Episodes
In this episode, we speak with Giovanna Castiglioni – daughter of the legendary Italian designer, Achille Castiglioni. We couldn’t be in person for this episode as Giovanna is based Milan where she runs and curates the Fondazione Achille Castiglioni, which she co-founded in 2006. Giovanna initially pursued a degree in Geological Sciences, but she has dedicated her career to preserving and promoting her father's design legacy. Giovanna has a unique approach and engages a global...
Published 11/06/24
Published 11/06/24
Today’s episode is with Daniel Schofield – a British designer based between Copenhagen and London. Daniel is one of the UK’s most promising designers, and has already won various awards, such as the Design Guild Mark and the Elle Decoration British Design Award for Furniture. Often found sketching on a scrap of paper, Daniel’s background is in art, graphic design and carpentry. This evolved into a passion for design, culminating in a degree in furniture and product design at Sheffield...
Published 08/30/24
On this episode, we're joined by Dame Laura Lee, at her office near Maggie’s West London. Laura has been at Maggie's for 28 years as CEO and she became a Dame 5 years ago. She has been recognised for her work ensuring people living with cancer have the emotional support they need alongside their medical care. Since the first Maggie’s centre opened in 1996 in Edinburgh, under Laura’s guidance, Maggie’s has grown at an incredible rate, despite relying almost entirely on voluntary donations....
Published 07/26/24
Today I am with artist and designer, Morag Myerscough, in our showroom. Born and bred in Holloway, London, Morag has always been fascinated by how colour, patterns and words can transform urban environments. Morag’s work has revitalised spaces like schools, hospitals, and cultural hubs, by creating engaging experiences for everyone. She is obsessed with Belonging and her instantly recognisable visual approach encourages a sense of joy and belonging to everyone who encounters...
Published 06/10/24
On this episode, the first of this series, we're joined by Margaret Howell, in her busy Central London studio. Margaret is very special guest and long-time friend of Coexistence. Margaret has been designing beautiful clothing for over fifty years, emphasising understated quality over trends. Margaret initially sold her clothes from her home in Blackheath, with help from stores like Joseph and Coexistence. Margaret admired the fact that British-made shirts could sit alongside contemporary...
Published 05/03/24