E68: Creating Products People Can't Live Without!

On this weeks episode of the Life at NEXT Podcast we were joined by Charlotte, a Bathroom Textile Designer, and more recently a Gifting and Stationery designer, to talk to her more about her journey at NEXT. 00:00 Intro 01:22 Role as a Textile Designer at Next Home 02:00 The Challenges of Designing Bathroom Textiles 02:56 Designing Towels and Bathmats 03:44 Seasonal Collections and Product Range 04:39 Understanding the Differences: Towels vs. Sheets 05:00 Getting Started in the Textile Design Industry 06:01 Transition to Curtains and Upholstery 07:04 From Print Team to Bathroom Design 08:02 Developing Expertise in Different Areas 09:01 The Importance of Up skilling and Career Growth 10:00 The Future at Next: Opportunities for Growth 12:06 Discussing Ideas and Fresh Perspectives in Team Dynamics 12:45 The Role of Confidence in Creativity 13:07 Building Relationships and Network 13:30 Excitement in Design and Product Development 14:09 Designing with Inspiration from Global Travel 14:36 Incorporating Customer Insights into Design 21:20 The Reward of Seeing Products in Store and Online 24:00 Career Advice: Embrace Your Passion and Take Risks 26:00 The Power of Loving What You Do 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more podcast episodes from NEXT! Pursue your ambition and join the NEXT team → https://careers.next.co.uk/ Follow us! Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeatnext TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeatnext Facebook: www.facebook.com/lifeatnext LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext #LifeatNEXT #podcast #podcasts #podcasting #podcaster #podcasting