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Alternative Design

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We want to help designers of space think like futurists so we can become makers of a better future.

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23:52

The Quad's Oldest Resident

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2025/08/19

Send us a text What if aging wasn’t about slowing down, but about redefining oneself and embracing new opportunities? In this episode, we explore an innovative approach to campus design that brings generations together, creating vibrant communities where education inspires lifelong growth and self-discovery. We talk with Alejandro Giraldo, Principal and Senior Living practice leader at Perkins Eastman, about a growing trend that’s quietly reshaping higher ed and senior living alike: older adu...

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28:42

Data Is the New Daylight

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2025/07/15

Send us a text What if the next game-changing amenity in office design isn’t a rooftop lounge or wellness room—but data? In this episode, we talk with Peter Choi, Design Principal at HOK, who challenges us to rethink the very systems that power our built environment. As AI, edge computing, and digital speed reshape how we live and work, Choi makes a compelling case for treating data infrastructure like we treat daylight—essential, embedded, and experience-defining. We explore how this invisib...

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54:05

Happy Happens Here

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2025/06/17

Send us a text We all know what joy feels like, but what does it mean to design for it? In Episode 34 of the Alternative Design Podcast, we sit down with Ron Swidler, CEO of The Gettys Group, to uncover how joy can transform from a simple emotion into a powerful design objective in hospitality spaces. We explore the elements that create sensory delight and surprise, such as color, play, and technology, and discuss how even the most sophisticated environments can invite smiles, spark wonder, a...

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31:52

The Case for Trauma Informed Everything

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2025/05/13

Send us a text In a world that's increasingly anxious, overstimulated, and surprisingly less colorful, the need for calming and supportive space design has never been greater. Episode 33 of the Alternative Design Podcast examines the essential role of trauma-informed design in public spaces. Host Kaelynn Reid sits down with Rebecca Fairman, Chief Design Officer at Flip4Good, to explore how small, intentional design choices—such as texture, layout, and color—can help regulate the nervous syste...

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24:26

Form Follows Fiction

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2025/04/15

Send us a text What if the key to unlocking employee engagement wasn’t stricter policies or trendier perks—but better storytelling? In this episode of Alternative Design, we’re joined by Alvin Oei, Senior Manager of Retail Creative at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, to explore how the magic of retail design can be a blueprint for reimagining the workplace. From immersive store environments to experience-driven brand spaces, Alvin shares how treating employees like valued guests—rather...

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47:31

Home as Your Healing Partner

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2025/03/17

Send us a text Healthcare isn’t just something that happens in hospitals—it’s happening in our homes, whether we realize it or not. But what if home wasn’t just a backdrop for health, but an active partner in healing? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Boozary—Founding Executive Director of University Health Network’s Gattuso Centre for Social Medicine—discusses the Dunn House project, a first-of-its-kind initiative where a hospital campus is prescribing permanent housing as part of patient care. Be...

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Crafting Destinations by Design: Pod(cast) in a Pod

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2024/10/30

Send us a textIn Episode 30 of the Alternative Design podcast, we discuss the evolving role of amenity spaces in workplace, education, and healthcare. Recorded live from Fulton Market Design Days in Chicago and the Healthcare Design Conference in Indianapolis, the episode features voices from diverse backgrounds, including designers, architects, and end users. The episode highlights the importance of creating functional, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing environments that support collab...

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Crafting Destinations by Design: A Panel Discussion

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2024/10/17

Send us a textIn this episode, we explore the critical role of amenity spaces in shaping modern workplace environments, especially in the post-pandemic era. Join our expert panelists—Nick from Stanford, Lily Diego from Gensler, and Brian Berthold from Cushman Wakefield—as they delve into how thoughtfully designed amenities foster human connection, engagement, and wellbeing. Discover the evolving dynamics of hybrid work models, the significance of flexible and modular designs, and the integrat...

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23:04

Serious Play: Gaming for Global Good

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2024/05/01

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Attracting the New Higher Ed Learner

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2024/04/17

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Discover Alternative Design: The Platform

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2024/04/03

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Live, Work, Learn: The Lifestyle of a Forever Student

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2024/03/20

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Education in 2030: Learning Is Everywhere, All at Once

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2024/03/06

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Season 4 Teaser: The Future of Education

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2024/02/28

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25:52

Sitting is the New Side Hustle: The Workplace in 2030

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2023/12/22

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25:24

Upskill Uprising: Designing for Lifelong Learning

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2023/12/12

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27:48

Sharing the Office: When Designers Play Matchmaker

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2023/11/28

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33:11

Crafting Culture & Belonging: Part 2

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2023/11/10

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26:28

Crafting Culture & Belonging: Part 1

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2023/10/31

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28:23

Designing Tomorrow: A 2026 Forecast

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2023/10/16

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