The Awkward Corner - Discussing Design
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Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Episode 2: To trend or not to trend...
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 Bonus: 10 'Quickfire' Questions
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get to know to know more abut the hosts of The Awkward Corner with this bonus episode as they attempt to answer 10 questions each in 10 minutes. From ...
Episode 1: How d'ya like those apples?
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Awkward Corner is filled with cobwebs, ravens and cackling crones as it returns for Season 2 with a Halloween special. Join Stephen, SJ and Amy as...
16. Voldemort's Bathroom
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do interior design TV shows ruin the reputation of the profession? Are they a platform for failure and ridicule or a bit of harmless fun? In this week...
15. Footprints in the Butter
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SJ brings her passion for staircases to The Awkward Corner this week and they're are actually a lot more interesting than Stephen and Amy thought...
14. Poe Hole
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination.” A place for study. A place to be inspired. The library should be the starting point for a...
13. The Naked Truth
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Interior Design recruitment expert Lucy Painter joins The Awkward Corner this week to dole out some career advice for freelancers and job hunters. She...
12. Who will buy my turnips?
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is the highstreet dead? Is the job of the retail designer already obsolete or is there still a place for the customer experience? This week's Awk...
11. Don't Lick the Exhibits
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The job of an Exhibition Designer is a tough one. Creating the perfect platform to showcase someone else's work takes insight and skill. In this ...
10. A Cuddle with Mendini
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for some serious name-dropping as The Awkward Corner welcomes special guest, Dr Anthony Rayworth. From a Bob Marley gig with Sir Paul Smith ...
9. Influencing Design
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is influence? From Rihanna to Ai Weiwei, Stephen, SJ and Amy discuss the true influencers in the world of design. In this rare serious episode, ...
8. Time for a Pimms
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's Jubilee week and we love an excuse for a Pimms in The Awkward Corner! This week Stephen, SJ and Amy look back at past monarchs in British hi...
7. An Evening at Claridge's
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Stephen, Amy & SJ delve into world of hotel design. From high end luxury to pods and sleeper trains, designing hotel interiors is the ul...
6. Glitter, Diamonds and Fluff
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What are your most hated things in interior design? What really grinds your gears? From magnolia to vertical blinds, Stephen, SJ, Amy and special gues...
5.Put it where you like...
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Art in interior design. Discuss.... Such a personal topic gets a very personal response from Stephen, SJ and Amy in this week's podcast. A good ...
4. My pal Laurence
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week the team discuss common misconceptions about the role of the interior designer. There’s also talk about the damage done by reality TV and ...
3. I'd look good in a ruff
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's your favourite historical period in interior design? This week, Stephen, Amy & SJ talk about the history of interiors, their favourite...
2. Beigefest
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a good or bad design? In this week's episode, Stephen, Amy and SJ discuss Dieter Rams' Ten Principles of Good Design and how to b...
1. So, I'm in my map....
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can you can really get away with a Christmas tree all year round and why is a horse's leg Stephen's nemesis as a designer? Stephen, Amy &...