Inside Retail

MARCH 23, 2023

I’ve always prided myself and my teams on striking a balance between creativity, service and driving bottom-line results. It might take the form of me researching, going to a gallery, walking the V&A museum in West London, or just being out in the market feeling other brands. IR: What’s your approach to work-life balance?

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

ET: Leaders and managers who have inspired me throughout my career have taught me the importance of balancing performance with empathy and thoughtfulness. IR: What’s your approach to work-life balance? Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced?

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Design Wanted

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

To better spread its wings, the company has formed the Design Alliance for Space (DAFS), a consulting initiative born from the collaboration between V12 Design Space and Italian innovation platform Infinite Area. For V12, this means focusing on the ‘Human Factor’ and ensuring mental balance for people facing such an impactful experience.

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Space Design Hobbies Consumer Electronics 98

Design Wanted

APRIL 1, 2021

As the weekend’s studio grew gradually, the moment the hobby turned into work, the design office SWNA was established. We also formed a consensus with our clients about these products. At that time, I created a studio on the weekend and designed various furniture and lighting, and that is the beginning of SWNA. That’s 2011.”

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Design Architecture Hobbies Social Media 98

Retailing Insight

MARCH 24, 2021

American monk and writer Thomas Merton said, “Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance, order, rhythm and harmony.” All of the planets are graced with this and it’s why we can count on them to help bring us back to balance. Reading, cooking, and hobbies are taken up along with crossword puzzles and board games.

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VMS

APRIL 7, 2021

It would be really cool to understand what the balance of information is right for an in-store environment to encourage burgeoning plant hoarders. Plus, it’s always such a treat when your work and your hobby have the opportunity to intersect. Samantha Goodman. Age: 33 | Associate, Senior Architectural Designer, Bergmeyer.

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Design Visual Merchandising Architecture Interior Design 98