The Big H and Little h of Hospitality - Siobhan Barry

As a designer, you have to create moments that are memorable for people. You want it to be captured and remembered, and this is referred to as an “instagram moment”

Designers can find a way to make people feel certain emotions when entering a room.

There is the “Big H” and “Little H” hospitality. The Big H is hotels, restaurants and the likes while the little h is everything else ranging from hospitals to stadiums.

When you think of the best times you’ve had, they weren’t digital and probably had some element of spontaneity to them.

After 9/11, Siobhan went into business with a friend to open a nightclub to try and lift people’s spirits and provide for them a place to go.

Designing for celebration is a key aspect when thinking about creating a space. You want the room to feel joyous and full of energy.

Travel is making a comeback now and it is now seen as a basic human need, along with having new experiences.

To create the most innovation, you have to be willing to push the boundaries and try something different and unique.

The Big H and Little h of Hospitality - Siobhan Barry - Episode # 033