Meet Sameh Muhtadi: Shaping Ras Al Khaimah’s Future through Sustainable Destinations.
Welcome to Season 2 of The Design Pod. In Episode 2, we sit down with Sameh Muhtadi, CEO of RAK Properties – Ras Al Khaimah’s leading real estate developer. With more than 30 years of international experience, Sameh shares how real estate is not just about buildings, but about creating sustainable destinations where communities and environments thrive. In this episode, we dive into the story of Mina Al Arab, RAK Properties’ flagship waterfront community, home to brands like Anantara, InterContinental, and Nikki Beach. Sameh also reveals how the company is contributing to RAK Vision 2030, guided by the belief that people make the place. Resources: Follow us here: @DesignPodDXB Follow Valeria: @ValeriaNushka Follow Chad: @ChadAskari Find RAK Properties here: @rakproperties
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Meet Esra Lemmens: Redefining Design as the Choreography of Ideas.
The wait is over!! The Design Pod is back! Welcome to Season 2. In Episode 1, we sit down with Esra Lemmens, founder of Esra Lemmens Agency. Known for her intuitive approach Esra shares how design is more than form. For her, it’s the choreography of ideas: how they enter the world, and what they come to mean within it. In this season premiere, we explore Esra’s unique design philosophy, how intuition fuels her creativity, and the ways she continues to shape the design industry with meaning and transformation. Resources: Follow us here: @DesignPodDXB Follow Valeria: @ValeriaNushka Follow Chad: @ChadAskari Find Esra here: @EsraLemmensAgency
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Meet Kameh: The Anonymous Creative Behind the Mystery
In Episode 13, the season finale of The Design Pod, we welcome Kameh, a mysterious creative mind who remains completely anonymous—covered in black with a disguised voice.In this exclusive conversation, Kameh takes us inside his world, where art, design, and secrecy intersect. He shares his unique approach to creativity and why anonymity plays a crucial role in his work.This is not just another episode—it’s an experience that challenges the way we think about identity and artistic expression.Resources:Follow us here: @DesignPodDXBFollow Valeria: @ValeriaNushkaFollow Chad: @ChadAskariDiscover Kameh: @kameh.space
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Meet Meshary Al Nassar & Mishari Awadhi: Crafting Timeless Spaces with Elegance and Innovation.
In this episode 12, Meshary Al Nassar Creative Director & Founder and Mishari Awadhi Managing Director & Associate Architect of Studio Meshary Al Nassar share their journey of designing spaces that transcend functionality to become deeply meaningful and timeless. They discuss how their unique approach merges architecture, interior design, and product innovation to create environments that resonate with purpose and elegance.Listen as they explore the art of storytelling through design, their inspirations, and how culture plays a pivotal role in shaping their vision. This is an inspiring conversation that will leave you rethinking the possibilities of design.Resources:Follow us here: @DesignPodDXBFollow Valeria: @ValeriaNushkaFollow Chad: @ChadAskariFind Meshary here: @StudioMesharyAlNassar
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Meet Giorgio Secchi: Designing the Future with Tecno Spa
In this Episode 11 ofThe Design Pod, we’re joined by Giorgio Secchi, CEO of Tecno Spa. Giorgio shares Tecno’s unique approach to creating solutions that redefine the way we work and interact with our environments.For Giorgio, success lies in more than just sleek aesthetics—it’s about blending design and technology to meet real-world needs while staying true to Tecno’s rich legacy of innovation.Resources:Follow us here: @DesignPodDXBFollow Valeria: @ValeriaNushkaFollow Chad: @ChadAskariFind Tecno Spa here: @tecnospa
Welcome to the Design Pod, where we, your hosts, Valeria and Chad, explore the realm of interior design with passion and expertise. As interior designers dedicated to celebrating beauty in every form, we're excited to offer you an exclusive glimpse into the world of top industry talents. This season, we'll be engaging with visionaries and founders behind some of the most exciting interiors and brands, providing inside views into the creative process that shapes our environments. Join us as we uncover the new answers of design from construction to creating spaces that just feel right. Welcome!
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