Robin Dhanwani is the founder of Parallel, a product-design studio that works with startups, enterprises, and public systems to design with empathy and clarity. He talks about building a studio from scratch, selling design in India, and why the most important part of design is learning when to stop. From building Parallel to redesigning DigiLocker, Robin Dhanwani’s story is about designing with intent in a world obsessed with speed. An engineer-turned-designer, he’s spent over a decade shapi...

Today we're welcoming Dawn from The Olive Jar, an experiential marketing studio specializing in vacation rental design and guest experiences. Dawn's path to this work is unconventional—she started in film advertising writing movie trailers, moved into documentary filmmaking with brands, and then spent years producing immersive culinary experiences before COVID shut down her entire industry. When short-term rentals exploded during the pandemic, she discovered that creating intimate experiences...

It feels like everywhere you look online, content creators and influencers are telling business owners they need to build a personal brand.But there are thousands of successful businesses without personal brands behind them, so why does everyone talk about personal branding like it’s essential? In this week’s episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes on my own personal branding journey. I recently had with Chris Do (The Futur), where we got into the truth about what personal branding really means

Hello! This is Episode 376, and it’s the final instalment in our 4-part mini-series on how to make confident, clear decisions in your project, across the four key phases that every renovation or new build travels through: Pre-Design, Design, Pre-Build, and Build. We’ve already explored how to lay the groundwork for clarity in the Pre-Design Phase (Episode 373), how to lead with intention in the Design Phase (Episode 374), and how to stay in control as momentum builds in the Pre-Build

To be or not to be: generalist versus specialist in A+D. Our 30UNDER30 host and BVN associate Claire Oh delves into the pros and cons of finding a singular calling and becoming a specialist in architecture and interior design, or being a generalist and adding multiple strings to your bow. Her esteemed industry guests share their experiences to help young professionals navigate the best ways forward. Guests include COX director Brooke Lloyd, SJB co-lead of interiors Charlotte Wilson, and Rothelowman

Angela Lyons sits down with Kayleigh Hall, a brand and website designer who transformed a "naive" leap of faith into an 11-year thriving freelance business. From accidentally discovering graphic design weeks before her uni interview to her obsessive love of typography, Kayleigh's journey is both inspiring and relatable. Kayleigh opens up about experiencing workplace microaggressions as the only Black woman in her agency and how that painful experience led her to build a business where s...

Hai mai guardato le pareti di casa tua e sentito che quel colore non ti appartiene più? Magari all’inizio ti piaceva, ma con il tempo è diventato troppo, o troppo poco. È normale, noi cambiamo e anche i colori che sentiamo buoni cambiano insieme a noi.In questo episodio ti accompagno in un viaggio tra emozioni, luce e pigmenti, per scoprire come abbinare i colori delle pareti in modo consapevole. Non parleremo di regole o tendenze, ma di ascolto: del corpo, della casa, del momento che stai

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Tobi Saunders, owner of 1837 Color & Design, is a trained Architect and Color Consultant. At her company she specifies exterior color and materials for production builders around the county. These builders create large developments of single family and sometimes multi-family residences throughout the US with the predominance of construction happening in the Southern states where population shifts continue to aggregate. Keeping regionality, budget and variety at the forefront of her mind, ...

How do you capture a sense of place, indulgence, and timeless detail all in one bite? You savor Tuck Shop chocolates, of course!We're delighted to be hosting founders Sarah Michler and Caroline Witmer, whose story began with a bittersweet moment—discovering that their favorite Nantucket chocolate shop, Sweet Inspirations, was closing. That spark of nostalgia inspired them to create something entirely their own: an exquisite confectionery that celebrates distinctive flavors and the joy of

In this episode of Creative Bath, Jaime sits down with Holly Ray, a Seattle-based brand and visual designer. Holly shares how her creative upbringing inspired her career, how she navigated burnout, and why building a supportive creative community is so important. Holly is also a part of Seattle Creative Social, a networking group aiming to bring PNW creatives together. To learn more about Holly and SCS, see the links below: Holly’s freelance website: ⁠https://www.hollyray.co/ ⁠ Holly’...

In this episode, host Zina interviews Vinny Tulley, award-winning creative director at Devito/Verdi and iconic SVA basic Advertising instructor. They discuss: Vinny’s transition from cartooning to advertising. Sound advice on how to manage your first job.The long-term factors that influence job hopping or staying for decades at an agency.If you enjoyed this episode, please give us five stars! To learn more about SVA, email bfaadvdes@sva.edu. Music: Summer Breeze by Mizlo. Compiled ...

“Technology is often seen as the answer, but I believe design is the real answer. Technology is there to enable and to empower.” Xavier De Kestelier is a global Head of Design and leader of Hassell’s design technology and innovation team, which sets strategy and advises on the tools and knowledge the international design firm needs to succeed. Both an architect and technologist, Xavier harnesses technology to create more powerful, future-focused design solutions. That means he’s respons...

In this episode of Type Speaks, Rae sits down with game designer, publisher, and quilt historian Meguey Baker to explore the deep human roots of play, and why games are not an escape from reality, but a way of understanding it. From designing Apocalypse World to teaching through storytelling, Meg shares how tabletop games function as acts of connection, resistance, and care. She and Rae unpack the overlap between game design, graphic design, and experience design, how mechanics carry

"You can do this" Based on § 312.1 Literacy Requirements "(a) General: Except as outlined in paragraph (b), no one can be naturalized as a U.S. citizen unless they can demonstrate an understanding of the English language, including the ability to read, write, and speak words commonly used in English." "(b) Exceptions: The following individuals are not required to prove their ability to read, write, and speak standard English:" "(1) Anyone over 50 years old at the time of their naturalizati...

When Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrives at your job site, what happens next can make or break your business. In this episode, BRI Labor Counsel Matthew Persanis, Esq. breaks down exactly how to prepare for and respond to immigration enforcement — from understanding warrants to protecting employees’ rights and your company’s legal standing.You’ll also hear Persanis’ expert take on:✅ The do’s and don’ts when ICE shows up unannounced✅ How to handle employees taken into custody by

This week on Boulevard Beat, Meghan, Krissa, and Liz explore the charm and staying power of design books — those treasured collections that shape how we see and share beauty. The hosts trade favorite finds and talk about why books remain such an essential part of design culture.Liz takes listeners inside her journey of creating her upcoming book Art for Everyone sharing how the idea came to life, what she’s learned through the process, and how she hopes readers will connect to it. Together, the

Willkommen zur neuen Episode des *Printeriors Podcasts* – der Podcast, der deinem Raum Persönlichkeit verleiht! In dieser Folge begrüße ich erneut Denise Lang, CEO der Lang & Lang Group. Denise ist Expertin für individuelle Drucklösungen auf verschiedensten Oberflächen und spricht heute über das Thema „Licht“. Licht spielt eine zentrale Rolle in der Raumgestaltung, sowohl funktional als auch emotional. Ob es darum geht, die richtige Lichtatmosphäre zu schaffen oder innovative Lösungen wie

In this conversation, Mayur Mistry interviews Mohamed Adil, the founder of Awatif, discussing his journey from structural engineering to software development. They explore the complexities of finite element analysis, the importance of understanding fundamentals in engineering, and the evolution of Awatif as a parametric modeling platform. Mohamed emphasizes the value of open source contributions and collaboration in the engineering community, sharing insights on how to approach software development

For our next episode, we have a very special guest, Marlinda Galapon. Marlinda is an Automations & AI Specialist at Figma, with a background leading CX, AI, and automation strategy at Zendesk, Adobe, and Salesforce. She brings a strategic lens to AI adoption, systems design, and customer experience, helping teams operationalize LLMs, improve support efficiency, and design workflows that scale.About the hosts:Sara Barber is a UX Designer at Arizona State University, specializing in accessibility