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DON"T WASTE I: CAPSULE TALKS

Bastiaan van der Sluis

CAPSULE TALKS I is a podcast about how creative people grow — in their careers, mindset, and craft. We talk with designers, founders, athletes, and cultural pioneers about their paths, choices, and the challenges behind the work: career growth, mental health, discipline, leadership, and staying creative under pressure.Each episode is a capsule — an honest conversation that brings clarity and reflection. Through in-depth dialogue, we explore the reality behind their careers: not just the milestones,

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52:44

EP29: Willem de Kam On Human Behaviour, Football...

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2025/10/29

Willem de Kam is a Rotterdam-based photographer whose work captures the tension between order and chaos in everyday life — from commercial campaigns and city streets to football stadiums and social rituals. His lens focuses on the spaces where people express identity, belonging, and emotion, from the terraces of Feyenoord to the quiet intimacy of personal moments. What if photography isn’t about control, but about learning to see what’s already there? Willem’s path began in graphic design before he

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EP28: Mirko Borsche On The Art of Letting Go,...

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2025/10/22

Mirko Borsche is the founder and creative director of Bureau Borsche, based in Munich. For over two decades he has shaped visual culture across editorial, fashion, sport, and art — from rebranding Inter Milan to designing for Supreme, Balenciaga, Nike, and Zeit Magazine. His path began in graffiti, moved through advertising, and grew into one of Europe’s most influential design practices. What if the beauty of design comes not from perfection — but from mistakes, accidents, and the courage to let

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EP27: Thomas Subreville On Freedom, Fiction, and the...

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2025/10/15

Thomas Subreville is director of ILL-STUDIO — a post-disciplinary practice operating between art, architecture, fashion, and cultural research. Based in Paris, Thomas has spent the last two decades conceptualising and creating projects that challenge perception and blur the boundaries between commercial and critical work. His collaborations span from Louis Vuitton, Nike, and Chanel to Mercedes-Benz, Graphpaper, and Colette, all infused with ILL-Studio’s signature mix of thought, fiction, and

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EP26: Yuro Moniz On Craft, Emotion, and the Courage...

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2025/10/08

Yuro Moniz is a multidisciplinary maker and storyteller working between art, design, and culture. After years in fashion, photography, and film, she turned towards ceramics — searching for a tangible, human medium in an increasingly digital world. Her hand-built pieces, often monumental in scale, blend ancient techniques with contemporary emotion, becoming portraits of time, touch, and memory. What if the most human thing you can do is to build something that lasts? In this episode, Yuro speaks

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EP25: Joachim Baan On Controlled Chaos, Storytelling,...

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2025/10/01

Joachim Baan is a creative director, photographer, and brand builder based in Utrecht. His career has moved between side projects, studios, and collaborations with global brands, always guided by a belief in controlled chaos and the power of storytelling. From early experiments in online culture to leading projects for heritage brands and contemporary labels, Joachim has built an ecosystem rooted in aesthetics, strategy, and cultural meaning. What if the strongest brands — and lives — are built not

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EP24: Mohamed Chajid On Momentum, Mission-Driven,...

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2025/09/24

Mohamed Chajid is a Rotterdam-based creative director, designer and concept engineer whose practice spans 3D animation, fashion, branding, and cultural collaborations. At just 27, he has worked with Nike, New Balance, Disney, Drake, Donda and Virgil Abloh, while staying rooted in curiosity, experimentation, and a mission “dedicated towards creating.What if saying yes — again and again — is the fastest way to grow, learn, and create work that shapes culture and find your why along the way?In this

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EP23: Tom Dorresteijn On Intuition, Culture, and the...

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2025/09/17

Tom Dorresteijn is Partner and Strategy Director at Studio Dunbar, part of the global DEPT network. His path has been anything but linear: from exploring the possibility of entering a conservatory, to studying and working in communications, to becoming a strategist who now guides global brands like OpenAI, Instagram and Spotify.What if the highest performance comes not from forcing — but from loosening up and daring to discover your true core?Tom’s philosophy is rooted in intuition and culture. He

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EP22: Simon Brown On Resilience, Vulnerability, and...

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2025/09/10

What if pressing pause on your studio was the most radical creative act you could make? For more than two decades, Simon Brown has worked at the intersection of design, publishing, and cultural production. Through his studio AND, he has shaped books, exhibitions, and collaborations that challenge how design is made and remembered—from Content with Rem Koolhaas to Figures of Speech with Virgil Abloh. His journey has never followed a straight line. At one point, Simon shut down his studio entirely and

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EP21: Daria Zvereva on Radical Decisions, Creative...

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2025/09/03

Daria Zvereva is a creative strategist, cultural connector, and architectural thinker currently working at AMO—the think tank of OMA—alongside Samir Bantal. Originally from Crimea, Daria fled her home twice—first during the 2014 occupation, and again in 2022 following the invasion of Ukraine. With no passport and no guarantees, she crossed borders by bus and train until she reached Rotterdam, where she joined OMA as an intern and carved her path into creative direction.In this episode, we trace her

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EP20: Paul Cournet on Cultivating Communities,...

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2025/04/09

Paul Cournet is an architect, researcher, and founder of CLOUD, a multidisciplinary design studio based in Rotterdam, next to being the Deputy Editor of CAPSULE. After over a decade at Rem Koolhaas’s OMA, Paul chose a different path: one defined by community, autonomy, and cultural impact over scale or legacy.In this episode, Paul shares the journey from the early days of graffiti to building his own studio rooted in radical transparency, values-driven work, and trust. He reflects on walking away

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EP19: Inger Kammeraat on Letting Go of Control,...

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2025/03/27

Inger Kammeraat is the Executive Director of ULI Netherlands and a strategic adviser on sustainability, equity, and leadership in the built environment. With a background in architecture and over five years as Managing Director at MVRDV—one of the most prominent architecture firms globally. But behind the titles is a deeper story.In this episode, Inger reflects on her journey from Mozambique to Uganda to managing a global architecture firm with over 350 employees. She shares what it means to lead

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EP18: Aric Chen on Shaping Cultural Narratives, the...

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2025/03/12

Aric Chen is a curator, writer, and cultural strategist shaping the future of design, architecture, and creative institutions. As General & Artistic Director of The Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam, Aric has led some of the most forward-thinking conversations around architecture, digital culture, and societal transformation. Before this, he was a curator at M+ in Hong Kong, creative director of Beijing Design Week, and curatorial director at Design Miami. In this episode, Aric reflects on his

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EP17: Telmo Pieper on the Balance Between Control and...

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2025/02/26

Telmo Pieper is an image-maker, painter, and mural artist—best known as one half of the internationally acclaimed duo Telmo Miel. His large-scale murals and studio works blend surrealism, realism, and precision, creating visually stunning pieces that can be found across Europe, the US, Argentina, and Australia.In this episode, Telmo shares his journey from skipping art school classes to paint graffiti, to traveling the world for large-scale commissions, and now stepping into a new era of personal

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EP16: Simone van Neerven on Embracing Rebellion,...

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2025/02/12

Simone van Neerven is not your typical corporate leader—she’s an Innovation & Change Catalyst who has spent nearly two decades shaking up traditional industries. From leading innovation at KLM and Vueling Airlines to working with global brands like LEGO, Chanel, IKEA, and Miele, Simone helps organisations embrace rebellious talent to drive real change. She’s also the founder of reBella, where she challenges outdated leadership models and empowers people to think and act differently.Simone shares

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EP15: Piet Oudolf on Redefining Landscapes, Taking...

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2025/02/05

Piet Oudolf is one of the most influential landscape designers of our time. Known for his groundbreaking work on the High Line in New York and the Lurie Garden in Chicago, his naturalistic planting style has redefined public and private landscapes worldwide.In this episode, Piet reflects on his decades-long career, from his early days working in a bar to discovering his passion for plants and design. He shares the risks and leaps of faith that shaped his journey, the importance of failure in

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EP:14 Javier Arpa Fernandez on Rethinking Cities,...

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2025/01/29

Javier is an architect, academic and curator with a remarkable career at the intersection of architecture, urban development, and education. He's also the Head of 'Building Audiences' at the TU Delft, which explores curatorial practices, examining how research, installations, exhibitions, publications, and public programs engage diverse audiences and inspire action.Javier’s teaching experience spans globally recognised institutions such as Harvard, Columbia GSAPP, Penn Universities in the U.S.,

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EP13: Julian Mollema on Creative Confidence,...

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2025/01/15

Julian Mollema is the founder and creative director of Analogue, a digital agency blending creativity and innovation to craft award-winning brand identities and digital experiences. With over 15 years in the creative industry, Julian’s expertise spans digital marketing, brand building, and e-commerce, with clients including Suitsupply, Atomic Skis, and North Sails. Beyond his agency work, he’s a jury member at Awwwards, where he evaluates cutting-edge digital creativity.In this episode, Julian

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EP11: Exploring Spaces: Charlotte Thomas on Design,...

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2025/01/10

Charlotte Thomas is a writer, editor, and art historian passionate about exploring the intersections of design, architecture, and storytelling. Currently an editor at De Architect, Charlotte brings her art and architectural history background to every project she touches. With experience at institutions like Stroom Den Haag, VICE, and the Van Eesteren Museum, she has developed a deep understanding of how spaces shape stories and how storytelling can redefine design.In this episode, Charlotte

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68:47

EP11: From Corporate Life to Regenerative Farming:...

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2024/12/28

Thomas Verdel is Director of Moestuin Vollenhoven. He is a former corporate leader who traded boardrooms for open roads and fertile fields, armed with master's degrees in business administration and philosophy.Thomas began his career at Philips before feeling the pull of something more profound. A two-year journey across continents on an off-road motorcycle led him to discover a passion for regenerative farming, which he now pursues to promote healthier, sustainable food systems.From supplying

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EP10: Teaching, Leading, and Evolving: Nathalie de...

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2024/12/18

Nathalie de Vries is a renowned architect, urban planner, and educator who has shaped the design world through her work as a founding partner of MVRDV and her academic role at Delft University of Technology. With a decades-long career, Nathalie brings a unique perspective on balancing professional ambition with personal growth.In this episode, Nathalie shares how teaching keeps her sharp, why stepping out of her comfort zone fuels her growth, and how she juggles leadership with reflection

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