Welcome back to the new Trend Report segment called Hot Takes. Join Sid along with Amanda Schneider as they challenge the idea that our industry sells products and argue for outcomes, ease, and risk reduction as the real value. Along the way they share leadership advice, unlearning in the age of AI, a dress code debate, and the books shaping our thinking.
• process innovation over product features
• leadership that reduces friction and stress
• why customers buy ease, certainty, and outcomes
• industry dress codes and what they signal
• books on AI, moral psychology, and fiction that broaden perspective
References:
*For links to the book recommendations do to https://www.sidmeadows.com/episode176
Connect with Amanda:
Thinklab - https://thinklab.design/
Ted Talk - https://www.ted.com/speakers/amanda_schneider
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandajeanschneider/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DURwYhDDb9k/
Design Nerds Anonymous Podcast - https://insights.thinklab.design/tag/design-nerds-anonymous
Work for What's Next: Why Workplace Culture is Failing and How the Next Generation Can Fix It by Amanda Schneider - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/work-for-whats-next-amanda-schneider/1149016023
The Trend Report is your inside look at the people, products and ideas shaping the future of workplace design. We explore the evolving world of contract interiors, office furniture, and workplace design. From the interior design industry to commercial furniture and the future of work, we share insights, trends, and strategies that keep the office furniture industry and the interior design community informed and inspired.
Connect with Sid:
Home Page: www.sidmeadows.com
Podcast Website: https://www.sidmeadows.com/podcast
Sid on LinkedIn
Sid on Instagram
Sid on YouTube
The Trend Report introduction music is provided by Werq by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4616-werq License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
