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Mar 2020
51m 5s

Face to Face: Es Devlin

DEZEEN
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Dezeen's new podcast Face to Face kicks off with an interview with artist, designer and director Es Devlin. Starting out as a theatre designer, Devlin has become known for her stage designs for some of the world's biggest musicians such as Beyoncé, Kanye West and U2. Dezeen's founder and editor-in-chief Marcus Fairs met with Devlin at her home and studio in South London to discuss her seaside upbringing, her maverick student years and her meteoric career. Face to Face is sponsored by Twinmotion.

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