A vintage-style illustration, John Pile, a renowned interior designer, sitting in his 19th-century-inspired study, surrounded by antique furniture pieces, rich velvet drapes, and ornate wooden paneling, wearing a three-piece suit, white shirt, black tie, round glasses, holding a classic fountain pen, with a thoughtful expression, amidst scattered papers, vintage design books, and architectural drawings, warm softbox lighting, shallow depth of field, nostalgic color palette, oil painting-inspired texture, traditional English countryside villa setting.