Visit our Substack for a video of the live interview, transcript, and more: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/hillary-coeThis is our 100th episode of Design Better. 🥳 It’s an amazing milestone! Whether you’ve been with us for years or you’re brand new to the show, thanks for listening and supporting our work. We saved something very special for our 100th episode: a live episode with Hillary Coe, formerly a design leader at SpaceX who is now leading design at Vast, who are building commercial space

How do we design for timelessness? And how do we strike a balance between human-centric design features and technical innovation? It's a topic that V-Zug discusses in this special episode of ‘Monocle on Design’ featuring a creative panel of Jay Osgerby, Simone Farresin and Tosin Oshinowo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The team meets some of the participants hosting events, walks, exhibitions and open studios across the metropolis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s episode with Maggie Appleton is a deep dive into designing for AI products and LLMs. Maggie shares about her experience as the first designer at Elicit (an AI assistant for research papers) and all of the unique challenges surrounding helping users interface with LLMs.We also go deep into:How Maggie’s grown as a frontend developerWhy Maggie feels like she’s in a short-run limboStrategies for improving your technical literacyHow writing online has impacted Maggie’s careerThe AI-native

Did you ever look at a building with a business inside and think, “Yeah…that totally used to be something else” and wonder how you knew that? You know, the jewelry store that used to be a pizza parlor or the drive-up coffee shop that was once a spot to drop off film are peppered in towns all across the country. Today we’re talking about a couple of businesses that, in their respective heydays, could be found in shopping centers and strip malls everywhere.- - - - - Visit our full episode page for

This episode is for you if:Hustle culture and social media are destroying your creativity You’ve lost hope of ever being able to do enough You intuitively know the pace of the world and industry isn’t conducive to creative productivity but need language to understand why You need a map to more satisfying work life balance that improves both ------------- SHOW NOTES Cal Newport https://calnewport.com/ Slow Productivity https://calnewport.com/slow/ Jenny Blake - Free

In this episode of 'Ladies Who Create,' hosts Liz Meyer and Jess Rosenberg engage in a captivating conversation with Kelin Carolyn Zhang, a dynamic designer who has transitioned seamlessly from roles in the tech and design fields to running a successful independent practice. Kelin shares her unique career trajectory, including her time at Ueno, her impactful experiences at Twitter, and how generative AI has revolutionized her creative process. Discover the inspiring stories behind her

We're joined by Jina Anne, who shares her experience as a founder of Clarity and Co-chair of the Design Tokens W3C Community Group.Episode links:Design Tokens Working Group: https://www.designtokens.org/Design Systems Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/design-systems/shared_invite/zt-1qimjp2dz-1pU~KCwcKmUcToOBLZ_VSQ Joey Banks Figma Courses: https://www.baselinedesign.io/ Jina's Socials:Website: https://www.jina.meLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sushiandrobots/Twitter: https://ww...

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

Aaron Lubeck and I sat down in Cincinnati, during CNU 32, to talk a lot about housing, policy, and how to actually make change. Aaron writes a Substack called On Housing, where he frequently explores these issues. And, he’s one of the founders of Southern Urbanism, which has a terrific array of writers and feature pieces.Some of the posts we discuss:I am Going to Gring Back the Sears HomeWhat’s Next for Jane Jacobs’ Sidewalk Ballet?A Brief Detour to Honor My Old LadyHow North Carolina became a

Episode 213 of the Common Weal Policy PodcastYou can download the episode directly here.This week, Craig talks to Nadia Shaikh from the Right to Roam campaign, who are seeking the same right to access land in England as we in Scotland have enjoyed by statute for over two decades and by custom for many years longer than that. They discuss how 92% of England came to be locked away from the public, some of the parallels and points of divergence between Scotland and England in this regard, the pe...

I'm super excited to share this with you today because this is the stuff that really moves the needle in your business.This is how you can charge more without losing clients or getting rejected. This is how you make your clients SO happy that they refer all their friends to you. This is how you become more attractive to your "dream clients". And this framework comes from a business owner earning over $100,000,000 per year... so you know this stuff works. Today's episode breaks down the 4 BEST ways

This week, we are joined by award-winning Atlanta based designer, Robert Brown. Known for his tailored and highly edited spaces, Robert shares some great tips for blending vintage pieces with a modern aesthetic, finding the right balance of traditional and contemporary, and using antiques in a way that feels fresh and exciting. We also chat with Robert about the similarities between the fashion industry and interior design, tips for navigating the antique market like a pro and how the storytelling

Architect David Rockwell reflects on his 40-year career, during which he has created a sense of drama through design, both on and off stage. We also meet emerging designers turning seafood waste into glassware and fashion. Plus: product-and-furniture designer Tom Fereday shares how the Australian industry continues to flourish. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob spent some time with a Bvlgari Serpenti Tubogas (reference 103823) and noticed a marked difference in the reactions of fellow watch lovers. The team took this opportunity to design their very own Bvlgari Serpenti with an edgier character than seen before. Check out the episode to learn more…Follow the hosts on Instagram @robnudds and @alonbenjoseph.Can’t get enough of the TRTS team? Follow its Resident Provocateur @davaucher and Chief Editor Chris Horrocks @thatguyonbass.Thanks to @skilly...

Today With Chloe Bullock:Today with Chloe Bullock, we explore the world of sustainable and conscious interior design. As an award-winning, B Corp Certified, BIID Registered Interior Designer based in Brighton, UK, Chloe shares her journey from being my first ever coaching client to becoming a pioneer in vegan and sustainable design. In this episode, Chloe reflects on finding her authentic voice and niche in sustainable design, and we discuss her new book, "Sustainable Interior Design." Chloe's

In this episode, we dive in to software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and what they mean for the customer experience. We cover why car makers are developing them, including their need to diversify revenue streams in saturated markets, and the ability to deliver over-the-air updates. We also talk about some of the pitfalls, like accelerated obsolescence and good ol' enshitification. And we talk about the character we loose when everything becomes software-defined.📨 Subscribe to Lookin...

Remember how Michael Wandelmeier told us Metalab hired a storytelling coach? Well that coach is Ian Wharton. He’s an Apple Design Award winner, CEO of Aide Health, and he teaches storytelling techniques to teams like Dyson, BBC, Huge, etc.So this episode breaks down the key storytelling concepts that he shares in his course Sell the Idea. We talk about the importance of the inciting incident, how to empower others to share your ideas, and a lot more…But he also presents some compelling ideas about

Why Your Portfolio Belongs in the Bin and Ten Alternative Ways to Actually Attract Clients. Welcome to the 80th episode of *Designing Success*! Today, we're shaking things up with a controversial take: Why your portfolio is overrated and what to focus on instead. Discover ten powerful ways to attract clients without relying on a traditional portfolio.- Portfolios are often unnecessary and not client-focused.- Alternative strategies to attract clients more effectively: 1. Showcase c...

Today’s guest is Ryan Kough, a neurodivergent artist and design educator who focuses on participatory community-driven design initiatives. She is an avid ungrading advocate and in this discussion, she and Diana share their experiences and reasons why they believe ungrading is an amazing framework for a diverse group of learners. The two discuss the magic of student agency, true experiential learning and facilitating opportunities that shape the students and the educators who participate. Ryan shares