Podcasts about global design

Reesie Duncan, VP of Global Design for Shaw Contract, and Kemp Harr discuss Shaw Contract's award-winning products and the brand's core message for NeoCon 2025 in Chicago.

On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we talk with Denny Royal, Head of Global Design at MentorMate. Denny shares his insight and expertise on many topics-du-jour including how to build digital tools that are ethical and inclusive, how AI is shifting delivery of care, where traditional models are falling short, and what it takes to build responsible, human-focused tech in a rapidly evolving space. Send us a message! Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

With Ford's centenary celebrations this week, Andy Wells catches up with Todd Willing, Global Design Boss.Todd talks about his 22 year career with Ford from the work experience programme at the Design Studio in Melbourne, to the Global Ford Design Studio in Michigan. Todd also shares insights around the 2026 Ranger Super Duty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you ready for some stories about waffles, wellness, and the CIA? Adam Crocini isn't just shaping Hilton's F&B scene across 8,000+ properties - he and his team have also been pushing those legendary DIY waffles like true breakfast evangelists. Yes, the iconic Hampton by Hilton ones. As SVP of Global Design, Wellness, and Food & Beverage at Hilton, Adam oversees everything from restaurant concepts to wellness initiatives. But don't let the fancy title fool you - he believes real hospitality leadership starts at the bottom, sleeves rolled up, hands in the action. No shortcuts here! Adam and Fritz met up at the Taste of Hilton F&B Conference in Istanbul, where Adam dished out some insider stories about his work and his involvement with the Culinary Institute of America... From his early days in the kitchen to running Michelin-starred operations and massive casino resorts, Adam has seen it all. And now, he's on SMACK to tell you all about it... Enjoy the show!

On this episode of The Retail Pilot, host Ken Pilot welcomes the visionary designer and founder, Jonathan Adler. Known for his signature blend of chic sophistication and playful wit, Jonathan shares his incredible journey from an aspiring potter to building a global design empire. From his early days spinning clay at summer camp to landing his first collection at Barney's and expanding into furniture, lighting, and decor—this episode is packed with insights on resilience, creativity, and building a timeless brand.Jonathan also speaks into the intersection of business and design, the importance of humor in his work, his collaboration with Consortium, and his vision for the future of retail. Plus, hear about his relationship with husband Simon Doonan, the lessons he's learned over 30+ years in business, and why he believes in the power of "more."Key Takeaways:

In this episode, I interview Nasozi Kakembo, author of 'African Decor Edit,' who shares her experiences traveling across Africa meeting artisans, and creating home accessories. Nasozi's book underscores the importance of understanding the cultural context behind African decor, highlighting 16 significant objects and how they are artfully incorporated into homes around the world. She emphasizes the historical and regional significance of these pieces, often misrepresented by colonial borders. Nasozi shares fascinating stories, including her challenging experience making Batik in Ghana and her insights on the cultural symbolism of the Juju hat from Cameroon. We also discuss ethical shopping practices and the creative adaptations of African design elements in various global homes, including her own. The conversation touches on the balance between appreciating and respecting cultural artifacts and the unfortunate rise of mass-produced imitations. Through her work, Nasozi advocates for supporting authentic African artisans and preserving the integrity and beauty of their craft. Want to finally define your style? Grab your free worksheet and uncover your personal aesthetic!

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with GM's Director of Advanced Design in California, Brian Smith! Brian discusses his 30 years of designing for GM, the Future of Cadillac EVs, Formula 1, Lessons from Chinese EVs, Autonomy, innovations in user experience, and more! 0:43 - Jaguar's Type 00 Concept Unveiled.6:07 - Brian's Background in Car Design.13:19 - Favorite Projects Over the Years: The Cadillac Sixteen Concept19:30 - Cadillac Coupes?22:16 - Rebranding EVs.26:56 - The Celestic: Cadillac's Flagship EV.34:42 - The Evolution of Electric Vehicles at GM.39:00 - Designing for the Future: Balancing Digital and Analog.46:47 - Jaguar's Rebranding and the Future of Luxury Cars.52:30 - Cadillac's Bold Moves in the EV Market.53:43 - Formula 1.59:30 - Radical Look of the Silverado & Sierra EV.01:01:24 - The Impact of Chinese EVs on Global Design.01:04:12 - Innovations in User Experience and Technology. 01:08:52 - Looking Ahead: What's Next for GM and Cadillac.01:11:33 - Resistance to EVs.

Aujourd'hui, je reçois, Charles Salmon, ex-Design Director chez PepsiCo Europe.Il nous raconte son parcours unique façonné par son esprit d'aventure et les bouleversements géopolitiques. Il débute dans l'entrepreneuriat publicitaire en France, où il acquiert les bases de la stratégie et de la créativité. Son envie de découvrir de nouveaux horizons le mène en Russie, où il ouvre un bureau de design dans un contexte en pleine mutation. Sa capacité à naviguer dans des environnements complexes le propulse chez PepsiCo, où il développe des marques globales, locales et ouvre un Design Center en Turquie,

Watch Episode 125 Trailer Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDPj27zRLb7/James Sommerville is the co-founder of ATTIK and former VP, Global Design for Coca Cola. I asked him how people can navigate their career in the creative industry. He gave us his insights on balancing creative freedom with making money, collaborating with other creatives, how to work with brands, and how he sees the future of agency model evolving. Enjoy!Chapters:00:00 The Evolving Role of Creatives in Branding02:53 Understanding the Importance of Personality in Creative Teams05:49 Navigating the Freelance Landscape: Common Pitfalls08:46 The Balance of Creative Freedom and Financial Stability12:09 The Impact of Personal Projects on Professional Growth15:01 The Dichotomy of Passion Projects vs. Paid Work18:01 The Role of Ego in Creative Decision-Making20:52 The Spectrum of Creative Personalities23:55 The Importance of Collaboration in Design26:51 The Value of Introversion in Creative Fields30:12 Effective Communication Between Designers and Clients33:00 Learning from Designers: A Collaborative Approach35:51 The Niche of Brand Strategy in Design38:19 The Evolution of Design Roles45:28 Navigating the Freelance Landscape50:05 The Shift in Creative Agency Models53:43 The Future of Design and Technology01:01:50 The Importance of Storytelling in Design01:10:06 Building a Creative CommunityFollow James :https://www.instagram.com/jamessommerville/https://www.jamessommerville.co/Check out Known Unknown:https://www.instagram.com/knownunknownco/https://knownunknown.com/Follow me: @SunYiCo Website https://sunyi.coNight Owl Nation https://sunyi.co/night-owl-nation/Instagram https://instagram.com/sun.yiTikTok https://tiktok.com/@_sun.yiTwitter https://twitter.com/_sun_yiLinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/sunyi-nightowls/Facebook https://facebook.com/sun.yi.nightowlsThreads https://threads.net/@sun.yiDomestika https://domestika.org/en/courses/2638-the-art-of-storytelling-for-freelancers-and-creators/sunyi***

My guest this week is Dominik Heinrich, a visionary working at the intersection of design, AI technology, and human experience. As the co-founder of the Creative AI Academy, faculty member at Pratt Institute, and Head of Global Design at Coca-Cola Company, Dom brings a unique perspective on how AI is reshaping creativity and innovation.Dom's journey is fascinating—from his childhood in Germany drawing maps that would foreshadow his future global agency network, to driving innovation at McCann and MRM in NYC, to forming the Creative AI Academy. He has become a highly respected, influential voice in AI and design.What I loved about this conversation, was how Dom emphasized the importance of remaining curious, authentic, and most importantly, human in an increasingly AI-driven world.We explore everything from his early days as an entrepreneur and agency owner to his current mission of helping organizations and individuals navigate the transformation that AI brings to creative work. What emerges is not just a discussion about technology but a deeper reflection on how we can become better humans in an AI-enhanced future.Now over to Dom. Time stamps 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Meet Dominic Heinrich: A Visionary in AI and Design02:20 The Human Side of AI: Dom's Personal Journey03:54 Early Influences and Career Beginnings11:07 From Germany to New York: A Career Evolution13:20 Pioneering AI in Creativity and Design19:30 The Intersection of Roles: Coca-Cola, Creative AI Academy, and Pratt23:25 The Future of Creative Agencies in an AI-Driven World26:57 The Future of Agencies and Creativity27:41 AI Mind Shift and Critical Thinking28:22 Challenges in Creativity and Education33:31 The Role of AI in Human Behavior36:20 Preparing for a Rapidly Changing Future42:02 Personal Insights and Reflections42:07 Thoughts on AGI and Future Technologies44:49 Principles and Inspirations47:54 Managing Fears and Uncertainties51:22 Book Recommendations and Networking52:43 Final Thoughts and FarewellSocial Links Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/domheinrichCreative AI Academy Links in the ShowBook AI 2041 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 I'm at CET Experience this week, meeting with designers and hugging friends, new and old - this is one happy place!  This morning, Configure hit the stage with some exciting updates, and though you might've missed it, don't worry—we've got you covered!  In this episode, I sit down with two very special guests: Aaron Okkema (Global Head of Interiors at Configura) and Erin Corrill (Global Head of User Community at Configura). Together, we discuss what's happening at this year's show,  what's new at Configura, and what might be on the horizon for the commercial interiors industry. Sign up for The Design POP's Monthly webinar as we continue to learn existing design technologies and explore new ones too! https://www.thedesignpop.com/webinarThe Design Pop is an Imagine a Place Production (presented by OFS)Learn more about ROOM Connect with Alexandra on LinkedInFollow The Design Pop on LinkedInConnect with Alexandra Tseffos and The Design Pop

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Show DescriptionA bit of follow-up on vibe driven development and JavaScript not causing The Great Divide, writing testing automation, global design systems and web components, could PHP be used for web components, what if view transitions are going to be everywhere, and frontend engineer vs design systems engineer job titles and descriptions. Listen on Website →Links Trust the vibes We don't need a boss, we need a process | Miriam Eric Suzanne The Great Divide JavaScript and The Great Divide 346: Is There a Great Divide? Kevin Powell | CSS Evangelist Javascript Testing Frameworks Design System Comparison Global Design System Brad Frost Design Frostapalooza Concert Val Head Sharpen your thinking Sheelah Brennan's Engineer Comparison Turkey Sounds SponsorsJam.devOne click bug reports devs love. Find out more at jam.dev

In my latest ESPRESSO edition, I got to revisit my conversation with Gary McCluskey from 2020, he is the Managing Director, Global Design for Greystar, an architect for 25 years, his past catalogue as Strategic Design Advisor has covered nearly $5 billion worth of GDV. Gary shares a story filled with adventures in design and architecture across the living sector and his intense passion and inquisitive nature led him down paths many wouldn't have thought of. Come and join our LinkedIn community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9054319/Leave a review on the platform of choice if you've enjoyed this episodeYou can listen to the full episode at:https://open.spotify.com/episode/2rcWkcJKseOaxRPD6IiG1J?si=k3a8Rl2TS5GXU5OMUUCTRAhttps://podcasts.apple.com/ug/podcast/episode-9-gary-mcluskey/id1506496352?i=1000490011243Key Highlights:Early Career and Success:[00:00:28] Gary McCluskey reflects on his 25-year career as an architect and Strategic Design Advisor, managing projects worth nearly £5 billion GDV.[00:01:00] Started in architecture after discovering a passion for drawing as a child. Early on, he realised the importance of enjoying his work environment and the projects he worked on.Career Evolution:[00:03:37] From starting at a young architect's practice to becoming a Strategic Design Advisor handling major projects across London. Gary emphasises the importance of enjoying work and the people you work with.Transition to Interior Design:[00:05:22] A pivotal moment at a house party led Gary to join Johnson Naylor as a director, bridging the gap between architecture and interior design. Notable projects include South Bank Place and Canary Wharf.Joining Greystar:[00:09:00] Recruited by Greystar after working with them as a client, Gary now leads design efforts in a company of 10,000 people across 15 countries. His focus is on global expansion and collaborative design.Lessons Learned:[00:10:30] Gary shares insights on time management and prioritising meaningful work throughout his career.Conclusion:[00:10:48] Nick Carman concludes with a reflection on Gary's journey, emphasising the importance of passion and purpose in career success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apúntate a mi newsletter en: ⁠⁠https://pildorasux.com/newsletter/⁠⁠ Ver al artículo relacionado en: https://pildorasux.com/159/ Itzaso Mediavilla lleva dos años en IKEA, trabajando en el equipo de research digital. Su foco principal ha sido investigar las interacciones de los clientes con productos digitales en las tiendas de IKEA, incluyendo pantallas y aplicaciones móviles utilizadas en el contexto de la tienda. Itzaso nos cuenta como la investigación se realiza en dos fases principales: exploratoria (entender necesidades) y evaluativa (testar soluciones). No te pierdas el segundo episodio de esta trilogía. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pildoras/message

Join host Doug Shapiro "In the ROOM" LIVE from ICFF 2024.  In this two-part series, Doug explores the unique energy and innovation at ICFF - featuring insightful conversations with industry leaders such Amy Devers, Luca Nichetto, and Giulio Cappellini, listeners will hear inspiring stories, fresh perspectives, and valuable advice. Highlights include Amy Devers, discussing the importance of student work and the evolving role of materials, Luca Nichetto's take on balancing tradition with innovation, and Giulio Cappellini's humorous anecdote about Queen Elizabeth II. Let's escape the noise and join us "In the ROOM."Learn more about ROOM. Follow Doug on LinkedIn.Click here to get your copy of Doug's children's book—Design Your World.Follow Imagine a Place on LinkedIn.

Join host AJ Paron in an enlightening conversation with Jennifer Kolstad, the Global Design and Brand Director at Ford Motor Company, as they delve into the fascinating world of design and its profound impact. Despite her limited background in healthcare design, Jennifer took on the monumental task of spearheading the six-million-square-foot Kuwait Children's Hospital project with HKS. Together, they explore the intricacies of this ambitious endeavor and touch on themes of innovation, empathy, and the lasting influence of design on our world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We dive into the ambitious idea proposed by Brad Frost: creating a global design system for everyone to use. Imagine a world where companies don't reinvent the wheel with every component they create, but instead, contribute to and utilize a shared set of resources. We tackle the big questions: Where do we start in building such a universal system? How do we address hesitations and resistance in the community? What are the potential risks and unseen challenges? 

Show DescriptionBrad Frost has got design systems on his mind—at a global scale. What is a global design system? Are two design systems ever the same? How would this slot inside atomic design? What has been the response from the web community to global design system as an idea? And what's Frostapalooza? Listen on Website →GuestsBrad FrostGuest's Main URL • Guest's TwitterDesign system consultant, web designer, speaker, writer, and musician located in beautiful Pittsburgh, PA. Links A Global Design System | Brad Frost Shadcn UI Homer Designs a Car This Is Big Design Frostapalooza Concert Brad Frost Brad Frost (@brad_frost) • Instagram photos and videos bradfrost (Brad Frost) · GitHub Brad Frost on CodePen Brad Frost Brad Frost brad_frost's Music Profile | Last.fm SponsorsJam.devYou've probably heard of Jam.dev, it's used by more than 60,000 people. It's a free tool that saves developers a ton of frustration. It forces your teammates to make the perfect bug report. They can't do it wrong because it automatically includes a video of the bug, console logs, network requests, everything you need to debug. It automatically lists out the steps to reproduce. It's so easy to get your teammates to use. It's just a Chrome extension. When they see a bug, they click a button and right away it creates a ticket. So it saves time for them.

Curt Schreiber, Chief Creative Officer at VSA Partners, joins us for a compelling conversation on the multifaceted nature of design systems. We explore how these intricate frameworks must cater to a diverse array of users and stakeholders, highlighting the need for design systems to personify the organization's character. Curt shares his insights on maintaining design systems that are not only comprehensive and scalable but also flexibly attuned to the global audiences they serve. Throughout the episode, we address the importance of co-creation, continuous learning, and governance in the ever-expanding world of design.Tune in to witness Curt's balanced view on the role of AI in asset creation and system management, while he weighs in on the prospect of centralizing control versus nurturing a rich ecosystem of design assets. The discussion encapsulates the pivotal role of design systems in strategic business conversations, underscoring their ability to reshape customer engagement and drive organizational change.View the transcript of this episode.Check out our upcoming events.GuestCurt Schreiber is the heart of VSA design. He currently guides VSA's creative philosophy, and is responsible for establishing the office's design standards and offerings. Throughout his 30-year tenure with the company, Curt has been essential in the agency's transition from a boutique design firm to a brand-led customer experience agency. Curt has decades of experience working with internationally-recognized global brands, and his client list includes VSA's most prominent clientele. He also serves as an influential thought leader within the creative industry. Most recently, Curt was named one of Chicago's most influential designers and included in AIGA's This is Chicago. Curt's work has been recognized by more than 100 international design and communications organizations, publications and competitions including the AIGA, Cannes Lions, Cooper Hewitt, Communication Arts, Graphis and the Society of Typographic Arts. His work is also included in the permanent collection of the U.S. Library of Congress.HostChris Strahl is co-founder and CEO of Knapsack, host of @TheDSPod, DnD DM, and occasional river guide. You can find Chris on Twitter as @chrisstrahl and on LinkedIn.SponsorSponsored by Knapsack, the design system platform that brings teams together. Learn more at knapsack.cloud.

In episode 75, The Occupational Philosophers chat with Design Guru, Chi Ryan.   Chi is a designer, writer, researcher, learner, educator and all-round creative polymath. She is obsessed with design that puts experience first She helped everyone from hungry startups to global giants transform through design and has led, taught and been part of teams designing digital and physical products, services, brands, events, physical spaces, processes, values, systems, learning experiences, rituals, models, methods and almost everything in between. She has led cross-functional research, design and innovation practices (Fjord/Accenture Song, Idean/Frog/Capgemini Alumni) around the world (from London to Milan and Hong Kong to New York.  Chi is currently a higher-degree by research candidate at Torrens University where my practice-based research focuses on exploring the nexus of design, post-humanism, economics, ethics and philosophy through the lens of radical design theory. She is also Adjunct Faculty at RMIT University in Melbourne In this episode, they explore:  What is design and why does great design matter?  What's behind the groundbreaking talk of “Dude, where's my creativity?”  What is post-design? (Get ready for the best answer ever)  Why you will never look at an LA bus stop in the same way Why absurdity, provocativity, spectacle, nostalgia and mythology need to be in the conversation of great design Why Derida was a polarising philosopher  Why all leaders should smile a little more  As always, there are some great thought experiments. This time they explore the minds of French Philosophers through the thought experiment of Blankety Blanc… There is so much insane depth and insight and Chi is a very funny guest so The Occupational Philosophers hope you enjoy the show as much as they enjoyed making it.  More about Chi linkedin.com/in/chiryan http://www.chiryan.design/makeshop https://chiryan.com/

Work has changed immeasurably since the pandemic – and office design has adapted too. Laura Beales, co-founder and chief operating officer of Tally Workspace, tells host Isabel Berwick why beer taps are out and phone booths are in, while Ebbie Wisecarver, head of Global Design and Development at WeWork, discusses how the company's approach to design has matured since Covid-19. Finally, FT columnist Simon Kuper discusses how he made his perfect office: a beautifully appointed, 19th-century flat in Paris.Want more? For a limited time this summer, we're making related articles FREE to read for all Working It listeners. See:How I made my perfect officeAfter 25 years working alone, I tried WeWorkHybrid working enters a third dimensionPrivacy at work and the rise of the ‘quiet space'FT subscriber? Sign up for the weekly Working It newsletter with one click here. We cover all things workplace and management — plus exclusive reporting on trends, tips and what's coming next. We'd love to hear from you. What do you like (or not)? What topics should we tackle? Email the team at workingit@ft.com or Isabel directly at isabel.berwick@ft.com. Follow Isabel on LinkedIn On Twitter, you can follow Isabel at @IsabelBerwickSubscribe to Working It wherever you get your podcasts — and do leave us a review!Presented by Isabel Berwick. Produced by Mischa Frankl-Duval. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa and the sound engineer is Simon Panayi.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Co-Founder and Director of “MuchMore - Architecture & Landscape”, Christian is a creative and innovative Interior Designer and Architect; who specialized in strategy and business development with more than 20 years of experience in Europe and the Middle East. He developed and managed Commercial and Retail projects from the small scale to the medium and big ones (The Village – Redesign & Extension, The Dubai Mall, is the latest Award Winning project - 2022). In this episode, you'll discover: How ‘wow' spaces are created  The marriage of technology, environment and beauty in the future of retail Design influences from Dubai, London, Cagliari and Milan  How creatives can balance their genius and practicality in a design business  Insights into working with high end brands And so much more.  Resources Muchmore.ae A look at Billionaire Doha: https://bit.ly/42NLChE If you enjoyed this episode, and you've learnt something or it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me, @elinormoshe_ or Elinor Moshe on LinkedIn. Join the home of young guns here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareyoungguns Get a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/31ILAdv

Welcome to The Caring Economy Podcast! Dive into thought-provoking conversations as we explore the intersection of creativity, innovation, and social responsibility. Each week, your host, Toby Usnik, brings together change-makers, thought leaders, and creative visionaries like Simon Needham and James Sommerville, founders of the global creative platform KnownUnknown. From our deep dives into the impact of AI on the creative industry, to empowering unknown talents and driving social change through strategic business decisions - The Caring Economy explores how various industries can foster a more caring and inclusive world. We celebrate diverse cultural perspectives and discuss evolving job roles in today's rapidly changing landscape. Join us on a journey of discovery, where the stories of successful entrepreneurs inspire action, innovation, and a commitment to caring. Learn from experiences of industry leaders like James Sommerville, former VP of Global Design at Coca-Cola, and gain insights into how creativity and collaboration shape the caring economy. Whether you're an aspiring creative looking to broaden your horizons, or a seasoned professional seeking fresh insights, The Caring Economy Podcast is your go-to source for enlightening conversations and innovative ideas. Tune in each week to be part of our community that champions creativity, inclusivity, and meaningful connections. Follow our journey as we redefine what it means to have a 'caring economy' in today's world. #TheCaringEconomy

Tim Morton, Director of Global Design for Husqvarna, joins me this morning to discuss his career in design and most recently, his time with Husqvarna. He shares his thoughts about the design process from discovery all the way to testing and production. Psychology, technology and the human experience are all part of the conversation.

This week Claire talks to Jeremy Lindley, Global Design Director at Diageo. Jeremy talks about how Ettore Sottsass, the great Italian designer, inspired him to look at a career in design, how he gained experience in a design agency while at university, and his role today at Diageo looking for the world's best design. Links:RedsetterDiageodba

Mary Davidge has spent her career at the forefront of biophilic design. Between 2014 and 2021, Mary served as Google's Director of Global Design, where she worked closely with biophilic leaders like Bill Browning and Judi Heerwagen to implement design solutions across Google's campuses that prioritize health, happiness, and the environment. Prior to that, she ran her own firm, where her groundbreaking work in biophilic design and green building helped lay the foundation for certifications like LEED Platinum and the Living Building Challenge. Nowadays, Mary serves on the board of the Biophilic Institute and on the advisory board of the International Living Future Institute Biophilic Design Initiative, advocating tirelessly for biophilic solutions at scale. In this episode, we discuss Mary's career at the intersection of tech and green building, the importance of placemaking, and why greening cities can solve multiple societal problems at once. Show NotesAbout Mary Davidge Google's Mary Davidge Talks Sustainability Changes in Silicon Valley Over the Years (Green Building Matters)Why Does Biophilic Design Make Us Feel So Good? With Bill Browning (Biophilic Solutions)Biophilic Design and the Human Habitat with Dr. Judith Heerwagen (Biophilic Solutions)Terrapin Bright GreenLEED Rating System (U.S. Green Building Council)Living Building Challenge (Living Future)Defining the Worst Type of Street Design (City Lab)What is Placemaking? (ArchDaily)Opinion | Since When Have Trees Existed Only for Rich Americans? (New York Times)The Biophilic InstituteKeywords: Nature, Biophilia, Biophilic Design, Green Building, Google, Google Campus, Silicon Valley, Tech, Tech Industry, Design, Architecture, Equity, Environmental Justice, Health

Our next guest is Tom Geismar, the acclaimed American graphic designer famous for creating some of the world's most recognisable and enduring brands. Tom is a founding member of Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv (formerly Brownjohn, Chermayeff & Geismar and Chermayeff & Geismar), the highly respected design firm in New York, which he began with friends Ivan Chermayeff and Robert Brownjohn in 1957. Together, they became renowned for their fresh and creative approach to companies such as Pan Am, Chase Bank, and PBS – which paved the way for the design industry we know today. During his incredible career, Tom has created outstanding designs across print, packaging and environmental. There are many highlights, including his impactful work for Xerox, which created a new standard for design in corporate communications. There was also his special relationship with Mobil over 35 years and his unique take on exhibitions, bringing together many creative disciplines to create stand-out designs for The Statue of Liberty Museum, Ellis Island Museum, and many more. It's no wonder he's considered a pioneer in the field. In this episode, we talk about those early days in New York City when a tremendous cultural shift was afoot, and the design industry was a completely different landscape back then. We hear of their first office: a tiny bedroom which featured a desk – an old door propped up on makeshift legs – of which Tom sat across from his then partner and mentor Brownjohn. There's some insight into some of his favourite projects, and we learn of some of his regrets. How his practice has changed over the decades, and why they have kept their design firm deliberately small. We hear what he thinks of new technology like DALL-E and how he feels about graphic design today. For someone described as a "sweetheart" by New York's design community, Tom is a brilliant mind that has won many awards and continues to enjoy being part of his practice today, even after 65 years in the business.

ABOUT GABRIELE CHIAVE:Gabriele's LinkedIN Profile: linkedin.com/in/gabriele-chiave-b1959022Bio:Gabriele Chiave knows no boundaries. As a lifelong observer of the world around him, Gabriele is driven by the comprehensive nature of design and a desire to ignite meaningful interaction between product and consumer. Born to diplomat parents in Metz in 1978, he has lived in France, Dakar, Caracas, Buenos Aires, Rome, Milano and now makes his home in Amsterdam. These diverse resident experiences enable him to bring a global perspective to design like no other.Gabriele studied at the European Institute of Design in Milan, Industrial Design Academy, French Lycée Chateaubriand in Rome, French Lycée Emile Zola in Buenos Aires, Argentina and French Lycée Collegio Francia in Caracas, Venezuela. He holds a Baccalaureat in Economics and Society. In addition to spending five years at Marc Sadler Studio / IS European Design Center, he won competitions for Emergency, Rotari, Epson, Toshiba and Pirelli, and worked with prestigious Italian brands such as Alessi (organization of 7 Workshops held by LPWK/Alessi), Dainese, Foscarini and Serralunga. These experiences helped Gabriele master the subtle nuances and delightful balance between form and function, industry and art, structure and experimentation. Gabriele's ‘design upbringing' was inspired by design masters Magistretti, Castiglioni, Branzi, Delucchi, Sotsass and Mari who made Italy the worldwide leader in industrial design. Gabriele exudes this foundation at Marcel Wanders, where he has worked since 2007. Evolving to become Creative Director, he now oversees all projects in product and interior design, and art direction for some of the most renowned international design brands such as Kartell, Poliform, Flos, Cappellini, B&B, Baccarat, KLM, Magis, MAC, Target, L&V, Alessi, Christofle, Marks&Spencer and many other international companies and hotels. Gabriele whole heartedly embraces the challenge of combining industry and the arts, blending Marcel's emotion with Italianindustrial tradition. His vision for the eclectic team at this ever-expanding creative hub is to freely make beauty and technical simplicity accessible to all in order to expand the human experience.************************************************************************************************************************************The next level experience design podcast is presented by VMSD magazine and Smartwork Media. It is hosted and executive produced by David Kepron. Our original music and audio production by Kano Sound. Make sure to tune in for more NXTLVL “dialogues on DATA: design architecture technology and the arts” wherever you find your favorite podcasts and make sure to visit vmsd.com and look for the tab for the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast there too. And remember you'll always find more information with links to content that we've discussed, contact information to our guests and more in the show notes for each episode.  ABOUT DAVID KEPRON:LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/david-kepron-9a1582bWebsites: https://www.davidkepron.com    (personal website)vmsd.com/taxonomy/term/8645  (Blog)Email: david.kepron@NXTLVLexperiencedesign.comTwitter: DavidKepronPersonal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidkepron/NXTLVL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtlvl_experience_design/Bio:David Kepron is a multifaceted creative professional with a deep curiosity to understand ‘why', ‘what's now' and ‘what's next'. He brings together his background as an architect, artist, educator, author, podcast host and builder to the making of meaningful and empathically-focused, community-centric customer connections at brand experience places around the globe. David is a former VP - Global Design Strategies at Marriott International. While at Marriott, his focus was on the creation of compelling customer experiences within Marriott's “Premium Distinctive” segment which included: Westin, Renaissance, Le Meridien, Autograph Collection, Tribute Portfolio, Design Hotels and Gaylord hotels. In 2020 Kepron founded NXTLVL Experience Design, a strategy and design consultancy, where he combines his multidisciplinary approach to the creation of relevant brand engagements with his passion for social and cultural anthropology, neuroscience and emerging digital technologies. As a frequently requested international speaker at corporate events and international conferences focusing on CX, digital transformation, retail, hospitality, emerging technology, David shares his expertise on subjects ranging from consumer behaviors and trends, brain science and buying behavior, store design and visual merchandising, hotel design and strategy as well as creativity and innovation. In his talks, David shares visionary ideas on how brand strategy, brain science and emerging technologies are changing guest expectations about relationships they want to have with brands and how companies can remain relevant in a digitally enabled marketplace. David currently shares his experience and insight on various industry boards including: VMSD magazine's Editorial Advisory Board, the Interactive Customer Experience Association, Sign Research Foundation's Program Committee as well as the Center For Retail Transformation at George Mason University.He has held teaching positions at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), the Department of Architecture & Interior Design of Drexel University in Philadelphia, the Laboratory Institute of Merchandising (L.I.M.) in New York, the International Academy of Merchandising and Design in Montreal and he served as the Director of the Visual Merchandising Department at LaSalle International Fashion School (L.I.F.S.) in Singapore.  In 2014 Kepron published his first book titled: “Retail (r)Evolution: Why Creating Right-Brain Stores Will Shape the Future of Shopping in a Digitally Driven World” and he is currently working on his second book to be published soon. David also writes a popular blog called “Brain Food” which is published monthly on vmsd.com. ************************************************************************************************************************************The next level experience design podcast is presented by VMSD magazine and Smartwork Media. It is hosted and executive produced by David Kepron. Our original music and audio production by Kano Sound. Make sure to tune in for more NXTLVL “Dialogues on DATA: Design Architecture Technology and the Arts” wherever you find your favorite podcasts and make sure to visit vmsd.com and look for the tab for the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast there too. And remember you'll always find more information with links to content that we've discussed, contact information to our guests and more in the show notes for each episode.  ABOUT DAVID KEPRON:LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/david-kepron-9a1582bWebsites: https://www.davidkepron.com    (personal website)vmsd.com/taxonomy/term/8645  (Blog)Email: david.kepron@NXTLVLexperiencedesign.comTwitter: DavidKepronPersonal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidkepron/NXTLVL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtlvl_experience_design/Bio:David Kepron is a multifaceted creative professional with a deep curiosity to understand ‘why', ‘what's now' and ‘what's next'. He brings together his background as an architect, artist, educator, author, podcast host and builder to the making of meaningful and empathically-focused, community-centric customer connections at brand experience places around the globe. David is a former VP - Global Design Strategies at Marriott International. While at Marriott, his focus was on the creation of compelling customer experiences within Marriott's “Premium Distinctive” segment which included: Westin, Renaissance, Le Meridien, Autograph Collection, Tribute Portfolio, Design Hotels and Gaylord hotels. In 2020 Kepron founded NXTLVL Experience Design, a strategy and design consultancy, where he combines his multidisciplinary approach to the creation of relevant brand engagements with his passion for social and cultural anthropology, neuroscience and emerging digital technologies. As a frequently requested international speaker at corporate events and international conferences focusing on CX, digital transformation, retail, hospitality, emerging technology, David shares his expertise on subjects ranging from consumer behaviors and trends, brain science and buying behavior, store design and visual merchandising, hotel design and strategy as well as creativity and innovation. In his talks, David shares visionary ideas on how brand strategy, brain science and emerging technologies are changing guest expectations about relationships they want to have with brands and how companies can remain relevant in a digitally enabled marketplace. David currently shares his experience and insight on various industry boards including: VMSD magazine's Editorial Advisory Board, the Interactive Customer Experience Association, Sign Research Foundation's Program Committee as well as the Center For Retail Transformation at George Mason University.He has held teaching positions at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), the Department of Architecture & Interior Design of Drexel University in Philadelphia, the Laboratory Institute of Merchandising (L.I.M.) in New York, the International Academy of Merchandising and Design in Montreal and he served as the Director of the Visual Merchandising Department at LaSalle International Fashion School (L.I.F.S.) in Singapore.  In 2014 Kepron published his first book titled: “Retail (r)Evolution: Why Creating Right-Brain Stores Will Shape the Future of Shopping in a Digitally Driven World” and he is currently working on his second book to be published soon. David also writes a popular blog called “Brain Food” which is published monthly on vmsd.com.  

GUEST: Bob Boniface, Director of Global Design, Buick; PANEL: Joe DeMatio, Hagerty; Greg Migliore, Autoblog; Gary Vasilash, on Automotive

Joaquín Márquez Correa is Director of Global Design for Digital at Banco Santander, one of the largest banks in Spain. In this episode, Joaquin reminds us how prevalent financial services are in our day-to-day lives and how Santander is betting big on great user experience to better service their customers. Help us improve the show and suggest future topics or guests! Click here to take our quick survey.

VIDEO VERSION OF THIS: https://youtu.be/pxmHV8T7Igo     ABOUT ALFONSO: Let me just say that this episode was packed with anecdotal surprises that I never could have anticipated.     Alfonso Albaisa is the Senior Vice President for Global Design for Nissan, but he is also the son of immigrants that fled horrific circumstances in Cuba after the Bay of Pigs Invasion.     His parents arrived in the U.S. penniless after bribing their way out of Cuba. His father, a qualified architect, worked odd jobs to make ends meet and eventually established his own architectural firm. This was done within 8 years of their arrival and within that time, he designed the house of President Nixon.     Alfonso was born in Miami and grew up in idyllic Coconut Grove where spent a free and feral childhood surrounded by water, sun, and art.     He was deeply inspired by his father and was fed Michelangelo books by his mother, both of whom nurtured his artistic side. By the time he finished school he was enamored with Car Design, but opted to study Fine Art at Pratt Institute in New York. He immersed himself in the program as well as the Dance Music scene in the City, which he described as theatrical.     Halfway through his studies, his mom called him to say that she had found a school in Detroit where he could study Car Design and she encouraged him to go. Albaisa transferred to CCS for a year, where he lived in a dorm with kids that he says were eating and breathing cars. There he developed an impressive ability to draw, which he took with him back to New York.     ‘I was always working. In fact, I was Mr. All-nighter. I was making helicopters for the guy in Detroit, furniture for my teachers, and flashlights for the Koreans. I would do this till 2 or 3 AM and then go to ‘Save the Robots' (underground after-hours club in New York City's East Village neighborhood), come back at 9 AM, and go to school. Sleep at lunch.' *laughs     Alfonso appeared to have made the decision to pursue Fine Art in an almost wispy fashion without much concern about where it would lead. When prompted on this, he said that he had the best parents in the world in that they never put the weight of their sacrifices and traumatic past on his shoulders when deciding what to do with his future.     ‘I had all this context (referring to his parents and his environment) and so it was easy to imagine that when you're making things and working hard, some way things will work out.'     Needless to say, it more than worked out!     FIND ALFONSO HERE: https://www.instagram.com/alfonsoalbaisa/   ====================================================   ABOUT ME: I am a South African Designer, Digital Modeller and the host of Crown Unfiltered. I will be talking to a cross section of people that work in the Car Design Industry. These will include designers, digital and clay modellers, vis artists and colour & material designers. The focus of our conversations will be centered around personal processes and experiences within the business. My aim is to demystify some of the preconceptions about this industry and give people an unadulterated glimpse into the business. I also wish to give the younger generation the opportunity to see that the people that these professionals come in different shapes and sizes and some of them will be unknown. The intention is to see that you should always be yourself and not let your job define or change who you are. Please get in contact if there is something specific you would like me to cover. I would also be really grateful if you could subscribe and share the podcast with anyone that has an affinity for cars, design or both. Thank you! Sam   FIND ME HERE!!! : https://www.instagram.com/crownunfiltered/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-ofsowitz-8b7a531a/ https://twitter.com/SOfsowitz  https://www.facebook.com/crown.unfiltered.7   

In the past three years, Taco Bell has accelerated how, where and why it brings new experiences to its team members and fans in restaurants around the world. In the U.S., Go Mobile and Taco Bell Defy exemplify restaurant innovation not only for the brand, but also for the industry as a whole. Taco Bell continues to monitor key learnings and insights to leverage elements of these new formats and elevate experiences into existing and future builds. To dive deeper into what's next for Taco Bell development, Mark King sits down with Chuck Gladney, Head of Global Design and Architecture at Taco Bell. Chuck and Mark will be discussing Taco Bell's digital solutions, its expansion of the Cantina concept and the positioning of each store asset as a brand billboard.

Alfonso Albaisa, Nissan SVP of Global Design 

Fanny Pourcenoux is the Director of Global Design at Contentsquare. Fanny is leading Contentsquare's redesign and rebranding efforts and she's leaning heavily on data informed design decisions. On this episode, Fanny talks about using data to make design and content decisions and how data can support UX Research efforts. 

Today's guest has a keen eye for design as well as being an innovator in the hospitality industry. He is a licensed architect with the American Institute of Architects. Rado Ivanov is the Vice President of Global Design for the USA and Canada at Marriott International. Rado joins host Dan Ryan to talk about his journey through #hospitality and what it all means to him. Takeaways:  When designing a space, you want to think about making that space feel like a home and feel welcoming. We as humans are very good at pointing out things that we don't like, but we can't really define things we do like. Hospitality is an experience. It is something that affects all the major 5 senses in a good way and leaves a lasting impression. Hospitality makes the world a smaller and better place through the power of travel.  You want people to feel comfortable with the space they are in. You don't want to make it cold and impersonal. The cabinet of curiosities is a wall that shows items that are related to the people who work at the Marriott hotels. With the latest innovations in technology, there is a lot interesting ways you can incorporate that into a hotel room, ie  Quote of the Show:   12:28 “Hospitality to me is an experience.”     Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/radoivanov/ Website: https://www.marriott.com/default.mi Shout Outs:   1:18 Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ 3:15 Arne Sorenson 7:25 Ty Breland 10:36 Jeff Voris 24:08 David Aleman 33:16 Gensler 48:47 AC Marriott 48:48 Courtyard Marriott Ways to Tune In:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0A2XOJvb6mGqEPYJ5bilPX Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/defining-hospitality-podcast/id1573596386 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGVmaW5pbmdob3NwaXRhbGl0eS5saXZlL2ZlZWQueG1s Amazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8c904932-90fa-41c3-813e-1cb8f3c42419 Podbean: https://www.defininghospitality.live/ Youtube : https://youtu.be/nWcA0EfMKiA

Ever wondered what can happen for your business in five years? In that time, Kelley and Berkeley met for the first time and became business soulmates, started a travel-inspired design business called House of Nomad, and now have two storefronts in Charlotte and Charleston and a line of original products sold at Anthropologie. No matter what kind of business is in your heart, these women will inspire you with their trials and triumphs of the last five years in this episode. You will get all the goodness in the audio-only version, but please check out the video version to see Kelley's gorgeous living room and the wallpaper they designed! Connect with House of Nomad! House of Nomad Design IG Shop House of Nomad IG HON Website   Some key takeaways from Kelley & Berkeley: Take calculated risks in your business. If you're risking bankruptcy, obviously don't put yourself in that situation (that's what my boy Tom Bilyeu calls a “mortality experiment”). If the worst case scenario is that you won't get clients and will need to get a “regular” job, that's not so bad. Go for it. Running a business requires a ton of self-reflection and growth. Allow yourself to learn new things about yourself and grow alongside it. You'll be a better leader - and person - for it. You can absolutely grow a business beyond your wildest dreams in five years (or even less). House of Nomad did it, even through a pandemic! You can absolutely do it too. Check out our Grab Life By the Goals Squad Membership to find a community of humans to inspire you. Grab Life By the Goals is THE podcast for passionate, badass entrepreneurs who want to change their lives by starting and growing a business on their own terms. On this show, host Lauren Widrick, your sales and life coach with a penchant for dick jokes, will guide you through building your revenue-generating sales skills, finding your “I'm the G.O.A.T.” swagger, creating time and money freedom, and having SO MUCH FUN along the way. If you're ready to build the business and life of your dreams, I hope you'll subscribe and tune into our new episodes every Sunday morning. To chat with Lauren about her programs and offers, click the “Let's Talk!” button at https://www.laurenwidrick.com/.    Connect with me! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laurenwidrick/  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-widrick/  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4l52qrAIGaED6yw_23wHgw  Join the Grab Life by the Goals Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/grablifebythegoalscommunity Website - https://www.laurenwidrick.com/ 

A strategy of outsourcing the easiest jobs to the cheapest labor environment may seem like a win, but it misses out on the full potential of innovations emerging from APAC and benefiting the global enterprise. Hank Marcy, former Senior Global VP of Hitachi, Bissel, and Whirlpool, shares how modularizing your product line can reap untold benefits for a global manufacturer.

In this episode, Barry O'Reilly talks with James Sommerville, co-founder of ATTIK, the former Vice President of Global Design for The Coca-Cola Company and today founder of KnownUnknown, an emerging Web3.0 decentralized design community.  Sommerville talks about his entrepreneurial journey, from his early job as a street artist to co-founding ATTIK, a design studio with Simon Needham, and then becoming the Vice President of Global Design for Coca-Cola. He explains his thoughts on design, brand storytelling and existing labor structures in corporations and agencies, as well as the possibility for future advancements and new ways of working. He also discusses how these beliefs contributed to founding KnownUnknown. The Long and Winding Road James recounts his adolescent years in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK, in the midst of the collapse of the city's industrial peak. He believes that this experience led him to question society. "What led us here?” he asked. “What were the mistakes made? Maybe we need to learn what are the things we're going to do differently." His inquiring mind, and witnessing with his father's entrepreneurial spirit - he saw how much freedom his father had over his own life outside of the constraints of a regular job - strongly inspired his thoughts on business. As a result, his road to KnownUnknown was filled with entrepreneurial endeavors, but his motivation has always been "that sense of being able to do something and make people smile." Put Yourself Out There  Putting yourself out there is the first step to success, James tells listeners. He describes his eventual employment with Coca-Cola as an unexpected reward that many people erroneously believed was an overnight success. However, ATTIK had been in existence for 20 years before Coca-Cola contacted them. He believes that their strategy of "putting [themselves] out there, putting [their] signal into the world," as Barry puts it, was the catalyst that led to such an exciting opportunity. This strategy yielded favorable results as one of their digital design publications, Noise, soon caught the attention of Coca-Cola. James remarks, "There's something to be said about if you put your work into the world and people find it in the most unexpected and surprising ways... hold on to your authentic self, put your heart and soul into these things." Work Within Constraints “Working under constraints is one of my favorite aspects of great innovation," James tells Barry. James admits he had to overcome some initial teething challenges, transitioning from operating independently at ATTIK to working for a major global brand. He quickly discovered that the need to stay true “the Coca-Cola way" but innovate how people worked in sharing the brand with the world. In order to thrive within these new boundaries, James had to unlearn ATTIK's original mantra of thinking, looking, and acting big to "think small, act small, move like a small start-up." Redefining the New Creative Economy  James' reflections on the traditional design agency structure and newly available technologies led him to develop the KnownUnknown platform model - a new work environment in which gas community at the heart of the model, and regardless of geographic location, selecting the very best talents who tomorrow will have the freedom to choose their own hours and projects, free of the usual bureaucratic red tape.  Looking Ahead  "I'm really excited for the next decade," James adds, as he prepares to “tiptoe" into the world of NFTs while experimenting with brand storytelling within metaverse and testing Web3 boundaries. He's particularly excited about the expanded opportunities for brand and talent collaborations, where current and future designers, as well as centralized brands, can explore new developments. Read full show notes at BarryO'Reilly.com Resources James Sommerville: Twitter| Facebook| LINKEDIN| Instagram Known Unknown

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Kristen Conry is the Senior Vice President of Global Design for Marriott International. She is a hospitality design guru and is the embodiment of the spirit of generosity. She's worked with some of the most influential leaders in this industry and she shares their passion for creating unique experiences for guests. Kristen sits down with host Dan Ryan to talk about her journey in #hospitality and what it all means to her. Takeaways:    Innovation and new design ideas are something that should be at the forefront of all aspects of hospitality. Hospitality has influenced other settings such as corporate settings and other places. The design aspect has launched a new way of looking at spaces.  Many hotels don't live up to the value of “people first”. You want to make sure the core of your industry is reflected by how you treat your employees. Hospitality is the spirit of generosity. It is the feeling you get when you give to others in a way that is selfless to you. Design can't make up for bad service. It is still important but you need to make sure the service you provide is at the top of its game. Given the constraints with architecture now, it has forced companies to be more creative and create different experiences by focusing on what really matters and what has the most impact.  We've seen the baseline for design in American culture elevate in recent years and that is a positive and exciting aspect. Quote of the Show:   19:09 “To me, hospitality is that spirit of generosity. And it's when we anticipate and we delight people and we do it in that really selfless way that it delights us to do so.” Links:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-conry-32aba558/ Website: https://www.marriott.com/default.mi Panel: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/conry_im-speaking-at-hd-expo-conference-2022-activity-6921903747656757248-s5CE?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_desktop_web Shout Outs:   0:33 Hyatt 0:36 Larry Traxler 13:18 Arnie Sorenson 16:01 Marriott Bethesda Hotel 16:07 Berman Falk 16:49 Marriott Sorenson Center for Hospitality Leadership 16:55 Howard University 16:56 Damon Lawrence 34:40 United Nations 36:15 Ed Webber 36:23 Scott Fortman 36:24 Richard Gibbons 38:07 John Meiser 38:27 Emily Keip 38:54 Jordan Mozer 39:01 Adam Lara 39:26 Jay Pecotte 45:05 Back to the Future 47:34 Starwood 1;01:23 HD Expo 1;01:24 BDNY Ways to Tune In:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0A2XOJvb6mGqEPYJ5bilPX Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/defining-hospitality-podcast/id1573596386 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGVmaW5pbmdob3NwaXRhbGl0eS5saXZlL2ZlZWQueG1s Amazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8c904932-90fa-41c3-813e-1cb8f3c42419 Podbean: https://www.defininghospitality.live/ Youtube : https://youtu.be/Kl5fFwQjppg

Steve talks to Joel Piaskowski; Ford Global Design Director about the design process for the 2015 Mustang. They talk about the design including how the design was created, and the clay modeling process.

In this episode of the Hotel Design Podcast, we welcome Laurie Wouling, Senior Director of Global Design, US and Canada, for the Distinctive Selects Brands with Marriott International.   Host Glenn Haussman and Laurie start by discussing how the lifestyle concept is an essential design aesthetic – which is very popular with guests who are looking for ‘experience' – and is shown through brands such as Moxy, AC Hotel, Element and Aloft. Laurie shares how Marriott partners with owners and consultants when developing the design and brand standards that fit within the brand's DNA. The relationship continues throughout the entire design and development process and through construction and opening.   One property that they focus on is the Moxy Houston - an adaptive reuse project created within a former bank, which dated back to the early 1900's. The team adapted the banking thematic and building's history into the Moxy's design.   They discuss how the AC Hotel brand is making inroads with the development community and consumers in North America. AC was originally developed by Antonio Catalán in Madrid, Spain in the late 1990's from a belief that business travelers have an insatiable curiosity for urban culture. Catalán saw an opportunity to create a brand with a seamless, clean, modern and timeless aesthetic. In 2014, Marriott brought AC to the United States, and the brand's footprint has expanded to more than 200 hotels worldwide in less than 10 years.   One property discussed is the AC Hotel Scottsdale North – a modern, clean and timelessly designed property that has 175 rooms and is owned by Host Hotels and Resorts. Laurie shares how essential storytelling is to design by using this hotel an example as to how she and her team develop a story, then pull that thematic through the entire project. Biophilic design has become very important – which brings the interior and exterior together by incorporating nature's elements throughout the design.   Another brand they dive into is Aloft – which leverages bright lights & colors, vibrant spaces, technology, and music. Their market is travelers who are looking for a savvy experience with interests in technology & live music. Exterior LED lights stand out under the canopy similar to a raceway appearance.   The WXYZ lounge & bar within the property features a contemporary loft space with unfinished ceilings and concrete floors – allowing a focal point for vibrant colors to pop.   Marriott obtained the Element brand during their Starwood acquisition, and Element makes health and wellness their main priorities.  They discuss the Nashville Vanderbilt West End.   Here, one of the key pieces to the property's design is the lobby lounge space, featuring 16-foot ceilings and an entire wall of glass that is connected to an exterior Terra space that produces great natural light.   Moxy was intended for more urban settings, and features a fun and eccentric aesthetic that includes concrete and steel creating an industrial gritty environment. This hotel stands out because its design encourages guests to spend more time in its public spaces.   One design strategy is to use found objects as part of the hotel. By taking this design element into play, it makes the hotel Instagrammable and provides the guest an opportunity to interact with the design as they share the hotel's story.   “We encourage Instagramable moments throughout the property,” says Laurie, providing an example of Moxy's elevators that function as a photo booth. This encourages guests to be more of an active participant during their stay – further connecting people to the hotel and the brand.   Finally, Laurie shares that as a designer you learn by listening and discovery. Design tends to be borrowed and reinterpreted through the brand's lens. She believes hospitality design is so infectious because it pulls together so many different types of design. Laurie also shares insightful advice for young individuals looking to jump in the industry. Follow along with some great project visuals on our website - http://hoteldesignpodcast.com/ - and subscribe to our new Youtube page to watch the video interview!  

WTF is “coddiwomple”?? I had never heard of it until recording this episode. It means “to travel in a purposeful manner towards a vague destination.” And when operating in a Native Digital world, this is, in a nutshell, what business owners must do to remain relevant. Instead, so many of us remain bystanders – waiting until someone else “figures it out” before taking a purposeful step forward into an unknown direction. Or worse, others actively dismiss the Native Digital ideas which will keep their business alive. On today's show, my guest, David Kepron, who is a former VP of Global Design Strategies at Marriott International, unpacks a “coddiewomple” mindset vs. a “cautious” mindset to business decision making – whether that's in experience design, leadership, or decision-making. “There are a lot of leaders out there who believe in a SET way of believing how the world spins – and they've relied on that because it's served them well – but to continue relying on that traditional approach to thinking about the way you run your business isn't going to fly anymore, so why shouldn't you have someone who's 19 years old, 18, 17, 16 years old (keep going down the list) helping you run your business?” – David KepronDavid suggests to companies to hear the “learned perspective” of Native Digitals so you don't fall behind – not necessarily taking advice from this age group but hearing their differing perspective. David on EXPERIENCE Design: We then shifted gears into discussing the power of EXPERIENCES for engaging Native Digitals, rather than focusing on physical objects and products. David's work at Marriot International involved designing unique guest experiences for Marriott's “Premium Distinctive” segment which included: Westin, Renaissance, Le Meridien, Autograph Collection, Tribute Portfolio, Design Hotels and Gaylord hotels – and his experience with biophilic design ups and downs. David found that mastering the millennial worldview when designing experiences for a global brand was a challenge with older leaders involved. “My world is gone. It's like ancient history… The challenge is NOT to get a younger generation to fit into my worldview. The challenge really is to get my worldview to be agile enough to be able to look backwards and sideways at a younger generation and adopt THEIR worldview. The extent to which someone can adapt or not adapt, will determine whether or not they should be sitting on the bus.” – David Kepron David on Observing Gen Z's Life Choices… “My 19-year-old son's into Crypto investing, and sometimes my wife and I get concerned about that. But then I say to her, ‘look, if I was 19 years old and I was investing the way Ben is investing, we'd not be in the place we are right now. We'd be living in a villa in the South of France'... Gen Z is intuitively tapped into what's going on around them in a way that's foreign to my generation.” – David Kepron David has a legendary perspective and has recognized behavior patterns in his two Native Digital sons that didn't exist when he was growing up. Both in their fears and in how his sons choose to use their resources, time, and energy. To hear more from David on experience design for the digital economy, and read his revolutionary perspective on retail, definitely check out his book: Retail r(Evolution): Why Creating Right-Brained Stores Will Shape the Future of Shopping in a Digitally Driven World ---- About David Kepron: Connect with him: www.davidkepron.com Podcast: @NXT Level Experience Design Podcast David Kepron is a multifaceted creative professional with a deep curiosity to understand ‘why', ‘what's now' and ‘what's next'. He brings together his background as an architect, artist, educator, author, podcast host and builder to the making of meaningful and empathically focused, community-centric customer connections at brand experience places around the globe. David is a former VP - Global Design Strategies at Marriott...

Gen.T's podcast Crazy Smart Asia explores the unexpected stories of Asia's disruptors.We'll be back in the new year with Season Three, but in the interim we have a special one-off conversation we wanted to share with you.Gen.T has been collaborating with Tod's this year, specifically the brand's No_Code line, a new hybrid footwear concept for the visionaries shaping our future, created by Korean designer Yong Bae Seok.There are plenty of parallels between the purpose of Yong Bae's No_Code line and Gen.T's mission to recognise and help increase the impact of Asia's most promising young leaders, which is why we seized the opportunity to speak to Yong Bae.In this mini episode, Gen.T's Tamara Lamunière speaks with Yong Bae about sustainability in fashion, the future of footwear, and why we need a global design philosophy.

“The higher you go up the corporate ladder, the more you need a coach,” says Maria Campillo. “The information you have and the way you receive feedback may be a little tainted, due to your position and perspective.”  Maria Campillo is Associate Director of Leadership Development at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. She is also a Global Design specialist at BTS Coach. Maria is dedicated to designing and delivering world-class, end-to-end leadership programs that attract, grow, and retain a diverse pipeline of leadership and talent. In this week's show, she talks about the merits of coaching, and how it can help DEI. She discusses authenticity, awareness, and disrupting deep-seated biases. Tune in to listen to Maria, and then let us know: how can coaching improve DEI in your environment? Please share your thoughts in the comments. Resources Maria Campillo on LinkedIn

In 1982, at age 19, James founded an agency in his grandma's attic with zero business knowledge or experience.  Fittingly, the agency was named Attik and grew from grandma's house to global offices in New York, San Francisco, LA, Sydney, and London.  James also worked at Coca-Cola as the VP of Global Design leading incredible campaigns across the world for the iconic brand. Most recently, he he's launched an innovative platform called KnownUnknown that's rethinking and innovating the creative agency model on a global scale.

Show #107 - Marriott's Innovation Lab = Hotel Design + Tech + Innovation Featuring Jeff Voris, SVP of Global Design Strategies at Marriott International • Learn hotel design & tech strategies • Find out more about Marriott's Innovation Lab • Jeff's experiences with Walt Disney Imagineering + Sarah Dandashy will be on with the latest news in hospitality REPLAY: LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/dGFfVS7T YouTube: https://lnkd.in/daKgRed7 Facebook: https://lnkd.in/dbmN7aU6 Comment where you're watching from LIKE to show your support THANKS! Rupesh “Rup” Patel This episode is sponsored by SmartGuests.com #technology #design #innovation #hotels #future #hotelsandresorts #hospitality --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rupeshco/support

In this episode, we travel (virtually) to Yokohama, Japan, for an exclusive interview with Senior Vice President for Global Design at Nissan Motor Corporation, Alfonso Albaisa. Alfonso leads a team of designers around the world in this new era for two of the most important global automotive brands.