The Interior Design Business Podcast LIVE at Design Central 2025 - Capesthorne Hall 

​Join presenters Jeff Hayward and Susie Rumbold for a live, topical discussion to enhance your skills and success as an interior designer.

Meet the Panel:

Joined by Simon Mayhew from Txtured Design Consultancy

Simon is the founder and creative director of TXTURED, a luxury interior de sign studio based in Manchester and London. With a discerning eye for detail and a passion for characterful, modern interiors, specialising in high-end residential and boutique commercial projects, his work is defined by a rich, textured aesthetic that effortlessly blends contemporary elegance with organic warmth.

 

James Roberts - James Roberts Interiors

A qualified engineer and formal training at both Sandhurst and the Royal College of Art, James brings a rare balance of technical precision, strategic insight and creative vision to his work.

 Over a 25-year career, he has worked across product design, packaging, furniture, and interiors—shaping everything from mass-market innovations and sportswear at NIKE to bespoke commissions and community projects such as Chester’s Supertrees.

Today, James focuses on place-making, with a portfolio that spans alpine chalets, private residences in Mallorca, country estates, Michelin-starred restaurants, and refined office environments. His belief-led, craft-driven approach continues to attract like-minded clients and collaborators who share his commitment to sustainable outcomes with lasting impact.