Imagine a Place
168 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago -This is a podcast about people, places, and design that will help you learn and grow. Our guests share insight, stories, and big ideas that inspire courage and curiosity. Whether it's our workplace, our home, or all the places in between, interior design is shaping the human experience every day.
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Degree or Experience? Exploring Interior Design Credentials with Jon Otis and Listener Feedback
April 18, 2024 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBIn a recent episode, Doug asked a question that sparked considerable discussion: should a college degree be mandatory for the NCIDQ exam, or if work experience and apprenticeships be adequate? Responding to insightful listener feedback, Doug invited Jon Otis, a distinguished figure in interior design advocacy and a Professor, to explore the issue further. The feedback varied; some listeners supported alternative licensure paths for their diversity and affordability, while others advocated fo...
Is it time to reimagine the private office? | Brian Graham and Molly Prior
April 15, 2024 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBIs the private office taking on a new and important role? Is it time for the private office to be reimagined? In this special episode, Doug shares part of a conversation we captured between designer Brian Graham and our very own, Molly Prior. Together, Brian and Molly chat about the rapid shift in management styles that might challenge the traditional use of the private office - from a more hierarchical environment to a more inclusive and flexible space that can encourage open dialogue and c...
Connecting the Dots with Doug Shapiro
April 08, 2024 09:00 - 9 minutes - 9.01 MBIn this solo episode, Doug looks back at the first quarter of 2024. He reminisces on insightful past episodes exploring creativity, leadership, and the impact of design on the human experience and our well-being. He also poses an interesting question regarding the NCIDQ exam for interior designers—should a college degree be required for this exam or is significant work experience/apprenticeship enough to suffice? Email Doug at [email protected] with your opinions on the NCIDQ degree requirem...
Designing for the Intersection of Eras | Joey Shimoda, Shimoda Design Group
April 02, 2024 09:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBIn this episode, Doug is joined by Joey Shimoda of Shimoda Design Group. This reflective conversation spans from Joey's unique upbringing in Alabama and the challenges of growing up in a racially tense environment to the potential impacts of emerging technologies. Growing up in Alabama during a turbulent period in American history—Joey reveals a journey marked by challenges, including his family's history of internment during World War II and the complexities of being one of the few Asian f...
Community by Design | Tasha Singh, Student, Drexel University
March 25, 2024 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this episode we talk with Tasha Singh a design student from Drexel University. Tasha's design philosophy centers around fostering social connection and a sense of community through the built environment. Her experiences moving from the close-knit neighborhoods of India tot he more individualistic society of Philadelphia have profoundly shaped her approach. Tasha aims to blur the lines between public and private spaces, creating a "porosity" that encourages casual interactions and chance e...
The Language of Care: Designing for Senior Living with Kevin Swanson, Hawthorn Construction Group
March 18, 2024 16:32 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBWelcome to a special episode recorded LIVE at the "Crafted for Living" event in collaboration with Carolina and Mannington Commercial. Join us as we sit down with Kevin Swanson, a seasoned expert in Senior Living design at Hawthorn Construction Group. Kevin shares his heartfelt passion for creating spaces that truly cater to the needs of seniors, discussing the delicate balance between aesthetics and safety. From the importance of choosing the right words to implementing small yet impactful ...
8 Remarkable Women, 8 Empowering Stories | A Women's History Month Spotlight
March 07, 2024 19:29 - 41 minutes - 38 MBIn this special episode for Women's History Month, we've gathered 8 incredible stories of perseverance and personal growth from some of our favorite guests. These stories are not just about the perseverance and achievements of these women but are meant to motivate and encourage everyone listening. You'll also meet Lydia Moya, an executive producer for Imagine a Place, as we take a look back at this episode and reflect on these stories and what this month is all about. Here's a list of our g...
From the Heart | Nadia Borrás Marković, Gensler
February 21, 2024 16:49 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBArchitect Nadia Borrás Marković takes us back to her childhood in Mexico City, reflecting on special memories of the home her father built and the creative spirit he nurtured in her. She opens up about her persistence in achieving her goals as one of the few women studying architecture. Towards the end, she explains how architecture goes beyond the practical to create connection and the importance of understanding people’s stories. Follow Doug on LinkedIn. Click here to get your copy of Do...
Personal Growth in the Era of AI
January 25, 2024 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBHere are some key takeaways from Doug's experience at the New Year New You event in Miami. Authentic intelligence comes from experience and activating our brains, hearts, and souls. There is a difference between artificial intelligence (AI) and authentic intelligence. Artificial intelligence is knowledge gained through algorithmic study and memorization—learning in 2D—while authentic intelligence comes from experience that activates more areas of the brain and leaves emotional imprints. ...
From Limitations to Innovations, Fostering Creativity and Culture | David Polzin, Cannon Design
January 22, 2024 10:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBIn this episode Doug sits down with David Polzin, Executive Director of Design at Cannon Design in St Louis. David is known for creating and fostering a creative culture within a large organization—something that proves to be more and more difficult. There is an inherent tension between structure and creativity in large organizations which means it can be difficult to spark innovation. But David believes that embracing risk and failure is actually very important for fostering a creative envi...
The Truth | Curtis Moody, Architect + Founder of Moody Nolan
January 15, 2024 13:56 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBToday is Martin Luther King Jr. day and we are honored to present an interview with renowned architect Curtis Moody, Founder of Moody Nolan. In today's episode, we delve into the profound impact of truth and self-belief on Curtis's life and pioneering achievements. He shares intimate reflections on his upbringing in Columbus, Ohio, highlighted by a pivotal life moment: a school counselor's claim that his skin color barred him from pursuing a career in architecture. This episode is a journey...
Take a Seat, It Will Change Your Life | Doug Shapiro
December 20, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.35 MBIn this end-of-year solo episode from Doug Shapiro, he shares how picking a random seat at a dinner changed the course of his life. Doug's story of how he found OFS and became a part of the company is inspiring. It shows that taking initiative can lead to big opportunities and even bigger growth. Doug also gives insight into barriers. The things things that call us the most, the things we know we should do, those are the things we tend to avoid the most. Attack them head on and your possibi...
Sustainability and the Next Generation of Designers | IIDA at NeoCon
December 11, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBEarlier this year at NeoCon 2023—OFS, Imagine a Place, and IIDA hosted a lively roundtable discussion focused on sustainability, moderated by sustainability leader George Bandy. The panel featured Stacey Crumbaker, an architect and designer based in Seattle, and Paul Shahriari, founder of green building data platform ecomedes. Their conversation offered wisdom and advice for the next generation of interior designers and architects aiming to make sustainability a priority in their work. How ...
Code and Concrete, Tech's Impact on Commercial Real Estate | Todd Edstrom
December 05, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBNOTE: Todd has left JLL since recording this episode. In this episode, Doug sits down with Todd Edstrom—formerly of JLL. Todd provides insights into why technology is transforming the commercial real estate (CRE) industry—an industry that has been slow to leverage technology. The industry is "curious but skeptical" excited to try new things, but slow to shake the industry. So, what technology is beneficial to the commercial real estate industry? A major theme is the importance of data. How...
Integrating Clinical Perspectives into Healthcare Design | NIHD Roundtable
November 27, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBYou've joined us for a very special episode! Our team at Carolina did some research and pulled together leaders from the Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design (NIHD) to discuss how clinicians and designers are partnering to create better healthcare environments. We also discuss the impact of spaces on burnout, emerging research, and new opportunities for clinicians interested in healthcare design. So, how can we integrate clinicians into the design process? It starts at the beginning. One...
Nature Knows, Handwritten Notes from a Sustainability Leader | George Bandy
November 20, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBIn this episode, Doug sits down with lifelong sustainability leader George Bandy—Chief Sustainability Officer for Darling Fibers. George has spent decades championing environmental justice and climate action for the likes of the US Green Build Council, Interface, and Amazon. In this in-depth and candid conversation, George reflects on formative moments such as sitting on his grandmother's porch as a child learning about nature's wisdom and spearheading sustainability initiatives at major co...
The Case for Place | Sascha Wagner, Huntsman
November 13, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBIn this episode Doug sits down with Sascha Wagner—President and CEO of Huntsman Architecture—to discuss the importance of in-person interactions, mentorship, and workplace. To put it bluntly, these things can't be replicated virtually. So what are we going to do? What is the case for "return to office"? Sascha makes the point that the physical workplace plays an important cultural role in bringing people together and facilitating in-person interactions. These physical spaces can amplify com...
Are you truly ready for change? | LIVE from Pittsburgh MiniCon
November 06, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBIn this episode, Doug sits down with 5 guests at the Pittsburgh MiniCon convention put on by Franklin. The topic—change readiness. Every person and every organization is grappling with change readiness in some way. At the organizational level we discuss the importance of listening, bringing elements of nostalgia into new spaces, involving multiple generations in decision-making, and maintaining a flexible attitude. On a personal level we need to accept and learn from failure when trying ne...
My Instincts Led Me Here | Ebehi Ijewere, Host of Layers of Design
October 30, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBThe career path of Ebehi Ijewere has not been easy, however—by trusting her instincts—Ebehi has found herself as an architect at Jacobs and host of the Layers of Design podcast. Ebehi grew up in Lagos, Nigeria where her creative influences were her mother and aunt who was an architect. These influences pushed her to move to the U.S. at the age of 17 for college. Being an international student presented itself as a bit of a barrier after college as Ebehi applied for jobs. This led her to fee...
Hand Drawings to AI, The Evolution of Healthcare Architecture | Gary Vance, Architect and Author
October 23, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBIn this episode, Doug talks with architect and author Gary Vance whose career is split between the pre-computer and post-computer era of the industry. Not only has Gary's workflow changed tremendously, but his client interactions have changed as well. The transition to CAD and email in the workplace caused a notable shift—it changed the way clients viewed and commented on design drawings. Before computers, architects relied heavily on sketches to communicate ideas with clients. With the intr...
A Deeper Life of Presence and Generosity | Vijay Gupta, Violinist and Speaker
October 16, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBJoining Doug this week is Vijay Gupta, violinist and speaker. As a live performer it's not about being perfect—that's what practice is for. Live performance art is authentic. It's about being present and connecting with the audience. Vijay doesn't want to preach, he wants to connect and understand his audience's values and stories. Through this music and conversations, Vijay aims to facilitate the creation of something bigger than himself. So, how does he do this? He values curiosity, openn...
Checking in with Alexandra Tseffos, Host of The Design Pop
October 04, 2023 17:25 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBWe are a few months in to The Design Pop joining the Imagine a Place network and it's been a major success. This is in part due to Alexandra's willingness to stay nimble and reactive with content. Her goal is to provide perspective even without definitive answers, and focusing on technology convergence and its impact. Alexandra's website—The Design Pop—has grown into an education and training ecosystem with courses, searchable manufacturer videos, and opportunities for community contributio...
Designing for Hope and Social Impact | Jose Jordan, DLR Group
October 02, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBJose Jordan leads interiors focused on justice and civic spaces at DLR Group in Florida. Justice and civic space interiors are often overlooked, but Jose believes they can be thoughtfully designed to empower and inspire. One example of this approach is a recent juvenile detention center project in Birmingham, Alabama where the history of steelwork was implemented to motivate residents toward a new potential. Jose also offers up some career advice—care deeply and passionately about your work...
Finding Your Squirrel, What's Your Motivation? | Stefanie Ince, March Management
September 18, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBDuring NeoCon 2023, Doug sat down with Stefanie Ince—a career coach who helps people find their passion and purpose in work. The conversation goes all the way back to the basics of sleeping enough, eating healthy, and getting enough exercise. These three basics tend to fall to the wayside when people get wrapped up in their work. But more than the basics, what makes you happy? It's important to be intentional about figuring out what gives you energy and ignites your passion—even if it means...
Social Innovation Through Capitalism | Adam Goodman, Goodman Interior Structures
September 12, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBIn this episode, Doug interviews Adam Goodman— the third generation CEO of Goodmans Interior Structures. The Black Lives Matter movement deeply affected Adam and spurred him to confront systemic racism within his own company. Goodman gives you his game plan on confronting systemic racism inside his company and it comes with a heavy dose of self vulnerability and a heaping side of courage. He uncovered bias in areas like promotions and "occupational sorting," and how he's working to develop i...
Spaces That Heal | Erin Peavey, HKS & TEDx
August 28, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBCreating environments that support your health, your happiness, and your well-being is a passion for Erin Peavey,—Architect and Health & Well-being Design Leader at HKS. She's also well known for her TEDx Talk "Can design heal loneliness?" Her passion was born from personal experience as Erin cared for her mother during her battle with cancer. Daily walks in the community with her newborn daughter showed her the power of feeling connected to a community through shared public spaces. Erin de...
Sensory Design in the Hybrid Workplace | Kendra Linton, NELSON Worldwide
August 21, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBRecently Doug came across an article in Work Design Magazine by Kendra Linton—Senior Associate at NELSON Worldwide—that grabbed his attention. Kendra's article is about using sensory design to create engaging workspaces for the new hybrid workplace. As the world continues to grapple with making hybrid work more efficient and human-friendly, thinkers like Kendra cut through the noise and help us understand the importance of connection, creating engaging spaces, and evolving the employee exper...
The Soul of a Team | Yahir Sarmiento, Cushman & Wakefield
August 14, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBYahir Sarmiento is Cushman & Wakefield’s Senior Managing Director for Latin America. When it comes to hiring, Yahir believes the best "fit" is someone who will work with the already existing team soul. A leader must consider the team's soul when making decisions. It's easy to make decisions when feeling strong emotions, but making decisions based on motivation and good intention is best for a team. Doug and Yahir talk about time management for leaders—who often spend a majority of their ti...
Designing a Sanctuary Space | Lisa Kahn, Finding Sanctuary
July 31, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBToday, we have a special treat for you – Lisa Kahn is an expert in building "sanctuary spaces" and her story of how and why she’s decided to dedicate her life’s work to this is incredible. As you'll hear in this episode, now more than ever, we long for spaces that nurture us emotionally and allow us to feel a sense of well-being, tranquility, and joy - because as Lisa says, “When designed with consideration and care, our environments cradle not only our body but also our spirit. And this i...
#LoveWhereYouWork: The Power of Culture | Tracy Hawkins, Grammarly
July 17, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBFor 9 years, Tracy Hawkins led workplace strategy at Twitter as they scaled from 700 to 13,000 employees. Today, she's Grammarly’s Global Head of Workplace Experience and Connection. In this episode, she will share Grammarly's formula for hybrid work and how deeper levels of research and experimentation help them create better outcomes for work and the workforce. Tracy also explains how impactful company culture can be, relating a story of how a hashtag at Twitter emerged from employees s...
Designing for Change: Paul Shahriari's Vision for Ecomedes and the Future of Sustainability
July 03, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBPaul Shahriari is a visionary and a do-er – It’s a powerful combination. Today, he shares the mission and vision behind the company he cofounded Ecomedes. You’ll hear his inspiring story behind what set him down this path of sustainability - if you’ve ever had a college professor you loved, you’ll appreciate Paul’s story. Paul and the Ecomedes tribe are determined to make more informed choices easier for designers and consumers and they are already succeeding. This is a fun conversation,...
Charting the Future of HR and Design with David Ulrich, Speaker & Author
June 26, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBDavid Ulrich is a university professor, author, speaker, coach, and consultant. With over 30 books that have shaped the HR profession, he is widely regarded as the father of modern HR thinking. David has been ranked as the #1 Management Educator & Guru by BusinessWeek, he's been selected by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative and creative leaders and was named the most influential thinker in HR of the decade by HR magazine. Yeah... So the bar for this conversation is high.... and...
Looking ahead to NeoCon 2023 with Byron Morton
June 09, 2023 11:56 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this episode, we chat with Byron Morton, Vice President & Co-Head of Leasing at the Mart. Byron shares what to look forward to at NeoCon 2023 and gives us a sneak peek at the future plans for the show. If you are heading to NeoCon we want to pass along a special invitation: Monday, June 12 at 4pm at the OFS Showroom: We’ll be hosting an Imagine a Place alumni cocktail party which you are all invited! That’s right, please come and enjoy a few drinks and hors devours on and mingle with...
3 Bold Predictions for the Future of Our Industry | Amanda Schneider, ThinkLab
June 05, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBAmanda Schneider is a researcher, writer, and founder of ThinkLab, a phenomenal source of creative insight for the industry of interior design. Recently, Doug and Amanda met in Chicago to see what new thinking she has for us. As expected… it was a thought-provoking discussion that finishes off with 3 bold predictions for the future of our industry. Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal Follow Imagine a Place on LinkedIn Connect with Doug Shapiro on LinkedIn ...
A Guidebook to Sustainable Decommissioning | Dianne Murata, Kimiko Designs
May 31, 2023 12:39 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBDianne Murata, Furniture Chief and Founder of Kimiko Designs has a big announcement - She just launched the Kimiko Green Playbook for Sustainable Decommissioning. It's a guidebook to help you make better choices when it comes to the afterlife of your furniture. It was developed through hard work and through listening to a community of facility managers. Tune in to learn more about the playbook and how you or someone you know might be fit to join the Kimiko Green community. Download the play...
The Future Work Week | Roy Abernathy, Newmark
May 25, 2023 14:26 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBRoy Abernathy is the EVP of Workplace Strategy and Human Experience at Newmark. He is known for his big-picture mindset and creative thinking. Today, we do some dreaming out loud around and explore concepts for the future of business and real estate. One of them: The 4-day workweek. Towards the end of the episode, we learned that Roy went to veterinary school in college. You’ll be surprised when he shares with us exactly what a veterinarian can teach a designer. Click here to get your F...
A Look Back with Brian Graham BONUS
May 17, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBWe brought furniture designer Brian Graham back on the show for a laughter-filled and insightful bonus episode! Together we review a handful of powerful quotes from previous episodes. "It's not your job's job to make you happy." —Cheryl Durst "If you are waiting for regulations to change the way we design it will be far too late." —Jane Hallinan "If everyone is doing neutral, then of course, we'll continue to do neutral, but who's going to be the brave one that steps out?" —Laura Guido Cl...
Navigating a Career in Design with Jorge Colón of SOM
May 15, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBOn today's episode, join Doug as he sits down with Jorge Colón, Associate Principal and Interior Design Studio Head at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM). They dive into some important topics, such as the power of attentive listening, the art of understanding client's needs and recognizing the unsung heroes in the design community. Jorge also shares insightful advice on navigating a successful career in the field of architecture and design. Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Pl...
Putting People First | Regan Donoghue, Unispace
May 08, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBBack by popular demand, Regan Donoghue, Senior Principal of Strategy for Unispace joins our very own VP of Workplace, Molly Prior for a deep discussion on designing the space and the work culture for the new hybrid workforce. Together, they give you a checklist of how to think bigger about what today’s workplace needs are from the employee experience to how the physical space can respond. Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal Follow Imagine a Place on LinkedIn C...
From Waste To Worth | Ben Christensen, Cambium Carbon
May 01, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBIn this episode, we have Ben Christensen, the founder of Cambium Carbon which exists to reimagine the supply chain for wood and wood products. Cambium Carbon saves fallen trees from landfills and decomposition, transforming them into valuable products with place-based impact. The size and scope of the problem they are seeking to solve is extraordinary and it's likely a problem you never knew existed. Cambium Carbon is here to solve it with their circular economy model that creates new green...
Into The Metaverse | Christopher Neff, Anomaly
April 25, 2023 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBThis episode features Metaverse expert, Christopher Neff, the Global Head of Emerging Experience & Technology for Anomaly—Adweeks 2022 Creative Agency of the year. Not very long ago, we chose when to connect. Now, we have to choose when to disconnect. Doug and Chris explore how the Metaverse is the next logical step in our technological evolution, and how it could revolutionize the way we interact with each other and the world around us. This episode provides a thought-provoking and engagi...
Nature's Lessons for Better Design | Natalie Telewiak, Michael Green Architecture
April 20, 2023 18:16 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBThis episode brings you an architect from Michael Green Architecture in Vancouver – Natalie Telewiak. Natalie has done work for some of the most impressive companies on the planet, but it's her strong connection to nature that makes her approach more powerful and this conversation richer. In this episode, Doug and Natalie explore the idea of how cities can be designed to evoke the same feelings mother nature and her beautiful landscape brings out of us so naturally. Doug and Natalie get in...
Growing your career in design, IIDA Student Roundtable
April 10, 2023 12:27 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBEvery year, OFS sponsors two student roundtables through the International Interior Design Association (IIDA). The roundtables consists of a panel of professionals sharing insights that can help students and new professionals grow their career in design. Everything from putting together the right portfolio, to picking the right firm, to nailing the interview. The target audience for this episode is students. However, if you're going through the interview process at any stage of your career...
The Intersection of AI, Design, and Humanity with Sociologist and Podcast Host, Gary David of Experience By Design
April 05, 2023 16:43 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBToday is a conversational treat. We are joined by Gary David, a sociologist, professor, professional speaker, and co-host of the popular podcast Experience By Design. Gary is one entertaining human and delivers a conversation that is rich in intellectual stimuli. We explore the keys to a deeper understanding of the people, cultures, and context for which we design. We also go deep into future thinking and how AI will impact our society. At one point, Gary actually says that we should be les...
Go for what you believe in with Jen Levisen, Mortarr / Ecomedes
March 31, 2023 15:59 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBA few months back, Imagine a Place Productions welcomed a new podcast to the network—Impact Icons—hosted by Jen Levisen and brought to you by Ecomedes. Impact Icons is more than just a podcast, it's a way to honor those who make a difference for this planet through the built environment. In this episode, the very friendly and energetic host—Jen Levisen—will give us a window into Impact Icons. It’s impossible not to like her. She’ll share what she’s learned since becoming a host and a secret...
Designing for high value engagements
March 22, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBThere is a new variable to consider for your workplace planning equation. Melissa Hanley will share why "time" needs to find its way into our planning metrics. She’s the co-founder of Blitz, an architecture and Interiors firm, and the author of several popular articles on workplace design. Her language around designing more meaningful places for work is a fresh and honest take. As we hope you’ve come to expect, there’s great advice at the end too. Melissa grew up on a Christmas tree farm,...
Trust (but verify) the universe with Brian Graham
March 15, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBIn today's episode, we welcome back Brian Graham, a fan favorite who always brings his unique blend of humor, thoughtfulness, and insight to our discussions. After our previous episode with Brian, we received an overwhelming response from listeners who wanted to hear more from him. So, we invited him back to chat about his recent trip to the IIDA Industry Roundtable in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Brian and Doug share their biggest takeaways from the event (including their take on the 2022 Oxford ...
The Future of Our Work Life: Regan Donoghue, Unispace
March 08, 2023 12:18 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBMy guest today is the ever-so-creative and impressive, Regan Donoghue. She leads workplace strategy at Unispace and is one of the most original thinkers when it comes to people and place. We sat with Regan now for a third time and we cover a lot of ground. In this discussion, we explore the potential of the metaverse and how it could impact the structure of work in the next decade, while also emphasizing the importance of prioritizing human connections over technological advancements. We al...
#bemorelinclusive, Charlotte Kingsbury, Urban
February 27, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBToday, we hop over the Atlantic to the small coastal town of Portsmouth England to speak with Charlotte Kingsbury. Charlotte is the head of US Operations for the London-based firm Urban and she leads Urban's #bemoreinclusive movement aiming to the change demographics of architects, designers and firm leaders. If you feel that you’ve been overlooked or underrepresented through your career, or, If you are hoping to build a more a inclusive-minded hiring practice, you'll love Charlotte's advi...
New Year, New You: LIVE from Miami
February 21, 2023 20:34 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBIn this special LIVE episode of Imagine a Place, host Doug Shapiro travels to Miami to attend the 3rd annual "New Year, New You" event (presented by IIDA South Florida). The event brings together a diverse group of interior designers and design leaders to encourage, educate, and inspire a growing community of professionals in South Florida. This year's theme was legacy. As Doug records live from the event, he chats with event organizers Rad Larios, Sunny Reed, and other special guests on...