Trendease Podcasts
Launched in April 2012, Trendease Podcasts feature a series of interviews of key industry players sharing their stories with the Trendease Community. From designers and product developers, to retailers, exhibition organizers, and an assortment of market professionals, all having something special to tell our audience, these podcasts promise to shed light on the creative industries.
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Podcast 18: Angela Boswell
16. May. 2013
Angela Boswell speaks with us about how a visit to Surtex this May 19-21 plays into her team’s product development cycle at Ellery Homestyles, a bedding, window, and throw supplier to major retailers like Bed, Bath & Beyond, J.C. Penney, and Amazon.com. From classic brands such as Waverly to innovative brands like Arm & Hammer, what trends are on the horizon?
Podcast 17: Lauren Sizeland
19. Apr. 2013
Hear what Lauren Sizeland, Director of Business Development & Licensing at the V&A Museum, has to say about working with one of the world’s largest collections of decorative arts and design. How does she find a proper home for licensing the museum’s works? Learn about the huge success of the David Bowie exhibit and how it is forecast to take the globe by storm!
Podcast 16: Duncan Riches
15. Apr. 2013
Duncan Riches, who guided people on the tokyobike tour in Milan during design week in collaboration with designjunction, takes us on a special "tour" of his favorite finds at Edit. Learn about manufacturers returning to their archives to tweak items from the past with new materials and/or production processes, understand how designers are gauging interest, and find irony in a lady’s touch.
Podcast 15: Michael Sodeau
25. Mar. 2013
Michael Sodeau, creative director of designjunction, talks with Trendease about past and future events at the former mail sorting office during the London Design Festival, as well as the upcoming exhibition, Edit, taking place in the trendy Brera Design District during Milan Design Week, April 9-14. Jump on your tokyobike, down a shot of espresso, and take in the latest contemporary designs.
Podcast 14: Rory Dodd
15. Jan. 2013
Rory Dodd explains the intriguing project Designersblock is about to launch at Interiors UK January 20-23. Together with a slew of international designers, they will set up Designersblock & Co., a department store complete with a haberdashery shop and perfumery—and of course a bar—right in the middle of the NEC Birmingham. Visitors can uncover a range of home fashion at the event.
Podcast 13: Dids Macdonald
14. Jan. 2013
Dids Macdonald, CEO of ACID, talks about judging for the New Design Britain Award. Finalists in the categories of furniture, furnishing accessories, surface coverings, and fabrics will unveil their goods at Interiors UK in Birmingham January 20-23. Hear what Dids has to say about the opportunities this prestigious award brings, along with her expert advice on exhibiting and working with suppliers.
Podcast 12: Karim Rashid
10. Jan. 2013
Enjoy this exclusive interview with Jennifer Castoldi and Karim Rashid on the HP booth at Heimtextil. Design has no boundaries as it moves from an analog to a digital universe. The new world is one of immediacy; how does this play into disposable design with the growing importance of sustainability? This international design super star is embracing the new roll of technology and loving it.
Podcast 11: Chris Verbeek
25. Oct. 2012
Trendease catches up with Chris Verbeek of Verbeek Designs at Dutch Design Week in his studio where he mentions a visit from IKEA, discusses cross-cultural market differences, forecasts colorful design directions, and more. Chris and his team design surface patterns for a variety of interior products. It is imperative for them to always have their fingers on the pulse of innovation and creativity.
Podcast 10: Niek De Prest
13. Sep. 2012
Innovation is a central theme for MoOD Brussels. This year the exhibition expanded its Innovation Platform to be twice the size and it held a half-day seminar titled "For the Love of Innovation". Niek De Prest speaks with us, highlighting points from the event. Novelties are essential to sustain the planet and business. Samples from the Innovation Platform are free to view on MoODBrussels.com.
Podcast 9: Niek De Prest
13. Sep. 2012
In this podcast Niek De Prest, trend coach to MoOD, speaks with us about the themes that fall under the 2013/14 trend Fluxus: Eccentrics, Prorsum, and Transition. In times of change there are different directions for various consumer groups. Learn about three of them here and discover the corresponding color palettes. Trendease.com will publish full visual coverage hot off of the exhibition floor.
Podcast 8: Maurice Ross
18. May. 2012
The first thing that comes to mind when one thinks about selling art for surface design may not be intellectual property, but the reality is that IP rights are incredibly important in the business of selling designs. In this podcast Maurice Moss, partner at Barton LLP, specializing in commercial, IP and patent litigation, gives us invaluable advice on copyright and licensing.
Podcast 7: MaryJane Mitchell
17. May. 2012
MaryJane has been running her own design studio for almost 30 years. Her artwork has graced many product categories from textiles, wall décor, ceramics, to furniture. In this podcast she gives tips on exhibiting, using an agent, and talks about market shifts from the growing designer pet industry to the colorways for children’s fashions.
Podcast 6: Stephanie Dell'Olio
15. May. 2012
Quilting may have the stereotype of being old-fashion, but that perception is changing! Learn about how a company working with styles ranging from 18th century to modern and hip is sourcing and selling fabrics to a shifting marketplace. Also understand how a trade show can influence the dynamics between a president of a division and its design team.
Podcast 5: Milou Ket
08. May. 2012
In this podcast trend forecaster Milou Ket shares her sources of inspiration and how she communicates design directions to her clients. She also talks about her upcoming presentations at Surtex, giving highlights of the six trends to be presented for 2013-14 including Harmony & Balance, Sensual & Passionate, Bright Kaleidoscope, and Nocturnal Luxury.
Podcast 4: John Haesler
25. Apr. 2012
Known as one of the "100 Most Influential Players" in licensing, Principal of MHS Licensing and former Licensing Director at Target, John Haesler talks with Trendease about the keys to success in his line of business. From noting the value of intellectual property to design and market trends, these pearls of wisdom are worth a listen.
Podcast 3: Cathy Savchick
19. Apr. 2012
Trendease speaks with the seasonal buyer at BJ's Wholesale Club to understand more about how original art plays into their business strategy to offer customers unique products that they cannot find anywhere else at a very competitive value. From holiday items to outdoor objects, art is part of the product development cycle. Also learn about the latest Christmas green!
Podcast 2: Michelle Klein
12. Apr. 2012
Klein Designs represents a selection of artists from around the UK specializing in surface pattern. Michelle, with a degree in Fashion & Printed Textile Design from the renowned St. Martins School of Art, talks about her experiences selling designs and unveils many key trends for the coming seasons. Listen and learn.
Podcast 1: Penny Sikalis
12. Apr. 2012
Do you ever wonder where patterns, motifs, and surface interest come from? Fashion, papergoods, seasonal items, home decor including textiles, tabletop, wallcoverings and more--they all get their aesthetic from somewhere. It starts here with art. In this interview learn where to find that art, who uses it, how it is applied, and how it acts as a crystal ball.