What happens when a master potter decides to break all the rules?In the first of two episodes, Stephanie Rozene and Paul Greenhalgh explore the life and work of Peter Voulkos, the artist who helped transform American ceramics after the Second World War. From his Montana childhood and wartime service to his first encounter with clay, Voulkos begins as a brilliantly skilled traditional potter. But through teachers, fellow artists and the experimental world of 1950s America, he starts cutting, tearing

Danielle Zdanowski and Devin Zdanowski are husband and wife, business partners, and, before any of that, friends. A year into building a jewelry brand out of their New York apartment, they came on the show to talk about how it started, what they got wrong, and why nobody can predict which piece will sell.At Present Founder Marc Bridge with Deux Amis Founders Danielle Zdanowski and Devin Zdanowski at the Hotel Chelsea, New York City.Deux Amis means “two friends,” and Dani and Devin insist that’s the

The Indi Collective highlights a candid approach to wedding photography that allows genuine moments to unfold naturally. Instead of making every photograph feel carefully staged, the focus is placed on real emotions, relationships, and spontaneous interactions. Wedding celebrations are filled with small moments that can become meaningful memories, including laughter, family reactions, quiet conversations, and emotional exchanges. The Indi Collective combines these authentic moments with thoughtful

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What do two successful designers admit when there is no guest to interview and the questions are coming straight back at them? Sarah Reid is the host of Her Design Her Story, and in this special episode of Behind the Design, Camilla Ingall and Sarah Reid turn the questions on each other, reflecting on the careers, shows, businesses and lessons that have shaped where they are today.As the conversation unfolds, they revisit the moments that challenged their confidence, changed their direction and made

Send us your feedback, thoughts or comments! Introduction In a small studio above McClay Street in Potts Point, Alexandra Kidd has spent more than 20 years shaping how Australian homes can feel. What began as a solo practice has grown, slowly and deliberately, into an all-women studio of twelve. But beneath the elegant, celebrated work sits a story most successful founders never tell: a breakdown at the end of 2018 that stopped her mid-conversation on a building site, and the slow, hone...

A Response to Howard Kuo's Essay on International Club Design Howard Kuo's Spring/Summer 2026 Forum essay argues that domestic private clubs have lessons to learn from international club models — and on several counts, he's correct. But the essay treats design as if design were the primary lever, when in reality it is a mid-level lever in a much larger system that includes business model, operational culture, labor economics, historical context, and membership identity. The stronger critique of the

Why spend time examining—or even physically making—"BAD ART"? Is there something to be learned by making BAD ART?Jack kicks off the discussion with her signature college assignment: forcing students to imagine, write about, and physically build the worst piece of art possible to locate their personal "origin of disgust". The trio digs into what it means to experience true artistic disgust—not just mild disliking, but a visceral, blood-boiling reaction to work you feel shouldn't exist or be consumed

Text me and tell me what you think of this ep. Six Years In: Business, Family Seasons, and Using AI as a Support Tool (with Aiden) Host Rhiannon Lee introduces a 2024 catch-up conversation with her husband, Aidan, reflecting on how their family and her business have evolved into its sixth year, including the pressures of supporting other designers through her framework. She shares a new small-group live business-planning series for six women starting late October, focused on quarterly strat...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when an architect believes that a wealthy client’s “money is no object” assurance on a commission for a dream lakeside resort, results in chaos? In this episode we discover how unchecked hourly billing, endless design changes, and unspoken budgets can turn a glamorous project into a million-dollar, protracted legal ordeal. Connect with Pro-Demnity: Leave a Review Follow us on LinkedInAccess our Risk Education LibrarySpeak with a Risk Services ...

Most business books tell you to fix your head. Guest Ryan Roghaar printed out a revenue goal, stuck it on his office wall, and read it every morning for a year. He ended the year exactly where he started and that's when he figured out belief was never the thing getting him into the room.Back on Mark It 2 Me for the first time since Episode 2, the author of The Lid and co-host of Eggs! The Podcast breaks down the two halves of what stops people who are already good at what they do: the internal story

Inspiration images from Pinterest, Instagram and magazines can be a brilliant starting point for your home design, but they don't always tell the full story. In this episode, Frances explains what those beautiful images may not show, the hidden costs of trying to copy them, and how to use inspiration to create a functional, long-lasting Forever Home™ that is uniquely yours.

I have used AI since the first models were released. I describe how and what I use AI for and why I would rather keep my agency than use AI agents. Check out Canadian Wearable Object on our web page at https://tribe.caIt's my artist statement about Canada's relationship with AmericaTRIBE – Custom Made Jewelry and Art – Product of Canada Send an email to alexd@cannabisgoldsmith.com to get on our mailing list or to order custom jewelry products from TRIBE. Note that we no longer sell to the

In today's episode Farheen covers the massive Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition featuring top brands and model Nour Arida, local animal rescue efforts at Mall of Qatar for World Animal Day, and new drone flight regulations in Qatar. She also dives into free 3D space documentaries at Katara, art exhibitions at the Museum of Islamic Art, Prime Minister comments, and a cute surprise guest at Al-Arabi's training session.

On this episode of Deck Builders Staten Island, we’re answering a question many homeowners ask as soon as warm weather gets more comfortable: should you build a screened-in porch? For families in Staten Island, screened porches can be a practical middle ground between an open deck and a fully enclosed room. They help keep bugs out, cut down on some wind and drifting debris, and make it easier to enjoy evenings outside through the warmer months without giving up that outdoor feel.The biggest decision

This week, we’re going behind the scenes of one of CJ’s favourite brand identity projects to date: the complete rebrand of Mike Lane.Mike has spent the last 10 years building an incredible business creating highly detailed modifications for scale models inspired by films like Back to the Future, Batman, Jaws, Terminator and Fast & Furious. But after a decade of growth, the brand had outgrown the handwritten signature logo Mike had created himself.The challenge was to take something incredibly

Today we welcome Viktor Sobra and Legare Sinkler, founders of the Italian based Sotokler Studio. Viktor and Legare are old friends from university, who discovered a mutual love for design, craftsmanship, and the thrill of the hunt. After many years of helping friends and family source antiques from across Europe, they began a business that finds beautiful and unique vintage pieces from near and far  for their clients. In addition they have established relationships with an impressive collection of

The people spoke, the YouTube numbers came in, and cabinets get a sequel. This time TJ shares his screen and walks through the terminology you'll actually hear in a showroom, from five piece versus slab drawer fronts to raised versus flat panels to why your top drawer might need to be a different style than the ones below it. He gets into which accessories are worth it, why paying the cabinet manufacturer for a knife block is a sucker's move, and a full soapbox on rollout shelves that he genuinely

Junior product designers know what it is like. To get a job you need experience; and to get experience, you need a job. How do you break free of this annoying circle? The internet is full of generic suggestions that do not really get you anywhere. Luckily, there's a better way.In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick tackle the experience-job circle mentioned above. They skip the tired advice of redesigning a famous website and focus on what gets you real clients, real

In today’s episode, Rama covers key global and local headlines on Lovin Bahrain as Bahrain International Airport introduces dedicated cup-holder trays for security screening, allowing travelers to take open coffee, tea, and water straight through to their gate. Meanwhile, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa sent official cables of congratulations to King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman following Saudi Arabia’s historic