The Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior Design

Migette Kaup, Ph.D., is a Professor and Director of Interior Design in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Kansas State University. She also serves as the Coordinator of Aging Research and Graduate Studies for the K-State Center on Aging. 

As a designer and gerontologist, her research is focused on aging and environmental relationships.  She uses organisational culture and long-term care policy structures as a lens to understand place-type practices and to investigate progressive changes occurring in nursing homes.

I spoke to Migette in January 2023 via Zoom.

In this episode, we discover how Migette developed her career and research within the long-term care industry. 

How a return to education helped develop a set of design toolkits

The importance of interiors in helping to establish patterns of behavior

How designing for an aging population can be integrated across multiple academic disciplines. 

And why, the environment around us needs to be like medicine

More info about MigetteMigette earned her PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) School of Architecture and Urban Planning. Her dissertation, titled "Patterns of Culture Change Households: A Graphic Ethnography of Organizational and Environmental Fit," combines her major area of study in aging and environment relationships with her minor area, long-term care policy structures, to investigate progressive changes occurring in nursing homes. Her educational background also includes a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design and a Master of Architecture in Environment & Behavior and Place Studies with an emphasis in Gerontology from Kansas State University.

Migette is NCIDQ and EDAC certified and her professional design practice includes over nine years in architectural firms as well as seven years in private consulting to long-term care providers and design professionals. Her combined areas of applied research and practice over the past 35 years have focused on various aspects of senior housing and care including specialized dementia care and person-centered design strategies. Dr. Kaup is a member and Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America, the Society for the Advancement of Gerontological Environments (SAGE) as well as the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC). She is a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and the International Interior Design Association (IIDA).

She currently teaches for the College of Health and Human Sciences and serves as the Director of the Interior Design Program. She is also a member of the gerontology faculty through the K-State Center on Aging where she is the Coordinator for Aging Research and Graduate Studies. Her current work at Kansas State University is focused on research in the areas of environments and aging, specifically skilled care settings. Migette is co-PI on the PEAK (Promoting Excellent Alternatives in Kansas nursing homes) 2.0 Program with the Kansas State University Center on Aging. PEAK 2.0 is a pay-for-performance program administered by the Kansas Department of Age and Disability to incent person-centered care (PCC) implementation in nursing homes across Kansas. Her work on long-term care settings and design has been published in both books and journals and she is a regular presenter at national conferences.

LinksMigette on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/migette-kaup-047140b/

The Centre for Health Design https://www.healthdesign.org/experts/migette-l-kaup-phd-fidec-fgsa-iida-asid-edac

Interior Design at Kansas State University https://www.k-state.edu/academics/majors-programs/interior-design-degree/

How to be a kick-ass Interior Designer. Come and join us on the Interior Design BA(Hons) course at the University of Plymouth in the UK. 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.markfrith.uk/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way.

I’d really like to hear feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram.

Website

https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/

Instagram

http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact

Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Sharon Simpson is an interior and home decor designer, public speaker, and photographer

She founded her design company, Dark Romantix Design Studio, after studying at The Interior Design School, in London. The business has evolved with a recent name change to Sharon Simpson Studio, which reflects her growing confidence and the wider appeal of her design services offer.

She is a member of the British Institute of Interior Design and a key member of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee and has taken part in design talks as part of Clerkenwell Design Week in London.

In this episode, we discover the importance of making emotional connections through interior spaces.  

How Sharon’s background in Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Hypnosis Therapy has helped her approach to interior design.  

How rebranding her business has led to more creative freedom. 

And why, to help you make decisions, you should choose your five words.

LinksSharon Simpson Studio https://sharonsimpsonstudio.com/

Sharon on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sharonsimpsonstudio/

Sharon on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsimpsonstudio/

British Institute of Interior Designhttps://biid.org.uk/

Diversity and Inclusion resources https://biid.org.uk/about/diversity-inclusion-resources

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.markfrith.uk/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way.

I’d really like to hear feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram.

Websitehttps://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/

Instagramhttp://www.multistorythinking.com/contact

Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Gus Zogolovitch is a property developer and founder of Unboxed Homes, whose aim is to help people build their own homes and to find ways to make it easier.  Gus is on a mission to change new builds in the UK. His aim is to build homes to be great quality, brilliantly designed, tailored to a customer's needs and most importantly, they should represent good value for money.

Their Blenheim Grove development in Peckham, South London,  has won the BuildIt Award for Best Custom Build Project, the Silver Award for London Design Awards 2021, as well as made the shortlist for the Telegraph's Home of the Year 2021.

In this episode, we discover the approaches to creating better-quality housing.

Why we should change the way we calculate the value of property.

 How buying a shell encourages customisation and individuality and gives clients the opportunity to be creative 

And why, if you want a lavender and sea salt home, you have to build it yourself.

LinksUnboxed homes website https://unboxedhomes.com/

Gus on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gus-zogolovitch/

Unboxed homes on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unboxedhomes/

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.markfrith.uk/) for composing the music and for all your support and advice along the way.

I’d really like to hear feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram.

Website

https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/

Instagram

http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact

Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Pam Durkin, ASID, LEED AP ID+C, is an interior designer, a business coach for interior designers, and a podcast host.

Originally from New Jersey and now based in Florida, Pam has been in the high-end interior design industry for 30 years. After 7 years of exclusively working in Commercial Design, she founded Pamela Durkin Designs, which specialises in Residential and Commercial Design in Florida.

Pam is a past president of ASID Florida South Chapter, served on the Board of Architecture and Design in NJ, and is the author of the book, Elevate!

She has progressively branched out into business coaching for Interior designers where she combines her experience and expertise to help interior designers find great clients.

I interviewed Pam in May 2022 prior to her launching her podcast Six-Figure Designer, which can be found on all the major podcast platforms, and talks about how to run a better design business featuring practical advice, techniques for success, and inspirational guests.

In this episode, we discover the importance of understanding yourself and really knowing who you want to work for. 

How lifestyle choices can help stimulate shifts in your business.

Why designers should learn from each other and the importance of leapfrogging.

 And why you need to be more like Sherlock Holmes. 

LinksPam’s Website https://pamela-durkin.com/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pameladurkin/?hl=en-gb

Six Figure Designer Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/six-figure-designer/id1687347465

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.markfrith.uk/) for composing the music and for all your support and advice along the way.

I’d really like to hear feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram.

Website

https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/

Instagram

http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact

Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Asheni Alwis and Tharuka Fonseka head the interior design team of Concept Interiors, a full-service interior design firm based in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

They met whilst studying Interior Design at the NSBM Green University and have built their company to include design, manufacturing, and construction, with a passion for creating beautiful and detailed interiors across the residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors. 

I met them in February 2023 in their Colombo studio during a thunderstorm, which provided a dramatic backdrop to our conversation.

In this episode, we discover the design process, how they work, and the business strategies for getting work.  The challenges of working during an economic crisis.  How social media can make or break reputations and the importance of curating online content carefully.  The role of research and why every project should have a story.

And why, if you want to become a designer, you need to make a brand and be a brand.   

LinksConcept Interiors http://conceptinteriors.lk/

Concept Interiors on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/concept_interiors/

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

Or study at the NSBMhttps://www.nsbm.ac.lk/course/bachelor-of-interior-design/#:~:text=UGC%20Approved%20%E2%80%93%20Offered%20by%20NSBM,building%20services%20and%20regulations%20etc

Thanks to

Lihini and Upeksha from NSBM University for helping to set up the interviews.

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.markfrith.uk/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way.

I’d really like to hear feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram.

Website

https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/

Instagram

http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact

Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Kelly-anne Watson is the managing director of The Class Foundation, a partner-based non-profit organisation with a simple goal: to further the professionalism and knowledge of student housing in Europe and beyond. Established in 2011, the foundation is now the largest European student housing platform open to anyone and everyone

Kelly-anne cut her teeth as Student’s Union President of Welfare and Community and as Delivery and Development Officer for Unipol Student Homes. 

She’s worked alongside councils and accommodation providers to raise standards of housing and open up access and opportunities for all students.  Originally from the north of England she now lives in Amsterdam.

I spoke to Kelly-anne via Zoom in April 2023.  

In this episode, we discover the evolution of the Class Foundation and how it has sought to educate, inform, and raise awareness within the student accommodation sector.

Why housing strategies should be at the forefront before you try to attract and retain talent.  How a collective collaborative approach can deliver strategies for future development and the importance of collecting student data 

And why it is important to have no fear and to dare people to be better.

LinksThe Class Foundation https://www.theclassfoundation.com/

Kelly-anne on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyannewatson/

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.markfrith.uk/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way.

I’d really like to hear feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram.

Website

https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/

Instagram

http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact

Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Patrick O'Donnell is the International Brand Ambassador for British paint and wallpaper manufacturer Farrow & Ball.  Patrick is responsible for Farrow and Ball’s outreach strategy connecting with interior designers across the UK and North America.  His role includes colour consultation, curation of colours and promoting products, delivering talks on colour and decoration, and providing logistic support to interior designers.  I interviewed Patrick via Zoom in early December 2022.

In this episode, we discover the two schools of thought of when to choose colour.

How National trust properties provided the inspiration for their colour selections and the process of introducing new colours to the Farrow & Ball range

Why you should ignore the rules and how making mistakes makes you better and,

If you are looking for colour inspiration, you should start walking the streets.

LinksPatrick on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/paddy_od_1/?hl=en

Farrow & Ball https://www.farrow-ball.com/

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 for all your support and advice along the way.

I’d really like to hear feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram.

Website

https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/

Instagram

http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact

Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Dan Einzig is the founder of ‘Mystery’ -an award-winning specialist brand design agency in London and Los Angeles.  Mystery specialises in creating customer-centric brands in the hospitality and food and beverage sectors.

He has also co-ventured, co-founded, and co-partnered a portfolio of consumer lifestyle brands in which he has equity holdings and has a direct influence on through his brand development consulting.

I spoke to Dan in his Santa Monica home via Zoom.

In this episode, we discover

Why brands are like people and how developing brands with personalities helps create emotive connections with customers.

How creating joint ventures can build stronger business relationships.

The importance of writing down a design methodology.

Why working backwards provides a structure to developing a design and making decisions.

And the policy that on every project, you must have fun.

Links

Mystery Design 

https://www.mystery-design.com/

Dan on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/einzig/

Venice V Hotel https://venicevhotel.com/

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

The Multi Story Thinking Podcast at no 28 in the Best 60 Interior Design Podcasts produced by FeedSpot. 

https://blog.feedspot.com/interior_design_podcasts/

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 feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram.

Website

https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/

Instagram

http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact

Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.

Graeme Brooker is an interior designer, writer, lecturer, and current Head of Interior Design at the Royal College of Art in London. He leads a team of academics delivering the MA program and his research focuses on interior design and the reuse of existing buildings and space.

Graeme has published a number of books, many co-authored by long-time collaborator Sally Stone, that chart approaches and helps to define the craft of interior design. 

In this episode we discover

How Graeme began his writing career.

His work to galvanise the interior design education industry by developing the Interior Educators group.

The importance of understanding existing space and adaptive techniques and why strategies rather than concepts are important when designing interior spaces.

The four strands that will make up the new one year format of the MA course at the RCA

And why you should think carefully about when and why you say the word refurbishment.

Links

Graeme at the RCA

https://www.rca.ac.uk/more/staff/graeme-brooker/

Interior Educators

https://interioreducators.co.uk/

Graeme’s books at Waterstones (other retailers are available)

https://www.waterstones.com/author/graeme-brooker/675574

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 feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram.

Website

https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/

Instagram

http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact

Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.