The Multi Story Thinking Podcast unravels the mysteries of interior design. Hosted by designer and educator Jonathan Forster the podcast takes an educational slant on the world of interior design providing an insight into the how and the why. If you are curious about how things are done within the industry, how people got their breaks and how they’ve developed their careers, and get some tips and advice, then this is the podcast for you. So sit back, relax, as we help unravel the mysteries of interior design

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 Migette Migette 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. Links Migette 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.

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. Links Sharon 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 Design https://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. 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. Links Unboxed 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.

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. Links Pam’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.

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. Links Concept 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 NSBM https://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.

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. Links The 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.

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. Links Patrick 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.

Dan Einzig 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.

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.

Daniel 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.