Daniel Freyne is not your traditional blacksmith, he goes against the norms to create beautiful, unconventional craft forms using steel. Zoë Wilson is another artist to keep your eyes on. For almost 12 years she has been a stone carver, creating bespoke hand-carved geometric stone artwork using a traditional mallet and chisel.

It is fascinating to hear Zoe and Daniel discuss their craft journey. We gain a deep insight into their world of craft, looking at the materials they use, their relationship with these materials, their skills, and much much more. What was so interesting to note was that both makers placed great emphasis on the process that the materials undergo before they are transformed into the final piece. 

“Now in its 18th year: Collect, The Leading International Fair for Contemporary Craft and Design, produced by the UK Crafts Council, is returning in 2022 as a hybrid fair. The fair will be physically at Somerset House in London from 25-27th February and, in partnership with Artsy.net, online from 23rd February – 6th March.
Tickets are now available to buy at: https://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/collect-art-fair”

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

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. 

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

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)

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

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

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 second episode, we welcome Rion Willard, Director and Architect of The Thinking Hand Studio Architects (TTHS Architects) and host of the podcast The Business of Architecture UK. 

We uncover some fascinating insights into the similar challenges that both interior designers and architects face. Fees in particular. 

Key Points From This Episode

• How to build a successful partnership between interior designers and architects? [0:06:15] 
• How do you work with an Interior Designer?  [0:10:14] 
• How do the two sectors work together and overlap? [0:23:44] 
• What are the biggest challenges facing the Architectural sector at the moment and are they similar to what designers experience?  [0:29:21] 
• Fees, not standing up and educating the market place about the incredible value that design brings to humanity  [0:34:49] 

All this and more inside today’s episode! So make sure to tune in to hear it all.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

TTHS Architects - Website

The Business of Architecture UK

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 first episode, we are joined by Jonathan Holmes, CEO of LuxDeco. In just 6 years, LuxDeco have grown from a team of 4 to a team of 35 and now serve clients in over 60 countries. Their curated online destination helps design enthusiasts to discover and shop luxury interior products.

All this and more insidetoday’s episode! So make sure to tune in to hear it all.

Key Points From This Episode

• How Jonathan built LuxDeco from a team of 4 to a team 35 in just 6 years[0:05:38]  
• Why LuxDeco decided crowdfunding was the best way to raise capital[0:11:53]  
• What is crowdfunding?[0:14:38]
• What does LuxDeco plan to do with this investment?[0:19:50]
• How do you get involved? [0:24:06]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

LuxDeco - Website

LuxDeco - Instagram

LuxDeco - Invest