Podcast · 62 episodes
Space by Stansons
by Guy Stanley · English
Welcome to Space by Stansons. Listen to raw, thought-provoking conversations with key players in the interiors industry, as we challenge conventional thinking towards aesthetics and sustainability. Most importantly our objective is to inspire designers to think holistically, creating spaces where people of today and the future, truly flourish.
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Know your self-worth, building confidence through career reinvention with Sonja BannermanSonja Bannerman (Morgan Lovell) discusses confidence and self-worth after being made redundant, then ties it to personal branding and interior design for workplace spaces—using authentic messaging,…29 Sep 2026 · 37 min
An Introverted Creative in a People-First Industry | Cab Confessions Ep. 4An introverted creative’s day-to-day life and career in a people-first industry, covering focus, desk/admin habits, using (or avoiding) AI, lunch routines, and building a studio from a converted…22 Sep 2026 · 7 min
Beyond the Desk, An Office People Want to Use with Liam SpencerLiam Spencer leads a tour of Stansons’ new office, explaining how design choices create healthier, happier workspaces through flexibility, client-ready spaces, and “letting go of perfection.” He…16 Sep 2026 · 32 min
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Know your self-worth, building confidence through career reinvention with Sonja BannermanSonja Bannerman (Morgan Lovell) discusses confidence and self-worth after being made redundant, then ties it to personal branding and interior design for workplace spaces—using authentic messaging,…29 Sep 2026 · 37 min · 18 chapters
An Introverted Creative in a People-First Industry | Cab Confessions Ep. 4An introverted creative’s day-to-day life and career in a people-first industry, covering focus, desk/admin habits, using (or avoiding) AI, lunch routines, and building a studio from a converted…22 Sep 2026 · 7 min · 4 chapters
Beyond the Desk, An Office People Want to Use with Liam SpencerLiam Spencer leads a tour of Stansons’ new office, explaining how design choices create healthier, happier workspaces through flexibility, client-ready spaces, and “letting go of perfection.” He…16 Sep 2026 · 32 min · 13 chapters
Inside Thirdway’s New Home, Designing Culture Into Every Detail with Liam SpencerThirdway’s new London office at 224 St John Street (Farringdon), and how Liam Spencer and the design team “designed culture into every detail” to create healthy, happy, usable workspaces.15 Sep 2026 · 26 min · 12 chapters
Industry Realities & Navigating Autism at Work with Laura Thompson | Cab Confessions Ep.3Laura Thompson discusses “industry realities” of interior design and how autism affects communication and work life.8 Sep 2026 · 6 min · 4 chapters
Why Good Design Is About Concept, Not Cost with Marta GordiychukGood design for workspaces is driven by concept, honest material choices, and color—not by trying to buy a “higher-end look” on a cheaper budget.1 Sep 2026 · 33 min · 12 chapters
The Harsh Truth About Interior Design Education | Cab Confessions Ep.2Interior design education vs real-world practice, including fast learning, gaps in curriculum (especially building regulations), and how designers should use AI and personal style.25 Aug 2026 · 7 min · 5 chapters
Why every space needs a purpose with Daniel MartinPurpose-driven office design—spaces should “breathe” but have clear jobs; defined briefs prevent wasted time/money; materials must be practical and sustainable; AI can’t replace designers’…18 Aug 2026 · 28 min · 12 chapters
ADHD at Work & Wild Company Card Spends | Cab Confessions Ep.1ADHD at work and social life, plus a “worst company credit card spend” story. Guests: The host and a guest who’s diagnosed with ADHD four years ago and takes ADHD medication that affects appetite.11 Aug 2026 · 6 min · 4 chapters
Designing offices that feel more human with Lizzie HandLizzie Hand (designer at Third Way) discusses designing offices that feel “more human” by using nature and the five senses, reducing pressure, and creating well-zoned spaces for different work modes.4 Aug 2026 · 24 min · 9 chapters
The secret to design better conferences with Elliott SparsisElliott Sparsis, founder of Together (an events-like hospitality venue at 88 Wood Street), explains how to design “human first” conferences using architecture and operations: natural light,…21 Jul 2026 · 20 min · 10 chapters
Sneak Peak 👀 The secret to design better conferences with Elliott SparsisA sneak peek into how to design better conferences, using a London event venue as a case study.14 Jul 2026 · 2 min · 2 chapters
Women still aren't taken seriously in construction with Kimberley ChutWomen of color in UK construction—especially pre-construction/estimating—being taken seriously, career growth, and how to price projects correctly.7 Jul 2026 · 35 min · 16 chapters
Sneak Peak 👀 Women aren't being taken seriously in constructionWomen (and people of color) in construction not being taken seriously, leading to imposter syndrome and a need to learn to stand up for oneself.30 Jun 2026 · 3 min · 4 chapters
Why the Office isn't dead with Jacinta AshbyHow workplace design can stay “alive” by creating multiple, intentional environments for wellbeing, focus, collaboration, and movement—using lessons from cafés and nature (acoustics, hierarchy, soft…23 Jun 2026 · 37 min · 18 chapters
Sneak Peak 👀 Why the Office isn't deadThe episode argues that “the Office isn’t dead,” framing workplaces as environments that support wellbeing, authenticity, and human connection through thoughtful interior design and architecture.16 Jun 2026 · 2 min · 1 chapter
Caught in Clerkenwell - Part 2A Clerkenwell Design Week walkabout focused on actionable ideas for healthier, happier workspaces—especially bold, colourful design, standout statement pieces, and inclusive colour/plant approaches.9 Jun 2026 · 11 min · 4 chapters
Caught in ClerkenwellThe episode launches an “unboxing experience” for Clerkenwell Design Week, mapping common designer emotional states to six characters (creative block, distracted, overthinker, excited, night owl, and…26 May 2026 · 16 min · 12 chapters
Designing for Emotion, Not Just Efficiency with Vyshali SardesaiDesigning workplace strategy and spaces around emotion, storytelling, and community—using inspiration from urban regeneration, sketching, and “third spaces” (calm, diverse environments that slow…19 May 2026 · 41 min · 20 chapters
Sneak Peak 👀 Human-centred design with Vyshali SardesaiHuman-centred design and how to “bring the story to life” in workplaces and public spaces, since people can’t be physically inducted into design decisions.12 May 2026 · 2 min · 2 chapters
Not Ready? Do It Anyway with Kathryn O'Callaghan MillsKathryn O’Callaghan Mills (Studio 7 founder) discusses building healthy, well-being-focused workplaces through design and acoustics, and how to lead and innovate without waiting to be “perfect.” She…5 May 2026 · 37 min · 15 chapters
Sneak Peak 👀 Not Ready? Do It Anyway with Kathryn O'Callaghan MillsDesigning for clients by truly listening; avoiding “bigger is better” and “challenge, challenge, challenge” when the brief isn’t understood; balancing innovation with client fit.28 Apr 2026 · 3 min · 3 chapters
The Shift That’s Changing Workplace Design Forever with Samantha JinksWorkplace design is shifting from “productivity and joy” to “belonging,” using hospitality-style, multifunctional spaces and precise welcome/activation experiences.21 Apr 2026 · 25 min · 13 chapters
Sneak Peak 👀 The Shift That’s Changing Workplace Design Forever with Samantha JinksWorkplace design is shifting due to hybrid work debates and office mandates, with clients increasingly asking for “belonging” in office spaces.14 Apr 2026 · 1 min