Women in Design
Emily Smoor, Fantoush Design
First, we introduced Emily Smoor, principal & founder at Fantoush Design
Emily Smoor founded Fantoush in 2011 as an upholstery studio, a sister company to a property development company which over time merged and evolved to become the interior design studio it is today.
Fantoush style is described as eclectic, Fantoush love to combine pieces from
different periods and countries to create a unique story for every room; mixing
old and new to produce timeless design.
Emily spoke about the importance of storytelling through interiors, and how
blending eras and influences keeps her work continually evolving.
Tilly Stewart, Savvy Interiors
Next, we welcomed Tilly Stewart, founder of Savvy Interiors
Tilly founded Savvy interiors in 2022, Savvy is an
interior design practice working on expanding portfolio through creating
unforgettable residential, commercial, hospitality and retail spaces driven by
deep passion for the design world. Through an innate juxtaposition of modern and vintage we design spaces that have character whilst also embodying the client’s charisma.
Tilly shared insights into launching a design studio in today’s fast-moving
industry, and how balancing the modern with the timeless helps Savvy craft
spaces with personality.
Jodie Shepherd, Six
Completing our panel was Jodie Shepherd, Design Director at Six
With a family deeply rooted in property, design has always felt instinctive to Jodie. She began her career at Catalog, where she built a strong foundation in luxury interiors and client relations before spending two years in London, gaining experience with high-end clients, prestigious projects and emerging design trends.
Now Design Director at SIX, the multidisciplinary property development company she runs alongside her brother Ritchie, Jodie brings together creative direction and commercial understanding across interiors and property staging to create spaces that feel considered, functional and beautifully executed.
