Ceri is in conversation with ingenious stage designer Chloe Lamford, recognised for crafting unexpected performance spaces that captivate audiences. Learn Chloe's insights on cross-cultural collaboration, overcoming creative burnout, and carefully considering the audience experience. Hear how she creates emotional spaces by colliding references and objects, and her shift towards more precise, architectural designs. Chloe also shares her criteria for selecting projects and her commitment to boundaries for self-care. KEY TAKEAWAYS Chloe creates emotional performance spaces by bringing together eclectic references and objects. She has shifted towards more precise, architectural set designs in recent years. Scenery and staging choices shape the audience's perception of time passing. Cross-cultural collaborations provide rich opportunities for learning. Chloe overcame creative burnout by establishing clearer boundaries. She has insightful criteria for selecting which projects to work on. Past mentors like Vicki Featherstone taught her to focus on the art rather than reviews. Chloe remains open to exciting new creative adventures across disciplines. BEST MOMENTS  "I create feeling spaces or emotional spaces." "I think I'm really good at [collaboration]. It doesn't sound ridiculous to say that. I think it would be my superpower." "Just go to bed. Stop and go to bed and you'll feel loads better the next day." "I can talk to a scenic pace and I can be using all these kind of squishy, brilliant English words." "I'm very reliant on other people." "I try really hard to be joyful in a lot of situations because it's called a play." PODCAST HOST BIO Meet Ceri Hand, the driving force behind countless creative success stories. A creative coach, entrepreneur, and dynamic speaker, she's committed to empowering creatives to realise their dreams and make a meaningful impact through her creative coaching, mentoring and training company. With three decades in the arts under her belt, Ceri has ridden the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Now, she's here to help you achieve your goals, your way. **** Want to be coached by Ceri? Ceri’s transformative coaching empowers creatives to 10x their impact in the world. By providing tailored guidance, new techniques, and fresh perspectives, Ceri will help you to overcome blocks, boost income, and cultivate resilience for lasting career change in your creative career. Speak to our team to discover how Ceri can elevate your creative career: https://www.cerihand.com/coaching_with_ceri/