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In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with art director, lecturer and creative director Fiona Hayes. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Fiona comment on the photographic environment as they see it through the exhibitions, magazines, talks and events that Fiona has seen over the previous weeks. Mentioned in this episode: The Power and the Glory https://www.newportstreetgallery.com/exhibition/current/ Gabriel Moses, Selah https://www.180studios.com/selah Photo London https://photolondon.org/ Fiona Hayes Fiona Hayes is an art director, designer, consultant and lecturer with over 30 years' experience in publishing, fashion and the art world. She has been a magazine art director ten times: on Punch, Company, Eve, the British and Russian editions of Cosmopolitan, House & Garden,GQ India (based in Mumbai), MyselfGermany (in Munich), and Russian Vogue (twice). Between 2013 and 2019, as Art Director of New Markets and Brand Development for Condé Nast International, based in London and Paris, she oversaw all the company's launches – 14 magazines, including seven editions of Vogue. She still consults as Design Director at Large for Vogue Hong Kong. In 2002 she founded independent photography magazine DayFour, publishing it continuously until 2012. She is Co-Author and Art Director of The Fashion Yearbook, and creative director of books for South African media consultancy Legacy Creates. Outside the publishing world, she has been Art Director of contemporary art auction house Phillips de Pury in London and New York, and Consultant Art Director of Russian luxury retail group Mercury/TSUM. (Fiona would like to point out she is not Russian: she is proudly Irish and studied Visual Communication and History of Art and Design at NCAD Dublin.) She currently divides her time between design consultancy for commercial clients, and lecturing at Oxford Brookes University, the Condé Nast College of Fashion and Design, London, Nottingham Trent University, Ravensbourne University, and Leeds University. She lives in West London. @theartdictator Dr.Grant Scott After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work zas a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photographic career Scott has art directed numerous advertising campaigns, worked as a creative director at Sotheby's, art directed foto8magazine, founded his own photographic gallery, edited Professional Photographer magazine and launched his own title for photographers and filmmakers Hungry Eye. He founded the United Nations of Photography in 2012, and is now a Senior Lecturer and Subject Co-ordinator: Photography at Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, and a BBC Radio contributor. Scott is the author of Professional Photography: The New Global Landscape Explained (Routledge 2014), The Essential Student Guide to Professional Photography (Routledge 2015), New Ways of Seeing: The Democratic Language of Photography (Routledge 2019), and What Does Photography Mean To You? (Bluecoat Press 2020). His photography has been published in At Home With The Makers of Style (Thames & Hudson 2006) and Crash Happy: A Night at The Bangers (Cafe Royal Books 2012). His film Do Not Bend: The Photographic Life of Bill Jay was premiered in 2018. Scott's next book is Inside Vogue House: One building, seven magazines, sixty years of stories, Orphans Publishing, is on sale now. © Grant Scott 2025

In this episode, we take you on an inspiring journey to the outskirts of Prague, where a historic industrial site along the banks of the Vltava River has undergone a remarkable transformation. Join us as we explore Modřanský Cukrovar, formerly a sugar refinery dating back to the 1800s, which has blossomed into an attractive residential neighborhood rich in public spaces, modern amenities, and homes that integrate the latest in sustainable solutions.Guests in this episode:Ondřej Mundl: Architect, Design Director at Chybik + Kristof Architects https://www.chybik-kristof.com/ Ondřej Flanderka: Sustainability Manager at Skanska Residential Czech Republic.Petr Dušta: Senior Project Manager at Skanska Residential Europe.Host: John Ambrose

Our guest Kim Swift turned a student demo into the mega-hit Portal. Previously the Head of Creative for Xbox Games Publishing, she also did level design on Left 4 Dead and was Design Director for Star Wars: Battlefront II. We discuss how to pitch, owning IP on Mars and whether or not the cake is a lie - this week!Episode Highlights[00:00:21] Kim Swift's Game Design Origin StoryKim talks about how she got into game development by modding games like Doom and Quake, which eventually led to her joining Valve right out of college.[00:04:37] The Birth of Portal: From Student Project to ValveKim explains how her DigiPen student project Narbacular Drop caught Valve's attention and led to the creation of Portal.[00:10:50] Working With Gabe Newell and Valve's CultureKim describes Valve's flat hierarchy, creative freedom, and how working with Gabe Newell shaped her career.[00:14:08] Creative Constraints in Game DesignShe shares how limits and constraints actually helped drive innovation in Portal's level design.[00:20:22] The Magic of Short Games: Why Portal Was Just RightKim reflects on why Portal was intentionally short and how the team prioritized player experience over game length.[00:25:46] From Valve to Big Tech: Her Leap Into Cloud GamingShe discusses her transition from traditional studios to roles at Amazon and Xbox, focusing on innovation in cloud gaming.[00:33:10] Leadership Advice: Trust Your Gut and Advocate for YourselfKim offers advice for aspiring leaders in tech: trust your instincts, advocate for your ideas, and know your worth.[00:42:15] Kim's Hopes for the Future of GamesShe envisions a future where games are more inclusive, emotionally resonant, and push the boundaries of storytelling.Thank you for listening to our podcast all about videogames and the amazing people who bring them to life!Hosted by Alexander Seropian and Aaron MarroquinFind us at www.thefourthcurtain.com Join our Patreon for early, ad-free episodes plus bonus content at https://patreon.com/FourthCurtain Come join the conversation at https://discord.gg/KWeGE4xHfeVideos available at https://www.youtube.com/@thefourthcurtainFollow us on twitter: @fourthcurtainEdited and mastered at https://noise-floor.com Audio Editor: Bryen HensleyVideo Editor: Sarkis GrigorianProducer: Shanglan (May) LiArt: Paul RusselCommunity Manager: Doug ZartmanFeaturing Liberation by 505

Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with industrial design expert Cory Nykoluk, the innovative force behind some of the tactical gear industry's most revolutionary products. Cory shares his journey from being the first employee at First Tactical to his influential tenure as Design Director at 5.11 Tactical, where he created the iconic Rush 24 backpack that redefined tactical gear standards.The conversation explores Cory's design philosophy of "Neat Clean Professional" and how it shaped entire product lines and brand identities. Listeners will gain insights into the creative process behind tactical equipment development, from concept to market.With experience spanning prestigious brands like Swiss Army, Columbia Sportswear, and Briggs & Riley Travelware, Cory offers valuable perspectives on innovation across diverse product categories. Whether you're interested in industrial design, tactical gear, or entrepreneurial brand-building, this episode delivers fascinating stories and practical wisdom from one of the industry's most inventive minds.Cory Nykoluk: Instagram @mad_innovatorwww.madinnovators.comDon't forget to subscribe, rate, and share the show!The OpTempo Training Group website for an updated list of classes:https://optempotraining.com/@optempotraining on Instagram and FacebookFind us on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4kBpYUjDdve9BULTHRF2Bw/featured?view_as=subscriberLowa BootsIG: @lowa.professional and @lowabootshttps://www.lowaboots.com/

In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with art director, lecturer and creative director Fiona Hayes. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Fiona comment on the photographic environment as they see it through the exhibitions, magazines, talks and events that Fiona has seen over the previous weeks. Mentioned in this episode: https://turnercontemporary.org/whats-on/resistance/ ]www.worldphoto.org/sony-world-photography-awards https://autograph.org.uk Fiona Hayes Fiona Hayes is an art director, designer, consultant and lecturer with over 30 years' experience in publishing, fashion and the art world. She has been a magazine art director ten times: on Punch, Company, Eve, the British and Russian editions of Cosmopolitan, House & Garden,GQ India (based in Mumbai), MyselfGermany (in Munich), and Russian Vogue (twice). Between 2013 and 2019, as Art Director of New Markets and Brand Development for Condé Nast International, based in London and Paris, she oversaw all the company's launches – 14 magazines, including seven editions of Vogue. She still consults as Design Director at Large for Vogue Hong Kong. In 2002 she founded independent photography magazine DayFour, publishing it continuously until 2012. She is Co-Author and Art Director of The Fashion Yearbook, and creative director of books for South African media consultancy Legacy Creates. Outside the publishing world, she has been Art Director of contemporary art auction house Phillips de Pury in London and New York, and Consultant Art Director of Russian luxury retail group Mercury/TSUM. (Fiona would like to point out she is not Russian: she is proudly Irish and studied Visual Communication and History of Art and Design at NCAD Dublin.) She currently divides her time between design consultancy for commercial clients, and lecturing at Oxford Brookes University, the Condé Nast College of Fashion and Design, London, Nottingham Trent University, Ravensbourne University, and Leeds University. She lives in West London. @theartdictator Dr.Grant Scott After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work zas a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photographic career Scott has art directed numerous advertising campaigns, worked as a creative director at Sotheby's, art directed foto8magazine, founded his own photographic gallery, edited Professional Photographer magazine and launched his own title for photographers and filmmakers Hungry Eye. He founded the United Nations of Photography in 2012, and is now a Senior Lecturer and Subject Co-ordinator: Photography at Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, and a BBC Radio contributor. Scott is the author of Professional Photography: The New Global Landscape Explained (Routledge 2014), The Essential Student Guide to Professional Photography (Routledge 2015), New Ways of Seeing: The Democratic Language of Photography (Routledge 2019), and What Does Photography Mean To You? (Bluecoat Press 2020). His photography has been published in At Home With The Makers of Style (Thames & Hudson 2006) and Crash Happy: A Night at The Bangers (Cafe Royal Books 2012). His film Do Not Bend: The Photographic Life of Bill Jay was premiered in 2018. Scott's next book is Inside Vogue House: One building, seven magazines, sixty years of stories, Orphans Publishing, is on sale now. © Grant Scott 2025

Madelyn is the founder of Madelyn Ulrich Health & Wellness Coaching, a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), and a MindBodyGreen Certified Health Coach who helps high-achieving women in leadership manage stress and prevent burnout. With over 17 years as a Design Director in the women's apparel industry, she knows what it's like to juggle creativity, pressure, and constant deadlines. Now, alongside her design career, she blends her lived experience with a holistic approach to wellness—supporting ambitious women in reclaiming their energy, setting boundaries, and thriving in both work and life. Her mission is to help others succeed without sacrificing themselves in the process.In this episode, Claire Steichen chats with Madelyn, a fashion design director turned health coach, about the cost of burnout, setting boundaries, and finding balance as a high-achieving woman. From Arkansas to NYC, Madelyn shares her journey and the wellness strategies every ambitious leader needs to hear.

Michael Bohn, AIA, is a Senior Principal and Design Director at Studio One Eleven, where he has dedicated his career to advancing innovative solutions for affordable housing and community revitalization. With over 30 years of experience, Michael has pioneered the firm's modular approach to affordable housing solutions, exemplified by projects like the award-winning Watts Works, and Vanowen, a newly completed modular affordable housing project in North Hollywood specifically for transition-aged youth, which is actually the first HHH funded homeless housing project in Los Angeles.

Sponsored by KEVIN.MURPHY +CODEhttps://bit.ly/KMCODEhttps://bit.ly/KMSLCCLASSInterview with Kate Reid:Kate Reid is a globally acclaimed colorist, educator, and influencer, renowned for her groundbreaking contributions to the hair industry. With over 28 years of expertise, Kate has earned numerous accolades, including two wins and five finalist spots at the prestigious Australian Hair Fashion Awards for "Excellence in Education." As the Global Color Design Director at Kevin Murphy, she is a visionary leader, shaping education strategies, driving innovative content creation, and championing sustainability across the industry. Her insights are frequently sought after by top media and fashion outlets, and she boasts a massive global following.Kate's career spans collaborations with the world's leading brands, directing hair for major international fashion shows. She played a pivotal role in the global launch and expansion of KEVIN MURPHY, successfully launching the brand across Asia Pacific, North America, and Europe. She continues to lead high-profile campaigns and editorial shoots in iconic locations such as Prague, Italy, the USA, and Australia. As the former Creative Director for Wella and Sebastian Professional, Kate mentored international teams competing in top-tier competitions in Spain, Milan, Paris, and New York.Her editorial work has graced the pages of fashion heavyweights like Vogue, Elle, and Marie Claire, and she has received multiple prestigious awards, including P&G Global Educator of the Year. In 2016, Kate was appointed Global Color Design Director at Kevin Murphy, a role that solidified her status as a trailblazer in hair innovation and design.Links:https://kevinmurphy.com.au/us/en/education-the-team.html?srsltid=AfmBOorH_zLYo2DJHP-pRgynBJ6DUcYSzmDRsb2lKOnIffuIA6cUAWwP https://www.hairfashionstyler.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kevin.murphy/https://www.instagram.com/katereidcreative/ News from TheTease.com: https://www.thetease.com/the-7-designer-labels-we-want-to-see-in-luxury-haircare/https://www.thetease.com/april-tech-touch-ups-3/Rate The Look:Laverne CoxGloRillaJulia MichaelsMore from TheTease.com:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeupbythetease/ (volumeupbythetease)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers/

Dans cet épisode des Belles Histoires, Caroline Lemercier, diplômée de l'EM Normandie en 2010 et aujourd'hui Brand & Design Director chez Meetic, partage son parcours professionnel guidé par les opportunités et l'instinct. De ses débuts en école de commerce à son immersion dans le monde des agences de publicité, en passant par des expériences marquantes chez L'Oréal Paris, en Californie et chez Meetic, Caroline nous raconte comment elle a su évoluer, s'adapter et tracer son propre chemin. Un témoignage inspirant pour ceux qui hésitent encore sur leur trajectoire professionnelle.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Mike Monteiro is cofounder and design director of Mule Design, an interactive design studio whose work has been called "delightfully hostile" by The New Yorker. He's written four books: Design Is a Job, You're My Favorite Client, Ruined by Design, and The Collected Angers. He's not as smart as his wife, as courageous as his daughter, or as charming as his dog. He's pretty much given up on tech and is considering a future as a lighthouse keeper or record store owner, or maybe opening a record store in a lighthouse.

In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast I'm joined by two guests to explore how working together has delivered brand experiences to thousands of customers.Paul Lowry is the Design Director at TapCreative; he oversees a team of designers on projects that span many sectors from retail to hospitality. TapCreative say that great experiences don't just happen by chance, they imagine, engineer and elevate them. Jonathan Mullane is the Design Manager at Musgrave Retail Partners. Musgrave is Ireland's leading food retail, wholesale and foodservice company. They say that every day they feed one in three people in Ireland through 15 market leading food brands that include SuperValu, Centra, Frank and Honest, Donnybrook Fair and Musgrave MarketPlace. In this episode, the two experts dive into understanding customers and the needs of the business, maintaining the brand message and delivering a consistent brand experience. We explore testing ideas with pilot projects, putting the customer at the heart of the brand experience, incredible concept stores, sharing valuable insights on how brands can stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.So grab that cup of tea, sit back and listen to the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast.For more information visit:TapCreative www.tapcreative.ieMusgrave www.musgravegroup.com Catch up on previous episodes on your favourite podcast platform and while you're there please hit that follow button so that you get to listen to it first every week. Follow for weekly updates and watch us on YouTube by subscribing to The Retail Advisor. Sharing is caring—share episodes with your network and tag me, Melissa Moore, and The Retail Break podcast on social media.If you'd like to get involved in the next season of the podcast, as a guest or a sponsor please email melissa@theretailadvisor.ie

The Power Of Women podcast with Di Gillett & Talitha Cummins, a former broadcast journalist turned entrepreneur. Talitha shares her journey from a successful media career to a complete career-change, disrupting the jewellery market with her own business specialising in lab-grown diamonds. She opens up about her struggles with alcoholism and the importance of recovery as she made the journey to sobriety. The conversation also touches on women's health issues, which again finds us talking about menopause, and the need for greater awareness and support. Talitha emphasises the empowerment that comes with overcoming personal challenges, the importance of pursuing one's passions and the resilience required to push through fear and uncertainty. KEY TOPICSFrom broadcasting to business: A new chapterFinding recovery: The path to sobrietyThe rise & disruption of lab-grown diamondsNavigating the jewellery Industry: Customization and consumer trendsEmpowering women: Challenges and conversations on menopause New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. WHO IS TALTHA CUMMINS?Talitha is a former Broadcast Journalist and now Founder and Design Director of The Cut Jewellery, a modern jewellery brand on a mission to change the way consumers purchase jewellery. FIND TALITHA AT:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/talithacummins/Website https://thecutjewellery.com.au/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecutjewellery/ OTHER EPISODES:Listen to our episode with Sheridan Rose Shaw about overcoming addiction: https://shows.acast.com/the-power-of-women-podcast/episodes/ep47-sheridan-rose-shaw-from-addiction-to-entrepreneur-advoc CONNECT WITH DI & POWER OF WOMEN: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/ Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking content. Follow the podcast, share the episodes & hit that subscribe button so you never miss an episode.Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/ CREDITS:Sound Design: Daryl Missen - www.vinilo.com.au DISCLAIMER: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with art director, lecturer and creative director Fiona Hayes. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Fiona comment on the photographic environment as they see it through the exhibitions, magazines, talks and events that Fiona has seen over the previous weeks. Fiona Hayes Fiona Hayes is an art director, designer, consultant and lecturer with over 30 years' experience in publishing, fashion and the art world. She has been a magazine art director ten times: on Punch, Company, Eve, the British and Russian editions of Cosmopolitan, House & Garden,GQ India (based in Mumbai), MyselfGermany (in Munich), and Russian Vogue (twice). Between 2013 and 2019, as Art Director of New Markets and Brand Development for Condé Nast International, based in London and Paris, she oversaw all the company's launches – 14 magazines, including seven editions of Vogue. She still consults as Design Director at Large for Vogue Hong Kong. In 2002 she founded independent photography magazine DayFour, publishing it continuously until 2012. She is Co-Author and Art Director of The Fashion Yearbook, and creative director of books for South African media consultancy Legacy Creates. Outside the publishing world, she has been Art Director of contemporary art auction house Phillips de Pury in London and New York, and Consultant Art Director of Russian luxury retail group Mercury/TSUM. (Fiona would like to point out she is not Russian: she is proudly Irish and studied Visual Communication and History of Art and Design at NCAD Dublin.) She currently divides her time between design consultancy for commercial clients, and lecturing at Oxford Brookes University, the Condé Nast College of Fashion and Design, London, Nottingham Trent University, Ravensbourne University, and Leeds University. She lives in West London. @theartdictator Dr.Grant Scott After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work zas a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photographic career Scott has art directed numerous advertising campaigns, worked as a creative director at Sotheby's, art directed foto8magazine, founded his own photographic gallery, edited Professional Photographer magazine and launched his own title for photographers and filmmakers Hungry Eye. He founded the United Nations of Photography in 2012, and is now a Senior Lecturer and Subject Co-ordinator: Photography at Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, and a BBC Radio contributor. Scott is the author of Professional Photography: The New Global Landscape Explained (Routledge 2014), The Essential Student Guide to Professional Photography (Routledge 2015), New Ways of Seeing: The Democratic Language of Photography (Routledge 2019), and What Does Photography Mean To You? (Bluecoat Press 2020). His photography has been published in At Home With The Makers of Style (Thames & Hudson 2006) and Crash Happy: A Night at The Bangers (Cafe Royal Books 2012). His film Do Not Bend: The Photographic Life of Bill Jay was premiered in 2018. Scott's book Inside Vogue House: One building, seven magazines, sixty years of stories, Orphans Publishing, is on now.

This dual feature episode highlights the artistry of the Gee's Bend Quilters, whose improvisational designs and cultural resilience transformed necessity into celebrated textile art, alongside Francine Thompson, Design Director at Hims & Hers, who shares insights on visual storytelling and building compelling brand narratives._______Support this podcast with a small donation: Buy Me A CoffeeThis show is powered by Nice PeopleJoin this podcast and the Patreon community: patreon.com/womendesignersyoushouldknowHave a 1:1 mentor call with Amber Asay: intro.co/amberasay_______Sources:Souls Grown Deep Gee's Bend Website: geesbend.orgInstagram: @geesbendquiltmakersGee's Bend on EtsyAbout The Quilters of Gee's BendThe Gee's Bend Quilters are a collective of African American women from the small, rural community of Gee's Bend, Alabama, whose quilting tradition dates back to the 19th century. Descendants of enslaved people who once worked the land as sharecroppers, these women transformed necessity into artistry, crafting bold, improvisational quilts from repurposed fabrics like denim, flour sacks, and worn-out clothing. Their work remained largely unknown outside their community until the early 2000s, when museum exhibitions catapulted them into the national spotlight. Now celebrated as one of the most significant contributions to American textile art, Gee's Bend quilts have been displayed at the Whitney Museum, the Met, and the Smithsonian. Their distinctive designs—like the Housetop and Bricklayer patterns—have influenced modern art and design, blending tradition with innovation. Today, their legacy continues through exhibitions, workshops, and direct sales, ensuring their craft remains both an artistic and economic lifeline for the community.About FrancineFrancine Thompson is the Design Director of Brand at Hims & Hers, where she brings a strategic and thoughtful approach to branding, creating design systems that feel both human and impactful. With a foundation in graphic design, brand identity, typography, and creative strategy, she has built a career helping brands tell compelling stories that connect with people on a deeper level. Her work spans everything from printed materials to physical products, and she's known for her ability to turn big ideas into tangible, beautifully executed realities. Based in California, Francine's expertise in editorial design and brand storytelling has shaped her approach to crafting experiences that feel cohesive from the macro to the micro. In this episode, she shares insights on the power of visual storytelling and what it means to build a brand that resonates. Follow Francine:Instagram: @francineathompsonWebsite: francineathompson.comTikTok: @franslittlelife ____View all the visually rich 1-min reels of each woman on IG below:Instagram: Amber AsayInstagram: Women Designers Pod

Insights are only as powerful as the action they inspire. In this episode, we are joined by Will Osborn, Service and Org Design Director & Head of Service Design at frog, part of Capgemini Invent, as he discusses why insights fail and what the industry needs to do differently. Will shares candid takes on blind spots in insights, why context is more critical than data, and why waiting for the perfect tech solution is a mistake.We also discuss:The evergreen challenge of silo syndrome. How great storytelling makes data impossible to ignore.Why research on its own isn't enough.Join The Insighter's Club and get exclusive industry insights, expert analysis, and cutting-edge trends delivered straight to your inbox.

Lauren Dennison, design director and workplace market leader at Vocon, an interior office architect firm based in New York City, discusses how U.S. office buildings are upgrading their environments to attract more leasing activity and bring workers back to the office. (02/2025)

Lauren Dennison, design director and workplace market leader at Vocon, an interior office architect firm based in New York City, discusses how U.S. office buildings are upgrading their environments to attract more leasing activity and bring workers back to the office. (02/2025)

Lauren Dennison, design director and workplace market leader at Vocon, an interior office architect firm based in New York City, discusses how U.S. office buildings are upgrading their environments to attract more leasing activity and bring workers back to the office. (02/2025)

In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with art director, lecturer and creative director Fiona Hayes. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Fiona comment on the photographic environment as they see it through the exhibitions, magazines, talks and events that Fiona has seen over the previous weeks. Fiona Hayes Fiona Hayes is an art director, designer, consultant and lecturer with over 30 years' experience in publishing, fashion and the art world. She has been a magazine art director ten times: on Punch, Company, Eve, the British and Russian editions of Cosmopolitan, House & Garden,GQ India (based in Mumbai), MyselfGermany (in Munich), and Russian Vogue (twice). Between 2013 and 2019, as Art Director of New Markets and Brand Development for Condé Nast International, based in London and Paris, she oversaw all the company's launches – 14 magazines, including seven editions of Vogue. She still consults as Design Director at Large for Vogue Hong Kong. In 2002 she founded independent photography magazine DayFour, publishing it continuously until 2012. She is Co-Author and Art Director of The Fashion Yearbook, and creative director of books for South African media consultancy Legacy Creates. Outside the publishing world, she has been Art Director of contemporary art auction house Phillips de Pury in London and New York, and Consultant Art Director of Russian luxury retail group Mercury/TSUM. (Fiona would like to point out she is not Russian: she is proudly Irish and studied Visual Communication and History of Art and Design at NCAD Dublin.) She currently divides her time between design consultancy for commercial clients, and lecturing at Oxford Brookes University, the Condé Nast College of Fashion and Design, London, Nottingham Trent University, Ravensbourne University, and Leeds University. She lives in West London. @theartdictator Dr.Grant Scott After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work zas a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photographic career Scott has art directed numerous advertising campaigns, worked as a creative director at Sotheby's, art directed foto8magazine, founded his own photographic gallery, edited Professional Photographer magazine and launched his own title for photographers and filmmakers Hungry Eye. He founded the United Nations of Photography in 2012, and is now a Senior Lecturer and Subject Co-ordinator: Photography at Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, and a BBC Radio contributor. Scott is the author of Professional Photography: The New Global Landscape Explained (Routledge 2014), The Essential Student Guide to Professional Photography (Routledge 2015), New Ways of Seeing: The Democratic Language of Photography (Routledge 2019), and What Does Photography Mean To You? (Bluecoat Press 2020). His photography has been published in At Home With The Makers of Style (Thames & Hudson 2006) and Crash Happy: A Night at The Bangers (Cafe Royal Books 2012). His film Do Not Bend: The Photographic Life of Bill Jay was premiered in 2018. Scott's next book is Inside Vogue House: One building, seven magazines, sixty years of stories, Orphans Publishing, is on sale February 2024. Mentioned in this episode: https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/the-80s-photographing-britain https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/linder-danger-came-smiling/ © Grant Scott 2025

Jonsara Ruth is co-founder and Design Director of Healthy Materials Lab (HML) at Parsons School of Design, where she is an Associate Professor and Founding Director of the MFA Interior Design program. Alison Mears is Associate Professor of Architecture, Director and Co-Founder of HML and Director/Co-Founder of HML EU. Alison and Jonsara published “Material Health:Design Frontiers” exploring the intersectional and complex nature of material health. They also co-authored a chapter of The Regenerative Materials Movement (Living Future/Ecotone, 2024). This year is the Healthy Materials Lab's tenth in operation. Alison and Jonsara's close collaboration has been central to the Lab's development and to its success in engaging people and changing minds and practices.“Jonsara and I have a lot in common,” Alison says, “including a drive to use our design skills in the service of a higher goal to produce place for people that meet all their needs. We want to raise the bar. And we want to invite people in to do this work.”Jonsara says their partnership works well because they have complementary skill sets and they've always been willing to hear one another out. “We value intuition and we respect each other's experience. We are both committed to always learning and evolving,” she says. 

This week we chat with Tim Yeo, author of “The Quiet Achiever,” about the strengths of introverted leadership. Discover how introverts can excel without conforming to extrovert norms, and learn about Tim's journey from a quiet designer to an influential leader.How can introverts truly thrive in leadership roles without compromising their authenticity?Tim Yeo, a veteran design leader, shares his unique perspective on how introverts can lead effectively without morphing into extroverts. Drawing on his experience as a Design Director at IBM and his role in fintech startups, Tim illustrates how introversion can be a powerful asset in the workplace.Tim discusses the pivotal moments in his career that led him to embrace his introverted nature, ultimately fueling his success. He shares valuable insights into overcoming the extrovert ideal prevalent in leadership roles and highlights the significance of authenticity in achieving professional success. His book, “The Quiet Achiever,” serves as a guide for introverts to harness their strengths and navigate the corporate landscape with confidence.Whether you're an introvert seeking to enhance your leadership skills or an extrovert looking to support your quieter colleagues, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on professional growth.Tune in to hear Tim's inspiring journey and learn how you can succeed on your terms.Helpful Links:• Connect with Tim on LinkedIn• The Quiet AchieverTopics:• 03:24 – Tim's Career Journey• 05:34 – Challenges and Strategies for Introverts• 09:55 – The Quiet Achiever Book• 30:07 – Sensing and Responding in Conversations• 31:07 – Frameworks for Introverts and Extroverts• 32:52 – What can extraverts learn from Introverts• 33:54 – Working Better Together• 34:53 – Designing Team Dynamics• 37:36 – Tips for Extroverts and Ambiverts• 41:43 – Asynchronous Collaboration—Thanks for listening! We hope you dug today's episode. If you liked what you heard, be sure to like and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And if you really enjoyed today's episode, why don't you leave a five-star review? Or tell some friends! It will help us out a ton.If you haven't already, sign up for our email list. We won't spam you. Pinky swear.• Get a FREE audiobook AND support the show• Support the show on Patreon• Check out show transcripts• Check out our website• Subscribe on Apple Podcasts• Subscribe on Spotify• Subscribe on YouTube• Subscribe on Stitcher

In this episode, Lori Mukoyama, Global Hospitality Leader, Design Director, and Principal at Gensler, shares insights and observations about the future of hospitality design.Read Gensler's 2025 Design Forecast This episode is brought to you with support from Shiji Group, the global hospitality technology leader that helps hotels streamline operations and transform guest experiences. Recognized by their clients for their best-in-class solutions and exceptional service and support, Shiji Group is trusted by leading brands worldwide to activate technology faster, increase operational efficiency, and drive better business results.A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free. Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together. If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve! Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

*Episode recorded summer 2024*Dom Alessandro has been the founder and owner of AW Design since 2000, a company which is dedicated to helping brand owners realize the potential of their brands through meaningful strategic development, passionate design exploration and detailed execution. Prior to AW, Dom was a Design Director at Landor NY, leading a team of designers on branding programs for clients such as Nestle, Pepsi and Proctor & Gamble. Dom has been one of the keys to the history of Danbury Hockey with his contribution centering around the logo design for four of the five teams to call Danbury home. Dom designed the iconic Danbury Trashers logo, followed by the Whalers, Titans, and Hat Tricks.Episode Sponsors:The Amber Room Colonnade⁠⁠https://www.theamberroom.net/⁠⁠Uncle Matt's Bakery & Cafe⁠⁠https://unclemattsbakeryandcafe.com/⁠Affinity Esports⁠https://www.affinityesports.gg/⁠Negative Kitty⁠https://linktr.ee/negative_kitty

Meena Yi joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about her career as Design Director at the DNC, Creative Director for the Cory Booker campaign and as outgoing Creative Director at The White House.

Aldo Juraidini Zorrilla is a Design Director at Studio Rodrigo. He has worked in fintech, healthcare, and the nonprofit sector, with clients including (but not limited) to Barclays, Peacock, Google, Make the Road NY, and more. Plus! Aldo leads Cinema Rodrigo once a month, when everyone is welcome to watch a film and chat about it over drinks and food. Y tu mamá también made an impact on Aldo at a young age. The movie stars Gael Garcia Bernal as Julio and Diego Luna as Tenoch, two very close friends who embark on a road trip with Luisa, played by Maribel Verdú. At the beginning of their trek, Julio and Tenoch have their own selfish intentions but as the journey progresses, Luisa teaches them a lesson or two, changing their lives in unexpected ways.-Y tu mamá también (2001)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0245574/https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0190859/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0190860/ https://www.theguardian.com/film/2002/apr/12/1 https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/25/movies/y-tu-mama-tambien.html-Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Lunahttps://variety.com/2024/film/news/la-maquina-diego-luna-gael-garcia-bernal-boxing-butts-botox-hulu-1236174602/https://letterboxd.com/crew/story/gael-garcia-bernal-and-diego-luna-reflect/ -Aldo Juraidini Zorrillahttps://www.aldojuraidini.com/https://www.cinemarodrigo.com/-Other movies and art discussedhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt6155172/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0245712/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061722/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113540/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110598/https://olympics.com/en/olympic-games/mexico-city-1968/logo-designhttps://www.brian-eno.net/about/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico_City_Metrohttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt17677860/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0206634/https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0939182/

In this extended episode, editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro, art director, creative director and lecturer Fiona Hayes and UNP founder and curator Grant Scott look back on 2024 and forward to 2025 whilst reflecting on photo exhibitions, books, social media, publishing and the expectations of the Twenty First Century photographer. Bill Shapiro Bill Shapiro served as the Editor-in-Chief of LIFE, the legendary photo magazine; LIFE's relaunch in 2004 was the largest in Time Inc. history. Later, he was the founding Editor-in-Chief of LIFE.com, which won the 2011 National Magazine Award for digital photography. Shapiro is the author of several books, among them Gus & Me, a children's book he co-wrote with Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards and, What We Keep, which looks at the objects in our life that hold the most emotional significance. A fine-art photography curator for New York galleries and a consultant to photographers, Shapiro is also a Contributing Editor to the Leica Conversations series. He has written about photography for the New York Times Magazine, Vanity Fair, the Atlantic, Vogue, and Esquire, among others. Every Friday — more or less — he posts about under-the-radar photographers on his Instagram feed, where he's @billshapiro. Fiona Hayes Fiona Hayes is an art director, designer, consultant and lecturer with over 30 years' experience in publishing, fashion and the art world. She has been a magazine art director ten times: on Punch, Company, Eve, the British and Russian editions of Cosmopolitan, House & Garden,GQ India (based in Mumbai), MyselfGermany (in Munich), and Russian Vogue (twice). Between 2013 and 2019, as Art Director of New Markets and Brand Development for Condé Nast International, based in London and Paris, she oversaw all the company's launches – 14 magazines, including seven editions of Vogue. She still consults as Design Director at Large for Vogue Hong Kong. In 2002 she founded independent photography magazine DayFour, publishing it continuously until 2012. Outside the publishing world, she has been Art Director of contemporary art auction house Phillips de Pury in London and New York, and Consultant Art Director of Russian luxury retail group Mercury/TSUM. She currently divides her time between design consultancy for commercial clients, and lecturing. She lives in West London. @theartdictator Dr.Grant Scott After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photographic career Scott has art directed numerous advertising campaigns, worked as a creative director at Sotheby's, art directed foto8 magazine, founded his own photographic gallery, edited Professional Photographer magazine and launched his own title for photographers and filmmakers Hungry Eye. He founded the United Nations of Photography in 2012, and is now a Senior Lecturer and Subject Co-ordinator: Photography (Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate) at Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, and a BBC Radio contributor. Scott is the author of Professional Photography: The New Global Landscape Explained (Routledge 2014), The Essential Student Guide to Professional Photography (Routledge 2015), New Ways of Seeing: The Democratic Language of Photography (Routledge 2019), and What Does Photography Mean To You? (Bluecoat Press 2020). His photography has been published in At Home With The Makers of Style (Thames & Hudson 2006) and Crash Happy: A Night at The Bangers (Cafe Royal Books 2012). His film Do Not Bend: The Photographic Life of Bill Jay was premiered in 2018. Scott continues to work as a photographer, writer and filmmaker and is the Subject Coordinator for both undergraduate and post graduate study of photography at Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, England. © Grant Scott 2025

Send us a textIn part 2, Kirk and Andy continue chatting with Alex Center, founder and creative force behind Center Design, to discuss the art and strategy of building iconic brands like Ayoh! mayonnaise and BERO beer. From the high stakes of crafting products for big-name personalities like Molly Baz to designing a "lived-in yet fresh" aesthetic, Alex dives deep into the challenges and joys of creating consumer packaged goods that feel both timeless and trendy.Highlights:How Molly Baz's reverence for classic sandwich shops inspired *Ayoh!*'s nostalgic yet modern design.The unique approach of making new brands feel like they've been around forever—and why it's a winning formula.The collaboration process at Center Design: stakeholder interviews, team synergy, and blending client vision with expert execution.Alex's thoughts on balancing pressure, passion, and creativity when working on high-stakes projects.Kirk and Andy also geek out over the Americana vibe behind Ayoh! and sandwiches as a universally loved staple, sharing their own sandwich-making rituals and thoughts on the role of nostalgia in branding.Whether you're a designer, a brand enthusiast, or just someone who loves a good sandwich (with the perfect mayo, of course), this episode is packed with inspiration and laughs. As Alex puts it, "Design is a team sport," and this conversation is proof of that collaborative magic.See more of Alex's work here: https://center.design/Connect with Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexcenter/Support the showAbout Kirk and Andy. Kirk Visola is the Creative Director and Founder of MIND THE FONT™. He brings over 20 years of CPG experience to the packaging and branding design space, and understands how shelf aesthetics can make an impact for established and emerging brands. Check out their work http://www.mindthefont.com. Andy Kurts is the Creative Director and Founder of Buttermilk Creative. He loves a good coffee in the morning and a good bourbon at night. When he's not working on packaging design he's running in the backyard with his family. Check out Buttermilk's work http://www.buttermilkcreative.com.Music for Kirk & Kurtts intro & outro: Better by Super FantasticsShow a little love. Share the podcast with those who may benefit. Or, send us a coffee:Support the show

What's coming in December 2024, and early 2025. Hey, listeners, tell us about the Superman teaser trailer. https://www.designersonfilm.com/superman-Until the End of the World with Jessica Barness, design scholar and a scholarly designerhttps://www.jessicabarness.com/https://jessicabarness.substack.com/https://www.whatscholarshiplookslike.net/-Defending Your Life with Erin Sarofsky, Executive Creative Director and Owner of Sarofsky, working at the intersection of art, design, technology, and film productionhttps://www.instagram.com/sarofsky_design/-Y tu mama tambien with Aldo Juraidini Zorrilla, Design Director at Studio Rodrigo https://www.aldojuraidini.com/https://www.cinemarodrigo.com/-Seven Days in May with Steven Heller, Author and Historianhttps://www.printmag.com/categories/daily-heller/-Plus! Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, Midnight Run, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Children of Men, Purple Rain, Moonlight, and the Rocky Horror Picture Show-Happy holidays, and have a wonderful start to the year 2025.

Send us a textIn this episode, Kirk and Andy sit down with the brilliant Alex Center—Brooklyn-based designer, founder of the branding studio Center, and creative visionary behind some of today's most iconic brands. From his early days designing for Vitamin Water to a decade-long tenure at Coca-Cola, Alex shares his unique journey of building brands that resonate—and yes, there's even a story about 50 Cent dropping a “you spit hot fire” compliment!Alex dives into his transition from in-house powerhouse to independent studio founder, giving a candid look into the value of in-house design work. While many designers chase agency dreams, Alex champions the versatility, speed, and breadth of working across all touchpoints of a brand. Whether it's retail, packaging, or campaigns—Alex reminds us how being in-house shaped his holistic understanding of brands and prepared him to make waves with clients like Liquid Death, New Balance, Kinder Forge, and United Sodas of America.The conversation heats up when Kirk and Andy unpack Alex's latest masterpiece: Bero, a non-alcoholic beer brand co-founded with Hollywood's own Tom Holland. From the elegant design details, iconic gold can tops, and tactile finishes to capturing the essence of premium British pub culture, Bero sets a new gold standard in branding. The team nerds out over the power of differentiation in crowded markets and how good design is both tactile and timeless.Along the way, Alex shares stories of:Breaking the “stigma” of in-house design and why it's anything but boring.The magic of working across multiple expressions of a single brand.The delicate balance of “elevating, not alienating” in branding.How heritage and modernity shape Bero's standout look and feel.Prepare to be inspired by Alex's passion for brands, his unfiltered takes on design, and his knack for storytelling that makes every project personal. Whether you're a designer, marketer, or just someone who loves beautiful brands, this episode is packed with gems on design strategy, aesthetics, and pushing the creative envelope.See more of Alex's work here: https://center.design/Connect with Alex here: Support the showAbout Kirk and Andy. Kirk Visola is the Creative Director and Founder of MIND THE FONT™. He brings over 20 years of CPG experience to the packaging and branding design space, and understands how shelf aesthetics can make an impact for established and emerging brands. Check out their work http://www.mindthefont.com. Andy Kurts is the Creative Director and Founder of Buttermilk Creative. He loves a good coffee in the morning and a good bourbon at night. When he's not working on packaging design he's running in the backyard with his family. Check out Buttermilk's work http://www.buttermilkcreative.com.Music for Kirk & Kurtts intro & outro: Better by Super FantasticsShow a little love. Share the podcast with those who may benefit. Or, send us a coffee:Support the show

Resources:Check out Aidenn's Upwork profile here to learn more about their work and services!About Aidenn:Aidenn is an accomplished Fashion Designer with expertise in design, sourcing, and product development. She has led successful product launches, built strategic vendor partnerships, and excels in cost reduction, quality control, and team collaboration. By leveraging user experience insights and new technologies, Aidenn consistently delivers solutions that meet consumer needs, streamline operations, and drive revenue growth.Connect with Aidenn:Visit her websiteEmail her at: theuxfashiondesignagency@gmail.comConnect on LinkedIn ✍️ Fill out the Survey: http://sewheidi.com/survey

Cal Thompson is the VP of Product Design & Research at Headspace, where they lead a team dedicated to creating user-centered designs that drive real-world impact. Their focus is to combine design practices with rigorous research to help users achieve their meditation goals. Before Headspace, Cal served as a Design Director at Fjord San Francisco. In this episode, we explore: What key metric Headspace measures for active use The small feature change that increased engagement The one trick they use for copy-editing What drives people to re-engage with Headspace How pricing (free vs. paid) impacts user engagement  This episode is packed with practical takeaways for PMs and anyone interested in the psychology of habit creation. Enjoy this episode? Rate it and leave a review. It really helps others find the podcast. Learn more about Kristen and Irrational Labs here.

Isabel Mendez is the founder and design director at Antara Studio, an award-winning full-service design partner for purpose-driven brands. With a focus on brand, content, and design, Isabel and her team help companies create cohesive and emotionally resonant identities across all touchpoints.In this episode of DTC POD, Blaine and Isabel discuss:The three necessary phases for creating a brand identityWhat makes a good brand story and how brands can effectively communicate itHow brands can adapt to trends while remaining true to who they areInteract with other DTC experts and access our monthly fireside chats with industry leaders on DTC Pod Slack.On this episode of DTC Pod, we cover:1. DTC Brand Design Trends2. Stages of Brand Identity Building3. Characteristics of a Good Brand Story4. Consistency in Branding5. Branding as a Holistic ProcessTimestamps00:00 Starting the design studio Antara03:39 From freelancing to building a team05:10 The basics of building a great brand07:45 Branding as graphic communication10:21 Owning assets vs having a brand12:26 Phases of brand identity construction16:21 What makes a good brand story21:09 Brand case study: Star Fades International25:15 Establishing a design story for brands26:55 Brand application and consistency29:48 Design trends and timelessness33:33 What's next for AntaraShow notes powered by CastmagicPast guests & brands on DTC Pod include Gilt, PopSugar, Glossier, MadeIN, Prose, Bala, P.volve, Ritual, Bite, Oura, Levels, General Mills, Mid Day Squares, Prose, Arrae, Olipop, Ghia, Rosaluna, Form, Uncle Studios & many more.  Additional episodes you might like:• #175 Ariel Vaisbort - How OLIPOP Runs Influencer, Community, & Affiliate Growth• #184 Jake Karls, Midday Squares - Turning Your Brand Into The Influencer With Content• #205 Kasey Stewart: Suckerz- - Powering Your Launch With 300 Million Organic Views• #219 JT Barnett: The TikTok Masterclass For Brands• #223 Lauren Kleinman: The PR & Affiliate Marketing Playbook• ​​​​#243 Kian Golzari - Source & Develop Products Like The World's Best Brands-----Have any questions about the show or topics you'd like us to explore further?Shoot us a DM; we'd love to hear from you.Want the weekly TL;DR of tips delivered to your mailbox?Check out our newsletter here.Projects the DTC Pod team is working on:DTCetc - all our favorite brands on the internetOlivea - the extra virgin olive oil & hydroxytyrosol supplementCastmagic - AI Workspace for ContentFollow us for content, clips, giveaways, & updates!DTCPod InstagramDTCPod TwitterDTCPod TikTok  Isabel Mendez - Founder and Design Director of Antara StudioBlaine Bolus - Co-Founder of CastmagicRamon Berrios - Co-Founder of Castmagic

We're thrilled to welcome Dan Connor to Episode 23 of Pipe Dreams Podcast. Dan is a seasoned veteran in the apparel design industry and currently serves as a Design Director at the iconic streetwear brand, Supreme. Beyond his impressive career, Dan is a passionate motorcycle enthusiast, track day rider, and club racer. Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, Dan's journey began in the skateboarding scene, where a job at a local skate shop ignited a design career spanning over two decades. He has contributed his talents to world-renowned brands like Nike, Converse, Columbia Sportswear, and Bonfire Snowboarding. Dan's creative expertise and love for motorcycles have often intertwined, leading to collaborations with brands like Honda, Ducati, and, most recently, a personal project with Dainese x Marco Bezzecchi. Looking ahead, Dan aims to bring fresh, creative perspectives to motorcycle racing, both domestically and on the global stage. In this episode, Dan shares his incredible journey, stories from working with top brands, and insights into how he's blending design and motorsports. Whether you're into streetwear, MotoGP, or love hearing from visionaries, this is an episode you won't want to miss! https://www.worldchampionship.team Follow ⁠@pipedreams_pod⁠ on social media! ____________________________________________________________________________________ Please support our partners: Law Tigers Motorcycle Attorney's: If you ever find yourself in an incident that may or may not require legal representation please call 1-800-Law-Tigers. - No recovery, no fee for personal injury claims, and no expenses unless there is a recovery. - Fees calculated as a percentage of the gross recovery. - FREE representation for motorcycle property damage claims - FREE advice on all motorcycle matters For more info visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lawtigers.com/⁠⁠ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Yuasa Battery: Setting the standard for powersports batteries since 1979. Each and every day, it starts with us. - Find Your Battery: https://www.yuasabatteries.com/#batterysearch - Find Your Local Yuasa Dealer: https://www.yuasabatteries.com/how-to-buy/find-a-dealer/ - Purchase Online: https://www.yuasabatteries.com/how-to-buy/where-to-buy/ For more info visit https://www.yuasabatteries.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipe-dreams/support

Innovating Architecture: Embracing Technology and Experimentation at Spectorgroup In this episode of the Architecture and Innovation Podcast, host Tom Dioro interviews Steven South, Design Director at Spectorgroup, and Faizan Zaidi, the firm's Design Technology Specialist. They discuss how Spectorgroup integrates various design tools to avoid limiting creativity, the evolution of design technology from CAD to BIM, and the role of AI in modern architectural projects. Both Steven and Faizan share their personal journeys into architecture, highlighting the importance of curiosity and experimentation in their practice. They emphasize the need for technology to serve the design process without dictating it and share insights on how Spectorgroup's culture fosters innovation and adaptability.For more information about Spectorgroup, visitspectorgroup.com00:00 Introduction to Design Philosophy00:53 Welcome to the Architecture and Innovation Podcast01:15 Meet the Guests: Steven South and Faizan Zaidi02:14 Personal Mantras and Professional Insights04:45 Design Culture at Spectorgroup06:48 Embracing Change and Technology08:25 Client Collaboration and Technological Advancements17:01 The Role of AI in Modern Architecture19:16 Inspiration and Career Journeys31:08 The Future of AI in Architecture35:30 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Welcome to Growthmates with Kate Syuma — Growth advisor, previously Head of Growth Design at Miro. I'm building Growthmates as a place to connect with inspiring leaders to help you grow yourself and your product. Here you can learn how companies like Dropbox, Adobe, Canva, Loom, and many more are building excellent products and growth culture. Get all episodes and a free playbook for Growth teams on our brand-new website — growthmates.club, and press follow to support us on your favorite platforms.Listen now and subscribe on your favorite platforms — Apple, Spotify, or watch on YouTube (new!).In this episode, Kate speaks with Chetana Deorah , a seasoned design leader who shares her journey across renowned companies like Yahoo!, Netflix, and Coursera, along with her transition to building a community-driven vegan pizza initiative. Chetana opens up about navigating the intersection of creativity, leadership, and self-reflection while balancing corporate and personal passions.—Brought to you by Command.ai — a user-focused platform offering an alternative to traditional popups or chatbots. Their AI “Copilot” answers questions, performs actions, and simplifies complex tasks. Use “Nudges” to guide users with timely, relevant messages, all within a no-code platform. Perfect for Product, Support, and Marketing teams to positively influence user behavior while respecting their needs:—Key highlights from this episode

In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with art director, lecturer and creative director Fiona Hayes. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Fiona comment on the photographic environment as they see it through the exhibitions, magazines, talks and events that Fiona has seen over the previous weeks. Fiona Hayes Fiona Hayes is an art director, designer, consultant and lecturer with over 30 years' experience in publishing, fashion and the art world. She has been a magazine art director ten times: on Punch, Company, Eve, the British and Russian editions of Cosmopolitan, House & Garden,GQ India (based in Mumbai), MyselfGermany (in Munich), and Russian Vogue (twice). Between 2013 and 2019, as Art Director of New Markets and Brand Development for Condé Nast International, based in London and Paris, she oversaw all the company's launches – 14 magazines, including seven editions of Vogue. She still consults as Design Director at Large for Vogue Hong Kong. In 2002 she founded independent photography magazine DayFour, publishing it continuously until 2012. She is Co-Author and Art Director of The Fashion Yearbook, and creative director of books for South African media consultancy Legacy Creates. Outside the publishing world, she has been Art Director of contemporary art auction house Phillips de Pury in London and New York, and Consultant Art Director of Russian luxury retail group Mercury/TSUM. (Fiona would like to point out she is not Russian: she is proudly Irish and studied Visual Communication and History of Art and Design at NCAD Dublin.) She currently divides her time between design consultancy for commercial clients, and lecturing at Oxford Brookes University, the Condé Nast College of Fashion and Design, London, Nottingham Trent University, Ravensbourne University, and Leeds University. She lives in West London. @theartdictator Dr.Grant Scott After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work zas a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photographic career Scott has art directed numerous advertising campaigns, worked as a creative director at Sotheby's, art directed foto8magazine, founded his own photographic gallery, edited Professional Photographer magazine and launched his own title for photographers and filmmakers Hungry Eye. He founded the United Nations of Photography in 2012, and is now a Senior Lecturer and Subject Co-ordinator: Photography at Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, and a BBC Radio contributor. Scott is the author of Professional Photography: The New Global Landscape Explained (Routledge 2014), The Essential Student Guide to Professional Photography (Routledge 2015), New Ways of Seeing: The Democratic Language of Photography (Routledge 2019), and What Does Photography Mean To You? (Bluecoat Press 2020). His photography has been published in At Home With The Makers of Style (Thames & Hudson 2006) and Crash Happy: A Night at The Bangers (Cafe Royal Books 2012). His film Do Not Bend: The Photographic Life of Bill Jay was premiered in 2018. Scott's book Inside Vogue House: One building, seven magazines, sixty years of stories, Orphans Publishing, is on now. © Grant Scott 2024

Corrine and John are the director and creative director of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Corinne Busche majored in digital animation at the University of Utah. In 2006 she joined the studio now known as EA Saltlake, working through the ranks to become a Design Director for The Sims series.John Epler studied English language and literature at the University of Alberta. After graduating, he was selling televisions when he applied to be a tester at Bioware. At the studio he began working as a writer and director of cinematics.Now, the pair have come together to lead development on the latest entry to the beloved Dragon Age RPG series, which launched at the end of October. Be attitude for gains. https://plus.acast.com/s/my-perfect-console. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Originally from London, Raj Kaur has spent the last six years living in Bavaria, in the south of Germany. Combining her professional work as a freelance Design Director for Brands with her art and illustration practice, Raj's work covers a vast array of explorations. She strives to find the balance between ‘play' and ‘project creation' in the quest to build a body of personal work, which celebrates joyful creativity. Subjects vary from animals, portraits and life drawing - subjects which exude life and character. Raj strives to create work that is expressive and energetic, enjoying the freedom of bold mark making and colour.  Find out more: https://www.instagram.com/rajkaurartist https://rajkaur.substack.com Contact us here: thecreativitycafe21@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/thecreativitycafepodcast Paige Baldwin Ando https://www.instagram.com/wholeselfcreative https://www.wholeselfcreative.com Jordana Matsuda https://www.jordana-matsuda.com https://www.instagram.com/jordana.matsuda

Behind the Scenes of Life As A Design Director with Megan Krajco In this episode, Rachel connects with Megan Krajco as she navigates her brand new role for Paka as a Design Director. Megan shares her nearly two-decade journey from an intern at Garnet Hill to a design director role, offering just a snapshot of the wisdom she's gained along the way. Megan's self-direction and perseverance played a pivotal role in her growth through the ranks. From marketing insights to merchandising strategies, her extensive experience with small to mid-sized brands has equipped her with a holistic view of the industry. Megan emphasizes the power of networking, continuous learning, and the invaluable support of industry connections, all of which are essential for anyone looking to craft a thriving career in fashion. We also touch on the essential role of mentorship and leadership development in shaping a successful professional path. Explore Megan's thoughts on the impact of supportive versus stifling managers and the importance of maintaining a positive attitude amidst challenges. This episode offers an enlightening discussion that focuses on the intersection of creativity and business acumen in the apparel world.    In this episode, you'll hear: -Megan's journey into the apparel industry and her self-guided approach to gaining traction in her career. -Learning to take the ego out is key! -Working with small startups allows opportunity for testing theories and creating an iconic look for the brand. -What you do will always affect someone else - you become a better designer when you understand the process along the lifecycle of a garment. We can't wait to hear what you think of this episode! Connect with Megan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganakrajco/ Purchase the Business of Apparel Online Course: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/course To connect with Rachel, you can join her LinkedIn community here: LinkedIn. To visit her website, go to: www.unmarkedstreet.com.   

Darla sits down with Dan Rubinstein to discuss the process of getting interior design projects into print and digital magazines. They also discuss the importance of an effective and holistic marketing strategy. Dan shares some tips on leveraging photography, Instagram, and more to boost your design business. Stay tuned! For more than 25 years, Dan Rubinstein has been a writer, editor, and consultant based in New York specializing in design, art, and culture. His podcast, The Grand Tourist with Dan Rubinstein, recently began its 11th season of in-depth episodes that explore the worlds of art, design, style, and travel. Prior to The Grand Tourist, he was the Home & Design Director at Departures. ***

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Scott Parker, Design Director at Studio One Eleven in Long Beach, California. They discuss the West Harbor Project at the Port of Los Angeles. You can see the project here as you listen along.The West Harbor Project breathes new life into the former Ports O' Call, a once cherished LA landmark that had fallen into disrepair. Studio One Eleven reimagined the space with a bold new vision: a collection of large, flexible pre-engineered metal shed buildings that line a new one-mile-long waterfront promenade.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

This week on the Superlative Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Greg Verras, the Design Director at Shinola. The show starts with the two discussing Greg's journey to Shinola, which involved his time at Fossil as an Associate Watch Designer for Diesel, and how he has emphasized the importance of passion in design at Shinola for almost 12 years now. Ariel and Greg talk about the sometimes unknown complexities of watch design and the importance of understanding the customer's expectations when it comes to crafting new and innovative designs fit for an ever changing market. Greg shares his insights on balancing innovation with tradition while highlighting the impact of Detroit's legacy on design, and the role of American design in Shinola's identity. They discuss the evolution of the role of manufacturing in Detroit and how they are navigating their business decisions in their design blueprint while trying to showcase the American design aesthetic to the global market. Greg dives into Shinola's focus on watches remaining strong, despite exploring other product categories and how the future of watch design at Shinola will continue to evolve with a focus on quality and innovation. Join in on the conversation as Ariel and Greg talk about tradition, American design, and where Greg sees Shinola headed on this week's episode of the Superlative Podcast.   - Websites - https://www.shinola.com/ - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shinola/ Check Out This Week's Sponsor: Marathon Watch- https://www.marathonwatch.com/ SUPERLATIVE IS NOW ON YOUTUBE! To check out Superlative on Youtube as well as other ABTW content:- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ablogtowatch To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

"You have to have time for yourself—time for reflection, time for growth, both personally and spiritually…but for few years all of that went out the window; it was just work, building, career, and success.” — Paul Mitchell What happens when the pursuit of creative excellence starts to conflict with the responsibilities of family life? How do we measure the true cost of our ambitions when they extend beyond ourselves and touch the lives of those we love? Paul Mitchell is a designer, director, husband, and father. Currently represented as a director at Untold Studios in Los Angeles, he has made significant contributions to the film and television industry for over three decades. Before relocating to the U.S., Paul served as Design Director at the BBC in London. His journey in LA began as Creative Director at Prologue Films, before holding positions as an independent director at Elastic, Head of Design at The Mill Los Angeles, and was one of the lead directors for Mill+. A passionate storyteller with a cinematic eye, he seamlessly connects live-action with visual effects to craft compelling narratives across commercials, short films motion design. His work has been recognized by The Emmys®, BAFTA, D&AD, and AICP, to name a few.  In Episode 9 of Object Subject Form, Paul reflects on his career, offering an honest look at the sacrifices made, and striking the balance between professional success and family well-being. Despite the challenges, he also highlights the enriching experiences his family gained by moving to Los Angeles—opening a new chapter filled with a wealth of opportunities. — Paul @ Untold Studios: https://untoldstudios.tv/portfolio/paul-mitchell/  — Follow Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-mitchell-4266717/ — Paul's website: https://www.paulmitchell-director.com/ — Connect with me: https://zaap.bio/simonclowes

This week's Talkin' Shop session features UX veteran Strat Parrott. Strat is the Vice President and Design Director of CX and UX for First Horizon Bank. Tune in to learn Strat's backstory and hear his take on the world of user experience today.#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxBookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com. Check out Strat's site at https://stratparrott.com/ 

Today, Leslie is sitting down with celebrity interior designer, Vicky Charles.  Vicky leads the juggernaut design firm, Charles and Co. Consistently voted as one of Architectural Digest's TOP 100 Interior Design Firms, with offices in New York, London and Bassano, Italy.  Vicky has a flair for producing imaginative and eclectic interiors for both residential and commercial projects worldwide. Having worked as the Design Director at Soho House for twenty years, Vicky's reputation for defining the Soho House aesthetic precedes her, as does the amazing interiors she has designed for her celebrity clients like the Clooneys, Beckhams, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher, Harry Styles, the list goes on. In this episode, Vicky and I talk about her incredible career – how she got her start waiting tables at the Soho House to working her way through the ranks to its Design Director, her following her passions, her design inspirations, her balancing work and family…..and what's next for Vicky Charles…. This is an episode you won't want to miss. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @TheInterviewWithLeslie. A new podcast is released every Wednesday.

Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Community Guest Intros 00:07:00 Bethesda's Design Director Of Starfield Responds To The DLC's "Disinformation" By Games Media 00:39:00 How Bungie's NEW Title Called Marathon "Might" Be Setting Itself Up To Fail As Bad Concord Did By Charging What Was Expected To Be A "Free To Play" Game! The Studio Is Also Facing Internal Struggles With BOTH Leadership & Morale! 01:25:00 Panel Outros and Special Message to the Community! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-ravitch/support

In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with art director, lecturer and creative director Fiona Hayes. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Fiona comment on the photographic environment as they see it through the exhibitions, magazines, talks and events that Fiona has seen over the previous weeks. Fiona Hayes Fiona Hayes is an art director, designer, consultant and lecturer with over 30 years' experience in publishing, fashion and the art world. She has been a magazine art director ten times: on Punch, Company, Eve, the British and Russian editions of Cosmopolitan, House & Garden,GQ India (based in Mumbai), MyselfGermany (in Munich), and Russian Vogue (twice). Between 2013 and 2019, as Art Director of New Markets and Brand Development for Condé Nast International, based in London and Paris, she oversaw all the company's launches – 14 magazines, including seven editions of Vogue. She still consults as Design Director at Large for Vogue Hong Kong. In 2002 she founded independent photography magazine DayFour, publishing it continuously until 2012. She is Co-Author and Art Director of The Fashion Yearbook, and creative director of books for South African media consultancy Legacy Creates. Outside the publishing world, she has been Art Director of contemporary art auction house Phillips de Pury in London and New York, and Consultant Art Director of Russian luxury retail group Mercury/TSUM. (Fiona would like to point out she is not Russian: she is proudly Irish and studied Visual Communication and History of Art and Design at NCAD Dublin.) She currently divides her time between design consultancy for commercial clients, and lecturing at Oxford Brookes University, the Condé Nast College of Fashion and Design, London, Nottingham Trent University, Ravensbourne University, and Leeds University. She lives in West London. @theartdictator Dr.Grant Scott After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work zas a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photographic career Scott has art directed numerous advertising campaigns, worked as a creative director at Sotheby's, art directed foto8magazine, founded his own photographic gallery, edited Professional Photographer magazine and launched his own title for photographers and filmmakers Hungry Eye. He founded the United Nations of Photography in 2012, and is now a Senior Lecturer and Subject Co-ordinator: Photography at Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, and a BBC Radio contributor. Scott is the author of Professional Photography: The New Global Landscape Explained (Routledge 2014), The Essential Student Guide to Professional Photography (Routledge 2015), New Ways of Seeing: The Democratic Language of Photography (Routledge 2019), and What Does Photography Mean To You? (Bluecoat Press 2020). His photography has been published in At Home With The Makers of Style (Thames & Hudson 2006) and Crash Happy: A Night at The Bangers (Cafe Royal Books 2012). His film Do Not Bend: The Photographic Life of Bill Jay was premiered in 2018. Scott's book Inside Vogue House: One building, seven magazines, sixty years of stories, Orphans Publishing, is on now. Mentioned in ths episode: www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/fragile-beauty-photographs-from-the-sir-elton-john-and-david-furnish-collection Elton John/David Furnish video discussion with their curator, Newell Harbin www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gl7gHOuOL44 Interview with Elton John www.10magazine.com.au/articles/ten-talks-to-sir-elton-john-david-furnish Billy Name/William John Kennedy exhibition: www.warholkennedyresidence.com/ https://serchiagallery.square.site © Grant Scott 2024

Tatiana Fogt is a Design Director based in Los Angeles, and host of the podcast, Bedside.  Currently the Design Director for Arrae, a natural wellness solutions company targeting bloat, stress, sleep, and heartburn, she stays up to date on all topics in the health space.  On her podcast, Tatiana chats with sexperts, therapists, and thought leaders to bring you the latest on relationships, wellness, intimacy and living your best darn life.  We discuss: Pleasure practices to find your joy Setting monthly timelines  Connection between manifestation and sex Daily life habits that move you towards your goals What she has learned from sexperts and relationship experts Learn more about Tatiana Fogt https://www.tatianafogt.com and https://www.thebedside.co Follow Tatiana on Instagram at @tatianafogt  Listen to the Bedside Podcast  Learn more about High Vibration Living with Chef Whitney Aronoff on www.StarseedKitchen.com Get 10% off your order of Chef Whitney's organic spices with code STARSEED on www.starseedkitchen.com Follow Chef Whitney Aronoff on Instagram at @whitneyaronoff and @starseedkitchen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Michael Tyre, President-Elect and Design Director of Amenta Emma Architects to discuss his childhood interests; education and early career; neurodiversity in design; the Smith College Young Classroom project; fixed variation vs segregation design model; the shift from ego-driven design to co-creation; reframing social discourse to create inclusive spaces; and more. This episode is supported by Integrated Projects • Canvas • Enscape • Autodesk • Programa • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE  • Apple Podcasts  • YouTube  • Spotify CONNECT  • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Office  • Instagram • Facebook  • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 SUPPORT Leave a review  EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.