en/news-and-events/sheep-to-seat,-fleece-to-floor-an-interview-with-e Solid wool https://www.solidwool.com/

Cathryn 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 you should be on your guard if Cathryn is approaching you with a couple of scatter cushions. 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 advice invaluable in the setting up of this Podcast. Kay Hanson (insta @kay_v_hanson) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (insta @fritzthekat Twitter @markfrith) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I’d really like to hear your feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via twitter @multi_story. Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Mustafa 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 shape the look of buildings. The way in which the office environment can change as a company evolves and matures And why WhatsApp and poetry have become an import design tool.   Thanks to Dave Clarke from @iamthehow (http://www.iamthehow.com) for production support and advice invaluable in the setting up of this Podcast. Mark Frith (insta @fritzthekat Twitter @markfrith) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. Kay Hanson (insta @kay_v_hanson) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for UoP 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 I’d really like to hear your feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via twitter @multi_story. Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.   LinksTaner’s Sons-Design Studio.  http://www.ts-ds.com/home.html

Nathan 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 post lockdown workspaces. Thanks to Dave Clarke from @iamthehow (http://www.iamthehow.com) for production support and advice invaluable in the setting up of this Podcast. Mark Frith (insta @fritzthekat Twitter @markfrith) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. Kay Hanson (insta @kay_v_hanson) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for UoP I’d really like to hear your feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch. Thanks for listening.  Bye for now. 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 Links Orangeboxhttps://www.orangebox.com/ The Sticky Campus.  https://www.orangebox.com/collections?o=overlay/article/the-sticky-campus-and-the-new-dynamics-of-smartlearning Research reports and toolkits https://www.orangebox.com/knowledge/tools  

Hanieh 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 noise to an office can help to make it sound quieter.   Thanks to Dave Clarke from @iamthehow (http://www.iamthehow.com) for production support and invaluable advice in the setting up of this Podcast. Kay Hanson (insta @kay_v_hanson) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for UoP Mark Frith (insta @fritzthekat) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. Next week we feature lighting specialist David Amos I’d really like to hear your feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch. Thanks for listening.  Bye for now. Links https://www.sounddirections.co.uk/

David 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 everyone should have a pee light.   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 advice invaluable in the setting up of this Podcast. Kay Hanson (insta @kay_v_hanson) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (insta @fritzthekat Twitter @markfrith) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I’d really like to hear your feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via twitter @multi_story. Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Luke 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.  The three-way process of prototype development. And why you should have a stock of cardboard, plywood, and sellotape. 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 advice invaluable in the setting up of this Podcast. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.instagram.com/fritzthekat/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I’d really like to hear your feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via twitter @multi_story. Thanks for listening.  Bye for now. Links Pearson Lloyd- https://pearsonlloyd.com/ Bene- https://bene.com/en/ Ports  https://bene.com/en/ports/ 

James 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-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 BA (Hons) Product and Furniture Design https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ba-product-and-furniture-design Thanks to Dave Clarke from @iamthehow (http://www.iamthehow.com) for production support and advice invaluable in the setting up of this Podcast. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.instagram.com/fritzthekat/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I’d really like to hear your feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via twitter @multi_story. Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.   Links Viaduct https://www.viaduct.co.uk/ Studio mama Micro home https://www.studiomama.com/micro-home-for-heimtextil-frankfurt-2018

Abigail 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 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 BA (Hons) Product and Furniture Design https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ba-product-and-furniture-design   Thanks to Dave Clarke from @iamthehow (http://www.iamthehow.com) for production support and advice invaluable in the setting up of this Podcast. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.instagram.com/fritzthekat/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I’d really like to hear your feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via twitter @multi_story.   Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.   Links   Viaduct https://www.viaduct.co.uk/

A 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 Doran, Cathryn Bishop, Mustafa Afsaroglu, Nathan Hurley, Hanieh Motamedian, David Amos, Luke Pearson and Tom LLoyd,  James Mair, and Abigail Chandler.

Elina 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 the importance of user-profiles and the role of empathy in the design process. How space can support activity and how interiors impact the body, mind, and emotions. The impact of ego on the design process. And why, before getting to know your client you must get to know yourself. Links Grigoriou Interiors https://grigoriou.co.uk/elina-grigoriou/ Design for Wellbeing https://www.designforwellbeing.co.uk/homepage_# 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 advice invaluable in the setting up of this Podcast. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.instagram.com/fritzthekat/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I’d really like to hear your feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via Instagram forster_jonathan  

Zachary 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 working with.  The importance of designing to help make a business financially successful. And why its never too late to do a quick redesign. Links https://zacharypulman.com/about/ Instagram @zacharypulmam. https://www.instagram.com/zacharypulman/   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 advice invaluable in the setting up of this Podcast. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.instagram.com/fritzthekat/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I’d really like to hear your feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram. Website https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/ Instagram http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Jamie 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 different sectors And why it is important to keep asking questions.     Links HLM Architects https://hlmarchitects.com/ Jamie Wilson LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-wilson-934b691a/   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 advice invaluable in the setting up of this Podcast. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.instagram.com/fritzthekat/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I’d really like to hear your feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/ Website http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Simon 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 you should build a network of contacts. How a career in design helped shape his expertise in recruitment. How communication can help break down prejudice and encourage inclusion and team cohesion. And why it's good to walk the streets with a pack of postcards. Links Website www.designcareer.co.uk Email info@designcareer.co.uk Instagram @designcareerldn LinkedIn @Design Career Consulting Twitter @designcareerldn The Great Indoors Podcast featuring Simon https://www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/episodes/7DrbW7b/   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 advice invaluable in the setting up of this Podcast. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.instagram.com/fritzthekat/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I’d really like to hear your feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram. Website https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/ Instagram http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Beth 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. The complementary skills that make up a successful partnership. And why sitting around a virtual table with your competitors is probably one of the best things you can do. Linkshttps://thevievent.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-virtual-interiors-event Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/thevirtualinteriorsevent/ Sally RiceLinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallydianerice/ Beth HarrisonLinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/-bethharrison/   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 advice invaluable in the setting up of this Podcast. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.instagram.com/fritzthekat/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I’d really like to hear your feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram. Websitehttps://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/ Instagramhttp://www.multistorythinking.com/contact   Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Ken 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 relationships with planners and the role St John restaurant played in the career path of Scottish designers. Links https://www.mackayandpartners.co.uk/ 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. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.instagram.com/fritzthekat/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I’d really like to hear your feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram. Website https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/ Instagram http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Nick 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 select to exercise your abdomen.   LinksNick on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-sheepy-11a06720/?originalSubdomain=uk Humanscale. https://www.humanscale.com/   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. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.instagram.com/fritzthekat/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I’d really like to hear your feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram. Website https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/ Instagram http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Oliver 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, we learn about the 14 Patterns of biophilic design How biophilic design approaches are shifting our design thinking. We discover how access to nature has shaped Oliver’s design approach and the role of TV shows in the democratisation of design. And how to make people smile by working in a jungle. Linkshttps://www.oliverheath.com/ Twitter: @oliver_heath Instagram:  @oliverheathdesign   Interface White Papers https://info.interface.com/whitepapers-en_GB   Stephen R. Kellert Edward O Wilson 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. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.instagram.com/fritzthekat/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I’d really like to hear your feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram. The Friday Covers https://www.instagram.com/thefridaycovers/ Website http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact Instagram https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/ Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Matt 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 selection The flexibility and design potential of using patterns and colour. And how playing around with samples can help develop a final design. Links Matt Lewis Matt lewishttps://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-lewis-moduleo/ IVC https://www.ivc-commercial.com/en-gb 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 advice invaluable in the setting up of this Podcast. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.instagram.com/fritzthekat/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I’d really like to hear your feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram. Website https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/ Instagram http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Sarah 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 that you can manage. And why you should definitely think twice before you cut down a tree. Links https://rootsandall.co.uk/ https://www.gardencourses.com/ 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 advice invaluable in the setting up of this Podcast. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.instagram.com/fritzthekat/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I’d really like to hear your feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram. Website https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/ Instagram http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Lauren 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   Links Lauren on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-maylor-interior-design/ Loft https://loft.co.uk/   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 advice invaluable in the setting up of this Podcast. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.instagram.com/fritzthekat/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I’d really like to hear your feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram. Website https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/ Instagram http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

In 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. The questions to ask to pinpoint the nuances of look and feel. The inverse relationship of location beauty and the quality of accommodation.  And why posting on Instagram is a benchmark of success for a perfect stay   Links Stefania on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefania-p-794b9415/ Plum Guide https://www.plumguide.com/ 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. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.instagram.com/fritzthekat/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I'd really like to hear your feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram. Website https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/ Instagram http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Paula 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 helps students make friends. The importance of establishing identity. How working alongside your end users can help reveal the drivers of student choice. And how creating a communal toothbrushing space can stimulate communication and interaction.   Links Willmore Iles Architects https://www.willmoreiles.com/ Home from home project white paper https://www.willmoreiles.com/news-resources/home-from-home-the-future-of-student-living-space-designed-for-students-by-students   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. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.instagram.com/fritzthekat/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I'd really like to hear your feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram. Website https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/ Instagram http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Kay 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 refurbishment. The importance of options, choices, and control in creating diverse spaces that fit your employees better.  And we discover the dangers of becoming a potted plant.   Links HOK website https://www.hok.com/people/leadership/view/kay-sargent/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kay-sargent-53b2431/ Designing a Neurodiverse Workplace https://www.hok.com/ideas/publications/hok-designing-a-neurodiverse-workplace/ Kay Sargent Talks About Designing Neurodiverse-Friendly Workplaces on CRE Podcast https://www.hok.com/news/2019-09/kay-sargent-talks-about-designing-neurodiverse-friendly-workplaces-on-cre-podcast/ How to be a kick-ass Interior Designer.  Come and join us on the Interior Design BA(Hons) course at the University of Plymouth. Where we teach you to put people at the centre of the design process and create joyful and sustainable spaces to support wellbeing, health, and happiness. 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. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.instagram.com/fritzthekat/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I'd really like to hear feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram. Website https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/ Instagram http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Laura 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 a degree in textiles to product design and designing user experiences. The importance of narrative when working with colour. How colour and materials choices can directly affect our brains and influence our behaviour. And I finally get to know what CMF Design stands for.   Links Laura's websites http://colourofsaying.com/ https://lauraperryman.co/contact The Colour Bible https://lauraperryman.co/the-colour-bible-1  BUY THIS BOOK! 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. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.instagram.com/fritzthekat/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I'd really like to hear feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram. Website https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/ Instagram http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.  

Nathan 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. How real-time monitoring can help spaces evolve in response to human behavior. And why, if you are looking for a quiet day in the office, don't go in on a Tuesday. Links Nathan Lonsdale  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-lonsdale-b16b665/?originalSubdomain=uk sense_ https://www.sensespace.com/ the depot https://www.thedepot.co.uk/pages/about-the-depot_ 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. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.instagram.com/fritzthekat/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I'd really like to hear feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram. Website https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/ Instagram http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.  

Jack 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. How concentrating on kitchen design helped focus their design philosophy, processes, and business goals.   Why you need to understand people and how they tick and the importance of making collaborative decisions with contractors and clients And why, when you get to site, everything goes out the window.   Links https://www.jacktrench.co.uk/ 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. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.instagram.com/fritzthekat/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I'd really like to hear feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram. Website https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/ Instagram http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.  

Vera 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 the UK market And why, if you want to capture the tropical vibe, take your office to the beach Links Vera on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/vera-bogodi-6193a1b1/?originalSubdomain=uk Madu and Palm website https://www.maduandpalm.com/   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. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.instagram.com/fritzthekat/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I'd really like to hear feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram. Website https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/ Instagram http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.    

James 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. The importance of building relationships during the design and specification stage of projects. Why we need to overcome the myths surrounding perceptions of sustainability and cost. And we contemplate the damage to flooring that can be inflicted by a 3 year old.      Links James on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-journet-aa23b623/   Parkside Architectural  Tiles https://www.parkside.co.uk/   World Land trust https://www.worldlandtrust.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA3-yQBhD3ARIsAHuHT66CxRy3JkET38cvnTRlVgM3cxqeCtxXh7N-g1cbg2doqLGmtg4T_2caAp39EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds   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. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.instagram.com/fritzthekat/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I'd really like to hear feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram. Website https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/ Instagram http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Naomi 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 challenges of designing for young people and how to create a sense of ownership and belonging Why universities and accommodation providers need to adapt to the changing landscape of learning And we discover what may be the next black Links https://naomicleaver.com/   All Together Now: The co-living and co-working revolution https://www.ribabooks.com/All-Together-Now-The-co-living-and-co-working-revolution_9781859468982   The Class Foundation https://www.theclassfoundation.com/   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. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.instagram.com/fritzthekat/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I'd really like to hear feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram. Website https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/ Instagram http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Daniel 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 working with salvaged materials. The perfect circle of inspiration, materials, translation, and outcome.  And why you shouldn't ask Dan to draw unicorns and rainbows. Dan's website http://www.danielheath.co.uk/   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/danheathstudio/ 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. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.instagram.com/fritzthekat/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I'd really like to hear feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram. Website https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/ Instagram http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Graeme 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 education industry by developing the Interior Educators group. The importance of understanding existing space and adaptive techniques and why strategies rather than concepts are important when designing interior spaces. The four strands that will make up the new one year format of the MA course at the RCA And why you should think carefully about when and why you say the word refurbishment. Links Graeme at the RCA https://www.rca.ac.uk/more/staff/graeme-brooker/ Interior Educators https://interioreducators.co.uk/ Graeme's books at Waterstones (other retailers are available) https://www.waterstones.com/author/graeme-brooker/675574 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. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.instagram.com/fritzthekat/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I'd really like to hear feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram. Website https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/ Instagram http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.   

Dan 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 connections with customers. How creating joint ventures can build stronger business relationships. The importance of writing down a design methodology. Why working backwards provides a structure to developing a design and making decisions. And the policy that on every project, you must have fun. Links Mystery Design  https://www.mystery-design.com/ Dan on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/einzig/ Venice V Hotel https://venicevhotel.com/ 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 The Multi Story Thinking Podcast at no 28 in the Best 60 Interior Design Podcasts produced by FeedSpot.  https://blog.feedspot.com/interior_design_podcasts/ Thanks to Dave Clarke from @iamthehow (http://www.iamthehow.com) for production support and invaluable advice in the setting up of this Podcast. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith  (https://www.instagram.com/fritzthekat/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I'd really like to hear feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram. Website https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/ Instagram http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Patrick O'Donnell is the International Brand Ambassador for British paint and wallpaper manufacturer Farrow & Ball.  Patrick is responsible for Farrow and Ball's outreach strategy connecting with interior designers across the UK and North America.  His role includes colour consultation, curation of colours and promoting products, delivering talks on colour and decoration, and providing logistic support to interior designers.  I interviewed Patrick via Zoom in early December 2022. In this episode, we discover the two schools of thought of when to choose colour. How National trust properties provided the inspiration for their colour selections and the process of introducing new colours to the Farrow & Ball range Why you should ignore the rules and how making mistakes makes you better and, If you are looking for colour inspiration, you should start walking the streets. LinksPatrick on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/paddy_od_1/?hl=en Farrow & Ball https://www.farrow-ball.com/ 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. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.instagram.com/fritzthekat/) for composing the music and for all your support and advice along the way. I'd really like to hear feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram. Website https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/ Instagram http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.        

Kelly-anne Watson is the managing director of The Class Foundation, a partner-based non-profit organisation with a simple goal: to further the professionalism and knowledge of student housing in Europe and beyond. Established in 2011, the foundation is now the largest European student housing platform open to anyone and everyone Kelly-anne cut her teeth as Student's Union President of Welfare and Community and as Delivery and Development Officer for Unipol Student Homes.  She's worked alongside councils and accommodation providers to raise standards of housing and open up access and opportunities for all students.  Originally from the north of England she now lives in Amsterdam. I spoke to Kelly-anne via Zoom in April 2023.   In this episode, we discover the evolution of the Class Foundation and how it has sought to educate, inform, and raise awareness within the student accommodation sector. Why housing strategies should be at the forefront before you try to attract and retain talent.  How a collective collaborative approach can deliver strategies for future development and the importance of collecting student data  And why it is important to have no fear and to dare people to be better. LinksThe Class Foundation https://www.theclassfoundation.com/ Kelly-anne on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyannewatson/ 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. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.markfrith.uk/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I'd really like to hear feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram. Website https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/ Instagram http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Asheni Alwis and Tharuka Fonseka head the interior design team of Concept Interiors, a full-service interior design firm based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. They met whilst studying Interior Design at the NSBM Green University and have built their company to include design, manufacturing, and construction, with a passion for creating beautiful and detailed interiors across the residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors.  I met them in February 2023 in their Colombo studio during a thunderstorm, which provided a dramatic backdrop to our conversation. In this episode, we discover the design process, how they work, and the business strategies for getting work.  The challenges of working during an economic crisis.  How social media can make or break reputations and the importance of curating online content carefully.  The role of research and why every project should have a story. And why, if you want to become a designer, you need to make a brand and be a brand.    LinksConcept Interiors http://conceptinteriors.lk/ Concept Interiors on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/concept_interiors/   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 Or study at the NSBMhttps://www.nsbm.ac.lk/course/bachelor-of-interior-design/#:~:text=UGC%20Approved%20%E2%80%93%20Offered%20by%20NSBM,building%20services%20and%20regulations%20etc Thanks to Lihini and Upeksha from NSBM University for helping to set up the interviews. Dave Clarke from @iamthehow (http://www.iamthehow.com) for production support and invaluable advice in the setting up of this Podcast. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.markfrith.uk/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I'd really like to hear feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram. Website https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/ Instagram http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Pam Durkin, ASID, LEED AP ID+C, is an interior designer, a business coach for interior designers, and a podcast host. Originally from New Jersey and now based in Florida, Pam has been in the high-end interior design industry for 30 years. After 7 years of exclusively working in Commercial Design, she founded Pamela Durkin Designs, which specialises in Residential and Commercial Design in Florida. Pam is a past president of ASID Florida South Chapter, served on the Board of Architecture and Design in NJ, and is the author of the book, Elevate! She has progressively branched out into business coaching for Interior designers where she combines her experience and expertise to help interior designers find great clients. I interviewed Pam in May 2022 prior to her launching her podcast Six-Figure Designer, which can be found on all the major podcast platforms, and talks about how to run a better design business featuring practical advice, techniques for success, and inspirational guests. In this episode, we discover the importance of understanding yourself and really knowing who you want to work for.  How lifestyle choices can help stimulate shifts in your business. Why designers should learn from each other and the importance of leapfrogging.  And why you need to be more like Sherlock Holmes.  LinksPam's Website https://pamela-durkin.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pameladurkin/?hl=en-gb Six Figure Designer Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/six-figure-designer/id1687347465   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. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.markfrith.uk/) for composing the music and for all your support and advice along the way. I'd really like to hear feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram. Website https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/ Instagram http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Gus Zogolovitch is a property developer and founder of Unboxed Homes, whose aim is to help people build their own homes and to find ways to make it easier.  Gus is on a mission to change new builds in the UK. His aim is to build homes to be great quality, brilliantly designed, tailored to a customer's needs and most importantly, they should represent good value for money. Their Blenheim Grove development in Peckham, South London,  has won the BuildIt Award for Best Custom Build Project, the Silver Award for London Design Awards 2021, as well as made the shortlist for the Telegraph's Home of the Year 2021. In this episode, we discover the approaches to creating better-quality housing. Why we should change the way we calculate the value of property.  How buying a shell encourages customisation and individuality and gives clients the opportunity to be creative  And why, if you want a lavender and sea salt home, you have to build it yourself.   LinksUnboxed homes website https://unboxedhomes.com/ Gus on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gus-zogolovitch/ Unboxed homes on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unboxedhomes/ 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. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.markfrith.uk/) for composing the music and for all your support and advice along the way. I'd really like to hear feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram. Website https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/ Instagram http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Sharon Simpson is an interior and home decor designer, public speaker, and photographer She founded her design company, Dark Romantix Design Studio, after studying at The Interior Design School, in London. The business has evolved with a recent name change to Sharon Simpson Studio, which reflects her growing confidence and the wider appeal of her design services offer. She is a member of the British Institute of Interior Design and a key member of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee and has taken part in design talks as part of Clerkenwell Design Week in London. In this episode, we discover the importance of making emotional connections through interior spaces.   How Sharon's background in Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Hypnosis Therapy has helped her approach to interior design.   How rebranding her business has led to more creative freedom.  And why, to help you make decisions, you should choose your five words.   LinksSharon Simpson Studio https://sharonsimpsonstudio.com/ Sharon on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sharonsimpsonstudio/ Sharon on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsimpsonstudio/ British Institute of Interior Designhttps://biid.org.uk/ Diversity and Inclusion resources https://biid.org.uk/about/diversity-inclusion-resources   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. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.markfrith.uk/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I'd really like to hear feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram. Websitehttps://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/ Instagramhttp://www.multistorythinking.com/contact Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Migette Kaup, Ph.D., is a Professor and Director of Interior Design in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Kansas State University. She also serves as the Coordinator of Aging Research and Graduate Studies for the K-State Center on Aging.  As a designer and gerontologist, her research is focused on aging and environmental relationships.  She uses organisational culture and long-term care policy structures as a lens to understand place-type practices and to investigate progressive changes occurring in nursing homes. I spoke to Migette in January 2023 via Zoom. In this episode, we discover how Migette developed her career and research within the long-term care industry.  How a return to education helped develop a set of design toolkits The importance of interiors in helping to establish patterns of behavior How designing for an aging population can be integrated across multiple academic disciplines.  And why, the environment around us needs to be like medicine More info about MigetteMigette earned her PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) School of Architecture and Urban Planning. Her dissertation, titled "Patterns of Culture Change Households: A Graphic Ethnography of Organizational and Environmental Fit," combines her major area of study in aging and environment relationships with her minor area, long-term care policy structures, to investigate progressive changes occurring in nursing homes. Her educational background also includes a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design and a Master of Architecture in Environment & Behavior and Place Studies with an emphasis in Gerontology from Kansas State University. Migette is NCIDQ and EDAC certified and her professional design practice includes over nine years in architectural firms as well as seven years in private consulting to long-term care providers and design professionals. Her combined areas of applied research and practice over the past 35 years have focused on various aspects of senior housing and care including specialized dementia care and person-centered design strategies. Dr. Kaup is a member and Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America, the Society for the Advancement of Gerontological Environments (SAGE) as well as the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC). She is a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and the International Interior Design Association (IIDA). She currently teaches for the College of Health and Human Sciences and serves as the Director of the Interior Design Program. She is also a member of the gerontology faculty through the K-State Center on Aging where she is the Coordinator for Aging Research and Graduate Studies. Her current work at Kansas State University is focused on research in the areas of environments and aging, specifically skilled care settings. Migette is co-PI on the PEAK (Promoting Excellent Alternatives in Kansas nursing homes) 2.0 Program with the Kansas State University Center on Aging. PEAK 2.0 is a pay-for-performance program administered by the Kansas Department of Age and Disability to incent person-centered care (PCC) implementation in nursing homes across Kansas. Her work on long-term care settings and design has been published in both books and journals and she is a regular presenter at national conferences. LinksMigette on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/migette-kaup-047140b/ The Centre for Health Design https://www.healthdesign.org/experts/migette-l-kaup-phd-fidec-fgsa-iida-asid-edac Interior Design at Kansas State University https://www.k-state.edu/academics/majors-programs/interior-design-degree/ How to be a kick-ass Interior Designer. Come and join us on the Interior Design BA(Hons) course at the University of Plymouth in the UK. 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. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.markfrith.uk/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I'd really like to hear feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram. Website https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/ Instagram http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Thushar Jayamanne and Lakshinie Rathnapala run Talk Design Studios which is a Sri Lankan architectural and interior design consultancy based in Colombo, Together they lead a dynamic team of associate architects, interior designers, furniture designers, technicians, and experienced consultants, working across the residential and commercial design sectors. I interviewed them during a visit to Sri Lanka in 2022 when I was teaching at the NSBM Green University as part of the academic partnerships program with the University of Plymouth. In this episode, we discover the importance of integrating interior design into a project from the project inception. How the interior design industry is establishing itself within Sri Lanka and the importance of focusing on the core interior elements of a building. How owning a furniture factory helps to deliver the details of their design proposals. The impact of Covid-19 and the Sri Lankan economic crisis on the design process and how it inspired a more creative and sustainable approach. And why, if you are asked to name your favorite Sri Lankan Interior designer, please don't say Geoffrey Bawa.   Links https://talkdesignstudios.com/   Thanks to Dave Clarke from @iamthehow (http://www.iamthehow.com), for production support and invaluable advice on setting up this podcast. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.markfrith.uk/) for composing the music and for your support and advice along the way. I'd like to hear feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram. Website https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/ Instagram http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Asheni Alwis is an interior designer based in Columbo, Sri Lanka and founder and head of design of The Woodbury House.  Described as an Experience Centre, The Woodberry House showcases design ideas and settings to help clients visualise how they can create their dream space.  The spaces combines interior, furniture, and accessories which combine traditional Sri Lankan craft and production techniques alongside contemporary and innovative design approaches. I met Asheni during a visit to Sri Lanka with my partner Monica in October 2024 as part of a Flying Faculty visit to teach interior design at the NSBM Green University. In this episode we discover how this unique experience centre in Sri Lanka showcases bespoke furniture and cutting-edge design concepts.   We learn about the blend of traditional techniques with modern aesthetics, and how this approach creates stunning interiors for their clients.  We hear valuable advice for aspiring interior designers and the importance of gaining work experience when studying interior design.  And why, when working with contractors, you need to know the detail and be able to speak the language. LinksAsheni on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/asheni-alwis-9b1b41142/?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Egoogle%2Ecom%2F&originalSubdomain=lk The Woodberry House on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Thewoodberryhouse/about The Woodberry House on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thewoodberryhouse?fbclid=IwY2xjawHQzzZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQCf0B_QO9eN93C58jx4vse48HJSK_gdin8NVp-pYZrTnaww6A6qu-OsZA_aem_GYynvRmzxP-S7-oYadqENg Concept Interiors http://conceptinteriors.lk/ 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 or in Sri Lanka at the NSBM Green University https://www.nsbm.ac.lk/course/ba-hons-in-interior-design/ Thanks to Dave Clarke from @iamthehow (http://www.iamthehow.com) for production support and invaluable advice in the setting up this Podcast. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.markfrith.uk/) for composing the music and your support and advice along the way. I'd really like to hear feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram. Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/ Websitehttp://www.multistorythinking.com/contact Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Ben Rousseau is the owner and founder of Ben Rousseau Studio, an award-winning British design house based in Brighton, UK.  He works across the interior sectors with a particular focus on lighting with projects combining art, technology, and functionality, that reflect his passion for design, light, and time. I interviewed Ben just before Christmas in December 2024. In this episode we discover how a side line in DJing at dingy nightclubs prompted experimentation with lights and light effects. Ben's journey from creating illuminated furniture to developing unique timepieces that redefine how we perceive time.  The art of mixing natural light and incorporating layers of illumination and the importance of experimentation and trial and error in the design process And why, when it comes to Christmas decoration lights, it's best to keep it simple. Links Ben on LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrousseaudesign/?originalSubdomain=uk Ben Rousseau Studiohttps://www.benrousseau.com On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ben_rousseau_studio/ 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. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.markfrith.uk/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I'd really like to hear feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram. Website https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/ Instagram http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact Thanks for listening.  Bye for now

Annika Fernando is a retailer and interior designer based in Sri Lanka. She runs Annika Fernando Design, a multi-disciplinary practice in Colombo, Sri Lanka specialising in interior design and decorating for residential, boutique hotels and unique & select hospitality projects. And is the owner of PR, a boutique selling clothing, jewelry, accessories, natural bath products, and gift and small homeware items. I met Annika in person at her Colombo studio in October 2024. In this episode we discover how a fascination with science has influenced her approach and methods.  The importance of hand sketching skills for developing and communicating ideas.  How studying and working abroad helped Anika establish her own design identity.  The important role of the ceiling fan and how the economic crisis has played a role in encouraging more sustainable design. And why, If you want to build a beach hut, you should build it inland. Links Annika Fernand Design https://www.afdesign.lk/ PRhttps://www.pr.lk/index.php# 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 Or in Sri Lanka on the Interior Design BA(Hons) course at NSBM Green Universityhttps://www.nsbm.ac.lk/course/ba-hons-in-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. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.markfrith.uk/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I'd really like to hear feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram. Website https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/ Instagram http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Jessica Long and Alicia Nelson are the co-founders of interior design consultancy Nelson and Long; an award-winning independent design studio specialising in purpose-built student accommodation.  With over 25 years of combined experience in the commercial sector, their extensive expertise allows them to craft inclusive, engaging, and unique interiors with a sense of home and well-being at the heart. Nelson and Long are based near Manchester in the UK.  I spoke to Jessica and Alicia via Zoom in February 2025. In this episode, we discover how the folding of their employer during the pandemic prompted them to join forces and start a company. How competition in the student accommodation market prompted a shift to more design led spaces.  The importance of understanding student needs and designing for a diverse range of students.  Why future proofing, the longevity of their designs, and reupholstering furniture are the keys to more sustainable designs. And if you are looking to make an impact on a low budget, there is always paint   LinksNelson and Long website https://nelsonandlong.co.uk/ LinkedIN Nelson and Long https://www.linkedin.com/company/nelsonandlong/posts/?feedView=all Alicia https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-nelson-170a16b5/ Jessica https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-long-8098a51b8/   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 Or in Sri Lanka on the Interior Design BA(Hons) course at NSBM Green Universityhttps://www.nsbm.ac.lk/course/ba-hons-in-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. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.markfrith.uk/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I'd like to hear feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram. Website http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/ Thanks for listening.  Bye for now

Shanth Fernando is a Sri Lankan entrepreneur and chairman of the Paradise Road group of companies, which includes the Paradise Road homeware stores, The Gallery Café, and the TIntagel boutique hotel. The Paradise Road Stores feature homeware, serveware, décor, objets d'art, souvenirs and more. All products are curated and designed by Shanth Fernando. Locally made items are manufactured by independent craftspeople, ensuring a sustainable growth of the Sri Lankan art and craft industries. I met Shanth at the Gallery Cafe in Colombo with my partner Monica in October 2024 during a visit to Sri Lanka to teach Interior Design at the NSBM Green University In this episode, we discover how Shanth began his career and his move into hospitality.  The challenges of the Sri Lankan insurgency and what to do during a curfew.  The importance of colour, texture, and cultural influences in creating spaces.  The rationale behind the emergence of his signature monochrome aesthetic And why, if you get the chance to compliment a future queen, you should do it.   Links Shanth on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/udayshanth_fernando/?hl=en-gb Paradise Road https://www.paradiseroad.lk/   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 Or in Sri Lanka on the Interior Design BA(Hons) course at NSBM Green Universityhttps://www.nsbm.ac.lk/course/ba-hons-in-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. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.markfrith.uk/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I'd love like to hear feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram. Websitehttp://www.multistorythinking.com/contact Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/ Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Tom BourneTom Bourne is the Creative Director of Select First, a small and highly flexible, full-service PR and marketing agency that's been helping interior and built environment brands stand out for over 25 years. Based in Tunbridge Wells in the southeast of the UK, they work with flooring and interiors clients from the UK and across Europe. Involved in direct marketing, electronic campaigns and traditional PR daily, Tom works with clients on numerous specialised projects, including brochure materials, website development, and integrated communications campaigns I spoke to Tom via Zoom in May 2025 a few days before Clerkenwell Design Week.. In this episode, we discover how Tom developed his skills in the publishing industry.  The importance of authenticity in marketing.  Why manufacturers should take responsibility for the full cycle of their products and their environmental impact.  How informed decisions and understanding definitions helps make sustainable choices. And why, if you really want to understand products, you should go on a factory visit.   LinksSelect First website https://www.selectfirst.com/ LinkedIn Tom https://www.linkedin.com/in/tombournepr/?originalSubdomain=uk Select First https://www.linkedin.com/company/select-first-limited/posts/?feedView=all 1% for the Planethttps://www.onepercentfortheplanet.org The Anti-greenwash charterhttps://antigreenwashcharter.org/ Clerkenwell Design Week-The Gallery Clerkenwellhttps://www.clerkenwelldesignweek.com/exhibitors/gallery   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. Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth Mark Frith (https://www.markfrith.uk/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. I'd really like to hear feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram. Website http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact Instagram https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/ Thanks for listening.  Bye for now Research and collaboration