Design is a bridge. It connects maker and beholder, creation and the emotion it sparks. It moves across hemispheres, transcends language, and carries within it culture, memory, and meaning. In every piece, there is a moment of encounter. The hands of a maker meet the vision of a designer, and something lasting takes form.
This is what we celebrate in Sotokler Sessions, a podcast by Sotokler Studio.
Through conversations with architects, product designers, Italian artisans, and interior designers, we explore the people behind the spaces we live in. We dive into their stories, their turning points, and the lessons that shaped their creative path.
At the heart of it all is a belief. Interiors are not just spaces. They are environments that influence how we live, how we work, and how we dream. From the first spark of inspiration to the building of global careers, Sotokler Sessions honors the act of making and the impact of design, one story at a time.
“Sotokler Sessions is a journey through the minds of those who shape the spaces we inhabit, reminding us of the transformative power of design and the conversations that bring it to life.”
Design in Dialogue
The first season, titled Design in Dialogue, brings together voices from across the globe for short, intimate conversations.
Across episodes lasting 10 to 20 minutes, the series captures the spirit of dialogue and the shared love for design that transcends borders.
This season features a constellation of talents shaping contemporary design today: from Saudi Interior designer HRH Alanoud Khalid Mishaal, currently exhibiting at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, to French object designer Gala Espel, whose poetic works bridge Paris, Tokyo, and New York. Also joining the conversation are Federica Formilli Fendi, whose Roman design gallery Triple F draws on a deep fashion lineage; and Charlotte Surand, who translates a refined European sensibility into the vibrant context of Miami.
From New York come Hilary Matt and Michael Jeffrey, each bringing a distinct approach to modern, personal interiors. In California, interior designers David Brian Sanders and Alexandra Azat each explore materiality and mood in bold and sculptural ways.
The season also features Barcelona-based furniture designer Marc Romero, whose handcrafted pieces balance sensuality with architectural precision, and Maxime Dautresme, founder of Substance, now reflecting from Japan on storytelling, scale, and craftsmanship. Each episode offers a window into a creative world, grounded in place but always in motion.