The Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior Design

Daniel Heath

Daniel Heath is a British award-winning independent wallpaper, textile, and surface designer renowned for his illustrative and engaging designs.

Based inthe heart of East London, he has long upheld principles ofcraftsmanship 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 Cleaveris 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 NeurodiverseWorkplace
https://www.hok.com/ideas/publications/hok-designing-a-neurodiverse-workplace/

Kay Sargent Talks About Designing Neurodiverse-Friendly Workplaces on CREPodcast

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.