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Thinking Through Design

Design is all around us, but how designers think through their work is often a mystery. Understanding that process can fuel our own curiosity and creativity. Adam Fromme hosts Thinking through Design as a series of long-format discussions to reveal the designer"s mindset and realize its value.

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An invitation to food design

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2025/12/22

Marije Vogelzang sits down with host Adam Fromme in this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast.“When you’re designing with food you don’t just design the object, but you design an experience that causes a lot of emotions, memories, associations to happen inside people’s brains.” Marjie Vogelzang This episode dives into the world of food design with guest Marije Vogelzang, an international designer reshaping how we understand and experience food. Rather than focusing on taste

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48:39

At the edge of industrial design

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2025/12/08

Amanda Huynh sits down with host Adam Fromme in this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast. “You know, we just have to see beyond what our capabilities are.” Amanda Huynh Their conversationaddresses howindustrial design is expanding beyond objects into services, systems, food, and community-based work. Amanda shares how her research in food design and dementia care uses culturally responsive tableware to support dignity, memory, and identity in aging populations, while also

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1:13:21

A move towards meaning

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2025/11/24

Ayse Birsel sits down with host Adam Fromme in this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast.“Design tools are really all about tricking our minds for our own good.” Ayse Birsel Their conversation explores how we can apply the design principles commonly used for organizations and communities to help us navigate the complexities of our own lives. Ayse shares her four-part framework (Deconstruction, Point of View, Reconstruction and Expression) which helps us externalize our

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50:00

From logo to legacy

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2025/11/14

This episode of Thinking through Design celebrates National Recycling Day (Nov 15) with host Adam Fromme in conversation with Gary Anderson, creator of the 1970 recycling symbol. “And that was really the first time I thought to myself, well, I designed that.” Gary Anderson In this episode Gary reflects on the unexpectedly enduring life of… Continue reading From logo to legacy

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37:57

On finding the fun

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2025/10/31

In this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Ben Denzer. “And so, if I can make that process last longer, then, you know, I’m more happy. And then I realized through doing that, I make more exciting things…” Ben Denzer Ben is a New York–based creative whose work… Continue reading On finding the fun

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1:29:39

Episode 21: Part 2, From Ulm to Ohio — a career...

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2025/10/17

In this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Reinhart Butter for the next chapter in their ongoing conversation. “Back in those days ‘fun’ was having invented something—having developed something—together.” Reinhart Butter This episode is Part 2 of an ongoing conversation about Reinhart’s career. In this installment, we explore Reinhart’s… Continue reading Episode 21: Part 2, From Ulm to Ohio — a career retrospective

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52:04

Episode 20: What about care, caution and ethics?

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2025/07/29

In this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Sébastien Proulx, PhD. “What care allows us to do is to put attention to issues that are often overlooked.” Their conversation explores how care—not just empathy—can serve as an ethical foundation for design practice. Rather than rushing to define problems or… Continue reading Episode 20: What about care, caution and ethics?

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53:56

Episode 19: The purpose of play

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2025/06/02

In this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Taylor Olsen. “This is awesome. It’s foolproof. Nothing’s going to break. And then they’ll try it, and it breaks.” Taylor Olsen In this conversation, Adam and Taylor explore the role of play as design educators, highlighting how games create space… Continue reading Episode 19: The purpose of play

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48:42

Episode 18: Designing for intentionality

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2025/05/06

In this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Dedié Adissem. “It’s your job. It’s your duty to care.”Dedié Adissem This is included in a three-part series with students in the Mayo Peer-to-peer Mentorship Program. The program is named after Dr. Noel Mayo, a retired Professor in the Department… Continue reading Episode 18: Designing for intentionality

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48:09

Episode 17: Designing for belonging

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2025/05/06

In this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Brianna Thompson. “Because sometimes when you talk out loud; you hear that good idea. And then you’re like, oh I just need to say it out loud.”Brianna Thompson This is included in a three-part series with students in the Mayo… Continue reading Episode 17: Designing for belonging

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52:51

Episode 16: Designing for visibility

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2025/05/06

In this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Bryce Patterson. “And that is part of what I feel like the problem is, as to why the disparity is there, because nobody is there to teach these black kids about design. Like they just haven’t been exposed to it.… Continue reading Episode 16: Designing for visibility

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1:27:19

Episode 15: Part 1, From Ulm to Ohio — a career...

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2024/12/31

In this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Reinhart Butter. “You don’t sit there wondering when the muse will kiss you.” Reinhart Butter This episode is Part 1 of an ongoing conversation about Reinhart’s career. In this installment, we listen to his account from the age of 20… Continue reading Episode 15: Part 1, From Ulm to Ohio — a career retrospective

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1:09:31

Episode 14: Finding your professional voice

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2024/11/26

In this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Gene McHugh. “And, I think that, what would impress firm leadership is how effective you are with your time” Gene McHugh This episode is on the evolving landscape of design careers, from the first job interview to establishing yourself as… Continue reading Episode 14: Finding your professional voice

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54:37

Episode 13: Peter Megert and the influence of Swiss...

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2024/10/28

In this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Oscar Fernández. “Peter brought an intellectual rigor that was unheard of in American design schools.” Oscar Fernández This episode is a celebration of the designer and educator, Peter Megert. A Swiss designer, Peter taught in the Department of Design at… Continue reading Episode 13: Peter Megert and the influence of Swiss design

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50:46

Episode 12: Fashion, fabrics and technology

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2024/10/14

In this episode of the Thinking though Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Sasha de Koninck, PhD. “But that’s kind of the other end of things, thinking about ways that that technology could also call us.” Sasha de Koninck This episode examines the complex relationship between wearable technology and personal storytelling. The discussion… Continue reading Episode 12: Fashion, fabrics and technology

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Episode 11: Passion, participation and...

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2024/06/01

In this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Dr. Jacinda Walker, Omari Souza and John Brown VI. “We often tell students that you’re designing for audiences that you might not belong to, but we fail to actually show to students how to engage with things that are different… Continue reading Episode 11: Passion, participation and representation, Pt. 2

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42:28

Episode 10: Passion, participation and...

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2024/05/15

In this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Anne Berry and S. Alfonso Williams. “So in your mind, whether or not it’s a conscious thought, there’s this idea that, I could do that. Because I’ve seen it modeled before me.” Anne Berry Their conversation explores the evolving landscape… Continue reading Episode 10: Passion, participation and representation, Pt. 1

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59:50

Episode 09: Can technology drive collaborative design?

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2024/04/22

In this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Tomás Dorta. “The idea is to immerse the users together. Not only with you, the users together. So they would be recalling what happened, what happened for them.” Tomás Dorta Their conversation dives into the collaborative essence of design, emphasizing… Continue reading Episode 09: Can technology drive collaborative design?

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1:02:28

Episode 08: A call for contamination

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2024/04/11

In this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Fabio Di Liberto. “So the act of designing, changing the world, is something that is belongs to us.” Fabio Di Liberto Their conversation settled at the intersection of empathy in design and the importance of intentional play in the workplace. At… Continue reading Episode 08: A call for contamination

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58:04

Episode 07: Mastering the design brief

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2024/03/18

In this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Sébastien Proulx, PhD. “The brief is a communication tool for all the stakeholders…including you.” Sébastien Proulx Their conversation discusses the intricate dynamics of the design process, underscoring the need for designers to confidently tackle challenges, foster creativity and uphold professionalism… Continue reading Episode 07: Mastering the design brief

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