{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/681df130986466935dda4853/69c54283f4bf09c59981940c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"EP 1 The Design Journey - Where to Start","description":"<p>In this first episode of&nbsp;<em>The Insider</em>, Alexandra Langdon looks at the essential first steps of any successful design project.</p><p>From setting a clear Project Objective to creating a Living Plan, this episode explores how to begin the design journey with clarity and confidence. Alexandra explains why spatial planning matters from the beginning, outlines the four stages of the design process, and looks at the role of the key professionals involved in bringing a project to life.</p><p><br></p><h2>IN THIS EPISODE:</h2><p>• Why setting a clear Project Objective is important</p><p>• What a Living Plan is and why it is beneficial to create one before working with an architect</p><p>• The four phases of the Design Journey: Spatial Planning, Design, Build and Installation</p><p>• The different roles of the interior designer, architect and builder</p><p>• How to approach your project in a way that supports how you want to live</p><p>Whether you are building, renovating, or updating your home, this episode offers a thoughtful starting point for approaching your project in a more structured and considered way.</p><p><br></p><h2>CONNECT WITH ALEXANDRA:</h2><p>Instagram: @alexandralangdonltd</p><p>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"http://alexandralangdon.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">alexandralangdon.co.uk</a></p><p>Email:&nbsp;theinsider@alexandralangdon.co.uk</p><p>Photo: @brentdarbyphotography</p><p>Stylist: @kinship_creativedc</p><p>Podcast Producer: @mtalbotcreative</p><p>Marie has over twenty years’ experience as a broadcast audio producer, working for the BBC, commercial radio, creative agencies, and private clients; her absolute obsession is podcasting.</p>","author_name":"Alexandra Langdon "}