Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.The emergency department is where healthcare design is put under pressure.Patients arrive in pain, fear, confusion, or crisis. Staff must make rapid decisions while managing unpredictable demand, competing priorities, limited resources, and constant movement.But how much of that pressure is created—or amplified—by the environment itself?In this episode of Designed 4 Recovery, we look beyond the conventional ED floor plan and ask a more

On this episode of Deck Builders Maryville, we break down one of the first big choices many homeowners face: composite versus wood decking. If you are planning a new outdoor space or weighing an upgrade, the right material often depends less on trends and more on how you live, what you want to spend upfront, and how much upkeep you are comfortable with over time. In Maryville, TN, that decision can be shaped by hot humid summers, heavy rain, and plenty of pollen, so it helps to think beyond

Interior designers love the beautiful, creative side of the work. They love choosing materials, working with clients, selecting furnishings, and bringing a vision to life. But when a project moves into renovation, remodeling, or new construction, another side of interior design becomes just as important: the technical side.I see this gap often, especially with designers who are moving from decorating and furnishing into more complex residential or commercial projects. You may be confident in your

Design Muse Podcast: Intern Series Part 2 with Annika Tervo In this episode, the Design Muse Podcast welcomes Annika Tervo, a recent interior design graduate who turned a two-year internship at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business into a full-time associate interior designer role. Annika joins Mel and Bridget to discuss what school can’t fully prepare you for, including project coordination, shifting priorities, real-world budgets, and the business side of design. The conversati...

In today’s action-packed Monday episode, host Rama kicks off the week on Lovin Bahrain with high-octane motorsport drama as Max Verstappen claims a thrilling victory at the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang amid rainy conditions and electric paddock vibes in front of HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa! Back on the island, the nation celebrates a hero’s welcome for the Red Warriors handball team following their historic Asian Games gold medal, while drivers get a heads-up on the updated October

Before chasing more clients, I want you to look at what’s already happening inside your interior design business. Because adding more work to a shaky foundation can make the problem worse.In this episode, you’ll learn:How taking whatever shows up can leave you building a business around work you never wanted in the first place.Why a full calendar does not automatically mean a profitable project mix, and how too many small projects can block better opportunities.The difference between a fee being

In this episode of the Connected Design Podcast, host Rob Stott speaks with Todd Katcher, Chief Product Officer for Zoney Digital Signage and Digital Dealership System, about how digital signage can do much more than put content on a screen. Todd explains how signage should be designed around the customer journey, from car dealership service lanes and lounges to restaurants, casinos, lobbies, and large-scale experiential installations.The conversation explores the balance between attention and

If you’re deciding between a porch and a deck in Milwaukee, this episode of Deck Builders Milwaukee breaks down the practical differences in a way that helps you match the space to your home and how you actually want to use it. We start with the basics: porches are usually covered and often sit at the front of the home, while decks are usually open and placed in the backyard. From there, we talk about how shade, style, and budget can shape the right choice for your property, especially in a climate

In this episode of The Power of Design Podcast, Jack Ossa speaks with Dani Chesson, Founder & Director of Design Thinker Institute, about using design thinking to help leaders get unstuck. Dani shares how a career that began in graphic design led her into banking, transformation, behavioral design, and organizational change. Together, they explore why successful change depends on understanding people, context, and the experience of adoption, not simply implementing a new framework or technology

Will Meyer and Gray Davis are the founders of the award-winning architecture and design firm Meyer Davis. After beginning their careers at legendary New York offices—Meyer at Gwathmey Siegel, and Davis at John Saladino and later Aero Studios—they joined forces in 1999. Over the past 25 years, they’ve built a global practice whose work ranges from Four Seasons hotels and Oscar de la Renta boutiques to homes for clients like Jenna Lyons. Their new book, The Language of Home, out this month, turns the

Send us Fan Mail What does it actually mean to say a product is usable? In this episode of The Design Psychologist, Thomas Watkins talks with Phil Kortum about the System Usability Scale, or SUS: one of the most widely used tools for measuring usability. They discuss why this 10-item questionnaire has lasted for decades, what makes a usability metric trustworthy, and how researchers can use SUS scores to compare products, track improvement, and communicate usability in a shared language. The ...

In Episode 12 of Handle with Care, Adam and Laura speak with design historian, editor, and writer Mitch Owens on the occasion of the release of the September/October 2026 issue of The Magazine ANTIQUES, for which Adam served as Guest Editor. Mitch, once the Editor in Chief of this paper of record for collectors, has also held senior positions at The World of Interiors, Architectural Digest, and ELLE Decor during his impressive career. Highly respected within the world of decorative arts and...

On Deck Builders Alpharetta, we hear this question a lot from homeowners in Alpharetta and nearby communities like Duluth, Suwanee, and Woodstock: can my deck hold a hot tub? The short answer is that maybe it can, but only if the structure is designed or upgraded for that kind of load. A filled hot tub is far heavier than most people expect, and the weight does not sit evenly in real life. You have the tub itself, the water, the people using it, and the added stress from movement over time. That is

In this episode of Sustain, Emily Coon, Sustainability Lead at St Austell Brewery, shares the story behind Crafting a Brighter Future — the brewery's first sustainability strategy in 175 years. We explore systems thinking, the realities of embedding sustainability into hospitality, and why collaboration and influence are key to creating real lasting change. St Austell Brewery Doughnut Economics by Kate Raworth Why influence is a superpower for the climate era, Emily Coon,TEDxPorthtowan Women

About This Episode Grace sits down with Hugh Stewart, a photographer and director with a 35+-year career spanning London, New York, Sydney & Melbourne. Hugh has worked for major magazines + brands (Vogue, Vanity Fair, Dior), advertising agencies, and film companies including a long-running creative relationship with Baz Luhrmann on films like Elvis, Moulin Rouge, Gatsby, The Get Down and Chanel commercials and worked with Peter Jackson on Lord of the Rings. He opened an accessible ...

Carina talks to fellow Riley Blake designer Liza Taylor about her membership, books, and foundational paper piecing blocks. Her sweet style and quilt block design will delight you! Learn more about Liza at https://lizataylorhandmade.com/ Learn more about this course, degrees, and our new Continuing Education Program at the University of Arts & Design at www.uad.education Join a Design Bootcamp at www.designsuitecourses.com/designbootcamp Get my free gift to you here: https://www.des...

We're on today with two special guys from the Netherlands, Jan-Richard Kikkert and Tycho Saariste, the Lewis and Clark of architectural exploration, going to visit nearly all the John Lautner houses in the world.  Next, David Mauer and Elizabeth Godley are bringing one of those Lautner houses back from decades of decline. We'll wrap up with returning podcast guest Nicole Zuraitis, the Grammy-winning jazz singer-songwriter with a new album – but before that, Kyle Bergman shares what's up for this

What if creativity isn't something you're born with? What if it's something you can actually practice, strengthen, and learn?On this episode of YOUR WORLD OF CREATIVITY, host Mark Stinson talks with Grammy-winning producer and mix engineer Dom Morley about what 30 years in recording studios with some of the world's most accomplished musicians have taught him about how creativity really works.Dom learned his craft at London's legendary Metropolis Studios and went on to engineer Amy Winehouse's Back

Nils Leonard is the creative founder of Uncommon Creative Studio, with offices in Stockholm, London and New York. Its work covers design, advertising, film, narrative objects and art, including a show at the Venice Biennale. ~ In this conversation, Nils explains why he doesn't want to win the opening weekend. He wants to make reference points: work people still talk about years later. He talks about the long break after Grey that stopped Uncommon from becoming "Grey Part Two", an...

What if the thing keeping your prices low isn’t your client, it’s you? In this episode, Nick breaks down why creatives so often undercharge, how pricing shapes the way clients perceive your value, and why your rates should evolve as your experience does. From raising prices with new clients to navigating those awkward conversations with longtime ones, this is a practical push to stop negotiating against yourself, get more comfortable saying the bigger number, and finally let your pricing catch up