Design Banter

We loved doing this episode, not only because Deb is a good friend to us both, but because this 27 year journey has a lot of twists of turns in small business that we can all benefit from hearing.

Finding connection to country for some may not be that easy, as Leah's own journey will testify. But we were interested in understanding more about this incredible culture, what Leah has planned in furniture and homewares to share the depth behind First Nation's People and how we can be part of it too!

We have the the original gangster back behind the mic this week as Kristie returns to join us for our final episode of Design Banter for this season. We'll be talking about her new build 'Fairfield Lane' and the process she has been through so far as the client.

We talk to leading design & build expert Sam De Vries of De Vries Designs, who, trained in industrial design has very much stamped his authority in this space and is an inspiring force in the landscape industry here in Perth.

We jumped at the chance to sit down and talk with leading interior designer Jane Ledger because we all felt, the profession as a whole was often misunderstood, particularly around fees. We aim to bring a clearer sense to this role and guidance to those within the industry wanting to price their services appropriately.

Deb talks to Kim & Jeff from Studio Atelier about their journey as a design studio. We speak to identifying the right time to bring people in, attracting the right clients and how to sustain growth.

Getting published is typically quite high on many an agenda in the design world. There is nothing like flipping through a design glossy to see one your projects, products or images in feature. We talk to 'Feathers' about her experience in publishing and what you might do if being featured is high on your agenda.

We talk candidly with one of Perth's foremost premier custom home builders, Mark Diedricks of Arklen about everything from the industry standard, to the 'boom', 'what to expect' from your builder, what is a tender process (and why doesn't he subscribe to it) - and much, much more!

There's no denying, this episode is lent more heavily to those 'within' the industry really keen to ensure that their brand messaging leads with purpose into 2021; particularly if you use social media.

In our 2020 Christmas episode we lay down a gift guide with one of the west's iconic online stores Cranmore Home & Co. To help you with your gift idea's, Andrea & Deb have secret Santa'd each other 5 fabulous gifts from this Perth small business. Plus there's a bonus code for you to use to. Take a listen.