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Dec 2023
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#372 - Simon James, Partner at Wylan Jam...

David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet
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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Simon James, Partner at Wylan James Development to discuss his background; interning at Smashbox; becoming a creative director; building their cosmetics line; leading a large team; transitioning into architecture, design and development; first projects; the importance of budget;  reflecting on his career; and more.

This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Autodesk • Programa • Graphisoft

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