Behind The Design
by Camilla Ingall
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About this podcast
Behind the Design is a podcast that brings you closer to the projects, people, and untold stories behind the Pinterest saves you’ve been obsessing over for years. Hosted by Camilla Ingall, interior designer and founder of Unfolded, each episode goes beyond the finished photos to unpack how great design actually comes to life through honest conversations with designers, architects, stylists, builders, and creatives.
If you care about thoughtful design and want a deeper understanding of what really goes on behind the scenes, you’re in the right place.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 55 episodes
- 55. Why Builders Aren't Charging Enough: Andrew George on AI, Pre-Construction and Systems For Builders · 41 minTwo years ago, Andrew George sat in this chair known as the Passive House guy. Now he's back, and he's not so sure he ever was. In this return conversation, the owner of Lou…
- 54. Chloe Matters on Walking Away From Tom Mark Henry to Build Something More True · 36 minChloe Matters co-founded Tom Mark Henry, one of Sydney's most recognised design studios, and then walked away from it. Pregnant and working hours that left no room for family…
- 53. 20 Years of Woods & Warner: What Running a Design Studio Really Takes · 54 minTwenty years ago, Sonia Warner and Jacinta Woods started Woods & Warner with two people, no plan B and a shared goal of creating beautiful spaces. Today they lead a seven-person…
- 52. I Studied Law to Hide Who I Was. Design Brought Me Back · 37 minWhat happens when a designer spends years pursuing the practical path before finally trusting his creative instincts? Stefan Vignogna of Bespoke Joinery Design built his career…
- 51. From Small Styling Business to Large-Scale Operation | Bowerbird Interiors · 58 minBowerbird Interior’s success isn’t just a story about beautiful design. It’s a story about what happens when the business behind the design keeps getting bigger. Lauren Lewis…
- 50. Interior Designers Reveal What Really Goes On Behind The Design · 52 minWhat do two successful designers admit when there is no guest to interview and the questions are coming straight back at them? Sarah Reid is the host of Her Design Her Story…
- 49. From Granny Flat Scam to Luxury Property Development · 50 minWhat happens when the business you're building almost ends before it really begins? Phil and Lina Strati, the husband-and-wife team behind L.P StratiCo Builders and Aesthetic…
- 48. A Builder’s Guide to Luxury, Design & Construction With Jakin Luxury Living · 54 minWhat actually makes a home luxurious? According to luxury builder James from Jakin Luxury Living, it has far less to do with expensive finishes and far more to do with how a home…
- 47. Why Lighting Matters More Than You Think | Objects for Thought · 1 h 22 minLighting is often one of the last things considered in a project, but it can completely change how we experience a space, from the way materials and colours are perceived to how…
- 46. Why Furniture Hire Matters More Than You Think | Huntley + Co · 40 minWhen people think about preparing a home for sale, they usually picture the finished styling. What they don't see is everything happening behind the scenes to make that…
- 45. How to Choose the Right Stone Without Costly Mistakes | Nathan Karpenko, CAV'ART · 45 minChoosing natural stone is about far more than aesthetics. In this episode of Behind the Design, I sit down with Nathan Karpenko, co-owner of CAV'ART Designer Stone, to explore…
- 44. Service Over Style: Chris Trotta on Building a Sustainable Architecture Business · 1 h 1 minWhat actually keeps an architecture business alive past the first project? Most people judge an architecture firm by the finished home. The clean lines, the light-filled…
- 43. Design vs Styling: The Hidden Steps Behind Every Great Project with Bea Lambos · 58 minWhat does an interior stylist actually do? It's a role that most people only notice in the final image. The beautifully photographed home, the perfectly layered living room, or…
- 42. Building the Vision: A Builder's Perspective on Design with JW Projects · 35 minA beautiful home rarely tells the full story. Behind every completed project is a team navigating site constraints, heritage restrictions, unforeseen challenges, client…
- 41. Scaling a Trade Supply Business with GatherCo · 1 h 7 minFinished homes, polished brands, and resolved details are what we usually see. What’s less visible is the pressure underneath: the hard decisions, constant judgment calls, and…
- 40. Inside Folk Studio: People-First Design and the Discipline of No · 46 minColour gets the attention, but it is rarely where the real work happens. Mariah Burton built Folk Studio on something quieter than a signature aesthetic, a belief that the…
- 39. Inside Cosentino: How Stone Innovation Is Redefining Surfaces · 40 minMost material decisions are still driven by aesthetics. But the real shift is happening in safety, performance, and sustainability, the layers a renovator or end user often…
- 38. Details That Define Merivale: Secrets of Great Design with Nasim Köerting · 42 minFrom chasing design milestones to discovering what truly makes work meaningful, this episode takes you behind the scenes of large-scale hospitality design. In this episode of…
- 37. Beyond Trends: Creating Timeless Design with Nelli Hegi · 43 min“Design doesn’t need to please everyone. Designers like McQueen, Schiaparelli, and Margiela showed me that discomfort, exaggeration, and vulnerability aren’t flaws—they’re…
- 36. Bespoke Furniture vs Scalable Design: Tim Noone’s Approach · 35 minFrom kitchen joinery to high-end design, this is what it takes to turn craft into a sustainable business. In this episode of Behind the Design Podcast, I sit down with furniture…
