Podcasts about Pratt Institute

Episode 473 / Sarah Martin-Nuss (b. 1992, Corpus Christi, Texas) is an interdisciplinary artist working across painting, drawing, performance, and sound. Her work draws from biological systems, philosophical post-humanist thought, and the intricate web of ecological relationships, exploring themes of interconnectivity, transformation, and time. Martin-Nuss received her MFA in Painting and Drawing from Pratt Institute in 2024 and her BA in Fine Art and English Literature from Austin College in 2014. Martin-Nuss also studied visual arts at the Collège International de Cannes in Cannes, France and performance, sound, and video art at the School of Visual Arts in New York. In addition to her visual arts education, Martin-Nuss trained with the Meredith Monk Ensemble and is the producer, songwriter and vocalist for the avant-pop duo Dancing In Tongues. Her recent solo exhibitions include Future Currents, Rachel Uffner Gallery, New York, New York (2025); Pouring Water Into Water, Rachel Uffner Gallery, New York, New York (2024); and Open Systems, Prince & Wooster, New York, New York (2023). Her recent group exhibitions include The Figure Abstracted, Prince & Wooster, New York, New York (2024);The Blue Hour, PhillipsX, New York, New York (2024); Unfixed Ecosystems: Obsidian/Yarrow, Pfizer Factory, Brooklyn, New York (2024); What In The World, Steuben Gallery, Brooklyn, New York (2023); and Creative Distancing, Art Museum of South Texas, Corpus Christi, Texas (2020). Her work has been featured in Two Coats of Paint, Cultbytes, Art Spiel and New American Paintings and is included in the JPMorganChase Art Collection. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, Martin-Nuss now lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.REGISTER FOR TONIGHT's TALK AT FUTURE FAIR HEREWHY I MAKE ART with Brian Alfred, Associate Professor of Art, Penn State and Host of Sound & Vision Podcast, Liz Nielsen, artist and exhibitor (Elijah Wheat Showroom), and artist E.E. Kono. THU, MAY 8, 5:45 PM; SPECIAL PROJECT 2 AT FUTURE FAIR

Lynn Steger Strong is the author of the novels Hold Still, Want, Flight and The Float Test. Her non-fiction has appeared in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, New York, The Paris Review, Time, and elsewhere. She has taught writing at The Pratt Institute, Fairfield University, Catapult, and Columbia University. She was born and raised in South Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to fall in love with your ADHD brain and make it work for you? Learn more about my patented program, Your ADHD Brain is A-OK Academy here: programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup___What happens when you stop trying to prove your worth and start building what only you can see? Elizabeth Elfenbein is a creative powerhouse, a purpose-driven leader, and a visionary storyteller who's redefining women's health, equity, and representation on a global scale. But like so many ADHD women, that journey started with feeling like she didn't quite fit in.Diagnosed later in life after both of her children received ADHD diagnoses, Elizabeth realized she'd spent decades navigating the world with an undiagnosed brain. School was a struggle, especially growing up in a family that valued academics above all else. But when she discovered design and visual storytelling, everything clicked. That passion led her to Pratt Institute and a trailblazing career in branding, healthcare, and advocacy—all built on instinct, creativity, and a refusal to accept the status quo.In this conversation, Elizabeth and Tracy talk about the energy behind ideas, the power of purpose, and why ADHD minds are wired for innovation. They explore how mission-driven work becomes a container for restlessness, how meditation and self-care keep Elizabeth grounded, and why she's never been afraid to run toward a problem others might avoid. She also opens up about parenting ADHD children, managing emotional energy over time, and what it means to finally recognize your own brilliance, not just in what you create, but in who you are.Resources:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/elizabethelfenbein  Website: otherhoodagency.com Website: underthehoodofwomenshealth.com   Under the sisterhood: underthesisterhood.comBlog: medium.com/@elizabethelfenbein Send a Message: Your Name | Email | Message Learn more by connecting with Tracy through Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, or visit adhdforsmartwomen.com.Are You Ready to Discover Your Brilliance? Order Now: https://adhdforsmartwomen.com/bookJoin Your ADHD Brain is A-OK: https://adhdforsmartwomen.com/aokVisit our website: https://adhdforsmartwomen.comJoin our community of ADHD For Smart Ass Women: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tracyotsuka Join What Do I Do With My Life Masterclass: spyhappy.me/classUnlock your best days with Blends: https://adhdforsmartwomen.com/blends

Simon Arizpe is an award-winning pop-up book designer, paper engineer and illustrator based in Brooklyn, NY. He's a graduate of The Pratt Institute, has worked in the field of pop-up book design for over 20 years and was recently an artist-in-residence at Zion National Park.He's designed more than 35 pop-up books to date and works on every aspect of the process, from concept to publication. His book, Stranger Things: The Ultimate Pop-Up Book, is a #1 best seller, and the three dimensional pop-up spreads he created for the Keith Haring Pop-Up Book celebrate the artist's iconic artwork. His innovative flexagon book, THE WiLD POPUP, allows the reader to interact with the story in a whole new way.He received the Meggendorfer Prize, the highest honour in pop-up book design, as well as awards from the Society of Illustrators and the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art. His work is in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian, the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum, and Columbia University's rare book collection.On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Simon about how he discovered the world of pop-up book design, balancing the creative and technical aspects of paper engineering, his inventive flexagon creations, and his experience being an artist-in-residence at Zion National Park.Say hi to Simon:  Website - simonarizpe.com  Instagram - @simon.arizpe  Zion National Park feature profile: Simon Arizpe: Artist in residence----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcastMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com 

Tune in Friday, April 11, 2025 @ 7pm EST for another live new episode of “He Said, He Said, He Said Live!” A Look at the World from A Seasoned Black Man's Perspective Presents: “April for Arts 2025 with special guest Greg Scott.”He Said, He Said, He Said LIVE is back once again onFriday, April 11th with a brand-new episode of our exciting series, “April for Art!” Every Friday in April, we'll feature and showcase another incredibly talented artist from around the world, bringing you an up-close look at their work, their inspirations, and their creative journeys.This week, we're thrilled to welcome the incrediblytalented Greg Scott—a celebrated contemporary artist, painter, curator, and designer. A third-generation Washingtonian, Greg began his journey at the Columbus College of Art and Design in Columbus, Ohio, and later earned his degree from the prestigious Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York.Greg Scott's work is a vibrant fusion of imagination, style, and innovation. His pieces are known for their whimsical flair, modern aesthetics, and international influences, each one a unique and colorful exploration of creativity. Always looking toward the future, Greg brings fresh energy to the world of contemporary art with a spirit that is as open as it is bold.Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to step into the visionary world of Greg Scott on the next episode of He Said, He Said, He Said LIVE. It's going to be an unforgettable conversation—you won't want to miss it!!As always, your presence and participation make the show even better! We will respond to your questions real-time. New Episodes of “He Said, He Said, He Said” - Livestream Fridays, 7 p.m. EST on all these links:https://linktr.ee/hesaidhesaidhesaidFACEBOOK: facebook.com/hesaidhesaidhesaidliveRELIVE and SHARE special moments from "He Said, He Said, He Said" here: SHOW CLIPS youtube.com/channel/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV0MtJCazNWVBSaj1JFHITg#ArtisticExpression #CreativityUnleashed #ThePowerOfArt #ArtistsAroundTheWorld #ArtThatSpeaks#SupportArtists #ArtMatters #ArtLoversUnite #ArtForEveryone #AprilForArts #ArtInApril #HeSaidArt #GlobalArtists #CreativeVoices #hesaidhesaidhesaid#LGBTQ #talkshow #host #newsheadlines

Episode 469 /  Amy Bravo is an artist who lives and works in New York. After completing a bachelor's degree in Illustration at Pratt Institute, New York, she obtained a Master of Fine Arts in Painting at Hunter College, New York in 2022. Recent exhibitions include group shows with Rachel Uffner Gallery, Workplace, and The FLAG Foundation, as well as a solo show at Nada Miami with Swivel Gallery and a duo show at Swivel Gallery, New York, in 2022. She was also a resident at the Fountainhead Residency in Miami in 2022. Amy Bravo is jointly represented by Swivel Gallery (Brooklyn, NY).If you're in New York this May, check out Future Fair, an independent contemporary art fair celebrating its fifth anniversary in Chelsea from May 7th to 10th. Sound & Vision listeners can get 30% off tickets with the code SOUNDANDVISION all one word at https://futurefairs.artsvp.com/eeb3d8?link=701cf2d5-5345-409f-a430-c816aad011ea

Today we have a very special guest. From the stages of off-Broadway to the bright lights of Broadway, from his unmistakable voice to his performances in 30+ movies, Harvey Fierstein has spent a lifetime telling stories that matter. With four Tony Awards to his name—two for writing, two for acting—his work in Torch Song Trilogy, La Cage aux Folles, and Hairspray has redefined representation on stage. But beyond the accolades, there's the man: a Brooklyn-born artist whose journey has been shaped by family, resilience, and an unyielding belief in telling the truth. Harvey also has a deep love for sewing and costume design. Before becoming famous Fierstein studied art at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York and worked as a costume designer in the off-off-Broadway world. He has spoken about his passion for sewing in interviews, reminiscing about how he used to design and create costumes for drag performers and theater productions which helped shape his deep understanding of theatrical presentation and character development. His early work in costume design was part of his immersion in the vibrant New York theater community of the 1970s, where he collaborated with experimental and LGBTQ+ artists.Even as his career in theater took off with Torch Song Trilogy and Hairspray, sewing remained a part of his life. He has mentioned that working with fabric and creating garments is a meditative and creative outlet for him. His appreciation for costume design also extends to his theatrical work, where he often acknowledges the impact of great costume designers in bringing characters to life.So today we go beyond the footlights to explore the moments that made him—his early days, the influence of his parents, why Ridgefield, Connecticut became his adopted hometown and, why sewing has been an anchoring thread in his life. (2:15) We welcome the inimitable Harvey Fierstein! He shares how he first picked up sewing—starting with an industrial machine in his father's handkerchief factory—before setting his sights on becoming a Disney animator. But, things changed for him and as Harvey puts it, “Life only changes when you're brave enough to say yes.”(5:27) A deep dive into Harvey's quilting journey, from discovering HGTV and Alex Anderson to creating story-driven quilts today. His first quilt? Alex Anderson's Strips that Sizzle!(9:25) Growing up in a conservative Jewish household, Harvey learned the power of storytelling from his family. Education, art, music, and Broadway were all part of his upbringing, shaping the creative force he became.(11:45) Family isn't just who you're born to—it's also who you find. Harvey talks about his “found family” in the theatre, the people who call him “mama” and “papa,” and what it means to always be true to yourself.(13:32) Ever wonder what a Harvey Fierstein Stitch & Bitch session looks like? He spills all about his quilting experiments and creative process.(16:03) From bold colors to playful designs, Harvey shares his favorite fabrics and how he keeps things fresh alternating between challenging and just plain silly projects.(20:15) Picking a favorite quilt is like picking a favorite child—but Harvey gives it a shot!(23:20) The costumes that left a mark: Harvey reflects on the magic of theatrical costumes, the collaborative art of design, and why theatre itself is an act of faith.(27:07) Favorite roles—on stage, in film, and yes, even Death to Smoochy!(30:30) Writing his memoir I Was Better Last Night was a journey in itself. Harvey shares what inspired him to put his life on paper.(31:20) When did he finally feel accepted? And what really led him to move Torch Song Trilogy to Broadway? It's not the story you think!(32:31) A mother always knows! The moment Harvey's mom saw her own earrings on him during Torch Song Trilogy—and her priceless reaction.(34:00) What's the secret to his success? According to Harvey, it's all about taking that unexpected fork in the road.(38:38) The quilting class that changed everything: What Harvey learned from Kaffe Fassett, Brandon Mably and Liza Lucy.(39:10) Quilting vs. theatre—two creative worlds, two very different communities. Harvey compares the two.(40:54) The key to keeping every performance fresh? Harvey reveals how he does it.(43:06) Why Bridgefield, CT has been home for 40 years—and how Harvey's house reflects is unique perspective on life and art.(46:00) “As much as it hurts, tell the truth.” Harvey explains how this philosophy, shaped by his father, has guided his life and career.(47:25) What's next—what's left on Harvey's bucket list?(52:18) Want to connect with Harvey? Find him on Facebook and Instagram! Subscribe & Listen: Don't miss future episodes! Follow Sew & So Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Be sure to subscribe to, review and rate this podcast on your favorite platform…and visit our website sewandsopodcast.com for more information about today's and all of our Guests.

Children of immigrants are often hard workers; they’re under pressure to live up to their parents’ dreams. And it’s often thought that creativity and hard work don’t go hand in hand. Jean Lin has proven quite the opposite. Growing up in Massachusetts she was aware she came from a different place to her friends. But she credits her different upbringing, one focused on valuing family, hard work, integrity, with her success. Lin is the founder and gallerist of the downtown NYC design gallery and studio Colony. The designer’s co-op in Tribeca that’s changing the way New Yorkers shop for their interiors. With Colony, her goal is to support and foster independent designers and makers. Unlike traditional galleries, who take a 40% commission, her model is based on a monthly co-op fee (to cover the rent) and a small 15% commission. Then there’s The Designers’ Residency, an incubator program that mentors the next generation of young designers. She’s also authored a book, ‘What We Keep’, published by Abrams last year. It offers advice from artists and designers on the joy and benefits of living with the things you love. Lin originally moved to New York to train as a fashion designer at Parsons School of Design. She always knew she didn’t quite fit in with the fashion set. It was when she landed on her love for art and design more broadly that her career really started to sing. Fast forward to today and she has taught at Parsons, and guest lectured everywhere from Rhode Island School of Design to Pratt Institute and Tama Art University in Tokyo to name just a few. Listen in as Vince and Jean discuss working on J Lo’s fashion brand, having the transformative realisation that design is literally everything around us and why it’s better value to buy it once and buy it well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can support this show on Patreon⁠⁠!In this episode, I'm talking to Viditya Voleti, a game designer and interactive artist. He's a visiting instructor at the Pratt Institute in NYC. He's freelanced for Paizo, Possum Creek Games, Evil Hat, and RRD. His own tabletop designs include vampire cowboy game, Bloodbeam Badlands, GMless optimistic scifi game, Space Between Stars (forthcoming from Possible Worlds Games), and A Land Once Magic, a post fantasy worldbuilding game currently crowdfunding on Backerkit.Viditya's itch page: https://vidityavoleti.itch.io A Land Once Magic on Backerkit: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/moreblueberries/a-land-once-magic?ref=yesindied Show Notes:Action Button Reviews Tokimeki Memorial (6 hour video essay)Kekkai Sensen // Blood Blockade Battlefront (anime)The original post coining the term Fruitful Void by Vincent Baker++ Here's a good Levi Kornelsen article about whether D&D has oneLudonarrative DissonanceGames MentionedIthaca in the Cards by Aaron Lim, crowdfunding on Kickstarter Free from the Yoke (Legacy) by Mina McJandaIf you liked this podcast, check out the weekly Indie RPG Newsletter

On this episode of the Xian Archive Podcast, Matt is joined by Kara Timmons. Kara is a visual artist who primarily works in oil and acrylic. Her work focuses on the dynamic and sensitive framing of the human figure as a vehicle for visions of symbiosis with nature, relationships with higher frequencies, feminine power, healing and exploring the psyche, supernatural and mystical experiences, and interpersonal love. She grew up in San Antonio, TX, gaining an appreciation for art making at an early age with her family, who heavily supported her learning and creating. She earned a BFA in illustration at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn NY. She currently lives and works in Austin, TX. She participates often in group art shows in local galleries, community events and nationwide music and art festivals, and loves connecting over the viewer's interpretation of art. She also leads art workshops at local events. She is currently a resident artist at ArtUs Co.       In the conversation Matt and Kara get into how Kara began creating art through her love of manga and anime. They then touch on her first story of finding community, the psychedelic experience, surrealism and beyond. They also discuss yoga, spirituality, music festivals and much more. Find the episode now on all major podcast platforms. As always, thanks for listening and I hope you take something away from this conversation. Find Kara: https://www.instagram.com/karatimmons/   https://www.karatimmons.com/   https://www.karatimmons.com/shop     Find Matt: https://instagram.com/xianarchive   https://www.MattXian.com   https://youtube.com/@xianarchive

Ep.233 Mario Joyce's work is rooted in his genealogical research of his family, going back to the 1600s. Incorporating imagery, memories, and stories from his familial research, Joyce incorporates vintage collage materials and soil from the farm he grew up on into his sumptuously textured paintings, weaving together a rich tapestry of his origins. A self-taught artist, Joyce mines his ancestral lineage as well as his personal experience growing up in rural Ohio as a Queer Black man. His work delves into how memories evolve over time and across generations, transforming into intricate capsules of meaning that convey messages of identity, belonging, and place. Mario Joyce lives and works in Los Angeles. He has participated in several residencies including Sointula House Residency, Sointula, BC (2024); Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, Skowhegan, ME (2023); Pratt Forward, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY (2022); La Brea Studio Residency, Los Angeles, CA (2021). His work has been the subject of solo exhibitions at UTA Artist Space, Los Angeles, CA (2024); Sakhile&Me, Frankfurt, Germany (2023); UTA Art Space, Atlanta, CA (2022). He has been included in numerous group exhibitions at MUZEO Museum and Cultural Center, Anaheim, CA (2024); F2T Gallery, Milan, Italy (2023); New York Culture Club, New York, NY (2022); Over the Influence, Los Angeles, CA (2022), among others. His work is included in public collections including the Columbia Museum of Art, Columbia, SC and the North Dakota Museum of Art, Grand Forks, ND. Portrait credit: Courtesy of Jeff McLane and Vielmetter LA. Artist http://www.mariojoyce.com/ Vielmetter LA https://vielmetter.com/artists/mario-joyce/ Good Black Art https://goodblackart.com/collections/all/mario-joyce Sakhile&Me https://www.sakhileandme.com/artists/mario-joyce.htm Culture Type https://www.culturetype.com/tag/mario-joyce/ Future Fair https://archive.futurefairs.com/journal-posts-2/2024/4/28/future-fair-2024-tastemaker-collections-mario-joyce Campaign Buzz https://campaignbuzz.io/email/vielmetter.com/effea04a-e7f9-4c46-8712-24bb113d1280 UTA Space https://utaartistspace.com/press/2022/08/30/transportive-paintings-from-l-a-artist-mario-joyce-distinguish-first-uta-pop-up-show/ AJC https://www.ajc.com/things-to-do/transportive-paintings-from-la-artist-mario-joyce-distinguish-first-uta-pop-up-show/IG67TNAF7ZDWFP2FND2BNWU4SI/ Meer Art https://www.meer.com/en/78691-mario-joyce-amaryllis-garden F2T Gallery https://www.f2tgallery.com/mario-joyce/ Art Rabbit https://www.artrabbit.com/events/mario-joyce-amaryllis-garden Gallery Platform LA https://galleryplatform.la/galleries/vielmetter-los-angeles/events/in-conversation-mario-joyce-and-dominique-clayton Art| Melanated https://www.artmelanated.com/projects-1/mario-joyce Ohio State University https://art.osu.edu/events/visiting-artist-mario-joyce Art Crawl https://arthag.typepad.com/arthag/2021/08/mario-joyce-unearthing-black-joy-on-governors-island.html Over the Influence https://overtheinfluence.com/artists/mario-joyce/

From working in a butcher shop as a child to immersing himself in the world of art and architecture, Vincent Celano's upbringing in Brooklyn, New York instilled in him a love of storytelling and a deep appreciation for the power of design.After graduating from Pratt Institute, he cut his teeth at design giants like Rockwell Group, Jeffrey Beers International, and ICRAVE, where he honed his craft in experiential and hospitality design.In 2005, he founded Celano Design Studio, a multidisciplinary firm dedicated to creating dynamic, guest-centered environments. Today, the studio has expanded to include furniture and industrial design, reflecting Celano's unwavering commitment to human-centered experiences.Thank you for listening! For more of our great interviews, find us at hospitalitydesign.com.

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comLuck. It's the ingredient that no one wants to admit is a big part of our success. But what if luck wasn't about chance? What if was more about a choice – choices we could consciously take to generate better outcomes in our work and personal lives? In this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth speaks with Jonathan Brill, who Forbes dubbed the #1 business futurist. Their conversation will make you rethink what it means to be lucky – and provide practical steps to generate more of it in your work, and life. Why sit and watch your future happen, when you can take a hand in architecting it?SHOW NOTES:The curious way that Jonathan and Michael first met.How to make the probability of the impossible happening go through the roof: “Shift the dynamics, you shift what is possible.”How networking events differ from “Serendipity Salons.”The key to creating a room of friends.The surprising response Jonathan received from Professor Adam Grant.When framing a question or request, remember that people want to help – but they want to maximize the leverage of their time and effort!How to attend one of Jonathan's Serendipity Salons.Top tips to building relationships, if you can't attend a salon.Keys to navigating organizational politics: How a CEO survives while the 10 people who actually did the work did not?The critical high-value help you can provide to others at work.Fun? Treating organizational politics like a game.3 things that senior leaders can do to encourage people to help each other, make unexpected connections, and manage chaos.Focus NOT on what's there -- but on what's missing – to best identify opportunity.LUCK = Leverage help, Unexpected connections, Control the chaos, Know what's missing.Why HP made Jonathan study at Stanford.“The best industrial designers don't just put shape to an object, they find a new way to solve a problem.”Artists and systemic intuition.The mindset you need to manage the top conundrums that sink businesses in disruptive times.It's all obvious – except it's not BIO AND LINKS:Named the #1 Futurist by Forbes, and “the world's leading transformation architect,” by Harvard Business Review, Jonathan Brill is a Business Futurist, AI Keynote Speaker, Executive Chairman at the Center for Radical Change, and Author of the bestseller, Rogue Waves. His visionary, yet pragmatic approach to the future is based on years as the Global Futurist at HP where he directed long-term strategy and planning. He is the Senior Fellow at HBR's China New Growth Institute and Board Advisor at Frost & Sullivan, one of the world's largest market intelligence firms. Jonathan's innovation consultancies have developed over 350 products and generated over $27B USD for clients like Samsung, Microsoft, Verizon, PepsiCo and the US government. A frequent thought leader, speaker and contributor to HBR, TED, Global Peter Drucker Forum, Singularity, and Forbes, Jonathan holds a degree in industrial design from Pratt Institute, and spent years as a research consultant to the MIT Media Lab.Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanbrill1/Website: https://jonathanbrill.comJonathan's bestseller, Rogue Waves: https://jonathanbrill.com/rogue-wavesOur mutual friend, the amazing Dorie Clark: https://dorieclark.comProfessor Don Moore at Cal Berkeley, interview on “Decision Leadership”: https://tinyurl.com/n6cvb2x8Keshav Pitani, VP of R&D at Light & Wonder, interview on overcoming your aversion to office politics: https://tinyurl.com/yhbkcyv2Emily Chang interviews Brian Chesky: https://tinyurl.com/nhkv5muhSteve Caney, inventor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevencaney/Factfulness by Hans Rosling https://a.co/d/66xuLfMHow the World Really Works by Vaclav Schmil https://a.co/d/bx34N09Michael's award-winning book, Get Promoted: What Your Really Missing at Work That's Holding You Back https://tinyurl.com/453txk74Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this engaging episode of "Tangents by Out of Architecture," our guest Xinran Ma shares his inspiring journey from a traditional architecture career to the innovative field of product design at Redfin. Our conversation delves deeply into the mindset shift required for career transition, and the strategies Xinran employed to gain experience and build credibility in a new industry. From studying architecture in China and New York to fostering a passion for user experience design, Xinran's story illustrates the diverse applications of architectural skills beyond conventional practice.Xinran elaborates on the differences between architectural education and practice, highlighting how his idealistic aspirations met practical realities that motivated his transition. He offers rich insights into the importance of design thinking and user interaction, emphasizing his path to becoming an accomplished UX designer. Highlights:Transitioning from architecture to UX design involves a significant mindset shift, focusing on design thinking and practical constraints.Real-world project experience is crucial for breaking into new fields, as it adds credibility and context to interviews and portfolios.Changing careers can be daunting but provides an opportunity to explore personal passions and gain fulfillment through meaningful work.Networking and community engagement can unexpectedly lead to job opportunities and career insights.Perseverance and a strategic approach can help overcome initial setbacks when venturing into a new profession.Links:Design with AI Substack Link: https://designwithai.substack.com/Buy Xinran's Book: https://amzn.to/3C726dfXinran's website: https://www.xinranma.com/Guest Bio:Xinran is an architect turned product designer on a mission to empower designers to elevate their careers and live better lives. He went from designing buildings to crafting digital experiences, and now he is exploring the power of AI in design. He is the founder of Design with AI, a digital publication to help designers design better, faster, and smarter with AI through practical tips. He is also the author of three Amazon #1 New Release books in UX and have been recognized as an ADPList's Top 1% Mentor in Design five times. He regularly gives AI talks and runs workshops at institutions like Microsoft, UXPA, Pratt Institute, the University of Connecticut, and Maven. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this week's episode, we are delighted to have award-winning writer and New Yorker cartoonist Bob Eckstein with us. Bob's illustrations are iconic, immediately recognizable and always hilarious. His work has been exhibited in the Cartoon Art Museum of San Francisco, the Smithsonian Institution, The Cartoon Museum of London, among many others. His work has also appeared in MAD, McSweeney's, National Lampoon, The New York Times, Reader's Digest, SPY, Wall St. Journal and publications worldwide. He has taught at the School of Visual Arts, New York University, Pratt Institute and Yonsei University in South Korea. Bob has worked on over 50 books as either a writer or illustrator or both. A few of his titles include The History of the Snowman, The Complete Book of Cat Names, Footnotes from the World's Greatest Bookstores, and Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums, which we will be discussing at The Bookmark Shoppe in Brooklyn, New York on Wednesday, December 18th at 7pm.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season Four finale guest's Richard Dailey is an American writer, artist, and independent film maker. His poetry, prose, art criticism, and photographs have appeared internationally in numerous journals, his films screened at festivals worldwide. He has had one-man shows of his art at Gallery Nadine Nieswawer and SometimeStudio in Paris. Opium Books published his novel Unplugged Yellow in 2016. He has taught at St Ann's School in Brooklyn, Pratt Institute, New York University, Wagner College, and the Université de Rouen. His recent move to Le Lot in France, where he's ventured in search of the oranges of Hieronymus Bosch, was the subject of the documentary “Richard Dailey: inciting revery.”How did living in NYC in the ‘70s and ‘80s and his 40 years in Paris shape Richard as a creative? And what would make him leave these cultural metropolises for a tiny village in the countryside? Listen now to find out! https://www.afterart.com/index.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSHVbvEPN3ghttps://www.facebook.com/Afterart/https://www.instagram.com/richarddaileylelot/Join us on Patreon: patreon.com/parisundergroundradio Find Us OnlineWebsite: https://parisundergroundradio.com/cityofmusesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/parisundergroundradioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/parisundergroundradio/ CreditsHost and Producer: Jennifer Geraghty. https://parisundergroundradio.com/jenniferfoxgeraghty @jennyphoria; Website: http://jennyphoria.comMusic CreditsBeyond Inspiration juqboxmusic License: 1F36635C-8CE84C39-98B2531B-FEAA8727 About UsWho will be the world's next Salvador Dali, Thierry Mugler, or Josephine Baker, launching a new wave of the avant-garde? How are new artforms created, developed, honed? And where exactly do today's artists and creatives find their inspirations?    Each week, join City of Muses host Jennifer Geraghty as she sits down with contemporary artists, poets, dancers, designers, and performers to explore what inspires them, what their creative processes are like, where their ideas come from, and how Paris has helped or hindered their dreams come true.Inspiration and creativity meet in Paris, the City of Muses.

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.

Having lived across continents—from Hong Kong to Houston and Singapore to Pakistan—Aliya Khan's upbringing instilled a appreciation for culture, architecture, and art.After studying architecture at Pratt Institute in New York, Khan began her career in residential design before transitioning to the hospitality industry, working for Starwood Hotels & Resorts (now Marriott), helping launch brands like W Hotels, Aloft, and Le Méridien.Today, as vice president of global design strategies for Marriott International's lifestyle brands, Khan has redefined the design language for Aloft, Moxy, AC Hotels, and Westin.Thank you for listening! For more of our great interviews, find us at hospitalitydesign.com.

Kit White is the author of the international best-selling book 101 Things To Learn In Art School, which is based on his experience as a professor of art for 21 years at the Pratt Institute in New York. Many of the original drawings from the book are in the collection of the Luther W. Brady Art Gallery at the Corcoran School of Art and Design, George Washington University. He's had more than 25 solo exhibitions of his artworks in galleries and museums. His artworks are in the permanent collections of the Guggenheim Museum, New York, and many others. He's frequently featured in magazines, newspapers, and television, including The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Nation. In addition to Pratt, he's taught at Vanderbilt, McGill, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Frick Collection. His work is the subject of a monograph by Carter Ratcliff, Line Into Form. For more information: 101 Things To Learn In Art School www.kitwhiteart.com Music by license from SoundStripe: "Uptown Lovers Instrumental" by AFTERNOONZ "Miss Missy" by AFTERNOONZ "What's the Big Deal" by Ryan Saranich Copyright (c) 2024 Keith Sawyer

One way or the other, if you're in business in the 21st century, you're selling yourself. That's true whether you're selling crafts or services. Social platforms like TikTok, Instagram or YouTube are basically all marketplaces of personality.  You still need a product that people want, but that's not really enough. You need to connect with people if you want folks to buy what you're selling. When it works. It works. For many entrepreneurs today, the game is about virality. But lightning in a bottle isn't a business model. At some point, you've got to have structure to be sustainable. Ask Colette Bernard. Colette first went viral in 2021 selling two thousand t-shirts on TikTok. She was living in New York at the time just after graduating from the Pratt Institute. She paid off a little bit of her student debt and got out of the city. By the time she landed back in Lafayette where she grew up, she had a burgeoning online business with hundreds of thousands of followers craving her quirky, playful designs.  Colette now owns three businesses. A gift shop called Cocodrie, a vintage clothing shop called Retreaux and her design label, the Artist Colette. Social media is her fourth business, Colette says, and the one taking up most of her time.  An online presence is useful, of course, if you want to reach people. But if you want to help them, you'll need a more personal touch. Shalonda Thibeaux is a Christian Life Coach and she uses YouTube to spread her message. But most of her work is high touch. Clients book one on one sessions with her to get advice on navigating challenges and changes in their lives. Shalonda, who grew up in New Iberia and lives in Lafayette,  got into Life Coaching after working to move past trauma and confidence problems in her own life. Helping people has been at the center of every job choice she's made in her life. She spent eight years working in foster care for the state government and now works with a faith-based foster care service.  Shalonda also spent years as a jail minister for incarcerated women. In 2023, she got her life coaching certification and launched her coaching business, Talks with Shay, in 2024.  Out to Lunch Acadiana was recorded live over lunch at Tsunami Sushi in downtown Lafayette. You can find photos from this show by Astor Morgan at itsacadiana.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textSUMMARYThis week, I'm speaking to Barbara Clark Ruiz, a multifaceted solopreneur known for her activewear designs and dog treat brand 'Lick You Silly.' Barbara shares her journey from childhood in Portsmouth, Virginia, to designing for global brands like Ralph Lauren and Adidas, and collaborating with Venus Williams on her activewear brand Eleven by Venus. During the pandemic, her dog treat business rose in rankings on the Amazon platform and this opened opportunities for growth and naturally, challenges that come with a sudden need to scale.Emphasizing love and kindness, Barbara discusses her ventures in pitching reality shows, animated shorts, and working with Amazon's Accelerator for Black businesses. Barbara works hard and plays hard. She also networks like a boss and takes care of her professional relationships. In our conversation, she also talks about personal experiences like meeting the Obamas, sharing a blanket with Star Wars creator, George Lucas in Oprah Winfrey's backyard and eating tacos with the Williams sisters.TAKE AWAYS-There are many pathways to a creative career-Multiple streams of income are the way to go-Easy does it - take your time and do what you love LINKS AND MENTIONSBarbara's Website - https://barbaraclarkeruiz.comBarbara's LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbaraclarkeruiz/Barbara's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/barbaraclarkeruiz/Lick You Silly - https://lickyousillypetproducts.com Pratt Institute - https://pratt.eduGive Butter Fundraising - https://givebutter.comSavannah College of Art and Design: https://www.scad.edu/Support the showNEWSLETTER, stay in the loop and subscribe to our newsletterSUPPORT this work so that we can keep it free. Become a MONTHLY SUPPORTER LISTEN ON Apple and Spotify FOLLOW US ON Instagram and Facebook

We are excited to feature Nicole Ferreira, President of CPC Mortgage Company at the Community Preservation Corporation, in our latest WAHNcast episode! Nicole has forged a remarkable career in affordable housing, holding key leadership roles across the public and private sectors, including Beacon Communities and New York State Homes and Community Renewal. As an adjunct professor at both Pratt Institute and NYU's Shack Institute of Real Estate, she continues to shape future leaders in real estate development and finance.  In this episode, Nicole shares her inspiring journey—from her early career days at NYCHA to spearheading large-scale urban revitalization projects. She delves into the complexities of affordable housing finance and the power of community transformation. Join us for an engaging conversation with one of the industry's most impactful leaders!  Listen now to hear Nicole's insights and leadership strategies, and don't forget to tune in for more upcoming WAHNcast episodes! 

What's it like to transition from a small island to the bustling world of New York fashion? Victoria Sanchez-Lincoln shares her compelling journey from Puerto Rico to New York City, where she attended Pratt Institute and broke into the fashion industry. Her story is one of perseverance, cultural heritage, and the vital support of her grandmother, offering inspiring lessons for aspiring designers and fashion enthusiasts alike. From internships at Oscar de la Renta to pivotal roles at Mode Magazine and Latina Magazine, Victoria's career is a testament to seizing opportunities and building meaningful connections. Discover how a chance meeting with her super, Hal, ignited her path in fashion and how her experience at Mode Magazine shaped her career, even amidst the challenges of budget constraints and industry upheavals. Hear about the nuances of fashion editorial work and the invaluable mentorships that have guided her journey.In our episode, Victoria also provides practical advice for budding designers on pitching to editors and navigating the ever-evolving landscape of fashion PR. Learn the importance of understanding your target audience, the need for concise and relevant information, and how public relations and editorial content intersect today. Join us for an insightful conversation filled with expert tips, personal anecdotes, and a look towards the future of Puerto Rican fashion.Connect with Victoria:https://www.instagram.com/victoriasanchez_lincolnShop Handbag Designer 101 Merch: https://www.emilyblumenthal.com/category/all-products Register for the Handbag Designer 101 Masterclass: https://www.emilyblumenthal.com/challenge-page/Masterclass Book a handbag session with Emily: https://www.emilyblumenthal.com/ Hire Emily to be a guest speaker at your event: https://www.emilyblumenthal.com/speaking Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HandbagDesigner101-IHDA Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handbagdesigner/ Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@handbagdesigner Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/handbagdesigner

Anuj sits down with Uzma Rizvi - an anthropological archaeologist to explore a fascinating journey through her field, and the history of one of the world's oldest civilizations, in the Indus Valley. Uzma shares many stories and insights into the way in which archaeologists study and piece together the past, and how she uniquely works with many contemporary disciplines to both understand the past, and also connect it to our present moment. Uzma also shares unique insights on how decolonization of the field and our use of certain ways of framing conversations are problematic and in need of reflection. Uzma shares her thoughts on the role technology, and in particular, AI, may play in the field of archaeology. Uzma and Anuj also reflect on the situation in Gaza in January 2024, and the place and practice of hope and our current moment in time. Dr. Uzma Z. Rizvi is an anthropological archaeologist, and currently a professor at the Pratt Institute. Uzma received a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University. She specializes in the archaeology of the first cities, while teaching anthropology, ancient urbanism, new materialisms, critical heritage studies, decolonization/the postcolonial critique, and social practice. (source: https://www.pratt.edu/people/uzma-z-rizvi/) Special Guest: Uzma Rizvi.

Get to know the hands, head and heart behind Lyn Hiner, an accomplished fine artist whose pallet knife paintings of florals and automobiles have been featured and collected all over the world, from Beverly Hills, California, to Japan and Saudi Arabia. After studying art at the Pratt Institute in New York, Lyn pursued a career in business accepting a job as tradeshow manager for Performance Racing Industry (PRI), where she worked for nearly a decade. Unfortunately, a horrific and unrelated accident found Lyn in the hospital where she underwent days of surgeries and a year of occupational therapy. It was at this time where she dove back into her passion for art and used it as a form of healing. Eventually, she birthed the ideas for her signature collections, now highly sought after, called “petals” and “petrol”. Today, Lyn, with her husband and teammate, Rob, travel the world showcasing her oil paintings at a multitude of distinguished art and car events. Among her impressive list of accolades, Lyn is also a loving mother of two grown daughters, one of whom is employed by Lyn Hiner Studios. Together, they have opened an appointment-only studio in San Clemente, California, as well as launched an international collaboration officially called, Lyn Hiner Studios, Japan. In this Curated Craftsmen Conversation we talk about:  Lyn's family and faith journey The horrific accident that led Lyn back to art Pricing paintings verses commission artwork The class that gave Lyn a priceless understanding of abstract art A deep dive into abstract expressionism and how Lyn paints using only pallet knifes How Lyn handles vending at 22 shows a year, including her collaboration with Japan The perks of saying no Working with her husband and building a family business Healing artistic burnout through the lens of gratitude   Lyns Links: Website  Instagram Petrol Instagram Petals Facebook Petrol Facebook Petals LinkedIn   Will you get the next round? Buy the next Curated Craftsmen™ a cup of coffee over on Patreon. Support the podcast for $5.00 a month. For additional free resources and tips about creative entrepreneurship with faith-based motivation, head over to The Hand, Head, & Heart Blog. ALL CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS WELCOME. | SHOW SPONSORS |  Alpha 6 Corporation (Affiliate Link) Paint & Tools Dupe the Room: Luxury Fragrances for Your Car  Curated Craftsmen Instagram    Kate's Link's: Official Asphalt Canvas Art Website Available Artworks Custom Art Inquiry  Instagram Facebook Pinterest Free Guide: How to Hire an Artist    

Send us a textIn this episode, host Aaron Moncur interviews Bradley Rothenberg about nTopology and its unique approach to computational design and engineering software. Bradley discusses the origins of nTopology and how it differs from traditional CAD tools. He explains how nTopology captures requirements in algorithms rather than geometry definitions. Bradley also covers nTopology's applications in additive manufacturing and its tight integration with simulation tools.Main Topics:The founding of Ntopology and Bradley's background Computational design approach vs traditional CAD modelingImplicit modeling technology and sign distance fieldsApplications in additive manufacturing and complex geometriesIntegration with simulation tools like ANSYS and LS-DYNAProcess for exporting/importing models with other CAD systemsDetermining when Ntopology is the right solutionAbout the guest: Bradley Rothenberg is the founder and CEO of nTopology, a company pioneering next-generation engineering software for advanced manufacturing. Launched in 2015, nTopology enables engineers to create complex, optimized geometries, primarily for sectors like aerospace, automotive, and medical devices. With a background in architecture from Pratt Institute, Brad brings a unique perspective to computational design, bridging the gap between form and functionality in additive manufacturing.Links:Bradley Rothenberg - LinkedInnTopology WebsiteAbout Being An Engineer The Being An Engineer podcast is a repository for industry knowledge and a tool through which engineers learn about and connect with relevant companies, technologies, people resources, and opportunities. We feature successful mechanical engineers and interview engineers who are passionate about their work and who made a great impact on the engineering community. The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineering teams who need turnkey equipment such as cycle test machines, custom test fixtures, automation equipment, assembly jigs, inspection stations and more. You can find us on the web at www.teampipeline.us

Artist Portrait by Alexander Bedder Anthony Cudahy (b.1989, Fort Myers, Florida, US) received a BFA from Pratt Institute, NY in 2011 and completed an MFA at Hunter College, NY in 2020. He lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. Cudahy is a figurative painter whose tender scenes reveal the nuanced complexities of life. In masterful compositions he creates a world for unspoken stories, intimate moments and romantic gestures. Personal and poetic, Cudahy's figures coalesce with the atmosphere of their environments in fluid brushstrokes. At once dark and luminous, Cudahy's paintings often have a phosphorescent quality to them, as though they are lit from within. For the artist, how the paint is handled has its own narrative potential - the thick textures, light airy space, patterning and delicate marks are all active in the story he is creating. Alongside painting, Cudahy makes incredibly detailed colored pencil drawings, in an all-consuming process of mark making. Unlike his paintings which transform throughout the making, the challenging medium calls for the compositions to be decided beforehand. Cudahy devotedly collects images. His collection draws upon film stills, snapshots of his partner, ancient sites, hagiographic icons and the photography of his great uncle, Kenny Gardner (which his husband, Ian Lewandowski has been compiling). Cudahy returns to his collected images time and time again, for they have a potent quality, which sparks ideas and concepts for the works. Anthony Cudahy, Dowsing (studio), 2024, Oil on linen, 243.8 x 182.9 cm | 96 x 72 in Anthony Cudahy, Death instinct (for Bergman, for Tarkovsky), 2024, Oil on linen, 121.9 x 304.8 cm | 48 x 120 in Anthony Cudahy, Ian and Alex, 2024, Oil on linen, 182.9 x 182.9 cm | 72 x 72 in    

We're handing the reins to recent graduate Grace Lee, she's interviewing me to find out the answers to the questions every graduate is asking today. How to get hired, how to get noticed, can I even find a job today? Need help with your packaging? https://www.linkedin.com/in/eveliomattos/ We get into it all. So if you've just graduated, are having a hard time finding a job, sit down, listen up, and let's get to it. Evelio Mattos is an established voice in the packaging design industry with an extensive background, having worked with high-profile brands like Lady Gaga, Barney's New York, Tesla, and Google. His expertise spans across various sectors including fashion, tech, and retail, emphasizing sustainability in packaging. Evelio's rich experience and innovative approach make him a significant figure in the packaging world. Grace Lee is a recent graduate from the prestigious Pratt Institute's Packaging Identities and Systems Design Graduate Program in Brooklyn. With a passion for creative and sustainable design, Grace represents a new wave of designers poised to make impactful contributions to the industry. Episode Summary: In this insightful episode of Packaging Unboxed, host Grace Lee delves into the packaging design industry with the knowledgeable and seasoned Evelio Mattos. Grace, representing the fresh cohort of design graduates, brings forth pressing questions about the industry's dynamics, particularly concerning sustainability, innovation, and the integration of new technology such as AI. Evelio's extensive background and hands-on experience provide rich, practical insights that are invaluable for new designers entering the field. The conversation navigates through key projects and experiences that have shaped Evelio's career, including his initial foray into packaging design and notable collaborations with brands like Lady Gaga and Tesla. Through this episode, listeners gain an understanding of the evolution of packaging design and the critical role it plays in branding and consumer decision-making. Evelio emphasizes the importance of being client-facing and understanding different facets of the industry from procurement to distribution, underscoring the intrinsic relationship between design and business profitability. Key Takeaways: Client Interaction is Crucial: Being client-facing and understanding the nuances of finance, procurement, and distribution can significantly enhance a designer's value. Importance of AI: Embrace AI as a tool to speed up concept iterations and improve the efficiency of the design workflow. Build a Strong Social Presence: Utilize LinkedIn and other social media platforms to showcase your work and build a professional network. Understanding Sustainability: Ensure your design solutions align with a brand's sustainability goals, recognizing that trade-offs are often necessary. Start Small to Climb Big: Entry-level positions, even those seen as mundane, provide foundational knowledge and opportunities for growth in the design industry. Notable Quotes: "Design is sales. And I think a lot of times designers are like, I'm not a salesperson, I'm a graphic designer, I'm a packaging designer, but your idea is not going to get made if you don't sell it." "You have to get the reps in. You've got to get the reps in for creating these terrible designs. You've got to get the reps in for expanding creative from one size to another size." "Today, people will decide whether they want to hire you or not based on your social. So even before you apply, what's your social tell, you know, what's that say about you?" "The idea of, I graduate now, I want to go work at Pentagram or Landor… you can just work for yourself and just grow your own business from day one." "LinkedIn is the key place. Anything that you have in your portfolio, tying it back to a brand or anybody that you're trying to target, then being able to tag them is what's going to give you the most visibility."

Thom Francis introduces us to Rico Frederick who was the featured poet at Nitty Gritty Slam #75 on August 5, 2014, at The Low Beat in Albany, NY. --- Nitty Gritty Slam was a joint project between Albany Poets, Urban Guerrilla Theatre, and the Frequency North Reading Series at The College Saint Rose. The poetry slam brought together artists from academia, the local spoken word community, and visiting writers from across the country on 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. NGS started in 2011 with a goal of sending the first team from Albany to the National Poetry Slam. All together, the Capital Region was represented three times at Nationals. On Tuesday, August 5, 2014, Rico Frederick was the featured poet at Nitty Gritty Slam #75 at The Low Beat in Albany, NY. Rico Frederick is a graphic designer and the author of the book Broken Calypsonian (Penmanship Books, 2014), holds an MFA in Writing from Pratt Institute, a NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship Finalist, Fulbright semi-finalist, Cave Canem Fellow, Poets House Emerging Poets Fellow, Pushcart nominee, and the first poet to represent all four original New York City poetry venues at the National Poetry Slam. His poems, artistic work, and short film have been featured in the New York Times, Muzzle, Epiphany, No Dear Magazine, The Big Apple Film Festival, an Academy of American Poets Contest - Honorable Mention, Best of the Net Anthology Nominee (poetry) 2017 and elsewhere. Rico is a Trinidadian transplant, lives in New York, loves gummy bears, and scribbles poems on the back of maps in the hope they will take him someplace new.

In this weeks episode we dive into the intersection of artificial intelligence and creativity with NY based AI creative trailblazer Tony JonesFrom growing up in Ohio his creative ambitions led him to New York to work in numerous leading ad agencies where he carved out a niche at the intersection of creativity and technology.Today, Tony is the co-founder and head instructor at Creative AI Academy, where he's on a mission to help organizations and individuals harness the power of AI to enhance their creative processes. He also teaches AI Design at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, equipping the next generation of creatives with the skills they need to thrive in an AI-augmented future.Tony brings a unique perspective to the conversation about AI and creativity. He sees AI not as a replacement for human ingenuity but as a powerful tool that can augment and amplify our creative capabilities. He's a strong advocate for embracing AI to stay competitive in today's fast-changing landscape while emphasizing the critical importance of maintaining human judgment, taste, and ethics.This is a must listen episode for anyone interested in where AI is leading us and how to embrace the unrelenting pace of the change that is underway. Now over to Tony. Time Codes00:00 Intro to Tony Jones02:30 Who is Tony as a human 03:59 Embracing AI in Creativity07:13 Tony's Family and Upbringing16:34 Early Career and Move to New York22:43 Digital Transformation in Advertising26:34 Innovation and AI in Advertising30:52 Founding Creative AI Academy35:18 AI's Impact on Creativity and Industries46:25 Challenges and Adoption of AI57:05 Teaching AI Design at Pratt Institute58:02 Course Structure and Student Projects58:52 Diverse Student Backgrounds01:00:08 Misconceptions About AI and Creativity01:01:34 Personal Experience with AI Tools01:02:49 Impact of AI on Creative Processes01:04:57 Corporate Training and AI Integration01:07:37 Patented Inventions and AI01:10:27 AI in the Advertising Industry01:18:01 Advice for Creatives and Ethical Considerations01:23:54 Future of Education with AI01:30:16 Speculations on AGI and Future Impacts01:35:11 Serendipity and Personal Reflections01:47:02 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsSocial LinksTony on Linkedin Creative Ai Academy On Linkedin Links in the show Creative AI Academy Pratt AI Design Course Andy AwardsMcCannMedia MonksBook - Future AI 2041Podcasts - Last Week in AI AI For humans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kejoo Park (B.1956, Daejeon, Korea) lives and works in Frankfurt and New York. She earned a BFA in Painting from Cornell University, studied at Pratt Institute and The Art Students League of New York, and earned an MLA in Landscape Architecture from Harvard University. Kejoo Park, a Korean-American conceptual and multimedia artist, utilizes a wide range of media, including painting, sculpture, performance, and sitespecific installations, to explore the intricate relationships between humanity and nature. Her work emphasizes the duality of internal and external existence and the dynamic interplay between natural and artificial elements. In her large-scale public art projects, Park seamlessly integrates diverse genres such as music, poetry, and philosophy, developing a unique artistic language. Drawing on her studies in art and architecture, she expands her practice to express the embodiment of both Western and Eastern cultures. As a landscape architect, she has collaborated with numerous architects on international competitions and projects across the globe. She also served as an Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture and Ecology at the University of Stuttgart in Germany. Her work has been exhibited at Gallery Reitz, Zurich, Switzerland (2024); Gallery Uhn, Königstein, Germany (2023); Galerie Anna 25, Berlin, Germany (2023); Kunstverein Familie Montez, Frankfurt, Germany (2022); Galerie Uhn, Königstein, Germany (2022); Galerie Rieder, München, Germany (2021); Galerie Anna 25, Berlin, Germany (2019); Galerie Rieder, München, Germany (2019); Galerie Artstation, Zürich, Switzerland (2018); Galerie Hübner & Hübner, Frankfurt, Germany (2018); Galerie Rieder, München, Germany (2017); Galerie am Hirschengraben, Zurich, Switzerland (2017); Stadtgalerie, Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany (2017); Galerie Anna 25, Berlin, Germany (2016); Galerie Tuttiart, Luzern, Switzerland (2016); Galerie Hübner & Hübner, Frankfurt, Germany (2015); the Permanent Collection of Pierre Soulages at the Museum Ludwig, Koblenz, Germany (2014). Kejoo Park, Drinking Song of the sorrow of the Earth - from the series the Song of the Earth ( Das Lied von der Erde) mixed media, 180x180cm (diptych) Kejoo Park Landscape Rondo, 2020 Mixed media on rice paper and canvas 47.2 x 59 in Kejoo_Park_ Homarge3 to Beuys from the Series Visible-Invisible, mixed media, 100x100

Jason and Brett are joined by debut authors Alana S. Portero (Bad Habig), Komail Aijazuddin (Manboobs), and Gina María Balibrera (The Volcano Daughters). They talk about how the city of Madrid is like a drag queen, cheesecake and carbs, and reclaiming your culture's narrative. Alana S. Portero is a medieval historian, writer, playwright, LGBTQIA+ activist, and cofounder of the theatre company STRIGA. Her writings on feminism and LGBTQIA+ activism from the perspective of a trans woman have been featured in a number of international publications, including Agente provocador, elDiario.es, El Salto Diario, S Moda, and Vogue. She lives in Madrid.Komail Aijazuddin is a visual artist and writer. He holds degrees in Art & Art History from New York University and an MFA from the Pratt Institute, NY.  His debut book Manboobs: A memoir of Musicals, Visas, Hope & Cake is coming Fall 2024, published by Abrams Press (US) and Transworld/DoubleDay Books (Internationally). He lives and works in New York City.Gina María Balibrera earned an MFA in Prose from the University of Michigan's Helen Zell Writers' Program. She's been awarded grants from Aspen Words, Tin House, the Rackham Foundation, and the Periplus Collective, as well as a Tyson Award, the Aura Estrada Prize, and the Under the Volcano Sandra Cisneros Fellowship.Gays Reading is sponsored by Audible. Get a FREE 30-day trial by visiting audibletrial.com/gaysreadingBOOKS!Check out the list of books discussed on each episode on our Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/gaysreading MERCH!Purchase your Gays Reading podcast merchandise HERE! https://gaysreading.myspreadshop.com/ FOLLOW!@gaysreading | @jasonblitman | @bretts.book.stack CONTACT!gaysreading@gmail.com

In this episode, Eric sits down with talented and celebrated artist, illustrator and author… Kadir Nelson! They discuss how he first discovered his artistic inclination and how it had been fostered from an early age; having been mentored by artist and art teacher Michael Morris; his uncle. His educational journey in art — having received a scholarship to study art at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn and upon graduating with highest honors, how he was summoned by DreamWorks Pictures to create conceptual artwork for Steven Spielberg's Oscar® nominated feature, “Amistad” and the animated feature “Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron”. They explore his artistic style and how it evolved through the years. From creating paintings and portraits, to illustration and sculpture! His distinct style of urban realism and how it's reminiscent of turn of the century American painters and historical subjects, often telling a story with his art and emphasizing the heroic. They discuss Nelson's process — what moves him and where he draws inspiration from.  How he's displayed his works at notable exhibitions and in the permanent collections of several esteemed institutions… including the United States House of Representatives, The National Baseball Hall of Fame, the World Trade Center, the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, the National Museum of African American History and Culture and most recently, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. They delve into exciting stories about how Nelson was commissioned by a host of distinguished clients including music legend John McClain; creating works in honor of Marvin Gaye... painting the cover artwork for Michael Jackson's posthumously released album, “Michael” and recording artist Drake's multi-platinum selling album, “Nothing Was the Same”. His experience of creating cover artwork for the New Yorker magazine; that pay tribute to historical and contemporary American figures in New York City and abroad. How Nelson has authored and illustrated several award-winning New York Times Best Selling picture books including, “WE ARE THE SHIP: The Story of Negro League Baseball” and the great honor he had of becoming the recipient of the prestigious Caldecott Medal for illustration..! Guest Bio: Kadir Nelson (b. 1974) is an award-winning American author and artist based in Los Angeles, California. He is the recipient of multiple awards from the Society of Illustrators in New York, including the prestigious Hamilton King Award as well the 2020 recipient of the Caldecott Medal and Coretta Scott King Award for illustration. He adds this to multiple Caldecott Honors, Coretta Scott King Author and Illustrator Awards, New York Times Best Illustrated Book Awards, several NAACP Image Awards and an Olympic Art Bronze medal, among others. Mr. Nelson has also created artwork for a host of distinguished clients, including but not limited to National Geographic, HBO, Nike, Disney, Hennessy, and Sony Music, for whom he painted the cover artwork for Michael Jackson's posthumously released album, “Michael,” which was listed in the Guinness Book of Records® for the largest poster in the world. Nelson's artwork was also featured on the cover of recording artist Drake's multi-platinum selling album, “Nothing Was the Same”; over a dozen commemorative US postage stamps honoring American legends, such as Major League All-Stars Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio, NBA great Wilt Chamberlain, and most recently Motown's Prince of Soul Marvin Gaye, which altogether have sold several million stamps. Nelson's primarily figurative paintings and sculptures focus on historical narratives and heroic subjects in American culture and are often informed by the Old Masters like Ingres, Michelangelo, Hopper, and Tanner. His sumptuous settings and characters, rich palette, and realistic, yet painterly technique speaks to both modern urban realism and masterly works of turn-of-the century American painters.

This week we take a look back on Weight Loss, Pt 2, which includes some new tidbits! Angela uncovers a Michael Scarn deleted scene and Jenna continues to try to give a shoutout to that great background actor in the hospital bed next to Toby. The Office gang continues to lose weight for the Dunder Mifflin Weight Loss Challenge, and a truly unexpected proposal happens. We hear an audio clip from Paul Feig about what it was like to be the Season 5 “Tastemaker”. Jenna tells us about some very special cats at Pratt Institute, Angela breaks down what it was like to have a fruit fly wrangler on set and we learn everything we ever wanted to know (and maybe not wanted to know) about the famous Jim and Pam gas station proposal. Enjoy! Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestionFollow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod

Thomas Jockin is a Fellow at the Halkyon Guild and the Founder of TypeThursday. He has taught at Pratt Institute, FIT (SUNY), Queens College (CUNY), and City College of New York (CUNY). Sign Up for Thomas Jockin's Course: Plato on Beauty and Virtue | Halkyon Academy   Can re-engaging with classical ideals of beauty help us address the meaning crisis? In this episode of "Voices with Vervaeke," John Vervaeke and Thomas Jockin explore the concept of beauty through the lens of Plato's philosophy. Thomas shares insights from his upcoming course, discussing the interconnectedness of beauty, truth, and goodness. They examine how modern interpretations of beauty differ from Plato's original vision and how re-engaging with classical ideals can address the current meaning crisis. John and Thomas challenge contemporary perspectives and seek to rediscover foundational principles. Join the discussion to learn more about the profound impact of beauty on our lives.   Connect with a community dedicated to self-discovery and purpose, and gain deeper insights by joining our Patreon.   —   00:00 Exploring Plato's Concept of Beauty with Thomas Jockin 01:10 Jockin's Halcyon Course: Plato on Beauty and Virtue 04:25 The Cultural Decline of Beauty 08:00 Plato's Beauty: Love, Reason, and the Soul's Recollection 10:25 Philosophical Implications of Beauty, Love, and Truth 24:00 The Rationality of Beauty Beyond Propositions  31:45 The Cascade Effect of Moral Virtues in Everyday Life 35:55 Bridging the Material and the Divine 40:55 The Interconnectedness of Beauty, Goodness, and Truth 51:15 Modern Art and the Role of the Artist 01:08:15 Beauty as a Solution to the Meaning Crisis in Modern Art and Architecture 01:14:25 Conclusion: Returning to Foundations in the Modern World       —   The Vervaeke Foundation is committed to advancing the scientific pursuit of wisdom and creating a significant impact on the world. Become a part of our mission.   Join Awaken to Meaning to explore practices that enhance your virtues and foster deeper connections with reality and relationships.    —   Ideas, People, and Works Mentioned in this Episode   Plato. Greater Hippias. Plato. Symposium. Plato. Phaedrus. Plato. Meno. Plato. Cratylus. Plato. Parmenides. Sonia Sedivy, Beauty and the End of Art Byung-Chul Han, Saving Beauty Drew A. Hyland, Plato and the Question of Beauty D. C. Schindler, “The Primacy of Beauty, the Centrality of Goodness, and the Ultimacy of Truth” John Russon, Bearing Witness to Epiphany: Persons, Things, and the Nature of Erotic Life Duchamp (Fountain) Heidegger Maurice Merleau-Ponty Habermas Neoplatonism Follow John Vervaeke: Website | Twitter | YouTube | Patreon   Follow Thomas Jockin: Website | Twitter | LinkedIn    —   Thank you for Listening!  

Episode 432 Emily Pettigrew was born in Maine in 1991. She received a BFA from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York who lives and works in Delhi, New York. Pettigrew's recent solo and group exhibitions include "The Inside Out" at the Kunstmuseum Schloss Derneburg in Derneburg, Germany (2024); "Pablo's Cabinet" at Pablo's Birthday in Verbier, Switzerland (2024); "A Room With a View" at Varden Gallery in Los Angeles, California (2023); "Springs Eternal" at The Fireplace Project in East Hampton, New York (2023); "Wheel of the Year" at Halsey McKay in East Hampton, New York (2023); "Time" at Pablo's Birthday in New York, New York (2023); "Balm" at Wilder Gallery in London, United Kingdom (2022); "Inside Out" at Scroll NYC in New York, New York (2022); "The Beauty of Solitude" at Adah Rose Gallery in Kensington, Maryland (2022); "Too Pure for this World" at the Historic Hunting Tavern Museum in Andes, New York (2021); "Odd Hours" at Monya Rowe Gallery in New York, New York (2021); "Salut 6" at Nucleus Portland in Portland, Oregon (2021); and "These Days" at Bo Lee Gallery in London, United Kingdom (2020).

It's the Fourth of July this week in the US, so I'm celebrating America's birthday with my family. Meanwhile, I wanted to find a great episode from our vaults to help you grow your brand. This one features Ray Mendez from Masa&Boz, my old friend and branding genius. In this episode, Ray shares his expertise in strategic decision-making and transformative branding and discusses how understanding core values, leveraging AI, and focusing on sustainable growth helps in building a successful brand.About Ray MendezRay Mendez is a partner at Masa&Boz, where he crafts strategies to help businesses connect with their customers. He's an expert in brand prototyping, strategy, and workshop leadership. Ray's impressive resume includes roles as a Creative Director at top firms like TBWA and Saatchi & Saatchi, and he has worked with global brands such as Apple and Greenpeace. He also teaches at Pratt Institute, sharing his knowledge from a Master of Fine Arts at Syracuse University. Known for his creative solutions and high standards, Ray believes in bringing brands to life with passion and innovation.Key Insights:Empower your business. Take control of your strategy and let external agencies help you articulate your vision by asking the right questions. This way, you maintain authenticity and ensure your business's mission and values guide your growth.Leverage technology. Using AI to deepen your brand's creative opportunities helps you pinpoint key areas for improvement and enhancement, making your branding efforts more effective and resonant with your target audience.Balance creativity with analytics. Combining creativity with data ensures your marketing is both imaginative and effective, attracting more customers and driving better results.Measure effectiveness. Continuously analyzing your marketing efforts ensures they align with your goals, allowing you to make informed adjustments and achieve optimal outcomes.Choose long-term sustainability. Focusing on the long game leads to steady and reliable growth, ensuring your business remains robust and competitive over time. As good as overnight success sounds, it's not likely to get you far. Ray's best advice for entrepreneurs:“Good marketing should be about innovating your product over time, coming up with better ideas, coming up with better solutions for your customers, rather than trying to sell something that is not good enough for them.”Connect with Ray Mendez:LinkedInWebsiteFollow Beyond 8 Figures:LinkedInXWebsite

“The Artist is Present” is a special series which is being hosted under the Catalyst: A Creative Industries Podcast of the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at Chapman University.  “The Artis is Present” was developed under the direction of the Phyllis and Ross Escalette Permanent Collection of Art's Director, Fiona Shen, and Registrar, Jessica Bocinski, so that a wider audience would have the opportunity to hear directly from the artists in the Escalette Collection at the University. In this episode host Abigail Stephens  speaks with artist Bovey Lee. Bovey Lee is a cut paper artist based in Los Angeles, California, USA. Born in Hong Kong and practicing Chinese calligraphy since the age of ten, Lee studied painting and drawing in her formative years and completed her BA degree in Fine Arts at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. In 1993, Lee came to the United States as a painter and earned her first Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of California at Berkeley. Subsequently, Lee earned a second MFA in computer graphics and interactive media at Pratt Institute in New York. She is now known primarily as a paper-cut artist, creating artworks and site-specific installations which focus on themes of migration its impact on our shared humanity and the environment.

Welcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists!Today on ARTMATTERS, Brooklyn-based artist Dik Liu and I finish up last week's conversation. On today's episode Dik talks about living in New York since the 80s, teaching, being a loner, his museum habits, painting when he doesn't know the outcome, spending decades painting light and Leonard Bernstein. He also gave me some personal advice on my practice, which was too good not to include. So that's there too. A little background on the man: Dik F. Liu  received his MFA from Yale University. He is widely represented in exhibitions throughout the U.S. As a teacher,   Liu has taught at Cooper Union, Hofstra University, and the School of Visual Arts and is currently teaching at the New York Academy of Art, Pratt Institute, and the New School University.You can now support this podcast by clicking HERE where you can donate using PATREON or PayPal!If you're enjoying the podcast so far, please rate, review, subscribe and SHARE ON INSTAGRAM!   If you have an any questions you want answered, write in to artmatterspodcast@gmail.com    host: Isaac Mann www.isaacmann.com  insta: @isaac.mann guest: Dik Liu www.dikliu.com insta: @dik_liu

Sarah talks with NY based artist and recent MFA grad Alexander Brewington about his solo show "What Burns Beneath", leaving grad school and the significance of fire in his paintings. The conversation was recorded in April 2024. About Alexander Brewington Alexander Brewington is a Brooklyn based figurative painter, received his MFA from Pratt Institute, 2023.  His painting practice is about forming a contemporary narrative between the intersection of classical mythology and urban environments.  Brewington was commissioned to paint the Joseph Branch Creek mural in Silver Spring, MD. His work has been featured in Hyperallergic and E-flux Education. He was recently awarded a Pratt Fellowship to attend the 2023 Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture. His solo show "What Burns Beneath" opened at Thierry Goldberg Gallery in March 2024. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesidewoo/message

Join us for an engaging conversation with Josh Hirshfield, an award-winning game developer with a rich background in AAA, indie, and educational games. Josh's innovative work has been showcased at GDC, PAX, Games for Change, and more. Currently an Adjunct Professor at NYU and Pratt Institute, Josh shares his insights into the gaming industry and his experiences shaping the next generation of game designers.Learn more about JoshLearn more about usJoin the next episode of the Indie Game Lunch Hour LIVE every Wednesday at 12pm EST on our Discord channel to answer your own burning questions and be immortalized in the recordings.

Sugarhouse is a full-scale New York City-based architecture and interior design firm founded by Principals Jess and Jonathan Nahon in 2016. Working on residential, hospitality, commercial and retail in the US and internationally, the firm has successfully executed a wide variety of projects from private residences to the most exclusive hotels and fashion houses.Striving to create a balanced and approachable studio focused on holistic design, Sugarhouse puts equal emphasis on architecture, interior and landscape design. The firm surveys each project from a singular viewpoint to ensure that the design is contextual, original and portrays an architectural story unique to the client and setting. With the ultimate goal of beautiful design that is also functional, the designers tailor each space to meet a client's needs, individual perspectives and budgets. As a husband and wife team, Jess and Jonathan's process derives from a heavily collaborative place, which extends to their clients and each team member engaged on a project.Sugarhouse works on projects in the US and internationally. Clients include: YSL, Cult Gaia, Space NK, Helmut Lang, Theory, J Brand, Comptoir Des Cotonniers, Tory Burch, Misha Nonoo, Purificacion Gracia, La Mer, Osswald Parfumerie, KREWE, Veronica Beard, Soho House, The Ned, The Hoxton Hotels, Ralph Lauren and many others.Prior to founding Sugarhouse, Jess Nahon received a Master of Architecture from Savannah College of Art and Design and led Soho House as the Director of Architecture and Design. Jonathan Nahon earned a Master of Architecture from The Pratt Institute. He worked in-house as an architect and designer at Ralph Lauren and also worked for a number of architecture and design firms.

Kareem Collie is an accomplished designer and educator with a rich background in both the corporate and academic worlds. Leading design teams for organizations like Nickelodeon, Coca-Cola, and USA Network, he has driven transformation and engagement through his expertise in visual and user-experience design. As Design Lead at IBM, he was instrumental in innovating user experiences. Currently, as the Design Director and Manager for NASA JPL's DesignLab, he applies design thinking to communicating and educating about space exploration, bringing a unique intersection of design, science, and technology to the forefront. His thought leadership includes co-editing "The Black Experience in Design" and serving on the AIGA's national educators steering committee. Today, we talk about how curiosity fuels design thinking, communication, and leadership. Listen to learn about:>> A deep dive into the why's of design thinking >> Embracing curiosity and seeing where it leads you >> What it means to truly communicate >> Kareem's wonderful, meandering path through design and design thinking Our GuestKareem Collie is an accomplished designer and educator with a rich background in both the corporate and academic worlds. Leading design teams for organizations like Nickelodeon, Coca-Cola, and USA Network, he has driven transformation and engagement through his expertise in visual and user-experience design. As Design Lead at IBM, he was instrumental in innovating user experiences. Currently, as the Design Director and Manager for NASA JPL's DesignLab, he applies design thinking to communicating and educating about space exploration, bringing a unique intersection of design, science, and technology to the forefront. Before IBM, Kareem was the Director of Design at The Hive, where he merged design thinking with liberal arts and encouraged interdisciplinary collaboration. He has also lectured at prestigious institutions like Stanford University and Pratt Institute. His thought leadership includes co-editing "The Black Experience in Design" and serving on the AIGA's national educators steering committee. He is a frequent speaker, exhibitor, and podcast guest, solidifying his status in the design community. Kareem holds advanced degrees from NYU and Pratt Institute. With a focus on user-experience and visual design, and a commitment to critical explorations of culture, Kareem Collie continually seeks impactful opportunities through design. Show Highlights [02:19] Kareem's path to working at NASA. [03:27] Being a creative child. [04:14] Attending Brooklyn Technical High School and studying architecture. [05:22] Discovering new media/digital art while at Howard University.[05:57] Transferring to the Pratt Institute to study graphic design and art direction, and falling in love with design. [07:06] Kareem's early years in the design industry. [07:55] Co-founding a design studio and teaching at the Pratt Institute. [09:02] Getting to design his own graduate degree curriculum at Gallatin at NYU. [10:18] Going to Stanford's d.school. [11:02] Becoming the Associate Director and the Rick and Susan Sontag Center for Collaborative Creativity aka “The Hive” at Claremont College. [12:03] Passing through IBM before becoming the Head of Design at NASA's JPL Lab. [15:07] Dawan and Kareem share memories of travel and exploration and sharing a curiosity about the world. [20:30] Communication and being vulnerable. [22:33] Communication is collaboration. [23:40] Dawan talks about needing to be willing to change during the experience of communicating with someone. [27:05] One of the things Kareem loves most is being part of a learning journey with others. [30:28] What it means to be a leader and how Kareem developed his own sense of leadership. [33:20] The importance of embracing and being OK with ambiguity. [39:15] Design thinking has helped Kareem better understand his own thought processes. [40:00] Kareem hops onto his soapbox about why he loves design thinking and wants others to understand it better. [42:40] Developing the Critical Design Studio course at Claremont. [46:11] Design changes how we see and move through the world. [49:28] Design thinking gives students an alternative way of looking at a thing, whatever that thing might be. Links Kareem on LinkedIn Kareem's website Kareem on Undefined by Design Hello from the Pluriverse: Season 1 Ep 28 with Kareem Collie The Black Experience in Design Book RecommendationsThe Black Experience in Design: Identity, Expression & Reflection, edited by Anne Berry, Kareem Collie, Penina Acayo Laker, Lesley-Ann Noel, Jennifer Rittner, and Kelly Walters DT 101 EpisodesBuilding Design Capacity + Measuring Design Value + Designing Studios with Doug Powell — DT101 E16 A Designer's Journey into Designing for Health and Healthcare with Lorna Ross — DT101 E45 Working and Leading at the Intersection of Engineering, Business and Design with Kevin Bethune — DT101 E76

Audrey Schultz, Ph.D. is Chairperson and Professor of Construction Management, Facilities Management & Real Estate Practice Programs at Pratt Institute where she is passionate about the importance of education and innovation in the future of the built environment. Mike Petrusky asks Audrey about her philosophy for empowering the next generation of FM leaders as there is a need for continuous learning with the rapid changes and advancements in the industry. Mike and Audrey explore how technology is becoming increasingly important in the facilities management and construction management industry, with tools like drones and digital twins streamlining processes and increasing efficiency. Audrey believes the industry needs to focus more on sustainability, with initiatives like the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals being integrated into education programs. Mike and Audrey agree that networking and public speaking are crucial skills for success in FM and they recommend that students take courses and participate in events that will help them develop these skills. Tune in for the inspiration and encouragement you need to be an Asset Champion in your organization! Connect with Audrey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrey-schultz-ph-d-a0a3bb9/ Learn more about Pratt Institute: https://www.pratt.edu/ Watch Mike's “On My Way To Work” video series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSkmmkVFvM4E39sM-pNaGhLoG0dkM947o Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://assetchampion.iofficecorp.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/  

Meet Pascale Sablan, a visionary architect with an impressive track record of transforming the built environment. Pascale has been recognized as one of the most influential architects of her generation, with a practice characterized by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. She currently serves as the NOMA Global President and Chief Executive Officer at Adjaye Associates, New York Studio in charge of all operations, whilst continuing to lead efforts for architectural projects, community engagement and business development. Pascale is not only an accomplished architect but an activist dedicated to addressing disparities in her field. She founded Beyond the Built Environment, empowering women and BIPOC designers. As the Global President of the National Organization of Minority Architects, she's a trailblazer, being the fifth woman to hold this position in the organization's 52-year legacy. Pascale's advocacy has earned prestigious accolades, including the Architectural League 2021 Emerging Voices award and the 2021 AIA Whitney M. Young Jr. Award. Inducted into the AIA College of Fellows, she's the youngest African American to receive this honor in its 167-year history. Pascale has received grants from the Graham Foundation and the Architects Foundation for her research and exhibitions. Her influence extends globally, with lectures at esteemed institutions like RIBA, the United Nations, and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Described as a "powerhouse woman" in the media, her work has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, and Forbes, and she was recognized by Oprah's Future Rising platform. With a Bachelor of Architecture from Pratt Institute and a Master of Science from Columbia University, Pascale Sablan, with her unique perspective, unwavering dedication, and undeniable talent, is set to shape the future of architecture for years to come.   TOPICS DISCUSSED IN "OWNING YOUR OWN NARRATIVE": What is Pascale's earliest memory of being creative? The lengthy educational journey to becoming an architect 5% of Black students go into architecture school and only 3% graduate. 7 HBUs creative 65% of the students. What happened in Pascale's history of Architecture class and how it cemented her purpose as an advocate The responsibility of showing up as you are in spaces where you don't look like everyone else Architect Magazine's Erasure of Justin Garrett Moore Google and it's definition of great architects Pascale Sablan's new book set for release in September How activism isn't all always about action, it's about wholeness LINKS:   https://pascalesablan.com/ https://www.adjaye.com/ https://www.beyondthebuilt.com/say-it-loud https://www.noma.net/  

So excited to share this fantastic interview with artist, Philemona Williamson! Find out more about Philemona's vibrant paintings that show twisting, gender-bending adolescents "up to stuff," and her fascinating ambiguous poetic sense of narrative (and also why I have appointed her an Honorary New Orleanian!). Philemona also grew up in a famous Art Deco building in NYC, and her childhood stories are not to be missed. Works mentioned: "Branching Eyes" 2023, "The Gathering" 2021, "Verbena Street 2" 2022, "Snow Interrupted" 2021 More info about Philemona Williamson: Philemona's website: https://www.philemonawilliamson.com/ Philemona on IG: https://www.instagram.com/philemona8/ Her MTA Fused Glass Panels at Livonia Ave, Queens (L train): https://www.nycsubway.org/perl/artwork_show?206 Current/Upcoming Exhibitions: June Kelly Gallery, NYC, Apr 18 - June 4, 2024: https://www.junekellygallery.com/williamson/index.html Passerelle, Centre d'art contemporain d'intérêt national, Brest, France, June-Aug 2024: https://www.cac-passerelle.com/expositions/en-cours/ In "Century: 100 Years of Black Art at MAM" Montclair Art Museum, NJ, Through July 7, 2024: https://www.montclairartmuseum.org/exhibition/century-100-years-black-art-mam Philemona Williamson has exhibited her work for over 25 years at the June Kelly Gallery in NYC and recently, at her mid-career retrospective at the Montclair Art Museum in NJ. She is the recipient of numerous awards and residencies including the Joan Mitchell Foundation, Pollock Krasner, National Endowment For The Arts, New York Foundation For The Arts and Millay Colony as well as serving on the advisory board of the Getty Center for Education. Her work has been shown in many solo and group exhibitions such as The Queens Museum of Art, Wisconsin's Kohler Art Center, The Sheldon Museum in Nebraska, The Bass Museum in Miami, The Mint Museum in North Carolina, The Forum of Contemporary Art in St. Louis, The International Bienal of Painting in Cuenca, Ecuador and most recently at the Anna Zorina Gallery in NYC. She is represented in numerous private and public collections, including The Montclair Art Museum; The Kalamazoo Art Institute; The Mint Museum of Art; Smith College Museum of Art; Hampton University Museum; Sheldon Art Museum; Mott-Warsh Art Collection, and AT&T. Her public works includes fusedglass murals created for the MTA Arts in Transit Program at the Livonia Avenue Subway Station in Brooklyn, a poster for the MTA Poetry In Motion and — for the NYC School Authority — a mosaic mural in the Glenwood Campus School. She currently teaches painting at Pratt Institute and Hunter College in NYC. All music by Soundstripe ---------------------------- Pep Talks on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@peptalksforartists⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Amy, your beloved host, on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@talluts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pep Talks on Art Spiel as written essays: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/7k82vd8s⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BuyMeACoffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donations always appreciated! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peptalksforartistspod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peptalksforartistspod/support

We interviewed the creator of the iconic Animorphs covers, David Mattingly!! A few weeks ago, David was generous enough to spend an hour talking to us about everything from his process of designing the book covers to his prized framed bug collection to the rise of AI art and what it means for visual artists.  More importantly, we press him with our conspiracy: if his father invented the Waterpik, why is it that he never asks his models to reveal their teeth?David was genuinely a joy to chat with, warm and approachable from the moment that he signed on to a call with three Anidorks conducting their very first interview.  Despite being known for the Animorphs covers, David has had a tremendous and prolific career, beginning as a matte artist in Hollywood (including on films such as Tron and the miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's The Stand) before going on to produce more than 2,000 (!!) book covers. He teaches digital matte painting and compositing at the School of Visual Arts and Pratt Institute in NYC. Support David Mattingly!! Buy your favorite cover!!https://www.davidmattingly.com/https://www.etsy.com/market/david_mattingly Support the showSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anidorks@anidorkspod on twitter! Send questions to anidorkspod@gmail.comHey! For real though: Leave us a 5 star review and we'll read it on the air! New episodes every Wednesday!!!

Ryan Steadman was born in 1974 in Greenville, SC, and lives and works in Delhi, NY. He has shown his work at galleries such as Karma in New York, NY; Halsey McKay Gallery in Brooklyn & East Hampton, NY; Nathalie Karg Gallery in New York, NY; and others. He earned his BFA from the University of Georgia in Athens, GA, and his MFA from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY. His current show Real Ones is up at Halsey McKay Gallery in Greenpoint until March 17th.

Max Pearson presents a collection of this week's Witness History episodes from the BBC World Service telling stories about inspirational black women. In 1973, the Battle of Versailles pit up-and-coming American designers using black models against the more traditional French. We hear from Bethann Hardison, one of those black models, about how the capital of couture, Paris, became the stage for this defining moment in the history of fashion. Professor Adrienne Jones, a fashion expert at the Pratt Insitute in New York, explains the cultural significance of the event, and what changed in the world of fashion afterwards. Plus, the story of the UK's first luxury Afro-Caribbean hair salon, Splinters, which opened as recently as the 1980s. Charlotte Mensah, known as the ‘Queen of the ‘fro', recalls what it was like to work there. Part of her story includes an account racial bullying. Also, archive interviews tell the story of how Rosa Parks defied racist segregation laws in the United States. It contains outdated and offensive language. We hear how a Nigerian lawyer took on the country's Sharia courts to overturn a death sentence. And the tragic story of Lucha Reyes, one of Peru's most beloved singers.Contributors: Bethann Hardison- a model who competed in the Battle of Versailles. Prof Adrienne Jones- from the Pratt Institute in New York. Hauwa Ibrahim- one of the first female lawyers from northern Nigeria. Polo Bances- saxophonist who played alongside Lucha Reyes. (Photo: Bethann Hardison and Armina Warsuma arriving in France. Credit: Photo by Michel Maurou/Reginald Gray/WWD/Penske Media via Getty Images)

The hidden influence that your surroundings can have on your happiness. And how to tweak things in subtle but powerful ways.Today's guest is Ingrid Fetell Lee, the author of Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness. She is the former design director at IDEO and the founder of the website The Aesthetics of Joy. She holds a Master's in Industrial Design from Pratt Institute and a Bachelor's in English and Creative Writing from Princeton University. This is the second installment in a three part series we're running called, Mundane Glory about learning not to overlook the little things in your daily life that can be powerful and evidence-based levers for increased happiness. For tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7:https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/In this episode we talk about:The physiological and psychological benefits of joy How to find joy in tangible objects and sensorial experiencesWhat Ingrid means by “faux joy”How joy can intersect with many emotions including sadness and aweHow to change your environment, at work and at home, to infuse it with joyA practice she calls, “Joy spotting” Her list of, “The 50 Ways to Find More Joy Everyday” The importance of noticing your killjoys The risks of being visibly joyful And how even on your worst day, joy can be accessible themightyfix.com/happierFull Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/ingrid-fetell-leeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.