Behind The Design

In this episode of Marriott TRAVELER's Behind the Design Podcast, we talk to Bill Young, the man behind the "My Hotel Carpet" Instagram account, which chronicles his favorite hotel carpet snaps. We discuss his Insta-fame, carpet trivia and how he came to Marriott HQ to consult on a carpet design for an Aloft Hotel.

Marriott TRAVELER goes "Behind the Design" to interview 4 designers of the private cottages of Autograph Collection’s new Lido House hotel. This series, broken up into 5 parts will showcase the inspiration for the curated cottages' various design elements. Hear how these designers mix beach house vibes with Newport’s sophisticated coastal charm. Hosted by Marriott TRAVELERS's Hannah Wiest. http://www.lidohousehotel.com/ https://autograph-hotels.marriott.com/ https://traveler.marriott.com

During Danish Design Day, Marriott Traveler sat with designer David Thulstrup to talk about his work and how Travel inspires him and his studio to create award-winning designs.

Marriott TRAVELER goes "Behind the Design" to interview 4 designers of the private cottages of Autograph Collection’s new Lido House hotel. This series, broken up into 4 parts will showcase the inspiration for the curated cottages' various design elements. Hear how these designers mix beach house vibes with Newport’s sophisticated coastal charm. Hosted by Marriott TRAVELERS's Hannah Wiest. http://www.lidohousehotel.com/ https://autograph-hotels.marriott.com/ https://traveler.marriott.com

Marriott TRAVELER goes "Behind the Design" to interview 4 designers of the private cottages of Autograph Collection’s new Lido House hotel. This series, broken up into 5 parts will showcase the inspiration for the curated cottages' various design elements. Hear how these designers mix beach house vibes with Newport’s sophisticated coastal charm. Hosted by Marriott TRAVELERS's Hannah Wiest. http://www.lidohousehotel.com/ https://autograph-hotels.marriott.com/ https://traveler.marriott.com

Marriott TRAVELER goes "Behind the Design" to interview 4 designers of the private cottages of Autograph Collection’s new Lido House hotel. This series, broken up into 5 parts will showcase the inspiration for the curated cottages' various design elements. Hear how these designers mix beach house vibes with Newport’s sophisticated coastal charm. Hosted by Marriott TRAVELERS's Hannah Wiest. http://www.lidohousehotel.com/ https://autograph-hotels.marriott.com/ https://traveler.marriott.com

Marriott TRAVELER goes "Behind the Design" to interview 4 designers of the private cottages of Autograph Collection’s new Lido House hotel. This series, broken up into 5 parts will showcase the inspiration for the curated cottages' various design elements. Hear how these designers mix beach house vibes with Newport’s sophisticated coastal charm. Hosted by Marriott TRAVELERS's Hannah Wiest. http://www.lidohousehotel.com/ https://autograph-hotels.marriott.com/ https://traveler.marriott.com

Joe and Anthony Russo, directors of "Avengers: Infinity War," share how they assembled more than 20 of the most popular superheroes on the big screen for the first time in Atlanta and Edinburgh, Scotland, and returned to Wakanda for Marvel Studios' next big blockbuster.

How do you create the look and culture for a place you’ve never seen or can visit in real life? We’re taking a trip down memory lane to Wakanda, the fictional nation in “Black Panther,” that Hannah Beachler (“Fruitvale Station,” “Creed,” “Moonlight”) brought to life as production designer on the Marvel Studios blockbuster. “Going to Africa was a really big part of understanding that it isn’t what you think it is,” Beachler says in this exclusive interview with Marriott TRAVELER as she reveals how travel to South Africa’s Cape Town and Johannesburg influenced the final design of the cities and set pieces in the Ryan Coogler-directed superhero adventure. “It’s not what you’re told, it’s not what you think, it’s a whole different place.” https://traveler.marriott.com

Did you know that bathtubs are derived from pig feeding troughs? Or that a sticker on an apple analogy can be applied to bathroom design? In this episode, Marc and Megan delve into why bathtubs are being sledgehammered, what the experts consider the most flush-worthy hotel bathrooms in the world and fun facts about the evolution of this sacred space. Get in on the potty talk from a few of our super innovative global design strategists plus the marketing director for faucet company, Brizo as they lift the seat to reveal the secrets behind hotel bathroom design. https://traveler.marriott.com

Hotel art used to be bland, boring, a sea of sameness. So what changed? Marc Graser and Megan Nadolski get the scoop from top hotel room designers, plus a National Portrait Gallery curator on the transformation of art at hotels. Find out how nondescript portraits of flowers have been replaced by thought-provoking installations, including architectural details and lighting, specifically designed to create a unique story for each property and a purposeful connection with guests. https://traveler.marriott.com

Welcome to our Behind the Design podcast series where we reveal the creative decisions involved in creating some of Marriott’s best hotels. Join Marriott Editorial Director Marc Graser and Marriott Global Design Manager as they interview the hotel industry’s top designers and explore the trends and innovations that go into making hotels look the way they do. https://traveler.marriott.com