The Design Dialogues
A series of conversations with the world’s most interesting and innovative designers, working across interiors, architecture, furniture, product, industrial design and more. An original audio series from Design Anthology.
JJ Acuna, Nelson Chow & Stanley KC
Suzy Annetta meets designers JJ Acuna, Nelson Chow and Stanley KC in Design Anthology’s Hong Kong studio to unpack the challenges and rewards of starting and running an independent design firm in Asia. The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.
BAR Studio
Suzy Annetta chats with BAR Studio’s Felicity Beck and Stewart Robertson about running an international practice from Australia, working with the right people and delivering top tier hospitality projects for clients from Sydney to Shanghai. The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.
Steve Leung
Suzy Annetta meets Hong Kong interior designer Steve Leung at his office where they talk business — founding, growing and running a firm that can go the distance. The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.
Tony Chi
From his home in Taipei, Tony Chi meets Suzy Annetta, discussing the future of hospitality and life holed up in the Taiwanese capital during the pandemic. The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.
Ed Ng
Suzy Annetta catches up with designer and architect Ed Ng, founder of Hong Kong firm AB Concept. In a wide-ranging conversation, they discuss the future of space making and the challenges of running an international studio during a pandemic. The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.
Kate Challis
Melbourne interior designer Kate Challis takes Design Anthology’s Suzy Annetta on an audio tour of her home in the neighbourhood of Fitzroy. The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.
William Lim
Suzy Annetta meets Hong Kong architect and art collector William Lim at his Wong Chuk Hang warehouse, where they unpack a career spent designing some of the city’s most recognisable structures, while lamenting the ubiquity of the curtain wall and explaining why everyone wants to be able open their windows. The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.
Michael Young
Suzy Annetta catches up with designer Michael Young, exploring a life spent on the road and working at the crossroads of commerce, design and manufacturing in Hong Kong. The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.
Catherine Shaw
Suzy Annetta sits down with Hong Kong-based design journalist Catherine Shaw to discuss the joys of discovering new talent, the role of the global design fare circuit and how to pitch your story to editors. The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.
André Fu
Suzy Annetta sits down with Hong Kong-based designer André Fu at his new studio in the city's Central district, discovering his top travel tips while surveying a career spent working across continents. The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.
Fiona Lynch
Suzy Annetta meets Melbourne-based interior designer Fiona Lynch, discussing her early career, recent projects and the lessons she’s learnt along the way. The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.
Yabu Pushelberg
Design Anthology’s editor-in-chief Suzy Annetta speaks with acclaimed designers George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg from their home in Toronto, exploring the founding of their studio, establishing a global roster of clients, navigating difficult times and what’s next for the studio. The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with BYO Living.