About this episode

The episode explores the distinction between luxury interiors and other design approaches, featuring insights from Dorothée Boissier and discussions on digital minimalism with Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton.

Dorothée Boissier explains Gilles and Boissier’s approach to interior design. Then: Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton give their take on “digital minimalism” and whether or not designers can help us to stay on task.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Guests: Dorothée Boissier, Nic Monisse, Grace Charlton

Topics covered

• luxury interiors
• interior design
• digital minimalism
• productivity
• design philosophy

Keywords

• luxury interiors
• interior design
• digital minimalism
• productivity
• designers
• Gilles Boissier
• Dorothée Boissier

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