In this conversation, I am joined by Kenton Simons, Bristol based Interior Designer and Architectural Photographer.

Kenton shares his unique journey as both a designer and photographer, and discusses the intersection of architecture and interior design, coming from his career in an architecture practice for many years.

We discuss his transition from corporate architecture to freelancing, the tools and techniques he employs in his design process, the importance of client relationships, and how his background in design shapes his approach to photography.

Kenton has worked in design for over 25 years, in many sectors, and made the leap into self-employment 10 years ago. Since then he has worked with clients from small start-up businesses to blue-chip companies and institutions such as EY, Amtico, UCL and SOAS University of London.

I enjoyed the topics we covered in this one, and I hope you do too!

Episode Highlights

06:14 The Balance of Architecture and Interior Design
11:28 Client Relationships and Managing Expectations
14:11 Sustainability in Design
21:56 Transitioning from Corporate to Freelance
27:36 The Challenges of Going Solo
31:36 Understanding Your Limits
41:04 The Role of Tools and AI in Design
50:56 Favourite thing about the D&B Industry

Find us online

You can find Kenton Simons online via ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠, his Photography Instagram, his photography website, and personal projects Instagram.

You can find me, your host Becca Mizzi-Harris, on ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠. I would love to connect with you.

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This podcast is lovingly recorded and produced by Becca Mizzi-Harris at Stiwdio Mizzi-Harris Ltd.

Becca is a commercial freelance interior designer, based in South Wales. Helping dozens of busy designers and design teams grow and smash deadlines with her flexible freelance services. You can find out more at ⁠www.mizziharris.com⁠.