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New Books in Biography & MemoirKatharine K. Wilkinson, "Climate Wayfinding: Healing Ourselves and the Planet We Call Home" (Amber Lotus Publishing, 2026)When maps come up short and the path ahead is uncertain, how do we find our way? Visionary climate leader Katharine K. Wilkinson offers a compassionate and empowering guide to navigating from ache to action, doubt to possibility.
Through transformational programs and books, including the national bestseller All We Can Save, Wilkinson has inspired hundreds of thousands of climate journeys. In Climate Wayfinding: Healing Ourselves and the Planet We Call Home (Amber Lotus, 2026) she shares a proven process for looking inward with care, outward with curiosity, and forward with courage. Ultimately, readers chart a course toward playing their un...
2026-04-0833 min
New Books in Environmental StudiesKatharine K. Wilkinson, "Climate Wayfinding: Healing Ourselves and the Planet We Call Home" (Amber Lotus Publishing, 2026)When maps come up short and the path ahead is uncertain, how do we find our way? Visionary climate leader Katharine K. Wilkinson offers a compassionate and empowering guide to navigating from ache to action, doubt to possibility.
Through transformational programs and books, including the national bestseller All We Can Save, Wilkinson has inspired hundreds of thousands of climate journeys. In Climate Wayfinding: Healing Ourselves and the Planet We Call Home (Amber Lotus, 2026) she shares a proven process for looking inward with care, outward with curiosity, and forward with courage. Ultimately, readers chart a course toward playing their un...
2026-04-0833 min
New Books NetworkKatharine K. Wilkinson, "Climate Wayfinding: Healing Ourselves and the Planet We Call Home" (Amber Lotus Publishing, 2026)When maps come up short and the path ahead is uncertain, how do we find our way? Visionary climate leader Katharine K. Wilkinson offers a compassionate and empowering guide to navigating from ache to action, doubt to possibility.
Through transformational programs and books, including the national bestseller All We Can Save, Wilkinson has inspired hundreds of thousands of climate journeys. In Climate Wayfinding: Healing Ourselves and the Planet We Call Home (Amber Lotus, 2026) she shares a proven process for looking inward with care, outward with curiosity, and forward with courage. Ultimately, readers chart a course toward playing their un...
2026-04-0833 min
New Books in Popular CultureKatharine K. Wilkinson, "Climate Wayfinding: Healing Ourselves and the Planet We Call Home" (Amber Lotus Publishing, 2026)When maps come up short and the path ahead is uncertain, how do we find our way? Visionary climate leader Katharine K. Wilkinson offers a compassionate and empowering guide to navigating from ache to action, doubt to possibility.
Through transformational programs and books, including the national bestseller All We Can Save, Wilkinson has inspired hundreds of thousands of climate journeys. In Climate Wayfinding: Healing Ourselves and the Planet We Call Home (Amber Lotus, 2026) she shares a proven process for looking inward with care, outward with curiosity, and forward with courage. Ultimately, readers chart a course toward playing their un...
2026-04-0833 min
geraumt#71 | Wayfinding Future Thinking – Räume, die Geschichten erzählenVier Tage London, ein Symposium – und Eindrücke, die Markus Scheiber und Christian Lunger mitgebracht haben. In dieser Folge berichten sie vom Symposium Wayfinding: Future Thinking, Teil des London Design Festival 2025, organisiert von SDS und SEGD. Im Mittelpunkt standen sechs Vorträge, die Themen wie multisensorisches Gestalten, Placemaking und den Einsatz von KI in der Orientierung behandelten.
Warum der Vortrag von Ángel Sánchez (From Wayfinding to Sensefinding) neue Perspektiven auf die Rolle der Sinne eröffnet hat. Wie Stratosphærica mit GuerillaPlacemaking in Turin brachliegende Orte in lebendige Begegnungsräume verwandelt. Und weshalb die Diskussion um KI nicht...
2025-12-1137 min
geraumt#71 | Wayfinding Future Thinking – Räume, die Geschichten erzählenVier Tage London, ein Symposium – und Eindrücke, die Markus Scheiber und Christian Lunger mitgebracht haben. In dieser Folge berichten sie vom Symposium Wayfinding: Future Thinking, Teil des London Design Festival 2025, organisiert von SDS und SEGD. Im Mittelpunkt standen sechs Vorträge, die Themen wie multisensorisches Gestalten, Placemaking und den Einsatz von KI in der Orientierung behandelten. Warum der Vortrag von Ángel Sánchez (From Wayfinding to Sensefinding) neue Perspektiven auf die Rolle der Sinne eröffnet hat. Wie Stratosphærica mit GuerillaPlacemaking in Turin brachliegende Orte in lebendige Begegnungsräume verwandelt. Und weshalb die Diskussion um KI nicht nur Technik b...
2025-12-1137 min
Coded in GoldPower Literacy and Alchemizing Pain Into Purpose with Larissa Conte (Wayfinding)This week, I had the joy of sitting down with my dear friend, Larissa Conte — a Wayfinding Coach and one of the most insightful people I know. I first connected with Larissa just before my son was born, and her work around self-discovery, power literacy, and embodied leadership has shaped the way I think about growth and meaning — both personally and professionally. In our conversation, we talk about what it really means to understand our own power, how trauma reshapes that relationship, and how community can help us alchemize pain into purpose. Watch On Youtube: https...
2025-11-051h 05
Wayfinding Xchange PodcastHow stadium architecture and wayfinding shapes the fan experience - Jon-Scott Kohli, BDP PatternIn this episode of the Wayfinding Xchange Podcast, we speak with Jon-Scott Kohli of BDP Pattern about Everton's new waterfront stadium and the role architecture plays in creating an intuitive street-to-seat journey.
The conversation explores stadium wayfinding, heritage-led design, fan experience, movement planning and how architecture and information design work together in high-pressure event environments.
For architects, venue operators and designers, this is a valuable look at how major sports environments can feel intuitive, memorable and operationally robust.
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2025-10-211h 04
Walking PostWalking Post podcast 28: Walking & Wayfinding: Create Your Own Mindful Practice, One Step at a TimeThis week, we’re talking with US author Lea Appleton about her helpful book, published earlier this year, Walking & Wayfinding: Create Your Own Mindful Practice, One Step at a Time.Interview time: 02:57 Walking & Wayfinding: Create Your Own Mindful Practice, One Step at a TimeOriginally planning to walk the Camino de Santiago in Spain, Lea was thwarted by the Covid-19 pandemic.However, she instead embarked on a series of more local walks that became a source of profound self-discovery and awareness. In this book, Lea shares her personal reflections and stories, in...
2025-09-1940 min
ADFÆRDSLEDELSE#148 Tema: Få Det Til At Ske med Destination Fyn, Blaffer-bænke & Slow WayfindingNy podcast-episode: Få det til at ske med Destination Fyn, Blaffer-bænke & Slow Wayfinding med Anders Franz Johansen og Merete Vandmose fra Destination Fyn.Vi mennesker har altid været draget af spontane rejser og tilfældige møder – blafferi har stået som et stærkt symbol på frihed og eventyr. Men nutidens blafferi handler både om muligheder og utryghed: Fire ud af ti unge kan se sig selv som blaffere i fremtiden, men syv ud af ti nævner netop utryghed som en barriere – både for blaffere og bilister. Det undersøger v...
2025-09-0831 mingeraumt#69 | Wayfinding: Future Thinking – Symposium in LondonHow do we envision the future of wayfinding — and what does it take to integrate sustainability, technology and artificial intelligence into meaningful design strategies? How can individual measures come together to form a coherent system that benefits places, people and infrastructure?
In this episode, Christian Lunger, host of geraumt and service designer at motasdesign, speaks with Andrew Barker, information designer, wayfinding specialist and Chair of the Sign Design Society. The occasion: Wayfinding: Future Thinking, a symposium taking place on 18 September 2025 at The Building Centre in Bloomsbury, London — co-organised by the Sign Design Society and SEGD as part of the...
2025-09-0434 mingeraumt#69 | Wayfinding: Future Thinking – Symposium in LondonHow do we envision the future of wayfinding — and what does it take to integrate sustainability, technology and artificial intelligence into meaningful design strategies? How can individual measures come together to form a coherent system that benefits places, people and infrastructure? In this episode, Christian Lunger, host of geraumt and service designer at motasdesign, speaks with Andrew Barker, information designer, wayfinding specialist and Chair of the Sign Design Society. The occasion: Wayfinding: Future Thinking, a symposium taking place on 18 September 2025 at The Building Centre in Bloomsbury, London — co-organised by the Sign Design Society and SEGD as part of the London Design...
2025-09-0434 min
WayfindingWayfinding through Revivalism - E3This season of Wayfinding is hosted by historians Mark Draper and Joe Thomas.Jesus Christ called his first disciples to follow him and leave behind the religiosity of their day. Since then, revival and reform have been a hallmark of Christianity. Every generation of Christians needs their hearts revitalized. Likewise, the church is always in need of reform. InWayfinding through Revivalism, Mark and Joe explore the surprising ways in which God moves among his people. Whether it is the itinerant preacher St. Francis of Assisi, the desert monk St. Anthony, the abbess Hildegard of Bingen, or the...
2025-08-261h 00
City of Ames’ PodcastsAmes in Focus: Wayfinding in Ames with Damion PregitzerNavigating Ames just got easier. In this episode of Ames in Focus, host Bill Gebhart sits down with City of Ames Traffic Engineer, Damion Pregitzer, to talk about the new wayfinding signs appearing along Ames’ trails and shared-use paths. From pointing you toward parks and neighborhoods to making routes safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and people who roll, these signs are part of a bigger vision for transportation in our community.
Damion shares the thinking behind the Walk Bike Roll master plan, explains how public feedback shaped the design and placement of the signs, and walks us through th...
2025-08-1912 min
Strategy Meets Reality PodcastWayfinding in Complexity: Elsa Henderson on Strategy, Capacity, and Practical WisdomMost strategy frameworks promise clarity—but what happens when there is no map?In this episode of Strategy Meets Reality, Mike Jones is joined by Elsa Henderson—consultant, facilitator, and PhD researcher on “wayfinding” in complexity. Drawing on her work with impact networks and her doctoral research into real-world leadership practice, Elsa explores what it means to make decisions, build strategy, and lead effectively when the future is unclear.They unpack why traditional navigation fails in dynamic environments, why capacity matters more than capability, and how the aesthetics of leadership—the felt experience—shape what we notice, t...
2025-08-1958 min
Chat with Nat: Caregiving, Money, Finances, and Support for CaregiversWayfinding: What it is and how it impacts every area of lifeTell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!In this episode of Nickles and Dimes, host Natalie Kime welcomes Lea Appleton, bestselling author, professional coach, and founder of Wild Wayfinding. Together, they explore mindful living, resilience, and navigating life’s changes through walking and wayfinding. Lea shares her journey from burnout to coaching, her experiences with health challenges, and her new blog HipHiker.com. The conversation highlights embracing uncertainty, aging well, and the power of intentional, mindful practices. Natalie and Lea also discuss their upcoming collaborative retreat, blending mindful walking with financial well-being to help ot...
2025-08-131h 00
Wayfinding & Directional Signs – IndoorNavigating Success with Directional Signs Bullseye Promotions' Guide to WayfindingDiscover how to guide your customers seamlessly and enhance brand experience with strategic directional signs. In this episode, Bullseye Promotions dives deep into the art and science of wayfinding, exploring how effective directional signage can boost customer satisfaction, improve foot traffic flow, and strengthen brand visibility. Learn expert tips on design, placement, and messaging to ensure your signs not only direct but also leave a lasting impression. Whether you're a business owner, marketer, or signage enthusiast, this guide to wayfinding will help you hit the bullseye every time.
2025-06-3000 min
County CloseupHaliburton WayfindingIt's been three years since Dysart et Al's Resources Committee asked the County of Haliburton to explore the creation and installation of wayfinding signs and identity. Now all four municipalities in the county have been presented the Wayfinding Strategy and have given their feedback.
The program, led by pl.ural, a professional landscape architecture, planning and design firm focuses on identifying and creating uniform signage that helps people locate the cultural, historical, civic and recreational destinations within Haliburton County and its four municipalities and is expected to cost $500K, paid for in part by the recently imposed...
2025-06-2306 min
Wayfinding Xchange PodcastInclusive design, co-creation and better wayfinding in the built environment - Lucy Smith, HTA DesignIn this episode of the Wayfinding Xchange Podcast, Lucy Smith of HTA Design discusses how inclusive design and community engagement can shape more welcoming, legible places.
The conversation covers estate regeneration, co-creation, place-based storytelling and the relationship between design decisions and everyday lived experience. It is a strong reminder that wayfinding is not only about movement, but about belonging, participation and trust.
This episode is for anyone interested in creating places that work better, for more people.
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2025-06-1233 min
Our Mindful Nature: Meditation Inspired by Nature to Soothe the Overwhelmed Mind and Ease AnxietyGuided Nature Meditation: Wayfinding To Calm AnxietyJust The Meditation!This episode offers a guided meditation inviting you to reconnect with nature’s rhythms — from moss lines to constellations — to ground your nervous system and deepen your meditation practice.Whether you’ve felt swallowed by the news cycle, emotionally flooded, or just spiritually adrift, you’ll discover how to locate your inner compass through timeless, tangible waypoints.You’ll learn:- A meditation technique inspired by ancient wayfinding and seasonal awareness.- How natura...
2025-06-0908 min
McKinney Texas News and Info DailyMcKinney's Wayfinding Upgrades, JW Marriott Resort, and Soaring Community SpiritIt’s a lively start to June in McKinney, Texas, with the city buzzing from a whirlwind of updates and community spirit in just the past 24 hours. Tuesday saw temperatures in the mid-80s, with a light southerly breeze and plenty of sunshine that carried well into a mild, clear evening—perfect weather for outdoor activities or an evening stroll downtown.If you’ve noticed new signs popping up around town, you’re not imagining things. The city rolled out the first phase of its comprehensive wayfinding signage program yesterday, designed to help residents and visitors alike navigate McKinney...
2025-06-0402 min
Living on EarthTrump Sues State Climate Action, Climate Wayfinding with Katharine Wilkinson, “Depaving” the Way to Greener Neighborhoods and more.At the direction of President Trump the U.S. Department of Justice has sued four states -- Vermont, New York, Hawaii, and Michigan -- that are trying to recover some climate costs from major fossil fuel companies through climate superfund laws and litigation. The DOJ cases are seen by some as frivolous extensions of the other actions the Trump administration has taken to aid the fossil fuel industry.
Also, a project called Climate Wayfinding aims to tend to the deepest needs of climate activists by providing a space for reflection, connection, and clarity amid the chaos. Climate Wayfinding has its...
2025-05-0952 min
Living on EarthTrump Sues State Climate Action, Climate Wayfinding with Katharine Wilkinson, “Depaving” the Way to Greener Neighborhoods and more.At the direction of President Trump the U.S. Department of Justice has sued four states -- Vermont, New York, Hawaii, and Michigan -- that are trying to recover some climate costs from major fossil fuel companies through climate superfund laws and litigation. The DOJ cases are seen by some as frivolous extensions of the other actions the Trump administration has taken to aid the fossil fuel industry.
Also, a project called Climate Wayfinding aims to tend to the deepest needs of climate activists by providing a space for reflection, connection, and clarity amid the chaos. Climate...
2025-05-0952 minWayfindingWayfinding through Revivalism - Introduction E2This season of Wayfinding is hosted by historians Mark Draper and Joe Thomas.Jesus Christ called his first disciples to follow him and leave behind the religiosity of their day. Since then, revival and reform have been a hallmark of Christianity. Every generation of Christians needs their hearts revitalized. Likewise, the church is always in need of reform. InWayfinding through Revivalism, Mark and Joe explore the surprising ways in which God moves among his people. Whether it is the itinerant preacher St. Francis of Assisi, the desert monk St. Anthony, the abbess Hildegard of Bingen, or the...
2025-05-081h 00
Coach MagicWayfinding with Darci WilliamsBuckle up because today we're diving into the importance of commitment, overcoming resistance and testing your way forward with Darci Williams, extraordinary coach, retreat leader and founder of Wayfinding. Darci shares her journey from corporate HR roles to becoming an executive coach, highlighting the significance of values, community, and shining a light for others in dark times. We also discuss the pitfalls of destination addiction and how to find freedom in who you're becoming along the way. We go deep on: Reframing your mindset: have to vs get to Walking in your values
2025-05-0749 min
Wayfinding Wellness01. welcome to wayfinding wellnessWelcome to the first full episode of Wayfinding Wellness! In this episode we talk about the concept of Wayfinding Wellness and what you can expect from the podcast. I also introduce myself, share about the journey of starting to create, why I'm starting a podcast, and my vision for this community. Follow us on instagram @wayfindingwellnesspodcast
2025-04-0437 min
Urbcast - a podcast about cities (podcast o miastach)217: How do branding & wayfinding shape urban spaces? | Michaela Pihl Olsen - Urgent.AgencyHow do branding & wayfinding shape urban spaces? 🤔Welcome to another episode of Urbcast in which we will talk about place branding and urban storytelling with a special focus on some Danish urban districts like Carlsberg Byen and Tingbjerg. We discuss the role wayfinding, urban identity, storytelling, design, and branding play in shaping the perception of urban spaces: How do you create a sense of belonging and a sense of place before it even exists?What role does history play in modern urban developments like Carlsberg Byen?How can branding hel...
2025-03-1232 min
Happy MBAWayfinding your path to successWhen Laurence and Carlos started the Happy Startup School, they didn’t have a business plan. Instead, they focused on what felt important: community, creativity, and meaningful work.They followed their intuition and sensed their way forward, building connections, thinking out loud, and engaging with guides, not gurus.Many solopreneurs and freelancers think they need a clear path or a step-by-step plan to reach a defined goal. But if you’re feeling stuck and procrastinating, it’s likely because that plan is missing something.Wayfinding is about trusting your intuition and tapping into your cr...
2025-03-1146 minWayfindingWayfinding through Revivalism - Introduction E1This season of Wayfinding is hosted by historians Mark Draper and Joe Thomas.Jesus Christ called his first disciples to follow him and leave behind the religiosity of their day. Since then, revival and reform have been a hallmark of Christianity. Every generation of Christians needs their hearts revitalized. Likewise, the church is always in need of reform. In this first of three episodes of Wayfinding through Revivalism, Mark and Joe explore the surprising ways in which God moves among his people. Whether it is the itinerant preacher St. Francis of Assisi, the desert monk St. Anthony...
2025-02-1751 min
Wayfinding Xchange PodcastWhat Scandinavian design can teach us about better wayfinding - Michaela Pihl Olsen, Urgent AgencyIn this episode of the Wayfinding Xchange Podcast, Michaela Pihl Olsen of Urgent Agency shares her perspective on Scandinavian design and its influence on wayfinding, branding and communication.
The discussion explores regional approaches to navigation, the growth of strategic wayfinding in Copenhagen, and the balance between clarity, simplicity and identity in the built environment.
This episode is for anyone interested in international best practice, design culture and the evolution of wayfinding as a discipline.
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2025-01-3047 min
Safeopedia PodcastsThe Uncertainty of … Wayfinding Direction: HOP PrinciplesJoin us for a lively session on the next episode of The Uncertainty of … with Heather Kahle discussing Wayfinding Direction: HOP Principles on Friday, November 15 2024 at 11am ET, 4pm GMT.If safety improvements aren’t yielding the results that you want, don’t “try harder” but “change the narrative” and head in a different direction.Why do HOP Principles help to “change the narrative”?What are the 5 HOP Principles?How do HOP Principles ground our safety improvements and give us a sense of wayfinding dire...
2024-12-101h 02
Journey With PurposeRecipes for Wayfinding in the Washington Metro, with Garrett CorcoranGarrett Corcoran shows us how design can be a bridge between the past and the future. Taking on the challenge of extending wayfinding to digital screens for the Washington Metro, Garrett shares what it’s like working with historical design legacies and figuring out how to make screens feel as natural as those mid-century hexagon tiles.
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Wikipedia walk: Washington Metro, Harry Weese, Lance Wyman, WMATA Image Gallery
Past Episodes: Washington Metro: Great Society Subway
Wayfinding for WMATA, courtesy Order Design
Wayfinding for WMATA, courtesy Order D...
2024-11-2023 min
Safeopedia PodcastsThe Uncertainty of … Wayfinding Change: Mechanics and GardenersOn last month’s show we introduced wayfinding as the process of orienting oneself and navigating from one place to another. In this show we will take a closer look at navigating safety improvement change.Why do people unknowingly start by “nailing a screw with a hammer”?What are the different roles that a mechanic and a gardener play?How can you answer two key wayfinding questions: Are we on the right route? Are we there yet?Additional Resources: • Meet the Author with Brent Sutton, Gl...
2024-10-3051 min
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2024-10-1700 min
Pockets of Knowledge#107. Mindful Wayfinding: How to Align Your Values and Thrive with Lea AppletonIn this episode of the Pockets of Knowledge podcast, host Desiree Stanley welcomes Lea Appleton, founder of Appleton Coaching and a certified professional coach. Lea shares her inspiring journey from a career in higher education to founding her own coaching practice, sparked by a professional development course on coaching. Lea explains how this experience transformed the way she approaches conversations and decision-making, ultimately leading her to help clients navigate their work lives and find greater fulfillment.
A key highlight of the episode is Lea’s personal journey of creating a DIY pilgrimage after her plans to walk th...
2024-10-1643 min
Safeopedia PodcastsThe Uncertainty of...Wayfinding through the Unknowns of SafetyOn last month’s show we talked about Humans as storytellers in the Safety Age of Cognitive Complexity. This month we’ll continue this theme in terms of wayfinding.Wayfinding is the process of orienting oneself and navigating from one place to another. Essential wayfinding tools are maps and a compass. Examples of compass direction is a safety improvement initiative target or on a grander scale, a safety vision destination.Why is a resilient wayfinding process needed to navigate through the uncertainties of unknown unknowns, unknowables, unimaginables?What maps do you have to not only minimize risk...
2024-10-011h 00
Digital Signage Done RightOffice Wayfinding for the Flexible WorkplaceEPISODE 148 | Guest: Jill Perardi, senior director of professional services for Visix
Office wayfinding is an often overlooked but essential element of modern workplace design, especially for large buildings or hybrid offices that offer flexible spaces. It can play a key role in improving productivity and employee satisfaction, and help to encourage people to come back to your facility.
In this episode, we’ll discuss the fundamentals of this new kind of wayfinding that businesses are using to help people find their ideal workspace, connect and collaborate with teammates, and improve the employee experience.
Understand ho...
2024-09-0321 min
Design - Made In DenmarkWayfinding og kultur - vejen til den gode oplevelseWayfinding er en specialiseret designdisciplin, og hvis du synes det lyder mere som en spejder-øvelse end noget der har med professionelle designere at gøre, så vil dette afsnit af podcasten med Michaela Pihl Olsen fra Urgent Agency gøre dig meget klogere. At designe den gode vej igennem en kultur-institution for eksempel, er alfa og omega for oplevelsen: Du får ro til at tage oplevelsen ind, og skal ikke spekulere på om du mon får det hele med, eller kan finde vej ud af lokationen igen. Udfordringen med wayfinding, som med mange and...
2024-08-3050 minWayfindingUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Prayer Walk - Wayfinding with Joe ThomasIn this unique, historically-inspired, and locally-rooted episode of the Wayfinding podcast, Joe Thomas guides listeners on a walking prayer tour of the historic University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus. As a Christian historian at Urbana Theological Seminary, Founder of local ministry Life Together House, and a long-standing member of the Evangelical Christian Union, Joe holds a deep love for this campus and believes in its spiritual significance, from its founding to the present. Join Joe as he navigates campus, pointing out spiritual points of interest and noteworthy language on campus that will direct you in a prayer walk for the...
2024-08-2946 min
Wayfinding Xchange PodcastLandscape architecture and wayfinding: designing better outdoor spaces - Scott Carroll, LDA DesignIn this episode of the Wayfinding Xchange Podcast, Scott Carroll, Director at LDA Design, explores the relationship between landscape architecture and wayfinding.
This discussion explores movement through outdoor environments, how landscape can support orientation, and the importance of integrating navigation thinking into wider public realm design. It is a useful reminder that wayfinding starts long before a sign is needed.
For urban designers, landscape architects, and public realm teams, this episode shows how legibility can be built into the fabric of a space.
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2024-08-2833 min
Living The Next Chapter: Candid Conversations with Authors and Writers for Readers Searching for a New ReadE398 - Lea Appleton - Walking & Wayfinding, Create Your Own Mindful Practice, One Step at a Time - Create Your Own Path as You Walk Upon ItEpisode 398 - Lea Appleton - Walking & Wayfinding, Create Your Own Mindful Practice, One Step at a Time - Create Your Own Path as You Walk Upon ItJoin Lea Appleton on an inspiring journey along the coast of Southern California and through the neighborhoods near her home in Walking & Wayfinding: Create Your Own Mindful Practice, One Step at a Time. Originally planning to walk the Camino de Santiago in Spain, Lea's path took an unexpected turn due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Undeterred, she embarked on a series of more local walks that became a source...
2024-07-2945 min
Wayfinding Xchange PodcastWelcome to the Wayfinding Xchange Podcast: design, wayfinding and the built environmentWelcome to the Wayfinding Xchange Podcast, where we explore the ideas, people and projects shaping wayfinding and the built environment.
Through conversations with designers, technologists and industry leaders, we uncover how navigation, experience and design come together to influence how people understand and move through space.
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2024-07-2301 min
Wayfinding Xchange PodcastWhere wayfinding meets exhibition design in museums - Ragna Jacobsen, National Museum of NorwayIn this episode of the Wayfinding Xchange Podcast, we speak with Ragna Jacobsen, Senior Exhibition Designer at the National Museum of Norway, about the intersection between exhibition design and wayfinding.
They discuss how cultural environments balance narrative, orientation and visitor flow, and how design can help people feel both guided and inspired. It is a rich conversation about the overlap between storytelling and navigation.
For designers, curators and visitor experience teams, this episode offers a valuable cultural perspective.
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2024-07-1934 min
Wayfinding Xchange PodcastAccessibility in the built environment: inclusive design, wayfinding and real user needs - Ian Streets, About AccessIn this episode of the Wayfinding Xchange Podcast, we speak with Ian Streets, founder of About Access, about accessibility in the built environment and the role of inclusive design in creating better places.
This conversation explores how accessibility goes beyond compliance, focusing on lived experience and real user needs. It also looks at the importance of clear, intuitive wayfinding in supporting independence and confidence for people navigating complex environments.
For designers, consultants and organisations working across the built environment, this episode offers practical insight into how accessibility can be embedded more effectively into design processes.
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2024-07-1529 min
Wayfinding Xchange PodcastHow cognitive ageing impacts navigation and wayfinding design - Professor Jan WeinerIn this episode of the Wayfinding Xchange Podcast, we speak with Bournemouth University Projessor & Head of Psychology, Jan Weiner, about how cognitive ageing impacts the way people navigate and understand space.
The conversation explores how changes in memory, spatial awareness and decision-making impact navigation over time, and why older adults often rely on different strategies when moving through environments. It also looks at implications for design, and how wayfinding systems can better support people as their cognitive abilities change.
For designers and those shaping the built environment, this episode offers valuable insight into how navigation b...
2024-07-1231 min
Wayfinding Xchange PodcastTypography in wayfinding: how typefaces shape navigation and experience - Riccardo De Franceschi, Dalton MaagIn this episode of the Wayfinding Xchange Podcast, we speak with Riccardo De Franceschi, Creative Director at Dalton Maag, about the role of typography in wayfinding and how typefaces influence how people understand and navigate space.
The conversation explores how typographic choices affect legibility, clarity and brand expression within the built environment, and why even subtle decisions can have a significant impact on usability.
For designers working across wayfinding, branding and environmental graphics, this episode offers a deeper understanding of how type shapes both navigation and experience.
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2024-07-1238 min
Wayfinding Xchange PodcastThe importance of colour in wayfinding and environmental design - Leatrice Eiseman, Pantone Colour InstituteIn this episode of the Wayfinding Xchange Podcast, we speak with Leatrice Eiseman, Director of the Pantone Colour Institute, about how colour influences perception, behaviour and navigation in the built environment.
The discussion explores how colour can be used to support orientation, reinforce identity and create emotional connection with spaces. It also looks at the balance between aesthetic decisions and functional clarity when designing for diverse audiences.
For designers and creatives, this episode highlights the powerful role colour plays in shaping the overall user experience.
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2024-07-1233 min
Wayfinding Xchange PodcastWayfinding as a service in healthcare: improving navigation through digital solutions - Ralph Michels, EyedogIn this episode of the Wayfinding Xchange Podcast, we speak with Ralph Michels, CEO of Eyedog, about how digital wayfinding services are transforming navigation in healthcare environments.
The conversation explores the challenges of navigating complex hospital settings and how technology can support patients, visitors and staff in finding their way more easily. It also considers the operational and experiential benefits of treating wayfinding as an ongoing service rather than a static system.
For healthcare providers, designers and technology partners, this episode offers insight into how digital tools can improve both efficiency and patient experience.
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2024-07-1237 min
Wayfinding Xchange PodcastDigital humans and immersive wayfinding: the future of interaction in the built environment - Guy Gadney, CharismaIn this episode of the Wayfinding Xchange Podcast, we speak with Guy Gadney, CEO of Charisma, about the emergence of digital humans and their potential role in wayfinding systems.
The conversation explores how artificial intelligence, virtual characters and immersive technologies are changing how people interact with information in physical spaces. It also looks at how these tools could support more engaging, intuitive and human-centred navigation experiences.
For anyone interested in where design and technology intersect, this episode provides a forward-looking perspective on the future of wayfinding.
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2024-07-1230 min
Wayfinding Xchange PodcastWayfinding for visual impairment: redefining audio navigation - Ethan Brooks, WaymapIn this episode of the Wayfinding Xchange Podcast, we speak with Ethan Brooks, Director of External Affairs at Waymap, about how audio navigation is transforming wayfinding for people with visual impairments.
The conversation explores how Waymap's technology uses smartphone motion sensors and detailed mapping to deliver precise, step-by-step navigation across indoor and outdoor environments. It also looks at the challenges of accuracy, and how audio instructions are designed to communicate direction clearly and effectively.
For designers and technologists, this episode offers a practical look at how audio-led navigation systems are being developed and deployed in re...
2024-07-1230 min
Wayfinding Xchange PodcastIndoor navigation and digital mapping: the future of wayfinding in complex environments - Eva Cheng PointrIn this episode of the Wayfinding Xchange Podcast, we speak with Eva Cheng, Product Marketing Manager at Pointr, about the evolution of indoor navigation and digital mapping technologies.
The conversation explores how physical and digital wayfinding systems are converging, and how accurate indoor positioning is unlocking new possibilities across sectors such as retail, transport and healthcare. It also looks at how these technologies can enhance both operational efficiency and user experience.
Follow the Wayfinding Xchange Podcast for more conversations on wayfinding, experiential design and the built environment. You can also explore more insights, projects and th...
2024-07-1228 min
PLUGHITZ Live Presents (Audio)Okeenea: Wayfinding technology improves venue accessibility @ CES 2024DescriptionThe indoor wayfinding app for disabilities, developed by Okeenea, is a groundbreaking solution that aims to create a barrier-free environment for people with disabilities. This inclusive indoor wayfinding app is designed to assist individuals with disabilities in navigating complex indoor environments such as universities, campuses, airports, and metro stations.Indoor wayfinding app for disabilitiesThe app addresses a common issue with traditional wayfinding apps, which can be inaccessible or difficult to use for individuals with disabilities. By offering a user-friendly interface and customizable options, the app aims to make indoor navigation more...
2024-05-1311 minPLUGHITZ Live Presents (Video)Okeenea: Wayfinding technology improves venue accessibility @ CES 2024DescriptionThe indoor wayfinding app for disabilities, developed by Okeenea, is a groundbreaking solution that aims to create a barrier-free environment for people with disabilities. This inclusive indoor wayfinding app is designed to assist individuals with disabilities in navigating complex indoor environments such as universities, campuses, airports, and metro stations.Indoor wayfinding app for disabilitiesThe app addresses a common issue with traditional wayfinding apps, which can be inaccessible or difficult to use for individuals with disabilities. By offering a user-friendly interface and customizable options, the app aims to make indoor navigation more...
2024-05-1311 min
Design Talk (dot IE)0232 - NaviLens for accessible wayfinding with Emily SmithOur hosts are: Sophia, Owen and Tom. Today we are talking with Emily Smith, Assistive Technology Specialist in UCD.Emily, could you say a few words about role and how you came to champion accessibility?· I am always getting lost in buildings. How does anyone find spaces within places? [wayfinding systems, Google Maps, Navilens]· What is NaviLens? How do you use it? [an accessible wayfinding and information app that uses colourful QR codes to help individuals find their way around interior spaces] · Who is the primary target group, and, can anybody use it?
2024-05-0826 min
Wayfinding Xchange PodcastReal-time digital signage and transport wayfinding: connecting people and place - Chris Johns, PassageWayIn this episode of the Wayfinding Xchange Podcast, we speak with Chris Johns, Founder of PassageWay, about the role of real-time digital signage in transport and public environments.
He discusses how live data can improve navigation, support better decision-making and encourage greater use of public transport. The conversation also considers how digital signage can evolve to provide more responsive and context-aware information.
For transport authorities, urban designers and technology providers, this episode highlights the growing importance of real-time information in shaping modern wayfinding systems.
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2024-04-2921 min
Wayfinding Xchange PodcastSmart Cities and smart wayfinding: designing connected urban environments - Fariz Ahmad, EndpointIn this episode of the Wayfinding Xchange Podcast, our Dubai Studio Director, Fariz Ahmad, explores the role of smart wayfinding in shaping the cities of the future and how technology can support more connected, efficient urban environments.
The discussion looks at how digital infrastructure, data and design come together to improve navigation at a city scale, and how wayfinding plays a key role in making complex urban systems more seamless. It also considers the opportunities and challenges of designing for rapidly evolving smart cities.
For urban planners and designers, this episode provides insight into how w...
2024-04-2925 min
The Project 4 ProgressS1-E5 CULTURAL WAYFINDING PT1 with LAURA HARTLEYIn this series opening episode with another valued team member, Laura Hartley gives us a launch pad to move into the 21st century with a new and “productive” perspective regarding how society can work more “harmoniously." Cultural Wayfinding is an inner leadership journey to detox from capitalism, steward your power, & find what’s yours to do in this time. The old paradigm of change-making says inner work is something that’s ‘nice to have’ or a bonus. It’s only necessary to keep up with the demands & urgency of capitalism. But this paradigm...
2024-03-2455 min
The Virtual Campfire with Tony MartignettiWayfinding: Your Path To Transformative Growth With Annette MasonEmbrace the journey of integrating your mind, emotions, and physical self. This integration leads to personal and professional growth, as curiosity, resilience, and intentional living have transformative power. In this episode, we have Annette Mason, founder of Trilogy Design Works, introduce wayfinding for personal and professional growth, discussing the importance of intentional living in life’s highs and lows. She shares her journey from the corporate world to becoming a sabbatical coach and founder. Annette discusses the role of wayfinding, communication, and connection in fostering personal and organizational growth. She also shares powerful book recommendations, cites famously successful experiences, an...
2024-03-1839 min
Access Tech LiveApple Accessibility Updates, AI in Gaming & Wayfinding TechSteven Scott and Marc Aflalo explore the latest accessibility headlines, from Apple’s TalkBack updates to improvements in Android accessibility. Guest Bryon Anthony joins to discuss inclusive gaming, while Matt Ater spotlights advances in accessible wayfinding technologies. The show also covers the ongoing role of AI in assistive technology and the latest accessibility wins across mobile platforms.
tWhich accessibility feature has changed your daily tech use the most? Share in the comments and subscribe for more accessibility-first coverage.
#Accessibility #Apple #InclusiveGaming
Apple TalkBack updates, An...
2024-02-2952 min
Design kan… En branding og design podcastDesign Kan være wayfindingHar du nogensinde stået på Ishøj station og skullet finde vej til Arken? Et bud er, at du hverken brugte Google maps eller anden vejvisning for at nå frem til museet. Har du så tænkt over, hvor nemt det er at finde den rette gate, selv når du står midt i sommerkaosset i Københavns Lufthavn og jonglerer børn, pas og kuffert?
Wayfinding er mere end design og placering af skilte. Det er en del af forståelsen af mennesker (i alle former og afskygninger), menneskelig adfærd, kulturelle faktorer, design og informatio...
2024-01-1049 min
Find My Catalyst PodcastSales Process, Leadership, Frameworks and Wayfinding with Paul Fuller I think sales is one of the most amazing professions that you can get into because you get the opportunity to give of yourself and not necessarily expect anything in return. But guess what? If you do it well, you will get rewarded. - Paul Fuller Unlocking Growth: Aligning Sales Strategy for Results If you're feeling frustrated because your sales team's efforts are not translating into the revenue growth you desire, then you are not alone! Despite implementing various sales strategies and techniques, you may be seeing little to no improvement in your...
2024-01-0553 min
Digital Signage Done RightWayfinding Templates for Tight BudgetsEPISODE 128 | Guest: Jill Perardi, director of professional services for Visix
Time and money constraints shouldn’t stop your organization from having professional-looking interactive content on your digital signage. Interactive wayfinding templates are an attractive and affordable solution for environments that are less demanding than others.
Every design starts from a standardized template, but comes to life with your own branding, ADA controls, light and dark modes, and more. Your audience gets exactly what they need, and you don’t break the bank. But there are more benefits than just cost, and more available than just maps...
2023-11-2820 min
SeedsAncient Ocean Wayfinding for Modern Challenges - Seeds Conference session with Faumuina Felolini Maria Tafuna'i, Jack Thatcher and Lopeti SumnerThe Seeds Impact Conference was held in October 2023 and several sessions will be published as episodes including this one on Wayfinding and celestial navigation in a modern world. Faumuina Felolini Maria Tafuna'i led a panel on Wayfinding - she is from Flying Geese and is an expert in ancient wayfinding for modern challenges, hosting a session on wayfinding with: Jack Thatcher - Jack is a Māori navigator who has sailed on various waka journeys, including the Waka Tapu to Rapanui and back. Lopeti Sumner - A next generation leader, Lopeti has a foc...
2023-10-0730 min
The Art of Mountain Biking26. Wayfinding: Determining Routes and Managing UncertaintyThere are many technologies and methods to help us navigate the trails, but moving around on a bike is about so much more than getting from point A to point B. “Maybe wayfinding is an activity that confronts us with the marvelous fact of being in the world, requiring us to look up and take notice, to cognitively and emotionally interact with our surroundings whether we are in the wilderness or a city, even calling us to renew our species’ love affair with freedom, exploration, and place.” - M.R. O’Connor We talk...
2023-08-1458 min
Cloud and Clear: IT Modernization Out LoudSmart Kiosks for Lost People: Innovative Wayfinding Tools in the CloudMost people have used Google Maps or a similar app on the road, but wouldn’t it be great if you had a wayfinding service at a massive indoor facility like a mall? Or a hospital?
Since 2017, the folks at RoveIQ have been deploying interactive smart kiosks nationwide. Not only can these kiosks help people get from A to B, but they’re also invaluable data collectors for their clients.
RoveIQ’s VP of Software Engineering, Nate Denlinger, breaks down a typical day for their DevOps and how they’re keeping these kiosks of the fut...
2023-06-2740 min
High Tales of HistoryThe Bone Wars; The History of WayfindingWelcome to episode 60! Get ready for some adventurous history. Laurel kicks things off with one of history's biggest, ugliest scientific feuds. At the center of it are two paleontologists--Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles (O.C.) Marsh. Once friends turned bitter rivals, their race to be at the forefront of their field led to decades of mud-slinging and personal and professional ruin but left us with a wealth of knowledge in paleontology!
Next, Kt takes us through the history of wayfinding, a thousands of years old tradition of navigation that allowed Pacific Islanders to...
2023-05-121h 05
Het Nieuwe KantoorWayfinding (Met Hannah Bonjer)In deze aflevering is Hannah Bonjer te gast om te praten over wayfinding. Hannah is wayfinding expert bij Mijksenaar. Zij weet als geen ander dat bewegwijzering meer is dan alleen de borden die je vertellen waar je naar toe moet. Want hoe geef je de weg aan als je te maken hebt met verschillende type bezoekers? En wat heeft ons stressniveau te maken met de wayfinding die je nodig hebt? Je hoort het in Het Nieuwe Kantoor.
2023-04-0320 min
Talking HealthTech335 - Accessibility and wayfinding in healthcare. Joe Halavazis, BindiMapsJoe Halavazis is the Senior Account Executive at BindiMaps.BindiMaps uses simple audio instructions to help users navigate indoor spaces and find their way to their desired location. It provides accurate location information and the best possible route to reach the destination.Check out this insightful interview with Joe Halavazis from BindiMaps, where he discusses the importance of wayfinding in healthcare and how it can contribute to creating a more inclusive service.In this episode you will learn how BindiMaps’ technology solution that is helping to improve accessibility and wayfinding in healthcare facilities fo...
2023-03-0919 min
Wild Sacred Journey PodcastEp. 13 Conscious Wayfinding and the Power of Being Human (w/ Tammy LaDrew)For this powerful and moving episode I’m joined by one of my teachers, an amazing human who has had a profound impact on my life and journey, Tammy LaDrew. Tammy is a Life Artist, Writer & Personal Development Coach who teaches people how to live better lives through The Art of Awakening, Wayfinding and Conscious Creation - the art of connecting with their inner inspiration, reclaiming their Spirit, and delivering their creative presence into the world.
The experience of being struck by lightning at the age of 17 initiated Tammy into her journey of sensing energy and the su...
2023-02-051h 01
The Seat 1A PodcastI Saw the Sign. Wayfinding at Airports.As seen in the Northern Hemisphere summer of 2022, many travellers have returned to travelling. However, quite often passengers check in their brains and don't bring their brain into the airport. This is why wayfinding and signage is so important. Sometimes there is common signage across a country - the black and yellow UK signage, for example. Sometimes signage is difficult to read – Vinod shares an experience from a number of years ago in Salt Lake City. Often signs are unilingual, and often signs are unclear what a passenger needs to do (for example: does the sign mean st...
2022-10-0355 min
Board Matters"Wayfinding Pae Ora" with Chris Webber MInstDIn this episode Steven talks with Chris Webber MInstD who sits on the board of health provider Te Rau Matatini (Te Rau Ora) and is a strong advocate for Māori-run health programmes. In this podcast, Webber talks about wayfinding, a concept which comes from the Pacific navigation methodology. In this context, wayfinding is about how you maintain your waka, he says. “You point it in the right direction, you take notice of all the signs that come, that you have trained to be aware of, and the island comes towards you. It’s another way of t...
2022-09-0614 min
Design Lab with Bon KuDesigning Wayfinding | Katie OsbornKatie Osborn’s passion for wayfinding is at the heart of improving people’s interactions with the built environment and is a believer in collaborating with experts to create ambitious, user-centered, and experiential design solutions. She is a regular speaker on wayfinding strategy and how it is “more than just signs,” sharing her expertise and passion for solutions that work for all people. She has presented her ideas and projects at national conferences for the American Planning Association, American Institute of Architects, and Society for Experiential Graphic Design. Before establishing Via Collective, Katie’s prior experience includes large scale projects w...
2022-07-1444 min
The Joy of ContentFind Clarity in Your Business with Creative WayfindingAre you feeling drained by your creative business? It doesn't have to be that way! Jeremy Enns has the solution: Creative Wayfinding. Creative wayfinding is all about finding your path as creative, by trying different things and recognizing what feels good, and what feels not-so good. I hope this episode brings you some clarity in your business; it sure did for me! Guest: Jeremy Enns, Counterweight Creative Jeremy Enns is the founder of Podcast Marketing Academy, the only growth-focused podcast education platform for experienced creators, brands, and marketers looking to build long-term, sustainable audience growth systems.
2022-07-0643 min
belas-artes ulisboaWayfinding Design: Sistemas de informação, orientação e sinalização para o espaço públicoWayfinding Design: Sistemas de informação, orientação e sinalização para o espaço público
Esta pós-graduação providencia competências teóricas e práticas para o desenvolvimento de projetos e implementação de sistemas de wayfinding que permitem a orientação e encaminhamento em espaços públicos, assim como a informação e identificação dos mesmos. Estes sistemas dão ao utilizador uma melhor capacidade de orientação e de tomada de decisões para o seu percurso. Permitem também a devida informação e identificação, quer dos ambientes exteriores, quer interi...
2022-06-0210 min
Financial Standard PodcastWayfinding for ethical investmentThe purpose and scope of ethical investment has appropriately gained the momentum it deserves, and continues to capture the attention of investors and advisors around the globe. A majority of Australians now expect ESG considerations to be the standard when it comes to investing their money, reducing risk and increasing overall returns.
But the evolution of greenwashing has also proven that talk is cheap and deeper engagement is needed for a sustainable future. Recently, as part of Ethical Investment Week, Professor Chellie Spiller and Dr Rodger Spiller shared their insights into Wayfinding, the process of finding one's...
2021-11-0420 min
Churro for your ThoughtsSn. 1 Ep. 8 - Disney Dive with Wishes and WayfindingEver wonder about the behind the scenes of theme parks? What if I told you that there's a class that teaches just that? In this episode I chat with the ladies from Wishes and Wayfinding who took this class and now publish an incredible Disney themed newsletter to share what they learned, and, of course, to spread a little magic.
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Questions or Comments? churroforyourthoughts@gmail.com
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2021-05-1944 min
Downtown Happy HourWayfinding 101 - Shawn TerpackGet a better understanding of what a wayfinding system is (and is NOT) and how it benefits your community. This discussion will cover many of the different components that make up a robust and effective wayfinding system, from the interstate to the parking lot and beyond. We will also discuss what goes into the planning process, including destination selection, traffic patterns, and sign design, as well as things to look for during the implementation phase.
Please, take some time to give this a listen and visit the Downtown Happy Hour Facebook page for the full video, as...
2021-05-0357 min
Design is EverywhereWayfinding the Future: Logos to Landmarks, Live showAs part of our monthly Design is Everywhere live series, Sam Aquillano learns how designers use wayfinding as an indicator of space that guides people through a physical environment. He is joined by Kayte Muse, a designer and strategist who is passionate about creative problem solving, design strategy, storytelling, teaching, and mentoring. Kayte is a co-chair of the Boston Chapter of SEGD- the Society for Experiential Graphic Design. She discusses what experiential graphic design is and how wayfinding is used. Later on in the show, they are joined by Cliff Selbert, the founding partner of Selbert Perkins Design, a...
2021-04-2943 min
SeedsFaumuina Felolini Maria Tafunai on Pacific Ocean WayfindingFaumuina Felolini Maria Tafunai's life and journey has been fascinating - in this interview we find out about what it is like to grow up with two cultures, being born in New Zealand but with strong connections back to Samoa. In particular we focus in on Wayfinding - this originates from "a geneology of knowledge passed down through Pacific star navigators and ocean voyagers". She wants to use Pacific Wayfinding to design better aid and development programmes. Her reflections on nature and what it is like to be out on the ocean are very insightful. Check out the last epis...
2021-03-011h 07
Boomer Banter, Real Talk about Aging WellWayfinding and Forest BathingAngie Stegall is a Wayfinder and an award-winning author of five books. Wayfinding is a term Angie uses to describe the work she does with people - usually business owners and other professionals. Wayfinding is about finding out who you are, what do you really want, and how will you get from where you are to where you want to be.In our conversation we talked about her work, and we talked about the Forest Bathing experience that she offers to her clients. It is a way of being out in nature to get quiet, to go...
2021-02-2348 min
The Bliss Bean Show014 | How to Do College Better w/ Michelle Jones of Wayfinding AcademyMany students, parents, and educators alike have pointed out the problems with the higher education system, but Michelle Jones decided to do something about it. She started her own college in Portland, OR called Wayfinding Academy. On this episode we talked about:
how her years as a professor showed her the problems in higher education (1:01)
getting rid of grades and tests in favor of a student-driven curriculum (4:20)
the first steps in creating Wayfinding Academy (8:36)
transparency in tuition costs (12:34)
replacing "admissions" with "matchmaking" (14:42)
Wayfinding's "self and society" major (16:39)
replacing "academic advisers" with "guides" (19:17)
how can students convince their parents...
2021-01-2744 min
Onions Talk: Change making through social engagementWayfinding with Social Innovation Exchange #changemakersSIX is like a spark in the system that brings together different unlikely groups to connect and act. They create spaces for different stakeholders in an ecosystem to convene. So Jung (or "So") shares their Wayfinder project as well as their philosophy and processes at SIX, very much about relationships and exchange. She shares the importance of relationships and safe spaces for honesty and trust to pave way for action.
So has lived and worked in various countries, from South Korea to Mexico and currently resides in the UK. She is passionate about connecting people and developing...
2020-12-1433 min
The Mpact Podcast (Formerly Railvolution)Episode 34: Wayfinding in Stroller Land - A 1:1 ConversationOn this special episode of the Rail~Volution podcast, Verdran Dzebic and Ntianu Eastmond-Visani join us to talk about wayfinding apps and how improved wayfinding can enhance the customer experience.
2020-10-2240 min
VIDEO MOJO with Jon Leland: Timeless marketing mixed with the bleeding edge of video & social mediaStorytelling as Wayfinding During Uncharted Times: Jon Leland with Michael KassI admit it. I'm proud of the quality of content that's coming out weekly via my Video Mojo WebShow™. It's now much more than a video blog & podcast: It's a fully-produced live, weekly webcast & formatted 1/2-hour program with awesome guests.
This week's episode, recorded live last Friday, powerfully illuminates why storytelling is so much more than a "buzzword du jour." If you understand the power of story, you can create a more engaging and vibrant social media and video presence.
To do that, you have to go beyond storytelling as a formula. Done well, story ca...
2020-10-2127 min
Behind The SpineS1E14 Navigation: The art of wayfinding with Alison RichingsFrom Central Perk cafe in Friends, to Corrie’s Rovers Return, building up a memorable environment is essential in storytelling. Our own lives and emotions are heavily influenced by the places we visit, so it stands to reason that location affects our characters’ lives too. This episode delves into the often unseen art of Wayfinding. Alison Richings from Endpoint explains the impact a poorly laid out building or space can have on our mood, the benefits and risks of familiar locations, and proves that wayfinding is about a lot more than just signs!
2020-07-1531 min
Flipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayWayfinding w/ Michelle JonesIn this episode, I find all about Michelle Jones and how her Wayfinding Academy in Portland, OR is changing higher education for the better. A 2 year, accredited program, this academy takes into account the student from a whole-istic perspective and paves the way for success through non-traditional programming, guided mentorship, and internship programs. We talk about new initiatives for #blacklivesmatter and how dismantling systemic white supremacy can happen in higher education. This chat was really energizing and inspiring for me, and I hope it will be for you as well. For more about Wayfinding Acad...
2020-07-131h 06
Life + LeadershipWayfinding for the Weary Entrepreneur, with E. Keller FitzsimmonsIt's easy for entrepreneurs and leaders to get so caught up in the day-to-day that we fall into a kind of sleepiness. And for many, it takes a dark night of the soul to wake us up to what's really important. But what if we'd rather not wait for a crisis to find our way? How can we develop the self-awareness to lead with intention and follow our calling? Today, we're joined by E. Keller Fitzsimmons, the author of Lost in Startuplandia: Wayfinding for the Weary Entrepreneur. An accomplished tech entrepreneur and artist, she earned the Silvertip...
2020-07-0158 min
Life + LeadershipWayfinding for the Weary Entrepreneur, with E. Keller FitzsimmonsIt’s easy for entrepreneurs and leaders to get so caught up in the day-to-day that we fall into a kind of sleepiness. And for many, it takes a dark night of the soul to wake us up to what’s really important. But what if we’d rather not wait for a crisis to find our way? How can we develop the self-awareness to lead with intention and follow our calling? Today, we’re joined by E. Keller Fitzsimmons, the author of Lost in Startuplandia: Wayfinding for the Weary Entrepreneur. An accomplished tech entrepreneur and artist, she earned the Silverti...
2020-07-0158 min
Lars og PålEpisode 73 Doing college differently at Wayfinding AcademyIn this episode Lars talks to Michelle Jones and November Pollack, respectively principal and founder, and a student at Wayfinding Academy in Portland, Oregon. Wayfinding Academy is an alternative, two year college that offers a different approach to higher education. Despite its small size, and short history (first cohort started in 2016), Wayfinding has already gotten some recognition, and recruits students from all over the US. We talk about how society is steering more and more young people towards college, what we hope to get out of school and studies, how curiosity often doesn't survive the...
2020-03-241h 01
David Krut PodcastNina Torr - Wayfinding: Finding the way through 'Clicks & Pangs'DAVID KRUT PODCAST | WAYFINDINGNINA TORR IN CONVERSATION WITH BRITT LAWTON In this podcast episode, artist/illustrator Nina Torr and David Krut Podcast host Britt Lawton sit down in conversation about Nina’s Master’s exhibition titled, Wayfinding, showcased with David Krut Projects, Johannesburg (25 January - 22 February 2020). Here, we present to you a scope into the mind of Nina and her creative process. From developing meaning through an organic method of creation, Nina provides a sincere account of finding meaning in her work. We focus on topics regarding her process, her teaching style, to the unique framing of her...
2020-02-1325 min
MCN 2019 sessions recordingsLost in the labyrinth? Not for long! How Augmented Reality Could Solve Wayfinding for Museum Visitors Once and For AllFriday, November 8, 2019
Even in the year 2019, wayfinding continues to be one of the major challenges faced by museums and cultural attractions. With the arrival of augmented reality (AR), there is a light at the end of the tunnel for addressing the navigational needs of all visitors with new, innovative wayfinding tools that don’t rely on expensive hardware infrastructure. In this session, we will: - Provide a brief history lesson and examine all of the approaches that have attempted to address wayfinding in museums over the past decade. - Discuss the commonly known challenges to past hardware/se...
2019-11-1932 min
The Conversation FactoryPower, Ritual and WayfindingHey there, conversation designers! Today I'm sharing a conversation with Larissa Conte, who I connected with last year at the Responsive Conference in New York. Larissa is a transformation designer, systems coach, and executive rites of passage guide through her business, Wayfinding. Larissa specializes in facilitating aliveness and alignment across organizational scales to cultivate power that serves. In her talk, she did a physical demonstration with the conference host Robin Zander that really inspired me to connect with her and have her on the show. (Also, you can check out my conversation with...
2019-07-161h 00
George Mihaly – George Mihaly#6 - Michelle Jones: College Founder of Wayfinding AcademyMichelle Jones is Founder, President, and Chief Academic Officer at Wayfinding Academy, a 2-year higher education program located in Portland, Oregon. Prior to starting Wayfinding Academy, Michelle spent 15 years teaching Leadership and Organizational Behavior courses in the traditional college system. Michelle also volunteers as Lead Organizer of TEDxMtHood and SuperThank. Watch Michelle Jones’ recent… Continue reading #6 – Michelle Jones: College Founder of Wayfinding Academy
2019-03-222h 01
Extra Pack of Peanuts Travel PodcastStarting A College From Scratch with Michelle Jones from Wayfinding AcademyMichelle Jones, founder of The Wayfinding Academy, talks about the crazy process of starting her own college, who The Wayfinding Academy is for, and why she believes her model has worked so well so quickly.
2018-03-011h 10
Productive Flourishing PodcastMichelle Jones and Austin Goldberg: Wayfinding Academy 101 (Episode 153)Michelle Jones, founder of the Wayfinding Academy, joins Charlie on the show to talk about the college experience for students at the Wayfinding Academy. Instead of spending two to four years taking classes and then figuring out who they want to be in the world, students learn to live life on purpose and then use that knowledge to sculpt their learning experience. One of the members of the first group of students, Austin Goldberg, also joins Michelle and Charlie to share his experience.Key Takeaways:[3:40] - Michelle shares the story of Wayfinding. Michelle...
2017-08-0359 min
Free Buddhist AudioWayfindingToday's FBA Podcast is entitled Wayfinding by Vessantara. A rich talk using the metaphor of wayfinding to navigate our way across the sea of suffering to the safe refuge of the Buddha Dharma. The first of 4 talks exploring Going For Refuge given on Sangha Night at Cambridge Buddhist Center.
2016-03-2649 min
The Life Purpose Advisor Podcast with Angie Swartz44: Michelle Jones: Redefining Education with The Wayfinding AcademyIn this episode, Michelle Jones discusses opening a new college, the Wayfinding Academy, and the related crowdfunding campaign plus how to find and follow your life purpose. “It's hard to feel like you can explore in college anymore. Every time you're exploring or taking a class that's interesting to you, you feel like it's a waste of money that will add additional time or debt.”– Michelle Jones About Michelle Jones Michelle D. Jones, Ph.D. Organizational Psychology & Leadership, Claremont Graduate University is a former traditional model college professor who is starting her own colleg...
2015-08-241h 01