Corinne Julius on a life in design and a love of craft.

Rather than concentrating on a particular material, in this year’s final episode we break our conventional mould and talk to someone with an overview of the worlds of design, art and craft. And it’s safe to say journalist, broadcaster and curator Corinne Julius was born into design. We discuss the history of her family firm, Hille, which revolutionised British furniture design after the war, pioneering work from the likes of Robin Day and Fred Scott; her difficult time at the Royal College of Art and why she eventually felt compelled to leave; as well as how she fell into journalism and introduced craft to Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour. 
Importantly too we examine her curating work, the relationship between art, craft and design, and the importance of thinking through making.
I think it’s safe to say that Corinne had some reservations about doing the interview but (I reckon) that the finished result is evocative and really rather personal.