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Welcome to Space by Stansons. Listen to raw, thought-provoking conversations with key players in the interiors industry, as we challenge conventional thinking towards aesthetics and sustainability. Most importantly our objective is to inspire designers to think holistically, creating spaces where people of today and the future, truly flourish.
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- 1 weeks ago16 min
Caught in Clerkenwell
✨ Subscribe to Show Notes for more from Space by Stansons at https://www.stansons.co.uk/space ✨In this special edition of Space by Stansons, Guy heads into the heart of Design Week to explore the emotional side of creativity through a live interactive installation built around six designer personality types. From The Overthinker and The Distracted to The Night Owl and the elusive Zen, designers share honest reflections on how they work, what blocks them creatively, and the routines they rely on to stay inspired. Across the conversations, recurring themes emerge around distraction, collaboration, overthinking, and the importance of stepping away to reset. Designers discuss everything from needing background noise to focus, to taking walks, leaning on teammates, and finding inspiration through materials, colour, sustainability, and human connection. The episode also captures the spirit of Design Week itself — a week built around discovery, creativity, reconnecting with the industry, and experiencing new ideas together. From acoustic sustainable products and bold colour trends to “funky non glue-down flooring,” this is a snapshot of what today’s creative community is really thinking about. A fast-paced, people-led special exploring the realities behind creative work — and the shared experiences that bring designers together.
- 2 weeks ago41 min
Designing for Emotion, Not Just Efficiency with Vyshali Sardesai
✨ Subscribe to Show Notes for more from Space by Stansons at https://www.stansons.co.uk/space ✨In this episode, Guy joins Vyshali on a journey through King’s Cross to explore where creativity, storytelling, and workplace design collide. Together, they discuss how urban regeneration, sketching, culture, and human behaviour all shape the way modern workplaces are designed.Vyshali shares how drawing on her daily commute helps her slow down, observe people, and spark ideas that feed directly into her design process. As they walk through transformed spaces around King’s Cross, the conversation explores how thoughtful design can completely change the way people feel, connect, and experience a place.The discussion covers the psychology behind workplace design, the importance of creating spaces people genuinely want to spend time in, and why retrofit and regeneration projects are becoming increasingly important in a more sustainable future.They also explore:How creativity and observation influence workplace designWhy urban regeneration is about community, not gentrificationThe role of storytelling in shaping workplace experiencesHow design impacts mood, behaviour, and wellbeingWhy flexible, human-centred workplaces matter more than everThe importance of mentorship, kindness, and collaboration in design teamsHow heritage buildings can be reimagined for modern ways of workingThis episode is a conversation about creativity, culture, and designing spaces that make people feel connected, inspired, and welcome.
- 3 weeks ago1 min
Sneak Peak 👀 Human-centred design with Vyshali Sardesai
Stay tuned 👀 ✨ Subscribe to Show Notes for more from Space by Stansons at https://www.stansons.co.uk/space ✨A conversation with Vyshali on creativity, workplace design, regeneration, and the psychology of space.From sketching on the tube to designing human-centred workplaces, this episode explores how great spaces make people feel, connect, and belong.Full episode coming on 19th May
- May 5, 202637 min
Not Ready? Do It Anyway with Kathryn O'Callaghan Mills
Stay tuned 👀 ✨ Subscribe to Show Notes for more from Space by Stansons at https://www.stansons.co.uk/space ✨In this episode, Guy sits down with Kathryn O’Callaghan-Mills, founder of Studio Sevyn, to explore her journey through the design and build industry and what she has learned about leadership, listening, and backing yourself.Kathryn reflects on her path from starting out as a receptionist to rising through the industry, joining leadership teams, and eventually launching her own studio. She shares how hard work, resilience, and a strong sense of purpose shaped her career, alongside a drive to make the journey easier for other women coming into the industry.A key theme throughout the conversation is equality in design and build. Kathryn speaks openly about the lack of female role models at senior level, the importance of true support and mentorship, and why better leadership means creating opportunities for people to grow in ways that work for them.The discussion also explores what makes great design. Kathryn explains why listening is one of the most important skills in the process, arguing that the best outcomes come from understanding the client properly rather than chasing the biggest idea in the room. For her, workplace design is about creating environments that genuinely improve people’s day-to-day wellbeing.Now building Studio Sevyn, Kathryn also shares what it means to step out on her own, grow something from scratch, and create a legacy her daughter can look up to.This is an episode about ambition, leadership, equality, and designing with people in mind.
- Apr 28, 20263 min
Sneak Peak 👀 Not Ready? Do It Anyway with Kathryn O'Callaghan Mills
Stay tuned 👀 ✨ Subscribe to Show Notes for more from Space by Stansons at https://www.stansons.co.uk/space ✨In this episode, Guy sits down with Kathryn O’Callaghan-Mills, founder of Studio Sevyn, to explore her journey through the design and build industry and what she has learned about leadership, listening, and backing yourself.This is an episode about ambition, leadership, equality, and designing with people in mind.
- Apr 21, 202624 min
The Shift That’s Changing Workplace Design Forever with Samantha Jinks
✨ Subscribe to Show Notes for more from Space by Stansons at https://www.stansons.co.uk/space ✨ In this episode, Guy sits down with Samantha to explore how workplace design is evolving beyond productivity and into something more human, flexible, and experience-led.Samantha shares her perspective on what makes a workplace truly work for people today, drawing on her experience across different cities, cultures, and sectors. From living in Istanbul and working in retail architecture in Ohio to building her career in London, she reflects on how travel, adaptability, and cultural rituals have shaped the way she thinks about space, behaviour, and belonging.The conversation begins at a private members club in Shoreditch, which becomes a fitting backdrop for a discussion about the blurred boundaries between work, hospitality, leisure, and community. Samantha explains why spaces like this resonate so strongly right now: they offer multiple modes of use, from focused work and informal meetings to socialising, entertaining, and switching off. It is a live example of the kind of multifunctional environment many workplaces are now trying to create.A key theme throughout is belonging. Samantha explains that the conversation has shifted. It is no longer just about creating productive workplaces or even bringing joy into the office. Increasingly, clients are asking how to create spaces where people feel welcome, included, and motivated to be there. That means thinking carefully about everything from acoustics and lighting to first impressions, hospitality, activation, and long-term user experience.The discussion also explores how workplace strategy is being shaped by wider market pressures, especially around hybrid working and return-to-office mandates. Samantha talks about the challenge of helping clients plan for uncertainty, particularly when UK real estate decisions are being influenced by policies set by US headquarters. She explains how strategy, design, and client engagement have to work hand in hand to create spaces that can adapt over time.They also exploreHow hospitality is influencing the future of workplace designWhy the welcome experience matters more than most companies realiseWhat clients are really asking for when they talk about belongingHow activation helps people embrace change in a new workplaceWhy flexibility is essential for different personalities, needs, and working stylesThe role of acoustics, lighting, and atmosphere in helping people focusWhat cultural rituals can teach us about community at workHow workplace design is responding to hybrid working and office mandatesWhy the best projects come from strong teams and shared excitementHow post-occupancy reviews help workplaces improve over timeSamantha also reflects on the importance of culture within her own business, the value of building long-term client relationships, and why the most successful workplaces are the ones that make people feel seen, supported, and excited to come in.This is an episode about the future of workplace experience, where design is not just about desks and square footage, but about creating spaces that bring people together and make work feel more meaningful.
- Apr 14, 20261 min
Sneak Peak 👀 The Shift That’s Changing Workplace Design Forever with Samantha Jinks
We solved productivity. So why don’t people want to come back to the office?Stay tuned 👀 ✨ Subscribe to Show Notes for more from Space by Stansons at https://www.stansons.co.uk/space ✨
- Apr 7, 202626 min
Better questions = Better Builds with Georgia Jackson
✨ Subscribe to Show Notes for more from Space by Stansons at https://www.stansons.co.uk/space ✨In this episode, Guy sits down with Georgia Jackson, Estimator at Cast Interiors, to explore what really happens behind the scenes of construction projects and what it means to work “in the trenches” of the industry.Georgia shares her journey from growing up on construction sites in Sydney working alongside her dad, to carving out her own path in the industry and unexpectedly finding her place in estimating. What started as a role she once saw as purely numbers-driven quickly became something far more dynamic, creative, and collaborative.The conversation dives into the reality of estimating, breaking down the misconception that it is just spreadsheets and calculations. Georgia explains how the role requires constant communication, relationship-building, and the ability to mentally construct a project before it is ever built on site. From working with supply chains to aligning with design and programme teams, estimating sits at the centre of decision-making.A key theme throughout is communication. Georgia highlights how projects succeed or fail based on transparency, whether that is within teams, with suppliers, or from clients who are not always upfront about budgets and priorities. She also challenges the idea that asking questions is a weakness, arguing instead that it is one of the most important strengths in construction.They also explore:The reality of mistakes in construction and why no tender is ever perfectWhy estimating is more creative than people thinkHow collaboration across teams shapes better project outcomesThe gap between design ambition and cost realityWhat clients can do to stay on budget and avoid reworkThe evolving role of sustainability, reuse, and circular thinking in fit-outsHow AI could support estimating without replacing human judgementThe differences between construction culture in Australia and the UKGeorgia also reflects on the importance of learning through experience, building confidence in a traditionally male-dominated industry, and creating a culture where people feel comfortable asking for help and sharing knowledge.This is an episode about the human side of construction, where better communication, curiosity, and collaboration lead to better buildings.
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Welcome to Space by Stansons. Listen to raw, thought-provoking conversations with key players in the interiors industry, as we challenge conventional thinking towards aesthetics and sustainability. Most importantly our objective is to inspire designers to think holistically, creating spaces where people of today and the future, truly flourish.
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