38. Details That Define Merivale: Secrets of Great Design with Nasim Köerting

From Behind The Design by Camilla Ingall

April 15, 2026 · 42 min

About this episode

This episode features a conversation with Nasim Köerting about her journey in hospitality design and the importance of the human impact of design over accolades.

From chasing design milestones to discovering what truly makes work meaningful, this episode takes you behind the scenes of large-scale hospitality design. In this episode of Behind the Design Podcast, I chat with Nasim Köerting, Design Director at Merivale, about the realities of leading some of Australia’s most recognised hospitality projects. From her early career in London to managing complex, high-profile designs today, Nasim shares what it really takes to succeed at this level. We also explore a turning point in her career: the moment she realized that achieving awards and hitting milestones brought only brief excitement. What matters most is the experience of the process: seeing her team thrive, collaborating effectively, and watching people genuinely enjoy the spaces she creates. For Nasim, the real reward is the human impact of design, not the accolades and keeping creativity and collaboration enjoyable. This conversation goes beyond the finished product and dives into the choices, pressures, and mindset behind exceptional design. From balancing creativity with leadership to designing environments that feel thoughtful and inclusive, this is an honest look at what…

People in this episode

Host: Camilla Ingall

Guest: Nasim Köerting

Topics covered

hospitality design
career journey
team collaboration
design leadership
human impact of design
creative process

Keywords

design milestones
large-scale design
collaboration
creativity
hospitality projects
design director
team success

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Merivale

Places: London, Australia

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