SLOW | Hospitality by Design, Time & Intention | Panel
Presented by The Company You Keep
DETAILS
Free, booking required
The Company You Keep
15 Bedford Street, Collingwood VIC, Australia
DATES
Mon 19 May 3 – 4pmBook now
Please arrive a little before 3pm to settle in before the talk begins
This panel discussion explores the concept of slow design as it relates to creating hospitality brands with enduring appeal. Focusing on the holistic experience, the conversation will delve into how authentic storytelling is shared through menu, culinary style, ingredients, service, naming, signage, uniforms, music and even dish names, to build institutions that resonate. This event highlights shared experiences and reveal the role of time, patience, and intention in designing hospitality brands for longevity.
Hospitality by Design, Time & Intention is a part of Slow: a research project that examines the impact of time in creating design that has ongoing relevance.
Participants
Rhys Gorgol, TCYK
Rhys founded design office The Company You Keep in 2012 and continues to lead the business and creative output of the studio today, developing design-led hospitality brands. Seeing connections that are novel, yet familiar, his design practice is a choreograph of thought in form. With a passion for typographic craft and a deep knowledge of production methods, his work consistently blends tactile detail and conceptual rigour. This ability to find a brands unique DNA and express it with impact is evident in his transformative work for Paramount House Hotel, Bar Margaux, Music Room, Jackalope Group, Collingwood Yards and Dolly.
Hayley Mitchell, Mitchell & Eades
Hayley Mitchell is an internationally acclaimed designer with a career spanning three continents. Hayley’s design approach is enriched by a wealth of global experiences. She draws inspiration from every project and place she’s encountered. From the iconic architecture of London and New York to the luxury of Singapore and Macau, and the vibrant colours of Thailand and India. Since 2011, Hayley has collaborated with top wellness and hotel operators, developing a deep passion and comprehensive understanding of wellness and hotel operations and strategies. This insight has translated into award-winning, multi-sensory, design experiences.
Nasim Koerting, Merivale
Nasim Köerting is an award-winning interior architect, designer, and the Design Director at the esteemed hospitality group Merivale. With a background in interior architecture, Nasim spent a decade in London honing her craft at renowned studios such as HASSELL and Softroom Architects before founding Studio Köerting in 2017. Her work has been featured in publications including Architectural Digest, Vogue, and Harper's Bazaar Arabia.
James Henderson, Hospopreneurs Podcast
James has deepened the narrative on food and beverages through a cross-functional exploration of business operations. Establishing Hospopreneurs as a top business podcast ranked in the Top 100 and 200 Apple Business Podcasts, James has featured on ABC Radio National’s Drive program, as an authority in the beverage industry. James has been employed by global beverage company, Diageo and worked for blue-chip companies including Apple Inc. and Commonwealth Bank. He currently consults with FMCG businesses on commercial strategy.