Conversations on Design

Jamie McLellan

Jamie McLellan is a product and furniture designer with over two decades of international experience. From Wellington to London to San Francisco, his work spans multiple industries and is always grounded in a commitment to creating products the world truly needs, with measurable and lasting impact. After six years leading the design team at Allbirds, Jamie has returned home to Aotearoa, where he now lives with his family on Waiheke Island. In this episode, we explore his early influences, his time with Tom Dixon in London, and the thinking behind signature Resident pieces like Spar, Odin, and Plane. We also delve into his latest designs — including the playful Little Fellas Side Tables — and hear his reflections on life, including some thoughtful advice for the next generation of creatives. You can listen to the full episode on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/4lsCrBeu5EiSjmitdMGGXY?si=_554H2sgSmemN9b1wqO5gQ&nd=1&dlsi=6d8806c4fc0f41bd]

Philippe Malouin

In Episode 1, Designer Philippe Malouin talks to Resident Co-Founder Scott Bridgens about his Early and Formative Years, London in the early 2000's, Starting a Studio, Commerce and Design, the Offset Collection and the Sacha Chair.