The Design Dialogues

Worrell Yeung

Design Anthology — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 19:00:00 +0000

New York-based architecture and design studio Worrell Yeung produces work that spans cultural, commercial, civic and residential settings. The firm was founded in 2015 by Max Worrell and Jejon Yeung, who join Suzy Annetta on the line for a conversation about their life, work and joint practice

Marianne Lardilleux

Design Anthology — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Since its founding in 1987, skincare brand Aesop has been renowned for its commitment to design and hospitality. Aesop‘s global retail design director Marianne Lardilleux joins editorial director Simone Schultz on the line from Paris to discuss the brand‘s philosophies on design, community and sustainability.

Studio MK27

Design Anthology — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Founded in the 1970s, Studio MK27 is made up of a global network of 40 architects and collaborators, working collectively to develop projects that pay homage to Brazilian modernism. Suzy Annetta is joined by two of its directors, Marcio Kogan and Diana Radomysler, on the line from Sao Paolo.

Michele De Lucchi

Design Anthology — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Famed Italian architect Michele De Lucchi has a portfolio of work and roster of clients that spans the globe, having designed for some of the industry’s most influential brands. He now runs AMDL Circle, his architectural practice focused on an open, human-centred approach. He’s on the line from his base in Milan, where he joins Suzy Annetta in conversation.

Bryant Lu

Design Anthology — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Based in Hong Kong, Bryant Lu is the vice-chairman of Ronald Lu & Partners. Established by his father in 2000, the firm has six offices across mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, tackling high profile projects including Tencent’s new headquarters in Shanghai. Lu is also an advocate for Hong Kong’s cultural scene, holding roles at M+ and the Hong Kong Arts Centre. He joins Suzy Annetta on the line from Hong Kong.

Antonio Citterio

Design Anthology — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Antonio Citterio is a renowned Italian architect, furniture and industrial designer. In 2000, he co-founded cross-disciplinary practice ACPV Architects. He also works independently for companies ranging from Hermes to Vitra. He joins Suzy Annetta on the line from Milan.

Draga & Aurel

Design Anthology — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Founded in 2007, Draga & Aurel is a multidisciplinary studio working at the intersection of art, furniture and collectible design from the Italian city of Como. Its namesake founders join Suzy Annetta on the line from their studio for a conversation about how they met, their influences and running both a creative practice and life together

Fiona Lynch

Design Anthology — Thu, 25 May 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Melbourne-based interior designer Fiona Lynch joins Suzy Annetta at Carlyle & Co., a private members club in Hong Kong, for an intimate conversation about creating spaces that speak to you. Looking through the lens of key projects, the discussion offers a unique insight into the running of a modern studio and the creative process. The discussion was recorded live during Hong Kong’s annual art week.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Fifth Black

Tom Dixon

Design Anthology — Thu, 18 May 2023 19:00:00 +0000

British designer Tom Dixon was born in Tunisia but grew up in England, where he now runs a design studio and consumer-facing brand under his own name. Having worked with some of the world’s biggest brands, he’s also had his work collected by the likes of London's Victoria and Albert Museum and New York’s Museum of Modern Art. He joins Suzy Annetta for a conversation about his unconventional start, the creative process and how his studio has become a training ground for the next generation of designers.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Fifth Black

Anne Becker Olins

Design Anthology — Thu, 11 May 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Presented by Design Anthology UK in partnership with Accor, this is the sixth episode in a special six-part series of The Design Dialogues exploring the intersection of design and travel.

Anne Becker Olins is the global chief design and technical services officer for Ultra Luxury and Luxury at Accor. She meets editor-in-chief of Design Anthology UK Elizabeth Choppin to discuss the role of heritage and legacy in today’s hospitality design through the lens of the new Raffles London at The OWO — a feat of restoration and craft opening soon at one of London’s most iconic Whitehall addresses. This conversation was recorded live from the Haldane Suite, Winston Churchill’s former office the Old War Office

Charlie North

Design Anthology — Thu, 04 May 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Presented by Design Anthology UK in partnership with Accor, this is the fifth episode in a special six-part series of The Design Dialogues exploring the intersection of design and travel.

Design Anthology UK editor-in-chief Elizabeth Choppin speaks to Charlie North, VP of interior design at Ennismore — a collective of hospitality brands including Delano, Mama Shelter, Mondrian and The Hoxton — about hotel design and opening up to communities

Juliet Kinsman

Design Anthology — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Presented by Design Anthology UK in partnership with Accor, this is the fourth episode in a special six-part series of The Design Dialogues exploring the intersection of design and travel.

Design Anthology UK editor-in-chief Elizabeth Choppin meets author and journalist Juliet Kinsman to talk about sustainable travel and how our personal journeys can make a positive impact. Juliet was the founding editor of Mr & Mrs Smith and is currently the sustainability editor at Condé Nast Traveller. She also founded Bouteco, which is behind the climate-solutions podcast Funny Old World and her definitive list of boutique eco hotels, Bouteco Loves

Hector Hughes

Design Anthology — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Presented by Design Anthology UK in partnership with Accor, this is the third episode in a special six-part series of The Design Dialogues exploring the intersection of design and travel.

Design Anthology UK editor-in-chief Elizabeth Choppin meets Hector Hughes, the co-founder of Unplugged, a startup on a mission to help people live better by providing digital detoxes at beautifully designed off-grid cabins

Studio Lovell

Design Anthology — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Presented by Design Anthology UK in partnership with Accor, this is the second episode in a special six-part series of The Design Dialogues exploring the intersection of design and travel.

Elizabeth Choppin meets Sophie Lovell and her daughter Orlando, co-founders of The Common Table and authors of Taste and Place, Design Hotels‘ book about food and the role it plays in regional identity, culinary heritage and, of course, travel

Fettle Design

Design Anthology — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Presented by Design Anthology UK in partnership with Accor, this is the second episode in a special six-part series of The Design Dialogues exploring the intersection of design and travel.

Tom Parker and Andy Goodwin are the co-founders of Fettle Design, an interior design practice based in London and Los Angeles with hospitality projects including Schwann Locke, The Elder in Bath, The Hoxton Portland, The Marylebone Hotel and, most recently, deco gem The Georgian in Santa Monica. Elizabeth Choppin sits down with Parker and Goodwin to ask: what is modern luxury in travel in 2023?

Nikki Gonnissen

Design Anthology — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Nikki Gonnissen is a Dutch designer and co-founder of Amsterdam-based graphic, interaction and motion design studio Studio Thonik. She talks to Suzy Annetta about finding her visual voice, the challenges and joys of designing for clients around the world, and the value of trust in the creative process.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with bodw+

Ben van Berkel

Design Anthology — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Dutch architect Ben van Berkel is the co-founder of global architectural practice UNStudio. With offices around the world and a significant presence in Asia Pacific, the firm is known for its focus on master planning and buildings dedicated to the intersection of commerce and culture. He joins Suzy Annetta on the line for a conversation about his career and creative practice.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with bodw+

Maarten Baas

Design Anthology — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Born in Germany, Maarten Baas is a Dutch furniture designer whose work straddles the worlds of art and design. After studying at Design Academy Eindhoven, his graduate exhibition was discovered by Moooi, which served as something of a catalyst for his career. His work has been collected by institutions around the world, including Melbourne’s NGV. He joins Suzy Annetta to discuss how his career came about as well as his approach to life and work.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with bodw+

Keiji Ashizawa

Design Anthology — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Since starting out in 1996, Keiji Ashizawa has become one of Japan’s leading contemporary architects. In 2005 he founded his own studio, Keiji Ashizawa Design, and in 2011 helped found Ishinomaki Laboratory with the goal of supporting the recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake In this episode, Ashizawa sits down with Suzy Annetta for a conversation about the way he thinks, lives and works.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Fifth Black.

Martha Thorne

Design Anthology — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Martha Thorne is an American academic, curator, editor, and author, a Distinguised Professor at IE School of Architecture and Design in Madrid as well as the former executive director of the Pritzker Architecture Prize. She joins Suzy Annetta on the line for a conversation about her life and work.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Fifth Black.

Neil Hugh Kenna

Design Anthology — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Neil Hugh Kenna is a Melbourne based brand and marketing strategist and the founder of NHO, a strategic consultancy that specialises in design. After nearly a decade in brand management, Neil explores his passion for design by consulting to some of Australia’s leading creative practices. Suzy Annetta meets Neil to unpack his career, learn why he thinks design is so important and how designers can better communicate their work.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Fifth Black.

Olivia Lee

Design Anthology — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Olivia Lee runs a multi-disciplinary studio in Singapore. Her work pivots from product to spatial design, research insights to ideation. A graduate of Central Saint Martins, Olivia Lee combines her London experience with her Singaporean roots to establish a culturally nuanced design practice at the heart of South East Asia. Suzy Annetta sits down with her for a conversation about her work and career.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Fifth Black.

Studio Swine

Design Anthology — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Formerly based in London and now Tokyo, Studio Swine takes a multidisciplinary approach, producing works of art, design and film. Suzy Annetta sat down for a conversation with the studio’s Alexander Groves to learn more about the firm’s ethos and their vision for the future.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with DesignSingapore Council.

Paola Navone

Design Anthology — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Paola Navone is an art director, architect, product and interior designer. After studying architecture, she moved to Milan where she now runs multi-disciplinary studio OTTO. Design Anthology managing editor Simone Schultz sat down with Paola during Singapore Design Week to record one of the legendary designer’s first ever audio interviews.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with DesignSingapore Council.

Studio Juju

Design Anthology — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Singapore-based Studio Juju was established by Timo Wong and Priscilla Lui in 2009. The firm works across disciplines in areas as wide ranging as furniture and industrial design and research and conceptual work. Suzy Annetta meets the two for a conversation on the sidelines of Singapore Design Week.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with DesignSingapore Council.

Thomas Heatherwick

Design Anthology — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Thomas Heatherwick is an English designer and the founder of Heatherwick Studio, a London-based architectural firm that’s made its name designing some of the world’s highest-profile placemaking projects. Suzy Annetta sits down with him for a conversation on the sidelines of Singapore Design Week.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with DesignSingapore Council.

Tony Chambers

Design Anthology — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Jeremy Smart, Design Anthology’s co-editor-in-chief, sits down for a conversation with Tony Chambers, former editor-in-chief of Wallpaper* and founder of TC & Friends, on the sidelines of EMERGE during Singapore Design Week. They discuss the changing role of art direction, his relationship with London and why now is the time for poetry. The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with DesignSingapore Council.

Paola Antonelli

Design Anthology — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Managing editor Simone Schultz sits down with Paola Antonelli, senior curator of the Department of Architecture & Design and director of R&D at The Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the curatorial director of this year's Design Futures Symposium, which took place during Singapore Design Week 2022.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with DesignSingapore Council.

Sue Carr

Design Anthology — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Suzy Annetta meets Sue Carr, founding principal of Melbourne-based architecture and interior design firm Carr. The conversation touches on Carr’s long career, her journey setting up her own firm and the changes she’s seen in the Australian design industry since the 1970s.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Fifth Black.

Linda Boronkay

Design Anthology — Thu, 26 May 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Linda Boronkay is on the line with Suzy Annetta from her London base to discuss her global career, her views on hotels and hospitality and much more.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with bodw+.

Sarah Williams Goldhagen

Design Anthology — Thu, 19 May 2022 22:00:00 +0000

American author and architecture critic Sarah Williams Goldhagen joins Suzy Annetta for a conversation about the beginnings of her career, the impacts of the built environment on our mental and physical wellbeing and why the cities we inhabit need to better reflect our human needs.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Fifth Black.

Jeff Speck

Design Anthology — Thu, 12 May 2022 22:00:00 +0000

American urban designer and city planner Jeff Speck joins Suzy Annetta on the line from Boston to discuss what makes a walkable city and why car-centric urban environments persist.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with bodw+.

Lucy Kurrein

Design Anthology — Thu, 05 May 2022 22:00:00 +0000

British designer Lucy Kurrein is in conversation with Suzy Annetta to discuss working with partners with shared values, building relationships with retailers and relocating her studio to Paris.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Spence & Lyda.

Richard Hutten

Design Anthology — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Dutch designer Richard Hutten is on the line with Suzy Annetta from his home in Rotterdam where they discuss starting out, how the pandemic has changed his work and what makes for truly sustainable design.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with bodw+.

Dale Hardiman

Design Anthology — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Suzy Annetta meets Melbourne-based designer Dale Hardiman, co-founder of Dowel Jones, where they discuss launching a career in a group, manufacturing in Australia and the future of the local design industry.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Fifth Black.

Simone Haag

Design Anthology — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Suzy Annetta sits down with Australian stylist and designer Simone Haag at Design Anthology’s Melbourne office for a conversation about starting out, building her practise and taking her knowledge and contacts on the road.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Fifth Black.

Doryun Chong

Design Anthology — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Suzy Annetta is on the line with Doryun Chong, chief curator of Hong Kong’s M+, to discuss the development of the museum’s collection, managing great teams and the future of the role of curator.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Fifth Black.

Fiona & Marlo Lyda

Design Anthology — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Suzy Annetta speaks to Fiona Lyda, the founder and managing director of Sydney design showroom Spence & Lyda and her daughter Marlo, whose latest pieces were showcased at Melbourne Design Week 2022’s Futures Collective exhibition last month.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Spence & Lyda.

Kate Cho & Daniel Song

Design Anthology — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Kate Cho and Daniel Song of Seoul-based design firm intg. are on the line with Suzy Annetta to discuss studying between South Korea and the US, their early careers and founding and running a studio together.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Fifth Black.

Adam Goodrum

Design Anthology — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Industrial designer Adam Goodrum speaks to Suzy Annetta from his Sydney studio about his career, working in Australia and its relationship with the broader world.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Fifth Black.

Alexandra Donohoe Church

Design Anthology — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Sydney designer Alexandra Donohoe Church of Decus Interiors joins Suzy Annetta to discuss her career, founding and running her studio and why a spot of office dancing is sometimes necessary.

The Design Dialogues are presented in partnership with Fifth Black.

Alvaro Catalán de Ocón

Design Anthology — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Kicking off the fourth series, Suzy Annetta speaks to Spanish designer Alvaro Catalán de Ocón of ACdO , whose Plastic Rivers project will be launched in Australia as part of Spence and Lyda’s Futures Collective exhibition for Melbourne Design Week 2022 this month.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Spence & Lyda.

Elaine Yan Ling Ng

Design Anthology — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 22:00:00 +0000

British-Chinese textile designer Elaine Yan Ling Ng is on the line with Suzy Annetta to discuss her early career, the difficulty of defining her practise and the establishment of her Hong Kong-based studio The Fabrick Lab.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with House of Madison.

Kulapat Yantrasast

Design Anthology — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Kulapat Yantrasast of WHY Architects speaks to Suzy Annetta from Malibu about his career spent between Thailand, Japan and the US, his mentor Tadao Ando and what it means to be based in Los Angeles, a city built upon the creative industries.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Fifth Black.

The Hong Kong Issue Talks: Designing in Hong Kong

Design Anthology — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Design Anthology’s managing editor Simone Schultz moderates a panel discussion on designing in Hong Kong, a mediator of identities and a hub for cultural convergence, recorded before a live audience at the Lasvit Lounge

Featuring interior designer André Fu, Vince Lim and Elaine Lu of interdisciplinary practice Lim+Lu and Wilson Lee of STUDIO ADJECTIVE

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Lasvit.

The Hong Kong Issue Talks: Architecture & Public Space in Hong Kong

Design Anthology — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 22:00:00 +0000

A conversation on architecture and public space in Hong Kong, moderated by Design Anthology’s head of editorial Philip Annetta and recorded before a live audience at the Lasvit Lounge in Hong Kong.

Featuring Shirley Surya, curator of design and architecture at M+ museum, Marisa Yiu, executive director of Design Trust, designer Michael Leung of Studio AA and Massimiliano Dappero of urban design studio Persone.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Lasvit.

Francesca Lanzavecchia & Hunn Wai

Design Anthology — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Suzy Annetta is on the line with Francesca Lanzavecchia and Hunn Wai to discuss their early careers, running a cross-continental studio and how that’s worked throughout the pandemic and what the future holds for the duo.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Fifth Black.

Nathan Yong

Design Anthology — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Singaporean designer Nathan Yong is in conversation with Suzy Annetta to discuss his Discovered initiative at London’s Design Museum, in collaboration with the American Hardwood Export Council, as well as Life Cycle, a recent project due to be displayed in Singapore in 2022.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with the American Hardwood Export Council.

Sebastian Herkner

Design Anthology — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 22:00:00 +0000

German designer Sebastian Herkner speaks to Suzy Annetta about his career and identity as a designer, working through the pandemic and his vision for the future of design fairs.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with House of Madison.

Home Rituals II: Finding Inspiration at Home

Design Anthology — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Recorded before a live audience, Design Anthology managing editor Simone Schultz sits down with Nelson Chow, JJ. Acuña and Thierry Chow at Rosewood Hong Kong for a conversation on finding inspiration at home. The panel explores whether rituals and habits can bring any of the same benefits as traveling.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with At Liberty.

Brodie Neill

Design Anthology — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Australian designer Brodie Neill joins Suzy Annetta on the line from London to discuss his upbringing in Tasmania, his work and the future of sustainable design.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Fifth Black.

Rob Adams

Design Anthology — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Rob Adams is in conversation with Suzy Annetta to explore the future of cities in a post-pandemic world, building a dense urban environment with a high quality of life and the continuous work to invigorate Melbourne’s city centre, even decades after its initial revitalisation.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Fifth Black.

Li Hu & Huang Wenjing

Design Anthology — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Beijing-based architects Li Hu and Huang Wenjing of Open Architecture speak to Suzy Annetta about their practice, working in China’s capital city and why we need to design for the planet we already inhabit.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Fifth Black.

Teo Yang

Design Anthology — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Suzy Annetta is on the line with Teo Yang in Seoul, where they discuss his early career, his celebrity work and his takes on Korean art, culture and tradition.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Fifth Black.

William Harris

Design Anthology — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Suzy Annetta talks to New York-based William Harris, founding partner of AvroKO, about running a design studio, surviving the pandemic and the firm’s burgeoning hospitality portfolio.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.

Kelley Cheng

Design Anthology — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Singaporean designer Kelley Cheng speaks to Suzy Annetta about the relationship between music and editorial design, founding Singapore’s first independent magazine and the future of publishing.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.

Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby

Design Anthology — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 22:00:00 +0000

British designers Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby talk to Suzy Annetta about working through the pandemic, Italy’s role in the duo’s creative process and the value of being present.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.

Alexandra Champalimaud

Design Anthology — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Interior designer Alexandra Champalimaud is in conversation with Suzy Annetta from her home in Connecticut to discuss her relationship with Portugal, establishing and running Champalimaud Design and much more.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.

Tom Bartlett

Design Anthology — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Design Anthology UK’s editor-in-chief Elizabeth Choppin sits down for a converdation with Tom Bartlett of British architecture and interiors firm Waldo Works.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.

Luca Nichetto

Design Anthology — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Suzy Annetta talks to designer Luca Nichetto, where they discuss making quick decisions, the role of design thinking in politics and what it means to be an Italian designer.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with House of Madison.

Rachaporn Choochuey

Design Anthology — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Bangkok-based architect Rachaporn Choochuey of All(zone) is in conversation with Suzy Annetta to discuss her life and career, and the future of urban sustainability.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Fifth Black.

Albano Daminato

Design Anthology — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 22:00:00 +0000

To begin our third season, Suzy Annetta is on the line with Bangkok-based designer Albano Daminato to discuss the making of rich, human-centred interiors and designing for people rather than Instagram.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Fifth Black.

Sophie Ashby

Design Anthology — Thu, 20 May 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Design Anthology UK’s editor-in-chief Elizabeth Choppin meets London-based designer Studio Ashby for an in-depth discussion.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Fifth Black.

William Smart

Design Anthology — Thu, 13 May 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Suzy Annetta meets Sydney architect William Smart of Smart Design Studio at his home in Sydney to discuss his early studies, taking on ambitious work and his favourite places and projects around the world to explore.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Fifth Black.

Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen

Design Anthology — Thu, 06 May 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Norm Architects’ Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen is in conversation with Suzy Annetta from Copenhagen, where they discuss Danish design and more.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Fifth Black.

Tim Hay & Jeff Fearon

Design Anthology — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Suzy Annetta is on the phone with New Zealand architects Tim Hay and Jeff Fearon of Auckland studio Fearon Hay Architects to discuss how they work, the local vernacular and new projects on the horizon.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.

Mark Dytham & Astrid Klein

Design Anthology — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Tokyo-based architects Mark Dytham and Astrid Klein speak to Suzy Annetta about their practice, the architecture of Tokyo and why Japan still feels like the future.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.

Kerry Phelan & Stephen Javens

Design Anthology — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Suzy Annetta meets interior designer Kerry Phelan and architect Stephen Javens of Australian firm K.P.D.O. to discuss finding inspiration, building a business beyond their home city and their shared affection for Hong Kong.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.

Soo Khian Chan

Design Anthology — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Suzy Annetta is in conversation with Soo Khian Chan of SCDA Architects, where they discuss Chan’s upbringing in Penang, his influences and his practice in Singapore.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.

Bill Bensley

Design Anthology — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Suzy Annetta is on the line with Bangkok-based designer Bill Bensley, where they talk designing hotels, sustainability, his early influences and working through a pandemic.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.

Ewan McEoin & Simone LeAmon

Design Anthology — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 22:00:00 +0000

In tandem with the opening of Melbourne Design Week 2021, Suzy Annetta speaks to the NGV’s Ewan McEoin and Simone LeAmon about the annual event, the changing face of the local design industry and collecting Australian design.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Melbourne Design Week.

Richard Hassell

Design Anthology — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Suzy Annetta meets Richard Hassell, co-founder of acclaimed architecture firm WOHA, in Singapore.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Fifth Black.

Hecker Guthrie

Design Anthology — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Paul Hecker and Hamish Guthrie of acclaimed Australian practice Hecker Guthrie sit down with Suzy Annetta at Design Anthology’s Melbourne studio to chat about designing spaces that make you feel good.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Fifth Black.

Colin Seah

Design Anthology — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Suzy Annetta meets Ministry of Design founder Colin Seah in Singapore for a wide-ranging discussion on design.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Fifth Black.

Flack Studio

Design Anthology — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Mark Robinson and David Flack sit down with Suzy Annetta at their studio in Fitzroy to unpack a year spent grounded, the crucial role of printed matter and the pair’s aspirations for a more inclusive design community.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Fifth Black.

Takenouchi Webb

Design Anthology — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Suzy Annetta meets Marc Webb and Naoko Takenouchi of Singapore-based studio Takenouchi Webb at their home in the tropical city-state, as featured in issue 27 of Design Anthology’s Asia Edition.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Fifth Black.

Home Rituals: Joyce Wang, Frank Leung & Catherine Shaw

Design Anthology — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Recorded before a live audience in Hong Kong, a panel of design experts — including Joyce Wang, Frank Leung and Catherine Shaw — muse on the topic of emotion in design, moderated by Suzy Annetta.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with At Liberty.

Visions of the Future: Jasmine Quek & Lin Qiuxia

Design Anthology — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 22:00:00 +0000

A thought-provoking conversation about the role of tradition and ritual in the time of COVID-19, as we meet Jasmine Quek and Lin Qiuxia, two Singapore-based designers whose practices involve reinterpreting traditional Chinese designs for contemporary life. Jasmine and Qiuxia‘s work features in the exhibition Visions of the Future, which you can explore online at visionsofthefuture.sg.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with DesignSingapore Council

Visions of the Future: Mervyn Chen & Ng Luowei

Design Anthology — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 22:00:00 +0000

We’re talking fashion and sustainable consumption with Singaporean designers Ng Luowei and Mervin Chen, whose Canvas sneaker repair kit is both a means of preserving the life of shoes and an expression of the user’s personality. Canvas is part of DesignSingapore Council’s design exhibition Visions of the Future, now viewable online at visionsofthefuture.sg.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with DesignSingapore Council

Visions of the Future: Sheryl Teng & Jasmine Quek

Design Anthology — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Suzy Annetta speaks with emerging Singaporean designers Sheryl Teng and Jasmine Quek about their work for the recent Visions of the Future showcase and their perspectives on materiality, tradition, innovation and more. Learn more about Visions of the Future and explore the online exhibition at visionsofthefuture.sg.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with DesignSingapore Council

Joyce Wang

Design Anthology — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 19:00:00 +0000

Hong Kong designer Joyce Wang sits down with Suzy Annetta to discuss the year that’s been and what’s on the cards for the future

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Fifth Black

Gabriel Tan

Design Anthology — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 19:00:00 +0000

Suzy Annetta speaks with Singaporean designer Gabriel Tan from Porto, where, in addition to his own studio, he runs Origin Made, a brand that focuses on objects made in Portugal.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Fifth Black.

Celia Chu

Design Anthology — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 19:00:00 +0000

Taiwanese designer Celia Chu is in conversation with Suzy Annetta, where she discusses running a studio out of Taipei, her formative years studying in New York and working with Tony Chi.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Lasvit.

Space Copenhagen

Design Anthology — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 19:00:00 +0000

Design Anthology’s Suzy Annetta is on the line with Danish duo Space Copenhagen where they take the long view on the global design industry, discuss how travel informs their work and what’s on the horizon.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Lasvit.

Maxim Velčovský

Design Anthology — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 19:00:00 +0000

Lasvit art director Maxim Velčovský is in conversation with Design Anthology’s Suzy Annetta.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Lasvit.

Alvin Tjitrowirjo

Design Anthology — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 19:00:00 +0000

Alvin Tjitrowirjo is on the line from Jakarta, where he and Suzy Annetta talk rattan, Indonesian industry and the missing parts of a pandemic.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.

Jean Michel-Gathy

Design Anthology — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 19:00:00 +0000

Suzy Annetta speaks with French-Belgian architect Jean-Michel Gathy, principal of Denniston, to discover his working process, the importance of mobility and much more.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.

Simon Rawlings

Design Anthology — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 19:00:00 +0000

Suzy Annetta meets Simon Rawlings of David Collins Studio to discuss working with Collins himself, life under lockdown and running a remote studio.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.

Miriam Fanning

Design Anthology — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 19:00:00 +0000

Melbourne designer Miriam Fanning is in conversation with Suzy Annetta, discussing design in a pandemic and business planning for the future.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.

Tom Kundig

Design Anthology — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 19:00:00 +0000

Suzy Annetta is in conversation with American architect Tom Kundig of Olson Kundig Architects, discussing his decades-long career and the architectural identity of Seattle.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.

JJ Acuna, Nelson Chow & Stanley KC

Design Anthology — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 19:00:00 +0000

Suzy Annetta meets designers JJ Acuna, Nelson Chow and Stanley KC in Design Anthology’s Hong Kong studio to unpack the challenges and rewards of starting and running an independent design firm in Asia.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.

BAR Studio

Design Anthology — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 19:00:00 +0000

Suzy Annetta chats with BAR Studio’s Felicity Beck and Stewart Robertson about running an international practice from Australia, working with the right people and delivering top tier hospitality projects for clients from Sydney to Shanghai.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.

Steve Leung

Design Anthology — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 19:00:00 +0000

Suzy Annetta meets Hong Kong interior designer Steve Leung at his office where they talk business — founding, growing and running a firm that can go the distance.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.

Tony Chi

Design Anthology — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:00:00 +0000

From his home in Taipei, designer Tony Chi meets Suzy Annetta, discussing the future of hospitality and life holed up in the Taiwanese capital during the pandemic.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.

Ed Ng

Design Anthology — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 19:00:00 +0000

Suzy Annetta catches up with designer and architect Ed Ng, founder of Hong Kong firm AB Concept. In a wide-ranging conversation, they discuss the future of space making and the challenges of running an international studio during a pandemic.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.

Kate Challis

Design Anthology — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 19:00:00 +0000

Melbourne interior designer Kate Challis takes Design Anthology’s Suzy Annetta on an audio tour of her home in the neighbourhood of Fitzroy.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.

William Lim

Design Anthology — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 19:00:00 +0000

Suzy Annetta meets Hong Kong architect and art collector William Lim at his Wong Chuk Hang warehouse, where they unpack a career spent designing some of the city’s most recognisable structures, while lamenting the ubiquity of the curtain wall and explaining why everyone wants to be able open their windows.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.

Michael Young

Design Anthology — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 19:00:00 +0000

Suzy Annetta catches up with designer Michael Young, exploring a life spent on the road and working at the crossroads of commerce, design and manufacturing in Hong Kong.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.

Catherine Shaw

Design Anthology — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 19:00:00 +0000

Suzy Annetta sits down with Hong Kong-based design journalist Catherine Shaw to discuss the joys of discovering new talent, the role of the global design fare circuit and how to pitch your story to editors.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.

André Fu

Design Anthology — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 19:00:00 +0000

Suzy Annetta sits down with Hong Kong-based designer André Fu at his new studio in the city's Central district, discovering his top travel tips while surveying a career spent working across continents.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.

Fiona Lynch

Design Anthology — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 19:00:00 +0000

Suzy Annetta meets Melbourne-based interior designer Fiona Lynch, discussing her early career, recent projects and the lessons she’s learnt along the way.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.

Yabu Pushelberg

Design Anthology — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 19:00:00 +0000

Suzy Annetta speaks with acclaimed designers George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg from their home in Toronto, exploring the founding of their studio, establishing a global roster of clients, navigating difficult times and what’s next for the studio.

The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.