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Welcome to the Design Pod, where we, your hosts, Valeria and Chad, explore the realm of interior design with passion and expertise. As interior designers dedicated to celebrating beauty in every form, we're excited to offer you an exclusive glimpse into the world of top industry talents. This season, we'll be engaging with visionaries and founders behind some of the most exciting interiors and brands, providing inside views into the creative process that shapes our environments. Join us as we uncover the new answers of design from construction to creating spaces that just feel right. Welcome!
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- 3 days ago47 min
Meet Werner Bronkhorst: Building Miniature Worlds Through Art and Storytelling
We're thrilled to welcome Werner Bronkhorst as our first guest of Season 3. From building a global audience through authentic storytelling to developing a distinctive artistic practice inspired by curiosity, wonder, and human connection, Werner shares the experiences that continue to shape his work today.Join us as we discuss creativity, reinvention, and the importance of seeing the world through fresh eyes.Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share your thoughts. We'd love to hear what resonates with you.
- 1 weeks ago0 min
Welcome to Season 3 of The Design Pod.
A new season of conversations with designers, architects, and creative minds exploring the ideas, processes, challenges, and stories behind meaningful work.The first episode premieres this Sunday.Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube to be the first to listen. We look forward to having you with us for another season.
- Nov 30, 202541 min
Meet Tristan du Plessis: Redefining Modern Luxury Through Storytelling and Design
Welcome to the season finale of The Design Pod. In Episode 13, we sit down with Tristan du Plessis, one of the most dynamic voices in contemporary hospitality and interior architecture. Known for his bold, atmospheric storytelling and signature aesthetic — moody, tactile, and effortlessly cool — Tristan’s work has shaped some of the world’s most celebrated venues across Dubai, Miami, Shanghai, and Cape Town.From acclaimed collaborations with visionary chefs and hoteliers to his globally recognized studio, Tristan shares his creative philosophy, the evolution of hospitality design, and what it truly takes to craft spaces that leave a lasting emotional imprint.In this conversation, we explore the intelligence behind his design narratives — spaces with a concept, a pulse, and a point of view.Resources:Follow us here: @DesignPodDXBFollow Valeria: @ValeriaNushkaFollow Chad: @ChadAskariFind Tristan here: @TristanDuPlessis_studio
- Nov 23, 202552 min
Meet Studio D04: Designing the Future of Emirati Identity
Welcome to Season 2 of The Design Pod. In Episode 12, we’re joined by Noora Al Awar (Creative Director), Fatima Al Zaabi (Managing Director), and Afnan Amin (Operations Director) — the founders of Studio D04, one of the UAE’s most exciting contemporary design studios.D04 stands as a quiet yet powerful voice in the regional design landscape. Founded by three visionary architects, the studio’s work is a dialogue between tradition and technology, craft and code, intuition and precision — all anchored in the question: How can design honor our past while shaping a future that feels authentically ours?In this episode, we explore the studio’s creative philosophy, its approach to cultural storytelling through design, and the movement redefining what it means to create from the UAE to the world.Resources:Follow us here: @DesignPodDXBFollow Valeria: @ValeriaNushkaFollow Chad: @ChadAskariFind Studio D04 here: @Studio.D04
- Nov 16, 202550 min
Meet Jin Peh: The Art and Science of Feng Shui for Modern Living
Welcome to Season 2 of The Design Pod. In Episode 11, we sit down with Jin Peh, an author, consultant, and leading expert in Chinese metaphysics and Feng Shui. Born in Kuala Lumpur and raised in Singapore, Jin’s unconventional journey has taken him from medical training in Australia to broadcast journalism — and ultimately, to becoming one of the most respected voices in Feng Shui worldwide.Having apprenticed for over a decade under masters in Taiwan and San Francisco, Jin has written more than a dozen books, including a global bestseller on Four Pillars of Destiny. His work bridges the worlds of ancient philosophy and modern design, helping clients create spaces that support wellbeing, balance, and prosperity.In this episode, we explore Jin’s path, the true meaning of Feng Shui, and some fascinating stories from his practice around the world.Resources:Follow us here: @DesignPodDXBFollow Valeria: @ValeriaNushkaFollow Chad: @ChadAskariFind Jin here: @JinPehmk2
- Nov 9, 202541 min
Meet Nadine Kanso: Redefining Arab Identity Through Art, Language, and Design
Welcome to Season 2 of The Design Pod. In Episode 10, we sit down with Nadine Kanso, the visionary artist, designer, and founder of Bil Arabi — a brand that has become a symbol of contemporary Arab identity. Through her jewellery, photography, and creative collaborations with global names like Gucci and Louis Vuitton, Nadine tells stories rooted in heritage, emotion, and authenticity.From her early exhibitions at the V&A Museum in London to her ongoing influence on the global design stage, Nadine’s work transcends aesthetics — it’s a statement of pride, purpose, and belonging.Join us as we explore the world of Bil Arabi, the beauty of Arabic calligraphy, and how Nadine continues to define modern Middle Eastern creativity through art that speaks from the heart.Resources:Follow us here: @DesignPodDXBFollow Valeria: @ValeriaNushkaFollow Chad: @ChadAskariFind Nadine here: @NadKanso @BilArabi
- Nov 2, 202557 min
Meet Mark Eacott: Designing the Future of Lifestyle Hospitality
Welcome to Season 2 of The Design Pod. In Episode 9, we sit down with Mark Eacott, Global Vice President of Design at Ennismore — the group behind some of the world’s most beloved lifestyle brands, including The Hoxton, SLS, Mondrian, 25hours, and the relaunch of Delano.With a career spanning over two decades, Mark’s journey has taken him from Soho House to Philippe Starck’s YOO, and across cities like London, New York, Shanghai, Los Angeles, and Dubai. At Ennismore, he leads a global design team dedicated to building brands that are authentic, experience-led, and culturally rooted.In this episode, we explore what makes a brand truly iconic, how design evolves in a post-luxury world, and why storytelling remains the foundation of great hospitality.Resources: Follow us here: @DesignPodDXB Follow Valeria: @ValeriaNushka Follow Chad: @ChadAskari Find Ennismore here: @ennismore
- Oct 26, 20251h 0m
Meet Rizwan Kassim: Designing Culinary Experiences That Go Beyond the Plate
Welcome to Season 2 of The Design Pod. In Episode 8, we sit down with Rizwan Kassim, CEO Rikas and Paris Society International, the creative force behind some of the Middle East’s most exceptional dining destinations. From La Cantine du Faubourg to Mimi Kakushi, Ninive, and Lana Lusa, RIKAS has become synonymous with immersive, design-led hospitality.Since 2014, the group has opened 17 restaurant and beach club concepts, each rooted in storytelling, cultural nuance, and creative direction. With multiple venues now recognized by the Michelin Guide, and expansion underway across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Europe, and Morocco, Rizwan shares how emotion, atmosphere, and authenticity shape experiences that linger long after the last bite.Resources:Follow us here: @DesignPodDXBFollow Valeria: @ValeriaNushkaFollow Chad: @ChadAskariFind RIKAS Hospitality Group here: @rikasgroup
About The Design Pod
Welcome to the Design Pod, where we, your hosts, Valeria and Chad, explore the realm of interior design with passion and expertise. As interior designers dedicated to celebrating beauty in every form, we're excited to offer you an exclusive glimpse into the world of top industry talents. This season, we'll be engaging with visionaries and founders behind some of the most exciting interiors and brands, providing inside views into the creative process that shapes our environments. Join us as we uncover the new answers of design from construction to creating spaces that just feel right. Welcome!
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