In this episode, we welcome Alexandria Dauley and Sophie Ashby, Founders of United In Design.  We talk about the social changes that have happened across the globe this year and how the United In Design charity is going to address issues around diversity in the interior design sector.  Key Points From This Episode Introduction to both, Alexandria and Sophie, Founders of United In Design. [0:00:17]  United In Design takes action in the interiors sector.  [0:01:54]   What is United In Design all about? [0:07:19] How did you both start working together? [0:16:40] What is it that you are asking people to do and what is your hope for this charity? [0:20:01] What are the seven pledges? [0:24:20] All this and more inside today’s episode! So make sure to tune in to hear it all. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Website - United In Design Instagram - United In Design

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Discussing Diversity in the interior design sector with United in Design Founders, Alexandria Dauley and Sophie Ashby.

In this episode two leaders in the design sector, Karen Howes and Jonathan Holmes join me to discuss their latest creative campaigns to support small makers, craftsmen, artisans and suppliers to the design sector.  Taylor Howes and LuxDeco have stepped up to the plate and used their influence and leverage to create some positivity during the Covid-19 pandemic. To find out more about their campaigns visit the links below: LuxDeco - Think Big Shop Small Taylor Howes - Keep Creativity Going Listen to the podcast to find out more and how you can get involved.  

Creative campaigns supporting the design sector with Karen Howes from Taylor Howes and Jonathan Holmes from LuxDeco

Welcome to the second season of the Interior Style Hunter Podcast, hosted by Grant Pierrus.  In this eighth episode, we welcome Nick Shute and Stefan Dodds, Co-founders of Dodds & Shute.  We uncover some fascinating insights into Dodds & Shute and their approach to disrupting the design sector through sustainable procurement. Key Points From This Episode Introduce yourselves and tell us more about your business [0:00:01]  The progression of sustainable procurement through the design sector and the influence Dodd & Shute have in the market. [0:03:36]   What is it that Dodd & Shute do, what service do you offer? [0:05:07]   Getting the function, design and sustainability element to work in a project, is a challenge - how do we solve the problem?  [0:07:36]   What are furniture companies actually doing to change their sustainable credentials? . [0:9:23]   Where does the responsibility lie - producer, designer/architects/consumer - and how to get all parties to stand up. [0:13:11]   Where do Dodds & Shute get their best ideas? [0:24:00]   What is the biggest challenge faced through building your business  [0:25:31]  All this and more inside today’s episode! So make sure to tune in to hear it all. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Website - Dodds & Shute Instagram - Dodds & Shute

Tackling the sustainability issue head on in the Interiors sector with Nick Shute and Stefan Dodds, Co-founders of Dodds & Shute

Welcome to the second season of the Interior Style Hunter Podcast, hosted by Grant Pierrus.  In this seventh episode, we welcome Oliver Stephenson, Director of Life Kitchens. We uncover some fascinating insights into Life Kitchens and their approach to adding value to the design of a kitchen. Key Points From This Episode Tell us about Life Kitchens. How you started it? Why you started it? [0:00:01]  Why are people investing in kitchen design? What is your approach to adding value to the design of a kitchen?  [0:07:24]   What are the most common features that people are requesting in kitchens? Is there a design element that Life Kitchens is introducing to clients that is very popular at the moment?  [0:09:52]   How is Life Kitchens set up to work with the design trade? [0:15:05] Understanding a bit more about your processes. Where are your best ideas coming from? [0:21:20] How customers can “try before they buy”; the virtual reality platform offered by Life Kitchens.  [0:25:03] What can we look forward to in the next 6 months? [0:33:57] All this and more inside today’s episode! So make sure to tune in to hear it all. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Website - Life Kitchens Instagram - Life Kitchens

Disrupting the kitchen design sector with Oliver Stephenson, Director of Life Kitchens

Welcome to the second season of the Interior Style Hunter Podcast, hosted by Grant Pierrus.  In this sixth episode, we welcome Bernie de Le Cuona, Founder and CEO of de Le Cuona. During our discussion we uncover some valuable insights into sustainability in the interior design sector. De Le Cuona have invested heavily in sustainability and Bernie and I discuss the technicality of doing so, but also the benefits, which aren’t always financial. Key Points From This Episode How has the vision of the de Le Cuona brand changed over the last 27 Years? [0:03:46]  Where does Bernie de Le Cuona find design inspiration. [0:07:25]   What does sustainability mean to Bernie de Le Cuona? What does it mean to the de Le Cuona Clients? [0:08:43] Launch of the first organic collection for the home by de Le Cuona [0:12:06] Why should Designers and Architects be suggesting organics to their clients? [0:12:40] How has the development of this organic linen set you apart from your competitors? [0:16:55]   All this and more inside today’s episode! So make sure to tune in to hear it all. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Website - de Le Cuona Instagram - de Le Cuona Website - Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)

A Deeper Understanding into Sustainability with Bernie de Le Cuona, Founder and CEO of de Le Cuona

Welcome to the second season of the Interior Style Hunter Podcast, hosted by Grant Pierrus. This series of interviews is going to give you an inside view of the design world from a business perspective.  In this fifth episode, we welcome Charu Gandhi, Founder and Director of Elicyon Limited. It’s all about the business of interior design on today’s podcast.  Key Points From This Episode The fast changing and diverse career options in the Interior Design sector. [0:01:12] Should an established Institute be looking at the intersection between Interior Design and Interior Architecture? [0:05:11] How will the luxury interior design sector develop over the next few years? [0:10:38] How does Charu see sustainability in the design sector at the moment and suggestions in how designers can drive this movement?  [0:14:35] Is style becoming class led as opposed to being locally influenced?  [0:18:42] What is luxury?  [0:22:28] What does a modern interior design firm look like? How does it play out in the market?  [0:25:58] Three incredible projects Elicyon have recently completed. [0:35:18] Awards, press and mentions. [0:40:33] All this and more inside today’s episode! So make sure to tune in to hear it all. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Website - Elicyon Limited Instagram - Elicyon RIBA Architects Registration Board BIID SBID

Building a commercially orientated design firm with Charu Gandhi, Founder and Director of Elicyon Limited

Welcome to the second season of the Interior Style Hunter Podcast, hosted by Grant Pierrus. This series of interviews is going to give you an inside view of the design world from a business perspective. Our goal is to learn how some fellow entrepreneurs have overcome certain issues in their business and apply it to our own circumstances.  In this fourth episode, we welcome Sandrine Zhang Ferron, Founder of Vinterior. Vinterior exists to turn everyday places into remarkable spaces by filling them with pieces of real character. They believe that everyone should be able to create a beautiful home or workspace, whatever their lifestyle, budget and taste. And that’s exactly what they are doing. In this episode we learn more about how tech helps democratise interiors.. Key Points From This Episode Who does Vinterior serve and how does Vinterior curate the dealers? [0:7:15] Discussing tech platforms and how these are disrupting the interiors sector [0:12:38] How does Sandrine Zhang Ferron ensure she’s operating at her best, touching on wellness and innovation? [0:16:36] What is the biggest challenge in growing Vinterior? [0:17:55] What can we look forward to from Vinterior? [0:19:08] All this and more inside today’s episode! So make sure to tune in to hear it all. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Website - Vinterior

Interior Design and Tech the Vinterior way with Sandrine Zhang Ferron

Welcome to the second season of the Interior Style Hunter Podcast, hosted by Grant Pierrus. This series of interviews is going to give you an inside view of the design world from a business perspective. Our goal is to learn how some fellow entrepreneurs have overcome certain issues in their business and apply it to our own circumstances.  In this third episode, we welcome James Malcolm Green, Gallery Director of Achille Salvagni Atelier and Founder of Mayfair Design District We uncover some fascinating insights into the Mayfair Design District. Key Points From This Episode Why James founded the Mayfair Design District. [0:06:35]   Making collectible design accessible. [0:13:50]  What should the buyer be looking for? What does an “edition” actually mean? [0:17:54] How does PAD influence the collectible design sector [0:23:00] Highlights of what to expect within Mayfair Design District this September. [0:27:24] All this and more inside today’s episode! So make sure to tune in to hear it all. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Website - Achille Salvagni Atelier Website - Wick & Tallow Bespoke Ltd Instagram - James Malcolm Green Instagram - Wick & Tallow Bespoke Ltd Instagram - Mayfair Design District

Podcast: Discussing Collectible Design and the Mayfair Design District with James Malcolm Green

Each week, the Interior Style Hunter discusses the good, the bad and the ugly in the business of interior design with a range of interior designers, suppliers and other businesses in the interior design sector.

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