Founded by Amanda Pishyar and Billur Karamanci, co-founders of the creative agency and media platform The Setting, Designing a Life is a collection of conversations with women shaping culture through design, entrepreneurship, wellness, hospitality, and the arts.

Through thoughtful interviews and visual storytelling, the series explores the environments, rituals, decisions, and defining moments that shape a life well lived.

As host and editorial director, Amanda leads each conversation with a focus on uncovering the personal stories behind public success, while Billur serves as a creative and strategic partner to the platform’s evolving vision.

TOGETHER, THEY BRING MORE THAN A DECADE OF EXPERIENCE CREATING SETTINGS FOR SOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST INFLUENTIAL BRANDS AND COMMUNITIES.