Leading Innovation
8 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Leaning into Innovation is a series of conversations with individuals who work in industries centred around the built environment producing design concepts, projects & products that provide innovative solutions to problems we currently face as a society. Listen and learn as we discuss how their experiences and background fuel their design process to deliver innovative solutions using new ideas, materials and technology.
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A Perspective Behind Leading Innovation Ft. Hope Braga
December 13, 2021 02:07 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBThis week on Leading Innovation, we have Leah Lorentz back as our guest host, interviewing myself, Hope Braga, creator of the Leading Innovation podcast, and an intern interior designer. We talked about how some of my own experiences fueled my path into interior design. Speaking to some of my interior design projects, my design philosophy, and starting Leading Innovation. So listen in and enjoy our conversation! Links mentioned in this episode: https://hopebraga8.wixsite.com/leading-innov...
The Value of Lighting design Ft. Nazanin Bahmani
October 11, 2021 01:07 - 32 minutes - 21.8 MBThis week on Leading Innovation I speak with Nazanin Bahmani, a certified Lighting Controls Professional currently working as a specifier and sales in the Tri-city area in Ontario. We talk about her own career path and how she fell into a passion for lighting. Discussing the value of having a lighting designer on a project, and the strategies they have learned to ensure quality lighting within a space. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
Rethinking the Values of homeless shelters - Purpose, truth, and meaning Ft. Leah Lorentz
September 20, 2021 04:01 - 29 minutes - 20 MBThis week I spoke with Leah Lorentz this week, focusing on her project: Our House - A shelter for those facing homelessness. Through her research and by blurring the lines between the natural environment and built environment, Leah explains how shelters can be a place for building community. Our house provides a platform that redefines what we can do through design with a newly defined purpose, truth, and meaning. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
Developing International Connections and Understandings ft. Wendi Hulme
September 06, 2021 04:12 - 28 minutes - 21.8 MBWendi brings us new perspectives of connecting with others and gaining a better understanding of various cultures. Through her international virtual exchange research project, Pro Globe Wendi invites her students to collaborate alongside other international students to challenge their preconceived of others. Students can develop connections to gain new perspectives on how globalization and connecting with others can be an advantage to gain deeper considerations when trying to find new solut...
Developing International Connections and Understandings Ft. Wendi Hulme
September 06, 2021 04:12 - 28 minutes - 21.8 MBWendi brings us new perspectives of connecting with others and gaining a better understanding of various cultures. Through her international virtual exchange research project, Pro Globe Wendi invites her students to collaborate alongside other international students to challenge their preconceived of others. Students can develop connections to gain new perspectives on how globalization and connecting with others can be an advantage to gain deeper considerations when trying to find new solut...
Inclusivity - The Future of Design Ft. Ian Rolston
September 06, 2021 04:11 - 22 minutes - 16 MBThis week I speak with Ian Rolston, the founder of Decanthropy, an inclusive design consultancy located in Toronto, Canada. Our conversation leads us into understanding how our background and culture influence how we perceive our environment. Learning how our preconceived notions of others can create barriers to finding solutions, and developing an understanding of our differences to create environments that take diversity into consideration and shift our way of thinking to create cohesive ...
Understanding the roles of an Interior Designer Ft. Sharon Portelli
September 06, 2021 04:09 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBThis week I speak with Sharon Portelli and reflect on What is an Interior Designer?..... Understanding the complex role of an Interior Designer, going beyond the stereotypical perspective, and diving into how encompassing this profession is as we look towards the future of the constantly evolving industry. Links mentioned in this episode: https://arido.ca/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
Leading Innovation Preview
August 27, 2021 13:23 - 2 minutes - 2.82 MBLeading Innovation is a series of conversations with individuals who work in industries centered around the built environment producing design concepts, projects & products that provide innovative solutions to problems we currently face as a society. Listen and learn as we discuss how their experiences and background fuel their design process to deliver innovative solutions using new ideas, materials, and technology. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm