25 episodes
The Right Angle: A Design Podcast Elle Liu
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5.0 • 19 Ratings
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A designer-run podcast that explores the work, philosophical underpinnings, methodologies, and perspectives of creatives within the realm of spatial design.
Spatial design has often been depicted through the narratives of established publications: meticulously curated images, clickbait articles, and celebrity or influencer endorsements.
Venturing beyond interior design and architecture, The Right Angle features voices from textile designers to real estate developers and just about everything in between.
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S4E4: Partners of Modellus Novus - Preeti, Jonathan, Steven & Anya
Welcome to this episode of The Right Angle Podcast. Today, I'm thrilled to have the team of partners from Modellus Novus joining me.
Based in New York City, Modellus Novus is more than just an architecture firm. They're creators of spaces that not only shape but define culture. Their dynamic team, celebrated for their diverse backgrounds and perspectives, is united by a shared optimism and a commitment to design spaces for the many.
At MN, the mission is to redefine what it means to have access to exceptional design. Their projects, ranging from grand public cultural institutions to intimate private homes, always prioritizes the experience of all users . These excellent experiences are driven by precise, pragmatic and daring decisions — regardless of project size or type.
Diversity in perspective is not just an ideal but a cornerstone of their practice. They seek clients who echo their belief that great design is neither elusive nor exclusive. For Modellus Novus, architecture is a collaborative journey, a dialogue between those who create and those who experience.
[Further Links]
Modellus Novus:
Website: https://mndpc.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/mndpc_ny/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/modellusnovus/
Music:
Track: SkyHigh — Enine [Audio Library Release]
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S4E3: Matthew Fisher, Artist, Designer and Founder of M.Fisher Studio
Welcome back to our podcast! Today, we're in conversation with artist and designer, Matthew Fisher. Brought up in a family steeped in geology, his early interactions with quarries, dinosaur fossils, and sediment lines imparted a unique understanding of time. This childhood insight fostered a deep love for timeworn materials like stone, a love that shines through in his work today.
Originally trained as a ballet dancer, Matthew’s career took an unexpected turn after a career-ending injury. After enrolling in an Egyptian Art and Architecture course by chance, he developed an interest that soon expanded to include Roman art and architecture. With his design process deeply rooted in the study of ancient cultures, Matthew skillfully distills modern designs, creating pieces that exude an ambiguity of time and place.
His work has caught the attention of esteemed publications like Galerie, Surface, and T Magazine, and has been showcased in the Noguchi Museum's group exhibition “On the Verge”. Join us today as we delve into the fascinating creative process of Matthew Fisher!
[Further Links]
Matthew Fisher:
Website: https://mfisher.com/
Music:
Track: SkyHigh — Enine [Audio Library Release]
Music provided by Audio Library Plus
Watch: https://youtu.be/q-lf6x9cVXw
Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/skyhigh
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Personal Instagram @elleliudesign
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S4E2: Garland deGraffenried, Architect, Philanthropist and Principle at JMH Development
In this episode of The Right Angle Podcast, Elle Liu interviews Garland deGraffenried, Principal at JMH Development, a real estate development company based in New York City and Miami.
Garland's journey in Real Estate started after earning his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Syracuse University in 2009. He began his career at Alloy Development, where he oversaw the design, planning, and project management of multiple luxury residential buildings in Brooklyn, New York. He later worked at Toll Brothers as a director and at DDG, where he led the development of design-driven residential properties in both New York City and Miami. Before joining JMH , Garland served as the Managing Director at SHVO, a luxury development and investment firm based in New York City.
In addition to his real estate career, Garland is also dedicated to making a positive impact through The deGraffenried Foundation, a non-profit organization he founded and currently serves as board president. By providing award and scholarship programs and facilitating connections with industry leaders, Garland and his team are committed to supporting students in the design industry who are facing financial barriers, and helping them to achieve their career aspirations.
[Further Links]
Garland deGraffenried:
The dF: https://www.thedf.org/
JMH Development: https://www.jmhdev.com/
Music:
Track: SkyHigh — Enine [Audio Library Release]
Music provided by Audio Library Plus
Watch: https://youtu.be/q-lf6x9cVXw
Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/skyhigh
Follow Us:
Instagram @therightanglepodcast
Personal Instagram @elleliudesign
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S4E1: Richard Felix-Ashman, Founding Principal of Richard Felix-Ashman Design
In this episode of The Right Angle Podcast, Elle Liu interviews Richard Felix-Ashman, Founding Principal of Richard Felix-Ashman Design. After studying painting and architecture in England, he moved to San Francisco to pursue his passion for design. He quickly fell in love with interior design, starting with hospitality projects and eventually expanding to residential projects of varying sizes, from modest apartments to large houses.
Richard's approach to design focuses on combining technical precision with artistic flair, ensuring that each space he designs is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. He places great importance on the harmony of scale, tone, and texture in his work, and views the flow of movement within a room as a fundamental aspect of his design philosophy.
His work has been recognized and celebrated by some of the most prestigious publications in the industry, such as Architectural Digest, Galerie Magazine, Mountain Living, Luxe Magazine, Home & Garden UK, and California Home and Interior Design Magazine.
[Further Links]
Richard Felix-Ashman:
Richard Felix-Ashman Design: https://www.richardfelixashman.com/
Music:
Track: SkyHigh — Enine [Audio Library Release]
Music provided by Audio Library Plus
Watch: https://youtu.be/q-lf6x9cVXw
Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/skyhigh
Follow Us:
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Personal Instagram @elleliudesign
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S3E6: Adam Rolston, Creative & Managing Director, Partner of INC
In this episode of The Right Angle Podcast, Elle Liu interviews Adam Rolston, Creative & Managing Director, and partner at INC, an open source, multi-disciplinary, architecture and design studio.
Adam Rolston has been engaged in the practice of architecture since 1985, was born and raised in Los Angeles and attended Syracuse University School of Architecture, where he studied both in Syracuse and in Italy under the influence of the northern Italian Rationalists.
Adam has served as the Senior Designer and Project Architect for many large-scale, commercial office, residential condominium, private residential, hospitality, and retail projects in Southeast Asia, Europe and New York. He is known for his keen attention to detail, his ability to tackle the design and planning of complex projects at a variety of scales and for his careful attention to client and user needs.
[Further Links]
Adam Rolston:
INC: https://inc.nyc/
Music:
Track: SkyHigh — Enine [Audio Library Release]
Music provided by Audio Library Plus
Watch: https://youtu.be/q-lf6x9cVXw
Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/skyhigh
Follow Us:
Instagram @therightanglepodcast
Personal Instagram @elleliudesign
https://www.therightanglepodcast.com
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S3E5: Rachel Doriss, Vice President and Design Director of Pollack
In this episode of The Right Angle Podcast, Elle Liu interviews Rachel Doriss, Vice President and design director of Pollack. Rachel first studied printmaking and painting, and even taught batik workshops when she first entered college. But it was in the Textile Design department at the Rhode Island School of Design that she realized, for the first time, the practical application of her beloved woven and printed textile techniques.
She graduated with a BFA from RISD in 1999, and designed printed silk scarves at Echo before joining the Pollack Studio in 2000. In 2007, Rachel was appointed Vice President, Associate Design Director. She took the helm as Pollack’s Design Director in 2011, overseeing the Studio and guiding the creative vision for each textile collection.
In the Studio, she and her team always begin a pattern by first creating artwork by hand. Rachel’s designs for Pollack have been featured in national magazines, including Architectural Digest, Interior Design and Elle Décor, and she has been profiled on such sites as Apartment Therapy and House and Home TV. Two of her creations, “Mod” and “Curlycue,” are in the permanent collection of the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum.
[Further Links]
Rachel Doriss:
Pollack: https://www.pollackassociates.com/
Music:
Track: SkyHigh — Enine [Audio Library Release]
Music provided by Audio Library Plus
Watch: https://youtu.be/q-lf6x9cVXw
Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/skyhigh
Follow Us:
Instagram @therightanglepodcast
Personal Instagram @elleliudesign
https://www.therightanglepodcast.com
https://anchor.fm/therightanglepodcast
Customer Reviews
A must listen for designers
The Right Angle is a fantastic podcast for anyone already involved in, or interested in entering, the interior design industry. Elle Liu is a a bright and engaging interviewer; she is able to draw unique insights and experiences from diverse podcast guests that span the industry. I’ve learned a lot from the first few episodes and can’t wait to listen to more.
Informative and engaging podcast
I loved the conversation between Elle and Thom. Elle asked good questions and Thom’s answers were thoughtful and informative. This would be a wonderful podcast for students to hear about the journey Thom has been on in his career and his insight into the process of design.
Excellent Podcast!
Excellent podcast. Thoughts and questions seem well thought out and very easy for someone not familiar with architecture to follow.