This article was published 14 years This is the second in my series of interviews with the creative people involved in the Olympics. Tom Dymond is Rex Features’ youngest staff photographer and the youngest photographer to be accredited to shoot top-league football. I spoke to him about what it means…
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interview :: natasha ratcliffe
This article was published 14 years I’m not very into sport, and so I thought I wouldn’t be very into the Olympics. But I’ve changed my mind. I was researching an article for the University College Falmouth’s (really rather awesome) alumni magazine, Scratch, about the contribution people from the creative…
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interview :: donna wilson
This article was published 14 years I’ve never quite met Donna Wilson. I’ve stood near her at many a design trade show, but somehow never quite managed to actually talk to her. But with the wonders of modern technology, I wasn’t about to let that, or the fact she’s currently…
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interview :: sian zeng
This article was published 14 years Surface designer Sian Zeng was awarded the William Atkinson award in 2008 by Central Saint Martins and the Ellle Decoration Ellle Decoration young talent of the year award in 2010/11. I spoke to her just before the launch of her newest collection at Pulse. What’s…
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interview :: michelle ogundehin
This article was published 14 years She’s only gone and done it. On Wednesday 23rd May the Government announced official changes to the law regarding copyright protection for the design industry, from 25 years to “the life of the creator plus 70 years”, bringing it in line with disciplines such…
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interview :: zeena shah
This article was published 14 years I am delighted to announce that I am the official blogger for Pulse 2012. As part of my ‘official duties'(!), I will bringing you a series of posts about new designers from Pulse’s Launchpad section, the first of which is an interview with the lovely…
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interview :: lee broom
This article was published 14 yearsLee Broom‘s Public House was one of my favourite parts of Milan Design Week. The exhibition was his first solo show, and marked the brand’s fifth anniversary. Fittingly for such an unashamedly British brand, it was kitted out to resemble a pub, with genuine reclaimed…
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interview :: andrea morgante
This article was published 14 yearsI recently had the honour of spending an hour in the inspiring company of Mr Andrea Morgante. I arrived feeling tired and run down, and left absolutely bouncing with creative energy – I only hope this post does our conversation justice… Tell me a…
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interview :: kirstie allsopp
This article was published 14 yearsKirstie Allsopp seems to divide people into two camps… well, I am a huge fan and proud to say so. I absolutely love her! I love her honesty and the fact she has the courage of her convictions – and I think what’s she’s doing for British…
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interview :: karim mekhtigian
This article was published 14 yearsAlchemy is a multi-discipline design agency with offices in Cairo and Bahrain, founded in 1997 by Karim Mekhtigian. Karim describes the firm’s name as a “declaration of the company’s vocation for transformation” citing an urge to communicate, a desire to improve lifestyle, and the need for…
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interview :: greer peachey
This article was published 14 yearsCurated is a online shop, specialising in British eco-friendly design. Founder Greer Peachey insists on complete transparency about where products have come from and what they’re made of. Greer is a fellow klc-er (and People Will Always Need Plates fan!). I always enjoy talking to…
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interview :: heart home magazine
This article was published 14 yearsHeart Home Magazine has been such a runaway success, and an inspiration to anyone with a burning creative project in mind, that I thought it was about time to talk to the founders Arianna Trapani, Carole King, and Daniel Nelson about just how they did…
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interview :: mary-ellen paul
This article was published 15 yearsMary-Ellen Paul is a fellow klc student and writes design blog, House of Paul Interiors. I spoke to her about her mission to break into the interior design industry and become a full time junior interior designer. What initially attracted you to interior design? My…
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interview :: joanna boyle
This article was published 15 yearsI was fortunate to be introduced to the very talented Joanna Boyle just as she was graduating from University College Falmouth and just as I was putting together my book, Interviews. Her work has since also appeared in the Parabola Project Issue II; Quickening, which…
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interview :: alexandre bettler
This article was published 15 yearsI met Alex after he took part in the Design Museum‘s ‘Pecha Kucha X Wim Crouwel’ event and was fascinated by his unusual approach to the design process. I couldn’t wait to talk to him afterwards and find out more… What’s the most important thing…
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interview :: grace bonney
This article was published 15 yearsFor anyone with even a passing interest in design, Grace Bonney needs no introduction. Her blog, Design*Sponge, is one of a handful that set the gold standard by which all others are measured. And in fact was the blog my friend Paul pulled up on his…
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interview :: michael c place
This article was published 15 yearsI might have mentioned in the past that I’m a huge fan of Helvetica – the typeface and the film. The thing I loved most about the latter was the utter passion and conviction displayed by those interviewed. One of my favourite people in the…
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interview :: fine cell work
Fine Cell Work is a social enterprise that teaches needlework to prison inmates and sells their products. Prisoners work while locked in their cells, and while the earnings give them hope, skills and independence, the work itself seems to give them some sort of peace. I spoke to Elena Hall to find out more.
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interview :: javier mariscal
I was recently very lucky to be given the opportunity by the London Design Festival to interview Javier Mariscal. He is a truly multi-disciplinary designer, his work ranging from branding to furniture design and from interiors to films.