Designing Nice Projects with Simone McEwan

What shapes the feeling of a place? And how does a life spent moving between cities, countries and creative worlds influence the way you design for others? For interior architect Simone McEwan, co-founder of international design studio Nice Projects, the thread has always been the same — creating spaces that make people feel something. From a childhood spent moving between eight homes before the age of 12, to studying architecture at 17, to an unplanned move to London that opened the door to a global career, Simone's path is anything but linear. Her work with Anouska Hempel, Richard Horden Soho House, Selfridges, and Studio Ilse has shaped some of the world's most iconic hospitality and retail experiences. Today, she leads projects across London, Singapore, Japan and Sydney — designing with empathy, intuition and a deep understanding of how people live. Listen in as Vince and Simone explore her nomadic childhood, the craft behind world-class hospitality, and how designing for life — not ego — creates spaces that truly connect.

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Designing Nice Projects with Simone McEwan is an episode from Design Your Life with Vince Frost by Hello.

This episode is 69:39 long.

This episode was published on Dec 22, 2025.

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