The Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior Design Jonathan Forster

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.
Links
Patrick 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.
 
 
 
 

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.
Links
The 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.

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.   
Links
Concept 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 NSBM
https://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.

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. 
Links
Pam’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.

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.
 
Links
Unboxed 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.

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.
 
Links
Sharon 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 Design
https://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.
Website
https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/
Instagram
http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact
Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.