A Date With Design

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Ep 5. Eat, Pray, Prompt: Our trip to Melbourne with a side of AI

2026-03-1601:11:20

In this episode, Arielle and Jill take you on a decadent Melbourne design date. From cathedral-like dining rooms and iconic Melbourne bars to neon-lit dive joints and cult ramen spots, they unpack how great hospitality design shapes atmosphere, behaviour, and memory. The conversation then turns from plates to prompts and the future of the interior design industry, with a deep dive into AI tools for designers, prompt writing, visualisation, ethics, and creativity — featuring insights from inte...

Ep 4. Checking In: A Retro Motel Romance

2026-03-0956:06

A Retro Motel Romance takes us on location to the Gold Coast for Open House 2025, where we explore two beautifully restored mid-century motels and unpack why these roadside icons still matter. From neon palms, breeze blocks and terrazzo entries to poolside culture and pastel perfection, Jill and Arielle dive into Australia’s love affair with motel design and the optimism of post-war travel culture. We wander through lobbies, guest rooms and courtyards, reflect on personal holiday memories, an...

Ep 3. Inside a Food Critic’s Mind: Hospitality Design Uncovered

2026-03-0201:04:28

In this episode, Arielle and Jill peel back the curtain on hospitality through the eye’s of one of Queensland’s most respected food critics, Anooska Tucker-Evans, for an intimate look inside the mind of someone who has seen — and tasted — it all. From first impressions and design dealbreakers to the delicate balance between food, service, and ambience, they explore what truly makes a hospitality experience unforgettable. With candid insights, sharp observations, and a touch of playful speed-d...

Ep 2. Do Not Disturb: Our Deep Dive Into Melbourne’s Hotel Design Scene

2026-02-2339:47

In this episode, Arielle and Jill check in at Melbourne to explore the city’s most captivating hotel interiors. From sleek contemporary luxe at Hyde Melbourne Place to the playful, eclectic energy of Standard X, they unpack how modern hotels are evolving — blending local character, global trends, technology, sustainability, and sensory storytelling. With their signature mix of candid insight and playful banter, they rate first impressions, materials, atmospheres, and guest experiences, and ev...

Ep 1. The First Date

2026-02-1341:03

Welcome to the very first episode of A Date With Design… In this episode, The First Date, we set the tone for what’s to come. Our first Design Date takes us underground to Central, Brisbane — an award-winning hospitality space where history, theatre, and modern dining collide. We experience the venue through a diner’s eye, unpacking first impressions, atmosphere, layout, comfort, and those all-important details that shape how a space feels long after the meal ends. From its layered desi...

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