One of the most colourful and influential women in the world of architecture and design, Tara Bernerd speaks exclusively to t5m about her childhood, career highs and lows and TARGET LIVING, her current consultancy which she set up in 2002 with Thomas Griem.

Tara also talks to us about her personal taste in art, explaining the decision process she goes through when selecting pieces for her various projects, and tells us that ‘art has no rules’.

An inspiration to anyone – whether you’re interested in design, a budding entrepreneur or just unsure about what to do with your life, Tara Bernerd is an example of courage, self – belief and undeniable talent.