Tim Wadsworth
Tim trained as a chartered surveyor and runs office interior fit-out company called Space based in Exeter. https://www.betterworkspace.co.uk/ He’s been responsible for raising the profile of good quality office design with numerous refurbishments across the region. In 2019 set up the Space Design Awards for office interiors in the greater Exeter area. The awards celebrate innovative office design that promotes quality, sustainability welfare and wellbeing. His report, Future of the Workplace 2019, provides an in-depth and detailed analysis of the offices and workspaces across Exeter and provides insights and advice on how to tackle the process of office design and refurbishment. Email me here to get hold of a copy I met Tim in his office and showroom in Exeter and we begin our conversation contemplating the four-seater acoustic booth we were sitting in. In this episode, we discover how Tim made the transition from a chartered surveyor in an agricultural auctioneer to running an office fit-out company. We discover why staff should be involved in the design process How high-quality office space helps companies to retain and recruit employees And we contemplate whether we’ve crossed the upper age limit for being a hipster. Thanks to Dave Clarke from @iamthehow (http://www.iamthehow.com) for production support and invaluable advice in the setting up of this Podcast. Mark Frith (insta @fritzthekat Twitter @markfrith) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way. Kay Hansen (insta @kay_v_hanson) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for UoP I’d really like to hear your feedback on the podcast. Leave a comment or get in touch via twitter @multi_story. Thanks for listening. Bye for now.