Oral history; Interview with Jonathan Sothcott, 2017
Main details
| Reference number | 2018/212 |
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| Description | Jonathan Sothcott talks about designing moquette at DCA Design for Transport for London. |
| Interviewee | Jonathan Sothcott |
| Dates | 29/09/2017 |
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| Completeness | 60% |
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Physical description
Item content Attribute Value Object title Oral history interview with Jonathan Sothcott, 2017 -
Interview summary
Track [00.45.51]. Jonathan Sothcott (JS) was born just outside of Hull, East Yorkshire on the 1st August1960. His mother was a teacher and did a degree in Textile Design and father was a teacher and did a degree in Cabinet Making. [00:01:14] JS went to school in a village called Willoughby and did a year’s Art Foundation course at Hull College of Art. JS discovered Industrial Design while studying his foundation course. [00:02:50] JS did a degree in Leicester Polytechnic in Industrial Design. [00:04:20] After University JS started at DCA Design Consultancy working for London Underground on designing prototype trains for the Central Line. [00:07:19] JS speaks about DCA Design and what they do. [00:15:05] JS describes the process of designing moquette. [00:16:00] JS explains the prototype trains for the Central Line, including the design for the interior of the vehicles. [00:18:00] JS talks about choosing the colour pallet for the ‘Central Line Check’ moquette and the interior of vehicle. JS goes on to talk about the maintenance of moquette and how this is considered in the design. [00:21:21] JS briefly talks about the ‘Aero’ Design for the Crossrail 341 trains. [00:27:37] JS talks about his memory of the launch of the Central Line and Bakerloo Line refurbishment. JS talks about his artistic influences for the Central Line moquette. [00:32:42] JS explains working alongside John Holdsworth and Company Limited to choose the colour palette for the Central Line moquette. [00:35:41] JS talks about the pros and cons of using moquette for public transport seating [00:40.42] JS talks about working on the Cheltenham Line, and the materials they used on the seating. JS finishes by reflecting on the projects he has worked on over the years and his proudest achievements. End of track [00:45:51] -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Interviewer Marie Stewart, 29/09/2017Interviewee Jonathan Sothcott -
Associated companies, people and places
Places Interview location Acton Depot, 29/09/2017