Stories from the Studio

Ohrna - A Social Enterprise With Design At Its Heart

Feb 24, 2022

Meet Jhumkee Iyengar. She runs Ohrna, a social enterprise in rural India that uses design as a starting point to develop kits and training for rural women, so that they can make products out of sustainable materials which are sold for profit. Listen to my Instagram Live chat with Jhumkee on International Women's Day (8 March 2022).

How to Choose A Lampshade - Top Tips From Helen Round

Jan 13, 2022

Top Tips On How To Choose A Lampshade from UK Textile Designer, Helen Round. If you've ever wondered how to measure for a lampshade, or wanted to know more about colour, shape and design, you can find out more here!

Bread Boards To Fund BMX Champion’s Racing

Dec 11, 2021

Ben Cornish is the aged 14 BMX national champion. He helps to self fund his racing kit, training and travelling through making bread boards for Helen Round and through other activities. Find out more as we talk to Ben's Dad Adam about the progress Ben has made and his hopes for the future.