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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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- 5 days ago58 min
Meet Patricia Millns: Four Decades of Art, Culture and Creativity in the UAE
Artist, advisor and mentor Patricia Millns has spent more than four decades exploring identity, memory and cultural expression across the Arab world, with her work exhibited internationally and included in collections such as the British Museum. In this episode, we reflect on the transformation of the UAE into a global centre for art and design, the role of cultural heritage in contemporary creativity, and how technology and AI are reshaping the way we create and experience art. We also explore the value of intuition, the importance of looking beyond trends and what remains meaningful in a constantly evolving creative landscape. Season 4 of The Design Pod, in collaboration with Tanagra. https://bit.ly/4yuUFoe
- 1 weeks ago1h 1m
Meet Dr. Ahmed Al Mulla: Designing Cities for People
Emirati urban planner, architect and cofounder of Arkat Urban Planning + Design Consultancy, Dr. Ahmed Al Mulla has spent over 17 years shaping cities through planning, policy, governance and design. In this episode, we explore what makes a city truly liveable, from climate responsive urban planning and the importance of shade to mobility, public spaces and the balance between data and human experience. We also discuss the responsibility of shaping the cities we call home, and how thoughtful urban planning can create more resilient, connected and human environments. Season 4 of The Design Pod, in collaboration with Tanagra. https://bit.ly/4yuUFoe
- 2 weeks ago45 min
Meet Viktor Udzenija: The Art of Making Things That Last
Architect and designer Viktor Udzenija works across architecture, interiors, furniture and collectible design, with a practice spanning Dubai and Prague.In this episode, we explore his relationship with materials and making, from the sculptural possibilities of marble to the dialogue between craftsmanship, technology and contemporary art.We also discuss proportion, permanence, the beauty of imperfection and what it means to create architecture and objects that deserve to stand the test of time.Season 4 of The Design Pod, in collaboration with Tanagra.
- 3 weeks ago47 min
Meet Hana Akram: Where Art Meets Interior Design
Artist, interior designer and founder of Dubai based studio IDST, Hana Akram brings together art, colour, pattern and texture to create interiors with a distinct personality. In this episode, we explore her journey from artist to entrepreneur, the experience of building IDST while navigating motherhood, and how her multicultural background influences her creative language. We also discuss the return of expressive interiors, the importance of individuality in design and why, after years of beige minimalism, spaces are finally embracing colour again. Season 4 of The Design Pod, in collaboration with Tanagra. https://bit.ly/4yuUFoe
- Oct 4, 20261h 2m
Meet Nader Gammas: The Poetry and Physics of Light
Architect, lighting designer and founder of Nader Gammas Lighting Design, Nader works across architectural lighting and collectible design, exploring light as both experience and object. In this episode, we go beyond the fixture to talk about light itself. Why some spaces instinctively make us feel good, why darkness matters, how to light art and architecture, and whether the best lighting design is the lighting you don't notice at all. Season 4 of The Design Pod, in collaboration with Tanagra.https://bit.ly/4yuUFoe
- Sep 27, 202652 min
Meet Riccardo Robustini: Where Architecture Meets Reality
Founder of Breath Design, Riccardo works across architecture, interiors, landscape, urban planning and collectible design between Dubai and Milan. In this episode, we question some of architecture's favourite words and explore what sits behind them: the philosophy and the detail, the human experience and the technical precision, the story and how you actually build it. Season 4 of The Design Pod, in collaboration with Tanagra.
- Sep 20, 20261h 0m
Meet Chef Hadrien Villedieu: When Food and Design Become an Experience
Chef and co owner of Chez Wam in Dubai, Hadrien approaches a restaurant as much more than what happens on the plate. In this episode, we explore cooking as an art form, restaurants as storytelling, and how food, interiors, objects, music, service and community come together to create something we remember. Season 4 of The Design Pod, in collaboration with Tanagra. https://bit.ly/4yuUFoe
- Sep 13, 202649 min
Meet Urjowan Alsharif: Culture, Identity and Contemporary Design
The Design Pod is back for Season 4. For our first episode, we sit down with Urjowan Alsharif, a Saudi interior architect whose work reflects a thoughtful dialogue between culture, identity and contemporary design. Urjowan shares her perspective on creating interiors rooted in identity and a sense of place, the influence of Saudi culture on her approach and what it means to design spaces that feel relevant to contemporary life. Season 4 starts here. Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, or watch the full episode on YouTube. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and share your thoughts. We'd love to hear what resonates with you. Season 4 of The Design Pod, in collaboration with Tanagra. https://bit.ly/4yuUFoe
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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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