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Welcome to the OLISE Podcast, where we explore the people and places shaping luxury interiors and hospitality around the world. Through honest conversations with designers, founders, creatives, and industry leaders, we uncover the inspirations behind iconic projects and the thinking that drives meaningful, human-centred design. If you love interiors with depth, craft, and global perspective, you’re in the right place. 

Episodes

  1. Global Thinking, Local Sensitivity: MAWD on Designing for Emotion

    12/03/2025

    Global Thinking, Local Sensitivity: MAWD on Designing for Emotion

    In this episode of the OLISE Podcast, Annie White sits down with James White and Elliot March, founders of the internationally renowned studio MAWD (March and White Design). Together, they explore how design creates emotional impact, what it means to build hospitality spaces with soul, and how a global perspective influences their work across London, Dubai, New York, and Los Angeles. James and Elliot talk openly about the creative process, the value of collaboration, and why the most successful interiors are the ones that make people feel something. In this episode: • The early days of MAWD and the evolution of their studio • Designing for emotion in hospitality, residential, and mixed-use spaces • Global perspectives: how geography shapes creativity • Why narrative matters in design • The future of hospitality and the next shifts in user experience Headline Sponsor: This episode is supported by AB Consulting, a boutique strategic and creative advisory studio working across design, architecture, and the built environment. AB Consulting is deeply committed to building community, hosting curated networking events that bring together designers, founders, and industry leaders. Their focus on meaningful connection is at the heart of their mission: to create opportunities, spark collaboration, and strengthen the creative ecosystem. Discover more at https://abcltd.co.uk/ Perfect for: architects, interior designers, students, and anyone curious about the thinking behind world-class spaces. Listen & Watch: Full video available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lre9sNSV22o Audio on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms. Guest Links: MAWD Studio https://www.mawd.co Follow OLISE Magazine: Website: https://olisemagazine.com Instagram: @olisemagazine: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OLISEmagazine Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/olise-magazine/

    46 min
  2. Revolutionising an Industry: Farshid Tafazzoli Talks Innovation, Sustainability & Design Access

    12/03/2025

    Revolutionising an Industry: Farshid Tafazzoli Talks Innovation, Sustainability & Design Access

    In this episode of the OLISE Podcast, Annie White speaks with Farshid Tafazzoli, Co-Founder of Material Bank, about the future of material sourcing, sustainability, and the technology reshaping the design industry. From simplifying the sampling process to building smarter circular systems, Farshid shares how Material Bank is transforming the way architects and designers work and what’s next as the platform expands across Europe. In this episode: • How Farshid started his path to becoming a tech entrepreneur • The story behind Material Bank and its expansion to Europe • How technology is improving the designer workflow • Sustainability and the future of material circulation • What designers really need from suppliers • The future of product libraries and specification culture Headline Sponsor This episode is proudly sponsored by Parador, a global interiors brand known for design-led flooring crafted with care in Europe. Parador combines material innovation, responsible production, and timeless aesthetics to help architects and designers create spaces that feel considered, beautiful, and built to last. Discover more at parador-interiors.com Perfect for: architects, designers, specifiers, suppliers, product companies, and anyone curious about how innovation is changing the industry. Listen & Watch: Full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rkrMbwItx2w Audio on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms. Guest Links: Material Bank Europe https://materialbank.eu Follow OLISE Magazine: Website: https://olisemagazine.com Instagram: @olisemagazine: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OLISEmagazine Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/olise-magazine/

    53 min
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Welcome to the OLISE Podcast, where we explore the people and places shaping luxury interiors and hospitality around the world. Through honest conversations with designers, founders, creatives, and industry leaders, we uncover the inspirations behind iconic projects and the thinking that drives meaningful, human-centred design. If you love interiors with depth, craft, and global perspective, you’re in the right place. 

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