Freedom To Exist | BBC World News

Freedom To Exist | BBC World News

This morning Kirsty Whyte, the Creative Director and founder of Freedom To Exist appeared on the BBC news. This has led to lots of new people discovering us and our minimal watches, which has led t...

Work in Design | Kieron Bakewell - 2023

Work in Design | Kieron Bakewell - 2023

Featured as one of the first interviewees on the “Work In Design” podcast by Keiron Bakewell, I shared my career journey, the tools and techniques I've mastered, and insights for aspiring designers...

On Design Podcast | Justyna Green - 2019

On Design Podcast | Justyna Green - 2019

I recently featured on the ON DESIGN PODCAST, hosted by JUSTYNA GREEN, where we chatted about the day jobs and the evening and weekend job. You can hear the whole interview here. Kirsty: I’v...

Retailfest Panel- 2019

Retailfest Panel- 2019

Organised by Abigail Warner for Top Drawer January 2019 RetailFest presents an inspiring and innovative line-up of speakers, industry experts and influencers. I took part in the TrendTalks - The ...

Startup Lecture - 2019

Startup Lecture - 2019

I was invite to be a speaker for Startup 2019, organised by Enterprise Nation. Prt of the "Meet the Buyer" zone. I spoke about how to present to a buyer, some simple hacks and ways to 'think like ...

Monocle | Podcast - 2017

Monocle | Podcast - 2017

Kirsty recently featured on the Monocle Podcast due to her work with Freedom To Exist.  You can see the transcript below, or you can listen to the full podcast here. Setting up a company with your...

The Wedding Shop Interview - 2018

The Wedding Shop Interview - 2018

To announce the launch of Soho Home on The Wedding Shop, I was interviewed at Kettners Town House in the Jacobean suit; for The Wedding Shops Instagram Stories. All about the product ranges, thei...

The Interior Design Lounge | Panel - 2018

The Interior Design Lounge | Panel - 2018

As Creative & Product Director at Soho House, I joined an expert panel for The Interior Design Lounge alongside Suzy Hoodless and Brian Woulfe, hosted by Amira Hashish. We discussed all things...

Pulse | Talk - 2017

Pulse | Talk - 2017

  Speaking at Top Drawer (formerly Pulse): SHOPTALK Panel As Product & Design Manager at Heal’s, I was invited to speak at SHOPTALK: Designer Collaborations – Who? What? Why? at London’s renown...

Heal's Discovers | Judge & mentor - 2017

Heal's Discovers | Judge & mentor - 2017

A key part of Heal’s heritage has been partnering with independent designers to bring customers well-made and good quality design – be they well-established or newly discovered names.Heal’s Discov...

Paperfest | Panel - 2016

Paperfest | Panel - 2016

I was invited to one of the Q&A events for Paperfest 2016 part of Top Drawer. Interviewed by Ciara Elliott, Editor of Essential Kitchen, Bathroom and Bedroom.   SO YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT FUTURE...

Heal's Discovers | Judge & Mentor - 2016

Heal's Discovers | Judge & Mentor - 2016

  A key part of Heal’s heritage has been partnering with independent designers to bring customers well-made and good quality design – be they well-established or newly discovered names. For Heal’...

Heal's | British Makers: The Craftsman's Table | Interview - 2017

Heal's | British Makers: The Craftsman's Table | Interview - 2017

In 2015, while I was Product & Design Manager at Heal’s, I led the development of the Craftsman’s Table – a collaboration with two of our former Heal’s Discovers designers, Sebastian Cox and A...

Heal's | Modern British Collection Video - 2014

Heal's | Modern British Collection Video - 2014

In 2014, as Product & Design Manager at Heal’s, I worked closely on the launch of our Modern British collection. Rooted in traditional rustic craftsmanship, the range reinterpreted classic Win...

Heal's | Elegant Purist Collection Video -2014

Heal's | Elegant Purist Collection Video -2014

As Product & Design Manager at Heal’s, I helped shape the Elegant Purist collection, which launched in 2014. Focused on simplicity, quality, and refined form, the range celebrated natural mate...

Pecha Kucha | Talk - 2016

Pecha Kucha | Talk - 2016

As Product & Design Manager at Heal’s, I was invited to speak at PechaKucha London (Vol. 11), a lively event where each speaker presents 20 slides for just 20 seconds each — a fast-paced, visu...

Fiera Briefing Milan | Panel - 2016

Fiera Briefing Milan | Panel - 2016

In April 2016, I joined the inaugural Fiera Briefings panel at Ace Hotel Shoreditch, hosted by Katie Treggiden. As Product & Design Manager at Heal’s, I shared insights from Milan Design Week ...

Fte | Kickstarter Video - 2016

Fte | Kickstarter Video - 2016

In April 2016, as Co-Founder and Creative Director of Freedom To Exist, I helped launch our Kickstarter campaign to fund a new 40mm watch: a larger version of our minimalist timepiece. We hit our ...

LDF Interview | A Glimpse Into The London Design Festival - 2015

LDF Interview | A Glimpse Into The London Design Festival - 2015

As Product & Design Manager at Heal’s, I contributed to Lights, Camera, Queens!  our installation for London Design Festival 2015, which was featured in Chris Luehning’s beautifully shot highli...

Heal's | Industrial Chic video - 2014

Heal's | Industrial Chic video - 2014

As Product & Design Manager at Heal’s, I helped develop and design the Industrial Chic collection, launched in 2014. Designed for modern city living, the range combined clean lines, raw materi...

Paperfest | Panel - 2015

Paperfest | Panel - 2015

In 2015, I was delighted to join the Design a Life You Love panel at PaperFest London, alongside Allison Sadler and Jakki Jones, hosted by Abigail Warner. As a creative professional, it was a grea...

KLC Design School | Graduation -  2015

KLC Design School | Graduation - 2015

KLC school of Design student graduation;  for 2015 Heal’s sponsored and presented the Heal’s Award for Bespoke Design. For one of the KLC Diploma students at the Graduation ceremony. The judging ...

Heal's Discovers | Judge & Mentor - 2015

Heal's Discovers | Judge & Mentor - 2015

Supporting great design has always been central to Heal’s, dating back to Ambrose Heal’s early collaborations with emerging talent. In 2015, as Product & Design Manager, I coordinated the Heal’...

Heal's Discovers | Judge & Mentor - 2014

Heal's Discovers | Judge & Mentor - 2014

  In 2014 I coordinated the 10th edition of the Heal’s Discovers programme as Product & Design Manager and it was an initiative I was proud to be selected for myself in 2011. Working in partne...