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The Design Pod

The Design Pod
Dubai
Interior Design
Feng Shui
Design
Ennismore
Badibanga
NAKKASH Design Studio
Rak Properties
Werner Bronkhorst
Landscape Architecture
Hospitality Industry
Downtown Design
Saudi Arabia
Art
United Arab Emirates
Hospitality Design
Emirati Design
Bil Arabi
Delano
Ras Al Khaimah

Welcome to the Design Pod, where we, your hosts, Valeria and Chad, explore the realm of interior design with passion and expertise. As interior designers dedicated to celebrating beauty in every form, we're excited to offer you an exclusive glimpse into the world of top industry talents. This season, we'll be engaging with visionaries and founders behind some of the most exciting interiors and bra... more

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The Design Pod is back for Season 4.

For our first episode, we sit down with Urjowan Alsharif, a Saudi interior architect whose work reflects a thoughtful dialogue between culture, identity and contemporary design. Urjowan shares her perspective on... more

Season 4 has entered the chat.

New guests, new conversations and plenty to talk about.

This season, we’re sitting down with designers, architects and creative minds to talk ideas, careers, challenges, unexpected turns and everything that happens be... more

For the Season 3 finale, we're thrilled to welcome Jon S. Maloy, Co CEO and Chief Creative Officer, and Kevin Alderweireldt, CEO of BUREAU BÉATRICE. Together, they have built one of the world's most exciting experiential design studios, creating imme... more

We’re thrilled to welcome Jonathan Ashmore, Founding Principal of ANARCHITECT. Known for creating architecture that is both refined and deeply connected to its context, Jonathan shares his journey, the evolution of his practice, and the principles be... more

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Recent Guests

Urjowan Alsharif
Saudi designer
Independent designer / studio in Saudi Arabia
Episode: Meet Urjowan Alsharif: Culture, Identity and Contemporary Design
Jon S. Maloy
Co-founder of Bureau Béatrice
Bureau Béatrice
Episode: Meet Kevin Alderweireldt and Jon S. Maloy: The Minds Behind BUREAU BÉATRICE
Kevin Alderweireldt
Co-founder of Bureau Béatrice
Bureau Béatrice
Episode: Meet Kevin Alderweireldt and Jon S. Maloy: The Minds Behind BUREAU BÉATRICE
Jonathan Ashmore
Founder of Anarchitect, award-winning architectural studio
Anarchitect
Episode: Meet Jonathan Ashmore: Rethinking Luxury Through Architecture
Gurgen Yeritsyan
Florist and founder of UrArtU Gallery/Studio
UrArtU Gallery/Studio
Episode: Meet Gurgen Yeritsyan: Reimagining Floristry Through Art and Design
Mette Degn-Christensen
Guest with insights on Downtown Design, design, art, and platform strategy
Downtown Design / Dubai
Episode: Meet Mette Degn-Christensen: Shaping the Future of Design in the Middle East.
Johann Matthyssen
Landscape architect specializing in hospitality and resorts
Episode: Meet Johann Matthyssen: Designing Landscapes That Shape the Way We Experience Places.
Diane Thorsen
Design Director and Principal, Gensler Hospitality Middle East
Gensler
Episode: Meet Diane Thorsen: Designing Hospitality Through Human Experience
Mariana Wehbe
Founder of We Design Beirut, a cultural and design initiative
We Design Beirut
Episode: Meet Mariana Wehbe: Reviving Beirut Through Design and Culture

Hosts

Valeria
Host of The Design Pod (co-host/lead host)
Chad
Host of The Design Pod (co-host)

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Love this!

    Great insights, inspiring

    Apple Podcasts
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    Netherlands2 years ago

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Engaging storytelling about the craft and business of design and hospitality
Love this! Great insights, inspiring
Consistently high-quality conversations with practitioners from the region and beyond
A thoughtful and well-produced podcast that offers valuable context for design professionals

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Apple Podcasts
#5
United Arab Emirates/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#62
South Korea/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#129
Saudi Arabia/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#150
United Arab Emirates/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#191
South Africa/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#248
Belgium/Arts/Design

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Meet Urjowan Alsharif: Culture, Identity and Contemporary Design
Q: How do you balance traditional Saudi hospitality with modern design demands?
She explains that clients come with references and memories; the job is translating those into spaces that feel like home, with careful attention to privacy, hosting needs, and the lived rhythms of the family.
Meet Urjowan Alsharif: Culture, Identity and Contemporary Design
Q: When did you know you wanted to become a designer?
Urjowan shares that she was drawn to creativity from an early age, influenced by family in the creative arts, including her grandmother's bridal boutique, which exposed her to vibrant Saudi fashion and color.
Meet Kevin Alderweireldt and Jon S. Maloy: The Minds Behind BUREAU BÉATRICE
Q: What role does technology play in your immersive projects?
Technology is a tool to serve the human experience; they avoid technology-for-its-own-sake and aim for seamless, emotionally engaging experiences that feel natural to visitors.
Meet Kevin Alderweireldt and Jon S. Maloy: The Minds Behind BUREAU BÉATRICE
Q: How did Bureau Béatrice start and why Dubai?
They describe a leap from Belgium to Dubai in 2021, treating BB as a 'brand' rather than a typical agency, and using the region as a playground to experiment and find their voice.
Meet Kevin Alderweireldt and Jon S. Maloy: The Minds Behind BUREAU BÉATRICE
Q: What are the trends that inspire you, or who are the trendsetters you look to?
They emphasize a shift away from a Western-dominated narrative toward a multipolar, globally influenced design language, with Middle East and Dubai playing a central, experimental role.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Design Pod

What is The Design Pod about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on interior design, hospitality, and design-led branding, featuring founders, designers, architects, and studio leaders who shape spaces and brand experiences across the Middle East, Europe, and beyond. Episodes frequently explore how culture, climate, and craft intersect with storytelling, authenticity, and business viability—from luxury experience design and landscape-led spaces to platform-building for regional design ecosystems. A standout thread is a emphasis on human interaction, place-based storytelling, and sustainable, context-aware design that remains timeless amid rapid change. Guests are often leaders in boutique studios or global hospitality brands, sharing practical lessons on collaboration, branding, and evo... more

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1. Urjowan Alsharif
2. Jon S. Maloy
3. Kevin Alderweireldt
4. Jonathan Ashmore
5. Gurgen Yeritsyan
6. Mette Degn-Christensen
7. Johann Matthyssen
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