In this podcast episode, I speak with contemporary artists|makers, Zoe Wilson and Daniel Freyne who will both be showcasing their works at Collect, the Leading International Fair for Contemporary Craft and Design.  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 th ..read more

“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 ..read more

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] Wh ..read more

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.  ..read more

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]   ..read more

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 ar ..read more

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 Cu ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 foun ..read more