Today on the podcast, I speak with Liv Patience —interior architect and co-founder of Material Creative, an interior design studio creating unexpected residential and commercial interiors that bring people together and command attention.

Material Creative was founded by Liv and her business partner Toni Brandso on the slopes of the French Alps, with a shared dream of creating a studio that designed spaces that scout beyond the scope of convention to deliver a sense of freedom, spirit and creativity. Over the past 17 years, they have built a highly regarded, industry-leading studio, designing award-winning hospitality, retail, residential and commercial spaces across New Zealand.

In this conversation we talk about:

• The early days—saying “yes” to every opportunity
• Landing their first major retail rollout and growing an award-winning design studio 
• The realities of business—navigating a pandemic, recession & burnout
• Redefining success and reconnecting with meaningful work
• The business today and the future for Material Creative.

This is an incredibly honest, insightful, and inspiring conversation about design, resilience, and the realities of running a business. I’m so proud of Liv for coming on, being so vulnerable and sharing so honestly about the challenges the business has faced over the last few years. I’m also so excited about the future ahead, – throughout all the challenges, the work just keeps getting better and better and I can’t wait to see what MC does next.

I hope you enjoy my kōrero with my friend Liv as much as I did.

If you aren’t already, make sure you follow @materialcreative on Instagram and visit materialcreative.co.nz for unexpected, material-led interiors that are crafted for connection.

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