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In a Glimpse

Lindsey Peterson

In A Glimpse is a podcast about the experience of awe and its relationship to design. Join host Lindsey Peterson as she talks with practitioners about moments of awe, approaches to design, and how they might connect. Each season will feature a subtopic explored through conversations and research episodes, enabling listeners to consider the benefits of awe and gain a glimpse of its potential for design. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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All Episodes

34:21

Stepping Back. Leaning In. Holding Space.

In a Glimpse ·

2026/08/29

In the final research episode of the season, Lindsey connects themes from conversations with Heather, Ida, and Darrel to examine how time pressure and technology, while beneficial, can quietly increase cognitive load, encourage shortcut thinking like cognitive offloading, and erode creative and collective mindsets. Drawing on research and guest stories, Lindsey offers a framework – stepping back, leaning in, and holding space, to show how awe can expand creative capacity, fight burnout, and widen

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39:32

Capturing the Moon with Ida Persson

In a Glimpse ·

2026/08/21

Lindsey sits down with Social Impact Designer and Founder of Design Shifts, Ida Persson. Their conversation explores designing "containers" for experiences instead of controlling outcomes, rediscovering creative joy after burnout, what gets lost when every moment is optimized, and the differences between collective and individual awe. See all resources mentioned in this episode on our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:50

Fingerprints of Care with Darrel Frost

In a Glimpse ·

2026/08/14

Lindsey sits down with communications executive and consultant Darrel Frost. Their conversation explores how design teams can cultivate stronger collective mindsets, small ways teams can push back on the pressures that shape workplace culture, and how awe prioritizes process over perfect output. Darrel and Lindsey also discuss how care in the creative process leads to stronger collaboration. See all resources mentioned in this episode on our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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39:22

State of Flow with Heather Snyder-Quinn

In a Glimpse ·

2026/08/07

Lindsey sits down with educator and design futurist Heather Snyder-Quinn to explore design fiction and how it plays out in practice. The conversation digs into the profit and time pressures that shape industry work, what it means to intentionally disentangle from technology, and how awe fuels creativity and collective thinking. See all resources mentioned in this episode on our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:14

Swimming With, and Against, the Tides: Why...

In a Glimpse ·

2026/07/31

Reflecting on her childhood visits to the ocean, Lindsey explores how technology subtly shifts mindsets and behaviors like the tides shift the sand. In this episode, Lindsey reflects on her conversations with Christy, Greg, Laurence, and Vinicius, examining when friction should and shouldn't exist in user experiences. The episode focuses on designers' own processes and the effects digital tools can have on cognitive capacities and creative inquiry. Lindsey offers a few thoughts on how to create

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38:35

Dwelling in Discovery with Laurence José and Vinicius...

In a Glimpse ·

2026/07/24

Lindsey sits down with colleagues from Grand Valley State University, Dr. Laurence José, Professor of Writing and Director of the Digital Studies program, and Vinicius Lima, MFA, Associate Professor of Graphic Design and Foundations in Studio Art. The conversation explores digital literacy and their current university-wide initiative, when AI accelerates versus flattens the creative process, why slowing down is worth pursuing in the classroom, and how awe can be inspired or diminished from our

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32:55

Designing for Delight with Greg Ward

In a Glimpse ·

2026/07/17

Lindsey sits down with Design Director Greg Ward, whose work spans footwear, automotive, and wellness industries, including roles at Nextpoint Design and General Motors. Their conversation explores how motion design creates moments of delight for users, when friction helps versus hinders an experience, how AI can reshape creative workflows, and the role benchmarking others' work can play in inspiring awe.See all resources mentioned in this episode at: https://www.inaglimpse.com/season-2-episode-7

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44:49

Proximity to Impact with Christy Ennis-Kloote

In a Glimpse ·

2026/07/10

Lindsey sits down with Christy Ennis-Kloote, Chief Design Officer at Augusto Digital, whose work spans consumer, B2B, medical, and automotive products. Their conversation explores how design teams can harness AI-driven speed without losing sight of human-centered processes, while also diving into intentional friction versus seamless design, how technology impacts awe, and why staying curious, not comfortable, is what keeps us from becoming obsolete.See all resources mentioned in this episode at:

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27:00

Switching Channels: Awe in the Digital Age

In a Glimpse ·

2026/07/06

In this research episode, Lindsey steps back to reflect on her conversations with Marjan Khatibi, Scott Singeisen, and Jessica Hewitt, exploring how technology shapes our capacity for awe. She moves through virtual reality's power to facilitate awe and empathy, the flattening effect of pre-exposure on discovery, and the way recollection lets us reignite awe after an experience fades. Lindsey concludes by setting the stage for the next research episode: how a conscious shift in how we engage with awe

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36:23

Rendering Recollection with Jessica Hewitt

In a Glimpse ·

2026/06/26

Lindsey sits down with Jessica Hewitt, designer, 3D artist, and the creative force behind the YouTube channels @virtuallyvisual and @itsjessedits. The conversation explores how AI tools have expanded our ability to externalize imagination and where those tools still fall short. Lindsey and Jess also dig into the tension between digital and physical experiences, what it means to make art that wows, and share how to preserve a sense of play in creative work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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46:57

Thresholds of Attention with Scott Singeisen

In a Glimpse ·

2026/06/19

Lindsey sits down with architect and educator Scott Singeisen to explore awe's relationship to design and the spaces we inhabit. They move through philosophical lenses of awe, wrestle with how technology can both diminish and deepen our experience of place, and land on a simple but radical idea: where we choose to put our attention changes how we experience space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:51

Liminal Presence with Marjan Khatibi

In a Glimpse ·

2026/06/12

Lindsey sits down with visual designer and educator Marjan Khatibi to discuss designing with immersive technologies — and the tension they create of occupying two realities at once. Awe, they find, isn't always light; it can carry grief, displacement, and a felt sense of someone else's reality, and it's often that weight that makes immersive experiences powerful vehicles for empathy. The conversation moves through the opportunities and limits of immersive tech and what it looks like to teach design

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5:09

Introducing Season 2

In a Glimpse ·

2026/06/05

In season two ofIn a Glimpse, host Lindsey Peterson dives into the space where awe, design, and technology collide. Building on season one's exploration of why awe matters and how it shapes empathy in design, this season turns to bigger questions: What influences our creative process? What's our capacity for awe in an age of constant digital noise? And what role does technology actually play in expanding — or eroding — it? Across conversations with ten creative practitioners, season two examines how

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16:53

A Glimpse Behind the Scenes of Season 1

In a Glimpse ·

2025/01/24

Join host Lindsey Peterson and Season 1's design and media assistant, Kaylee Owens, for a special behind-the-scenes episode. In this episode, Kaylee will share her experiences and perspectives as a design student on the many topics we have been covering and give a glimpse into the making of Season 1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:27

Season 1 Recap

In a Glimpse ·

2025/01/17

In this outro episode, join host Lindsey Peterson as she reflects on Season 1, which focused on the intersection of awe, design, and empathy. Lindsey reviews themes discussed throughout the season, highlighting favorite moments and insights shared by guests, and draws attention to important questions asked along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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21:45

Multifaceted: Exploring Awe’s Impact on Perspectives...

In a Glimpse ·

2025/01/10

Join host Lindsey Peterson for the last research episode of Season 1. Lindsey dives into positive versus negative experiences of awe and how these experiences can motivate change and empathetic mindsets. Reflecting on her past two conversations with Chris Fredricks and Patrick Finley, Lindsey explores why we need to slow down and the relationship between awe and technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:25

Designing for Impact: A Conversation with Patrick Finley

In a Glimpse ·

2025/01/03

In this episode, Lindsey talks with award-winning multidisciplinary designer, researcher, and educator Patrick Finley. Patrick shares about connecting the design industry to classroom settings, the role of empathy in user research, and how moments of awe can ignite change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:20

Noticing Patterns: A Conversation with Chris Fredricks

In a Glimpse ·

2024/12/20

In this episode, Lindsey talks with Designer and UX Strategist Chris Fredricks. Chris discusses the importance of noticing, identifying patterns, and simplifying complexity within design processes. The conversation explores the intersection of awe, empathy, design, and distraction and how straightforward approaches can enhance designed experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:47

Awe & Creativity: Developing Mindsets of Wonder,...

In a Glimpse ·

2024/12/13

Join host Lindsey Peterson as she dives into awe's relationship to creativity in the fourth research episode. Lindsey discusses how experiences of awe can foster greater open-mindedness, creativity, and empathy in design. Reflecting on her past two conversations with Eric Shumate and Shruti Shyam, Lindsey explores the challenges of predictability, comfort, and ambiguity in creative processes. The episode highlights the importance of intentional exploration, the power of vulnerability, and how

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38:46

Exploring the Unexpected: A Conversation with Shruti...

In a Glimpse ·

2024/12/06

In this episode, Lindsey talks with Senior Designer Shruti Shyam. Shruti shares about embracing discomfort as a tool in design practices, the role of empathy in fostering supportive environments, and the importance of play in project processes. The conversations dive into the intersection of awe and discomfort and how pursuing creative passions helps shape unique perspectives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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