Where do we draw the line between what we feel and what we need? What happens when the emotional power of design meets the practical demands of budgets, approvals, and functionality? In Chapter 2 of Episode 2, STUDIOI+Talks delves into the tension between emotion and practicality in the design process – from dream concepts that get trimmed down, to moments when design triumphs over functional constraints.

Hosted by Marta Blesa, Lead Business Development Manager, this episode features insights from:

• Aleksandra Czubieniak – Associate Technical Design
• Rhuben Jacobs – Senior Landscape Architect
• Mariam Alhammadi – Junior Interior Designer

From imaginative features that don’t survive budget cuts to the quiet strength of light and rhythm, this conversation reflects on the creative decisions that shape our spaces – and asks: when is emotion worth defending in the design process? Whether you’re managing a project or defending a vision, this chapter reveals the complex dance between what’s possible and what’s meaningful in design.