Podcasts about senior design director

Looking for daily inspiration?  Get a quote from the top leaders in the industry in your inbox every morning.   Where will the attractions industry go next? Find out at IAAPA North America Summit, March 30 – April 1, 2025, at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel. Join executives, innovators, and thought leaders to build connections, explore trends through exclusive EDUTours, and gain strategic insights to put into action tomorrow. This Summit offers a unique opportunity to learn and grow alongside the industry's best. Don't miss the chance to shape the future of the attractions industry. Register Today! Allen Greene is the Senior Design Director at Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum. With a background in theme park design and experience working at Kings Island and with firms like Jack Rouse Associates, Allen brings a wealth of expertise in immersive storytelling and attraction development. The Ark Encounter, a life-size recreation of Noah's Ark in Williamstown, Kentucky, and the Creation Museum, located 45 minutes away, are part of Answers in Genesis, an organization dedicated to faith-based educational experiences. In this interview, Allen talks about building the ark, designing through the lens of the guest, and faith-based attractions. Building the Ark “It was a unique goal for our team to try to recreate as real as possible Noah's Ark, but also in such a way that it's a themed experience that anybody can walk into.” Constructing the Ark Encounter was a massive undertaking that combined biblical history with modern building techniques. The Ark itself is the largest timber-frame structure in the world, standing at 510 feet long, 85 feet wide, and 51 feet tall. Allen describes the meticulous planning process, including consulting with shipbuilding experts and using standing-dead Engelmann spruce harvested from Utah. The project required a balance between authenticity and modern guest expectations, incorporating accessibility features such as elevators and ramps while maintaining the look and feel of an ancient ship. The design team worked in parallel with fabricators to build immersive exhibits inside the Ark, ensuring that guests could engage with the story of Noah in a meaningful way. Designing Through the Lens of the Guest “Having a frontline exposure, and seeing what guests naturally do, the questions they ask, the desires they have, that comes into the designs that we think about every day.” Allen's early career in ride operations at Kings Island helped shape his approach to attraction design, giving him first hand insight into guest behavior and operational challenges. This experience influences his design philosophy at Ark Encounter, where guest flow and storytelling are seamlessly integrated. The Ark's three decks follow a structured narrative—preparing for the flood, life on the Ark, and life after the flood—providing a mix of immersive sets, historical exhibits, and interactive displays. Balancing thematic integrity with practical functionality, the team ensures that guests not only experience the story but also navigate the attraction comfortably. By continuously evaluating guest feedback and operational pain points, the team refines exhibits and pathways to enhance the visitor experience. Faith-Based Attractions “What we're trying to create is more than just a fun day at a park. It's more than just escapism. We want people to experience an encounter, not just with the Ark, but with God.” Faith-based attractions like Ark Encounter differ from traditional theme parks in that they strive to provide a deeper, more meaningful experience for visitors. Allen explains how their mission extends beyond a single visit, offering resources such as books, educational programs, and Vacation Bible School materials to help guests continue their journey at home. He also acknowledges the challenges of catering to a specific audience while maintaining an inclusive environment where all visitors, regardless of faith, feel welcome. The team aims to balance entertainment and education, using modern tools like virtual reality to bring biblical stories to life in new and engaging ways. The demand for wholesome, family-friendly attractions continues to grow, and Ark Encounter seeks to meet that need by providing a space where guests can both enjoy and reflect.   For more information about the Ark Encounter, the Creation Museum, and upcoming events like Spark at the Ark, visit arkencounter.com, creationmuseum.org, or answersingenesis.org. You can also connect with Allen on LinkedIn. This podcast wouldn't be possible without the incredible work of our faaaaaantastic team:   Scheduling and correspondence by Kristen Karaliunas Audio and Video editing by Abby Giganan   To connect with AttractionPros: AttractionPros.com AttractionPros@gmail.com AttractionPros on Facebook AttractionPros on LinkedIn AttractionPros on Instagram AttractionPros on Twitter (X)

AutoCamp is one of the world's biggest glamping brands. After starting small with their first Santa Barbara location in 2013, their growth rate exploded following a $115 million investment from Whitman Peterson, a private equity firm, in 2019.Will Spurzem joined the company as Senior Design Director that same year, and he was the design genius behind the locations that followed. He joins us to share all the good stuff about AutoCamp's design and development process, as well as the mistakes they made and learnings they implemented over the years.Will left AutoCamp in 2022 to start Boundary Works, a design and development group specializing in outdoor hospitality. Will's thriving client list is a testament to his knowledge and experience in this space, and we hope you enjoy learning from him.Links:Posh OutdoorsSchedule a call re Posh OutdoorsGlampitect North AmericaSage Outdoor AdvisoryBoundary Works Design and Development

This weeks episode of Petersen's CarStories Podcast, host Daniel Valdez sits down with the brilliant mind behind Nissan's innovative designs, Ken Lee. In this engaging conversation, Ken takes listeners on a journey from his formative years to his current role at Nissan, offering a rare glimpse into the inspirations and influences that shaped his career path. As the discussion unfolds, Ken shares anecdotes from his childhood, revealing how his early fascination with cars ignited a passion that would propel him into the world of automotive design. From sketching his dream vehicles as a youngster to leading design teams at Nissan, Ken's story is one of dedication, creativity, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Generative AI is finding its way into the tools and processes that power creative work. Exciting? Terrifying? Maybe a little of both. Adobe has been not only shipping impressive generative AI tools and features, but thinking about the implications this new technology could have on creative careers.  Adobe invited us to their offices in San Francisco for a conversation with a panel of leaders including Rachana Rele, Samantha Warren, Danielle Morimoto, and Laura Herman who shared how they and their teams are building and training AI models ethically while bringing innovation to the creative process. Find the transcript, show notes and more on our Substack: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/bonus-ai-and-the-creative-process Panelists Rachana Rele, VP of Design, Generative AI, Emerging Products, & Adobe Ventures Rachana is at the forefront of shaping the future of design and technology. In her role, she leads the charge in harnessing the power of generative AI, and Adobe Firefly, to unlock creativity for creatives, communicators, and marketers. She serves as a product leader, shepherding incubations from zero to one and guiding emerging businesses like Adobe Stock to achieve scale. With a deep-seated passion for fostering world-class design teams, Rachana thrives on crafting experiences that resonate with customers and drive tangible value for businesses. Rachana holds both bachelor's and master's degrees in industrial engineering with a specialized focus on human-computer interaction. Her student-always mindset has led her to pursue an Executive MBA at Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley (class of 2025). Samantha Warren, Sr Design Director, Machine Intelligence and New Technologies Samantha is the Senior Design Director for MINT (Machine Intelligence and New Technologies), where we focus on Emerging projects, Adobe Firefly, and Artificial Intelligence across Adobe software. Samantha specializes in product strategy and user experience design. Her superpower is leading teams with vision while managing practical execution. Danielle Morimoto, Sr Design Manager, Adobe Firefly Danielle Morimoto a Sr. Design Manager for Generative AI with the Machine Intelligence and New Technologies team at Adobe. I've worked on a range of projects from initiatives supporting emerging artists ages 13 to 24 that are using creativity as a force for positive impact, to the next evolution of Creative Cloud on the web. I've helped define the most compelling experiences for development over the next 1–3 years by uncovering untapped potential and ultimately identifying how people could be using Adobe in the future. I'm an avid road cyclist, NBA Golden State Warriors fan and lover of ice cream. Laura Herman, Sr Research Manager, Adobe Firefly Laura Herman is the Head of AI Research at Adobe and a doctoral researcher at the University of Oxford's Internet Institute. Laura's academic research examines the impact of algorithmic curation on global visual cultures, taking an inclusive and international approach with a particular focus on the Global South. At Adobe, Laura leads the team that researches Generative AI for Creative Cloud. Previous technologies that she has worked on have been acknowledged as Apple's “App of the Day” and as a Webby People's Choice Award winner. Laura has previously held research positions at Intel, Harvard University, and Princeton University, from which she graduated with honors in Neuroscience & Psychology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Writers of Silicon Valley podcast is back! Listen to the first new episode with Chelsea Larsson, Senior Design Director at Expedia. We discuss the future of content design, UX writing, how AI is impacting everything, and why content designers shouldn't hang on to old definitions. And maybe…why content designers should learn Python? I'm really excited to bring the podcast back, and really excited for you to listen. Things we discuss during this episode: Generative artificial intelligence Information Architecture for the Web Open AI, ChatGPT, Gemini Python Chelsea and her stuff: Chelsea on LinkedIn Smallish Book (newsletter) Listeners get 20% off podcasts and workshops at UX Content Collective! Just use PODCAST20 at checkout.  

Royce Epstein is a seasoned professional with three decades of experience in commercial interior design and architecture, spanning a diverse range of roles, including interior designer, product designer and developer, and university lecturer and educator. Her passion lies in understanding the intricacies of materials: how they're made; how they're used; and most importantly, their impact on the planet. She has created a series of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to share her lifelong learning of materials with the commercial architecture and design community. She recently spoke to us from chilly Philadelphia in the US about the latest trends in urban design and how they are being influenced by what she calls, the ‘Culture of Care' in design.This podcast is brought to you in association with GH Commercial proud sponsors of our 2024 Anged & Healthcare series of podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 52 of the Virtual GM Podcast! Today, broadcasting live from the prestigious Arizona Biltmore, a Waldorf Astoria property, during BITAC Purchasing and Design 2023. Join us in this riveting episode with our esteemed guest, Jodi Sandler, Senior Design Director at Fontainebleau Development.Jodi's illustrious career in the world of design spans over a decade, encompassing a diverse range of projects across the globe. From Miami to Hong Kong, she has left an indelible mark on the realms of High-End Multi-Family Residential, Hospitality, Residential Retail, and Restaurant sectors. Her extensive experience in the design and construction process has positioned her as a trailblazer in the industry.In our discussion, we shed light on the much-anticipated Fontainebleau Las Vegas, set to open its doors on December 13th. Boasting an impressive 67-story structure, a sprawling 6-acre pool complex, and an array of 36 bars and restaurants, this architectural gem is poised to redefine luxury in Las Vegas.One of the key highlights of our conversation revolves around Jodi's instrumental role in designing the guest rooms at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Her meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to creating immersive and opulent spaces have set a new standard for luxury accommodation. Join us as we unveil the intricate process behind the guest room design, gaining exclusive insights into Jodi's creative vision and the seamless fusion of comfort and extravagance that defines the Fontainebleau experience.Don't miss out on this exclusive episode where we delve into the convergence of design excellence and unparalleled hospitality at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Tune in now to embark on a journey through the world of luxury, creativity, and innovation with Jodi Sandler on the Virtual GM Podcast!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fontainebleaudevelopment/Website: https://www.fbdev.com/Las Vegas Resort: https://www.instagram.com/fontainebleaulasvegas/Miami Resort: https://www.instagram.com/fontainebleau/Jodi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodibsand/Jodi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodi-sandler-asid-7a006b30/ Follow us on Instagram - @thevibrantteam@virtualgmpodcastCheckout our website - www.thevibrantteam.com

In today's episode, we sit down with Will Spurzem, Founder + Head of Design at Boundary Works, a design + development group creating new experiences in the blurry spaces between home/office/hotel/nature. During our chat, you'll hear about Will's background as Senior Design Director at Autocamp, hear about his recent leap into starting his own firm, and learn about what he believes are essential components of creating great outdoor hospitality experiences. https://www.boundaryworks.design/ https://longitudedesign.com/ https://autocamp.com/

Lozano's long tenure at Nike taught this Gen X baby that there is no “i” in team. Though the workplace be a house of cards, Sergio intimates that collaboration and mentorship are still an art worthy of cultivation. He shares his experience leading designers at Nike and abroad and proffers traditional and contemporary approaches to leadership that are both innovative and inspiring. Guest Bio: Sergio is a designer and creative problem solver who enjoys leading and mentoring creative talent. He spent over 30 years at Nike, most recently as a Senior Design Director and Innovator. It is also important to note that he designed the iconic Air Max 95 while he was a relatively new designer there. (He has a hypebeast page dedicated to the legendary shoe!)

Brian Woodrow is a Senior Design Director at Tomas Pearce Interior Design. In his role, Brian leads a team of creatives and designers on projects that range from multi-million dollar homes and expansive retreats to luxurious residential high-rise towers and private condos. Prior to assuming his role at Tomas Pearce, Brian was involved in the design and development of an array of vacation homes, private casinos, hotels and ultra-luxurious resorts, including Jade Mountain in St.Lucia. Brian earned his Bachelor of Arts from the Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson University). Tomas Pearce is an internationally-recognized design firm known for its bespoke commercial and residential spaces, and it is the firm behind some of North America's more iconic residential developments and private mansions.

Learn how to incorporate improv techniques into your presentations for greater impact and engagement in this conversation with Caricia Catalani, Senior Design Director at Pear Therapeutics. View the full recap at ideou.com/blog.

Orbiting with us on Wonderspace this week is Omoyemi Akerele. Omoyemi is the founder and Executive Director of Style House Files, a fashion business development agency that primarily focuses on the Nigerian and African Fashion Industry. She launched the Lagos Fashion Week and her creative development agency gives African brands the opportunity of showcasing their talent to the world. Omoyemi was nominated by our 18th guest on Wonderspace, Sophia Amanzi-Oyugah who is a Senior Design Director for Adidas in Germany. For more information: stylehousefiles.com lagosfashionweek.ng To view the episode page with a summary of the interview, links to social media and projects mentioned, go to https://ourwonder.space/episodes/_60 View the video orbit here: https://youtu.be/bGSSuvSriHs To listen to the previous 59 Wonderspace editions go to. https://ourwonder.space/episodes -------------- More about Wonderspace: https://ourwonder.space Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUt53ifgsf4Hu9tQTWjEmA/videos Facebook: http://facebook.com/ourwonderspace Instagram: http://instagram.com/ourwonderspace Twitter: https://twitter.com/ourwonderspace --------------- Music: https://theade.me Re-wonder: https://asknature.org

00:00 Show open 22:49 Phil Spencer and Oskar Gabrielson (GM of DICE) 32:53 Justin Wiebe, Senior Design Director, Ripple Effect Studios 41:59 Jake Rosenberg, Senior Program Manager Xbox 54:19 Peggy Lo & Jason Ronald, Xbox Back Compat 1:09:16 Xbox news

00:00 Show open 22:49 Phil Spencer and Oskar Gabrielson (GM of DICE) 32:53 Justin Wiebe, Senior Design Director, Ripple Effect Studios 41:59 Jake Rosenberg, Senior Program Manager Xbox 54:19 Peggy Lo & Jason Ronald, Xbox Back Compat 1:09:16 Xbox news --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast/message

00:00 Show open 17:59 Daniel Berlin, Senior Design Director, Battlefield 36:54 Maneet Khaira, CEO, Backbone 54:51 Xbox news

00:00 Show open 17:59 Daniel Berlin, Senior Design Director, Battlefield 36:54 Maneet Khaira, CEO, Backbone 54:51 Xbox news --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast/message

Ray Sison is a Senior Design Director for Product Design for SNKRS at Nike, designing for a niche community of sneakerheads. Before that, he was the Head of Design at Clarity Money, which was acquired by Goldman Sachs in 2018. He was previously a Design Director at both Work&Co and R/GA, and worked on top brands like Google, Apple, Facebook, Playstation, Fortnite, Aesop, Nike+, Nike Basketball, Samsung, and a lot more. In this episode, we talk about what it's like to design for a brand like Nike, how to be an effective design director, why making it harder to buy shoes makes sense, and so much more.

Ray Sison is a Senior Design Director for Product Design for SNKRS at Nike, designing for a niche community of sneakerheads. Before that, he was the Head of Design at Clarity Money, which was acquired by Goldman Sachs in 2018. He was previously a Design Director at both Work&Co and R/GA, and worked on top brands like Google, Apple, Facebook, Playstation, Fortnite, Aesop, Nike+, Nike Basketball, Samsung, and a lot more. In this episode, we talk about what it's like to design for a brand like Nike, how to be an effective design director, why making it harder to buy shoes makes sense, and so much more.

This week, Anna Ward is joined by urban planning and retail specialists to discuss how the UK can revive its towns and what successful urban centres will look like in the future. Ben Bolgar, Senior Design Director for The Prince's Foundation for Building Community, and Cameron McDonald, senior geospatial analyst at Knight Frank, kick things off by looking at the importance of creating towns with walkable access to amenities and ending car-dependency. Six months on from the publication of The Prince's Foundation report into sustainable development and walkability, they discuss how the findings are even more relevant now as the UK population has only just emerged out of a third lockdown and remains focused on their local neighbourhoods. They also look at how UK towns could achieve real lasting change using geospatial tech and whether the current business model for new settlements is broken. Finally, Anna speaks to Bill Grimsey, author of the Grimsey Review on how to revive UK high streets and former CEO of Iceland. Looking back at his decades of experience in retail, he shares his view on what a successful future town might look like and how the UK could ‘undo' the clone towns he says his generation of retailer built to create car-less towns full of experiences, open spaces, commerce and shops that are more likely to be independent shops supporting the local brand, and better in-town living for the ageing population. Link to the Walkability report in the show notes/research note: https://www.knightfrank.com/research/report-library/walkability-and-mixed-use-making-valuable-and-healthy-communities-7667.aspxIntelligence Talks is a podcast from the Research Team at Knight Frank. Every other Friday we bring you insight and analysis on property market trends and forecasts. Instagram - @knightfrankTwitter - @knightfrankLinkedin - @Knight FrankHost: Anna WardProducer: Lauren Armstrong-CarterAny questions? Get in touch: Rebecca.hills@knightfrank.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we are joined by Jenny Goh, Principal and Market Leader, ASEAN at IBM Garage, Hung-Hsiang Chen, Senior Design Director at Lilly, Alexander Debkaliuk, Head of Design, Ukraine at Star and YenWei Zheng, Design Manager APAC at Star to discuss the definition of enterprise design, how to calculate it's ROI and examples of enterprise design that are having a significant impact on society.

MINT are joined by Portland, Pete Hoppins; an Evertonian who recently left a dream role as Senior Design Director for Global Football Apparel at Nike (Football) to open the Toffee Club (@toffeeclubpdx), Away Day Brewing (@awaysdaysbrewingco) and the Toffee League (@toffeeleague). A self confessed instigator, Pete invites us all into his world from designing kits for Inter, Barca, PSG and more for Nike Football to what it takes to create an inclusive culture within grassroots "sport". An insight deep into the process of kit design within the world of artistic impression in football. Including all you want to hear about what it takes for collaborations; Hoopin' references by Hoppins as Air Jordan x PSG collabs are discussed. All your favourite kits are dropped in, Nigeria 98', Brazil 70' and Classic 90's Everton, the "revolution" or "reverse revolutions" of retro and the Everton rebrand reluctancy. The lack of strategy and vision from the blues, and what positives and methods we can take from the monopolies of modern football. Not only that but as an Evertonian, Pete was given the task to design Liverpools first kit with Nike. Revenue led tiering systems, Pete explains what clubs get from brands at their level on the tier and in a world of global economics their revenue is the biggest pull for partnerships. There is no such thing as becoming "cool overnight". Is Hummel the answer? We also discuss grassroots culture in Oregon. Pete tells us about his learning curve with LGBTQ and CO-ED leagues for players within an "exclusive inclusive" league environment. The difficulties developing an environment to encourage change. What tactical approaches can be made to partner with community leaders, business and communities for leagues at the lower tier of local football and how football is a springboard. The facade of messages from the corporate football & how the people can be the change. Including mental imagery of Big Nev on Instagram donning brand releases in Rhyl. If you didn't know, Pete tells us Brazils kit is yellow, thanks. How he can't explain his disgust at Evertons attempted rebrand in 2017 & some Portlandians thinking his Toffee Club Pub, was a confectionary shop and he's added to the admirers of The West Derby Rui Costa club. Running Order: - Introduction - 00m 40s - Time at Nike - 03m 45s - Kit Design process - 06m 10s - Design your rivals kit - 11m 55s - Collaborations & Brands - 19m 05s - Evertons lack of awareness - 25m 04s - MLS and Beyond - 33m 45s - Toffee Club Community - 35m 30s - The Toffee League (No D*ckheads & rules) - 41m 25s - Creating a greater grassroots platform - 50m 35s - QuickFire Q & A - 59m 44s Search 'mintisculture' on social media to find us, or email: mintisculture@gmail.com. Check out the MINT store, www.mintisculture.com ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcast or wherever you get your pods.

DICE LA's Senior Design Director has revealed that the studio is working on a new Battlefield game.

Dice LA's Senior Design Director recently confirmed the EA- owned studio is working on a brand new entry in the Battlefield franchise --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shalom-kolontarov/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shalom-kolontarov/support

Abby Windell was the best high school volleyball player in the state of Oregon in 2002 and played middle blocker for Oregon State from 2003-2006. Now Abby Swancutt (after marrying Beaver football player Bill Swancutt), Abby has spent the last decade at Nike, currently as a Senior Design Director in women's performance apparel. Abby & Bill live in Salem and have three kids.--Convoy of Hope does great work with crisis relief, women's empowerment & much more: https://www.convoyofhope.org/--Learn more about a Beaver baseball documentary I'm producing: https://the-beaver-tales-podcast-documentaries.mailchimpsites.com/  

UX-radio.com is a podcast about Information Architecture, User Experience, and Design. Hosts Lara Fedoroff and Chris Chandler talk with industry experts with the purpose to educate, inspire and share resources. In this episode, we talk with Stephanie Mencarelli, Senior Design Director at Walmart Labs, about her experience leading teams and designing delightful user experiences even in a pandemic.

This week we are joined by the amazing Sophia Amanzi-Oyugah who is a Senior Design Director at Adidas in Germany. In answering our six questions Sophia provides such a powerful and exciting insight into the African Fashion Industry. She also talks about her role in ensuring that a diverse spectrum of artists and designers have a chair around the Global art and design table. Sophia finishes her interview by asking challenging questions around how we can use our privilege. More about Style House Files: http://stylehousefiles.com/ CATWLK SOULTLK Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4stxryB1295oHvkMWo0ihV?si=dz98KpAWSCO0NAUw570nFg More about Wonderspace: https://ourwonder.space -------------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUt53ifgsf4Hu9tQTWjEmA/videos Facebook: http://facebook.com/ourwonderspace Instagram: http://instagram.com/ourwonderspace Twitter: https://twitter.com/ourwonderspace Online community: http://wonderspace.mn.co/ --------------- Music: https://theade.me

Finding herself at a crossroads in her career where she observed that the closer she got to “success” the further she felt from her joy and freedom, Clark Speake eventually sought coaching to help her overcome these obstacles. Clark fell in love with the process of energy coaching and the transformational results she experienced through creating awareness and acceptance and then translating these into personal choice. In addition to her day job, Clark now works with clients at all levels of success as a coach for creative leadership, helping them find their authentic voice and connecting with their true power. Kerry Clark Speake is a product designer, creative director and coach for creative leadership with over 20 years in the apparel and footwear industry.  Currently she serves as a Senior Design Director in the Art Department at Nike and has worked for companies both locally and globally such as Adidas, Ralph Lauren and Levis.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Why the more success Clark achieves, the further she gets from the sense of freedom and joy How Clark reached a certain fatigue point as a designer  How Clark found the coaching that is described as energy Energy Leadership Quitting a job after her coaching session which made her felt really happy Bringing the tools that she acquired from the coaching to other people Vulnerability as the connective tissue and creates the space for us to grow The things that defend our vulnerability are there to help but keep us from growth Basic principles of coaching How Clark is constantly relearning the things she learned The two levels of energy, Catabolic and Anabolic, that needed to be understood to properly address any situations Why the Frontal cortex shuts down when we perceive a threat Perfection as a tool of patriarchy brings a lot of stress Clark describes in bits what are the 7 levels of energy or the Leadership "Tapas" The inner critic is there to protect you as a child but not as an adult How the inner critic can be a basis of the impostor syndrome Importance of curiosity How Kristen witnessed her step mother's last few moments before her death See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steven Valish, a Senior Design Director at Daake, joins the show to talk about the importance of athletic branding and Daake's approach to each project. And after some begging he endorses the show!

Katie Divine Turner, a Senior Design Director at Daake, joins the show to talk about how design can help people move forward and bring them together. But yeah, it's mostly about flags.

Streetsense is a leading design collective focused on activating, transforming, and creating brands and places. Streetsense's CEO, Brian Taff, and Senior Design Director of Interior Architecture, Brian Miller, join us today to discuss: the role placemaking plays in driving value for real estate; the importance of community building in design; the valuable partnership between CBRE and Streetsense; the blurred lines between hospitality and real estate, and more!   Interviewed by Mortimer Singer.

The first guest in Season 4 is the Senior Design Director of Magic the Gathering: Aaron Forsythe! I had the wonderful privilege of interviewing Aaron live at GP Vegas 2018. Special thanks to Channel Fireball and Wizards of the Coast for setting it up. It’s Magic’s 25 year anniversary and I’m excited to listen to Aaron share lots of cool stories about Magic’s history and his own life playing Magic. It’s always insightful to be able to speak with someone that’s lived through the rich history of Magic: The Gathering. I hope you enjoy my special live conversation with Aaron Forsythe. Hey everyone! It’s great to be back! I’ve had a very busy and productive summer making videos, hosting a Magic: The Gathering themed Local Game Show presented by Card Kingdom, and recording a lot of new interviews. I’m excited to share them with you. We’ve got a wonderful lineup of guests this season! Aaron Forsythe, Meghan and Maria of Good Luck High Five, Reuben Bresler of Magic Mics, cosplayer Ashlen Rose, GP Champion Jessica Estephan, Hall of Famer Seth Manfield, and legendary MTG pros such as David Williams, Matt Sperling, and more guests that you’ll be fascinated to hear interviews from. Thanks for being here! I hope you enjoy, Season 4, of Kitchen Table Magic! Links: Go say hi to Aaron on Twitter @MTGAaron Music Credits (in order of appearance): The Process by LAKEY INSPIRED Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Patreon music: Road Trip by Joakim Karud Card Kingdom ad music: Someways by Nicolai Heidlas Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview Clip: Gold Standard by Minden

Timothy Job Gosling is a British furniture designer based in London. The Sunday Times has described him as "designer to the rich and famous". Gosling was born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1966. His father is scientist Raymond Gosling. Gosling studied Theatre Design at Central St Martins School of Art and Design, London graduating in 1987 then designed theatre designs for John Napier and Sir Cameron Mackintosh. He started his career designing furniture in 1990 with the then Viscount Linley, the son of Princess Margaret, becoming Senior Design Director in 1993. In 2005, Gosling formed Gosling Ltd, designing bespoke Furniture and combining traditional materials, craftsmanship with technology and contemporary interpretations of historical designs. Furniture identifiable by contemporary reworking of classical proportions, inlaid woods, gilding, verre eglomise and straw marquetry combined with more contemporary materials such as acrylic. According to Gosling the furniture is based on the best materials, exquisite quality of craftsmanship and integrity of design. He is quoted as declaring that "Minimalism is lost on me I am afraid."See Gosling Marine established in 2013 designing Art Deco inspired Super Yacht carbon fibre deck furniture, and, in 2013, a range for The Rug Company based on Art Deco designs.He has also contributed interior design to the Savoy and Berkeley hotels in London. Gosling lectures and speaks on architectural interior design and furniture. For more information on Laura and Design By, you can go to http://www.laurapowers.net/design-by/. You can also follow her on twitter: @thatlaurapowers or on Instagram: @laurapowers44.

“The job of a designer is to be a psychologist…” Industrial design is something that a lot of manufacturers used to outsource. Companies would design a product and then contract with a firm of outside design consultants to slap a good-looking skin on it, and hope for the best. But in the last decade or so, lots of companies have gotten design religion. Design has been brought in-house, where it can shape products from the very get-go. There’s an obvious source for this idea — Apple. This week we talk to Oliver Seil, the Senior Design Director of Belkin International’s Innovation Design Group. Belkin is an accessory company based in Los Angeles that has grown into one of the biggest suppliers of mobile accessories. It’s has a big portfolio of products, from iPhone and iPad cases to battery packs, surge protectors, networking gear and its line of WeMo home automation products. We talk to Seil about Belkin’s products and design process; the surprising complexity of USB cables - and why they cost so much; and of course, why Apple has had such an enormous influence on design and manufacturing.

Coe Leta Stafford is a Senior Design Director at IDEO and instructor at IDEO U where she specializes in Design Research, insights and innovation. Since joining IDEO in 2006, she’s been leading teams to solve problems more creatively in industries such as Microsoft, eBay, Target, Bank of America, Sesame Street, Electronic Arts, non-profit foundations, and government and healthcare groups. Her work has won several international awards  been featured in the New York Times and Wired. Kat Chanover is a creative producer and designer who has worked in hi-tech, consumer products, and film. She loves bringing ideas to life and making sure that IDEO U’s video content is always polished, inspiring, and playful. In this episode, we’ll speak with Coe Leta and Kat about IDEO U, an online school where anyone can unlock their creative potential through design thinking and collaboration.

Senior Design Director, Jon Paul Lomonaco, reflects on learning from friends - and how one opportunity resulted from being a print designer to now Art Directing for television for 20+ years. Very fun interview!

"If you are fundamentally strong in [typography, composition, grids, layout, etc.] it will translate back the digital space." Ted Irvine, Senior Design Director at Vox Media – the digital media company that includes SB Nation, The Verge, Polygon, Curbed, Eater and more – joins the show this week to tell the story of SB Nation and its eventual growth into Vox Media. SB Nation is a sports site that has grown from fan-run blogs to a technology company that includes many other verticals producing fantastic content in the sports, food, technology, gaming and other industries. In this episode we discuss Ted's path to SB Nation, the challenges of rebranding 300+ websites, and the advertising model of Vox Media which includes a talented in-house production/advertising agency. We also discuss the difference between design directors and creative directors, as well as what Ted is looking for when hiring designers for Vox Media. Lastly, Ted sheds some light on how designers can fight for a seat at the table instead of just being cake decorators. Mentions include: Follow Ted Irvine on Twitter VOX Media The Verge SB Nation Polygon Workhorse Creative Trei Brundrett SB Nation rebrand Fraser Davidson Slack GoToMeeting Eater.com Remote by Jason Fried Lindsay Nelson from Slate Vox Creative First and Long, Nike ad with Desean Jackson Chad Mumm, Creative Director of Vox Media Vox Media's product blog The next episode will be another Halftime where I will discuss impostor syndrome. After that, our next guest will be Fraser Davidson, founding partner of animation shop, Cub Studio and creative director of Field Theory Sports Branding.

"A well activated brand is more successful than a great brand that is not activated very well...the execution is such an important part of it. It makes or breaks a great program" This week, New Jersey sports branding agency Fanbrandz joins the show. Principal and creative director Bill Frederick, as well as senior designer and new media director Michael Raisch come aboard to talk about creating brands for the MLB and the NHL. Fanbrandz began as the sports and entertainment design agency, Frederick & Froberg. On the 25th anniversary of the business, Bill Frederick and Thomas Froberg split the company into sister companies to serve specific niches, with Fanbrandz serving the sports industry and Styleworks serving the entertainment niche. On this episode, we discuss what makes a good branding style guide and specifically touch on what Fanbrandz includes in their style guides – including brand activation and asset management in this digital era versus the olden days of print. Fanbrandz has worked with the MLB for over 20 years on both team branding as well as designing and managing the visual assets of every MLB All-Star Game. Think about the many stories over those years. Lucky for us, Michael and Bill share with us a few of those on this episode. Mentions include: Fanbrandz website Fanbrandz on Instagram Fanbrandz on Twitter Raisch Studios on Twitter Anne Occi, VP Design, MLB Paul Conway, Senior Design Director, NHL Mets All-Star Game Branding 2013 Tom O'Grady, Gameplan Creative Bob Scott, photographer Diamondbacks All-Star Game Branding 2011 NHL Winter Classic branding The Extra 2%: How Wall Street Strategies Took a Major League Baseball Team From Worst to First Tampa Bay Rays identity Anaheim Ducks brand identity Fanbrandz Player Art Michael Schwab Illustration Nancy Stahl Illustration Burton Morris, Illustrator Cincinnati All-Star Game Branding 2015 Matt Carpenter, St Louis Cardinals Michael Raisch's 9/11 project 30 Fans for 30 Cities The next show guest is Aaron Masik, Senior Graphic Designer for the San Antonio Spurs. You may have seen Aaron and I on twitter in deep discussion about professionalism in our industry, free internships, salaries and more. Should be an interesting show.