The Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior Design

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 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 Instagram forster_jonathan

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 Cleaverand a Meet the Supplier version withFoscarinifollowed up withKirsty Angerer,Anna Hart,Julienne Webster,Adam Parsons,Rachel Forster,Dr. Craig Knight,Caroline Buckingham,Tim Wadsworth,Iris Dunbar,IVC'sIvoSchintz, and a return forKirsty Angererto discuss working from home during the Covid 19 pandemic

Series 2featured chats withMarianne Shillingford,Ella Doran,Cathryn Bishop,Mustafa Afsaroglu,Nathan Hurley,Hanieh Motamedian,David Amos,Luke Pearson and Tom LLoyd,James Mair, andAbigail Chandler.

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.

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 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 twitter @multi_story.

Thanks for listening. Bye for now.

Links

Viaduct
https://www.viaduct.co.uk/

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 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 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

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 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 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/

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 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 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.

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/

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 invaluable advice 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

Orangebox
https://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

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 invaluable advice 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.

Links
Taner’s Sons-Design Studio. http://www.ts-ds.com/home.html

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 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 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.