That's my niche.

018 Mariana Popescu, Architectural Knit

Mariana Popescu is a prominent architect and researcher specializing in digital fabrication techniques and parametric design. Her work and research explore the intersection of knitted textiles in architecture and sustainability, with a particular focus on materiality and fabrication. Read the full article here! [https://ninadorfer.com/thatsmyniche/architectural-structural-knit-mariana-popescu] Learn more about Mariana’s work: Mariana’s Website [http://maadpope.com] Mariana’s Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/maadpope/]

017 Axelle Vertommen, Belgian Interior and Furniture Designer

Belgian Furniture and interior designer Axelle Vertommen came on the podcast to talk about her sources of inspiration, colour theory and design process for objects and interiors. Read our article [https://ninadorfer.com/thatsmyniche/belgian-furniture-designer-axelle-vertommen] with images here. Discover more about Axelle: Axelle on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/axellevertommen/] Axelle’s Website [https://axellevertommen.be]

016 Suzanne Oude Hengel, Footwear knit and shoe concept studio "Knit in Motion"

Shoe concept knit designer Suzanne Oude Hengel came on the podcast to talk about her career as an independent knit designer in the footwear industry and the evolution and rebranding of her studio. Read our article [https://ninadorfer.com/thatsmyniche] with images here. Discover more about Suzanne: Suzanne on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/suzanne.oudehengel/?hl=fr] Knit in Motion on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/company/knit-in-motion/]

015 Sébastien Tardif et Laurent Courcoux, Architecture and Furniture Design at Studio FURN

Studio FURN est un studio d'architecture d'intérieur basé à Paris qui s'attache à laisser le mobilier dicter la disposition d'un espace, plutôt que l'inverse. Ils appellent ces expériences professionnelles rocambolesques "leurs perles", et vous en entendrez beaucoup dans cet épisode: leurs anecdotes sur l'esprit d'entreprise, la collaboration avec le client, les conditions de travail éthiques, les problèmes de fournisseurs et sur la question éternelle du coût de la qualité. Read our article [https://ninadorfer.com/thatsmyniche/nick-crosbie-inflate] with images here. Decouvrir plus sur FURN et leur travail: FURN website [https://www.furn.paris] FURN Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/furn.paris/] FURN on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/furnparis?fref=ts] FURN Projects on Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.at/furn6370/]

014 Nick Crosbie, Founder of Inflate

For this episode I sat down with the founder and creative visionary of Inflate: Nick Crosbie. Equipped with a welding machine he started his business out of thin air in 1995 amidst a sprawling creative scene in post-recession London. Tune in to hear all about inflatable objects and architecture, the importance of photography and creating the opportunity of chance. Read our article [https://ninadorfer.com/thatsmyniche/nick-crosbie-inflate] with images here. Find out more about Inflate and their work: Inflate's website [https://www.inflate.co.uk] Inflate’s Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/inflate_studio/?hl=fr] Airclad’s website [https://www.aircladx.com] Airclad’s Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/airclad/?hl=fr]