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Earth MattersFrontline Communities in the Energy TransitionIt’s been three months since we sent a clear message at the ballot box: climate action matters. In the lead-up, communities fought hard, running creative actions, countering fossil fuels propaganda and mobilising people to have impactful conversations. In this episode, we hear stories from the frontlines of the energy election, about what unified communities in the fight for renewables. We need to keep mobilising; keep holding decision-makers to account; and sustaining these efforts means pausing at key moments to reflect, celebrate wins, and learn from what worked. Adrian Cosgriff is a former oil and gas industry worker, and member of Nu...
2025-08-0300 min
Exploded View12 - The Future of Design Education | Don Tuski | CCSIf you're interested in this podcast, odds are you went to an art school, or you're currently going to art school. That said, not many of us know how a Design school is run. So for this weeks episode, we are going to chat about the Future of Design Education. How are Design schools adapting to the pandemic? What are the reasons for the increase in tuition cost? How is the curriculum changing with the times? I had the honor of chatting with Don Tuski, President of College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan. I asked him these questions an...
2021-03-171h 04Exploded View11 - Remote Collaboration | Kelly Custer | KnackIt's been one year since we were all told to quarantine. In that time, so much has changed in the ways that we work. Being full time at home has forced us all to collaborate remotely, which is why I invited our next guest, Kelly Custer. Kelly is the founder of an industrial design studio called Knack which does 100% of their work remotely. They've done this from day one, long before Covid-19 was in the picture. So as we all take stock of our year of remote collaboration, we can learn from Kelly, what works, what doesn't, and how c...
2021-03-101h 09Exploded View10 - How to Start Consulting | Michael DiTulloHave you ever thought about going out on your own and starting a design consulting practice? Michael DiTullo, a talented and prolific designer who has worked with some of the biggest brands out there, steps through the journey he took to kicking off his own practice. From building contracts and setting rates, to maintain relationships with clients and business advice, Michael opens up about the advice that has helped him succeed and build a thriving practice. I hope you enjoy this Season 2 kickoff of Exploded View. More on Instagram @ExplodedViewPodcast Host: Craig MackiewiczGuest: Mic...
2021-03-031h 10Exploded View09 - Empowering the Next Generation of Women in Design | Mallory Evans & McKayla Barber | WIIDToday on Exploded view, we are going to explore the topic of diversity within our own industry with the cofounders of the Women in Industrial Design Chicago Chapter (aka WIID), Mallory Evans and McKayla Barber. Mallory and McKayla bring a unique perspective on the topic as Cofounders of WIID, but also as the next generation of successful designers working in our industry. The question we will explore today is how might we empower the next generation of women designers in our field? We will chat with Mallory and McKayla about the great work that WIID is doing, and how...
2020-11-1855 minExploded View08 - Building a Brand from Scratch | Larry Parker | RivianIt is said that a company’s brand exists in the minds of the consumer, the company can only do its best to influence that image. I love this interpretation because it means brands can’t just talk about what they believe is right, but also have to live it through their actions, products and services. Companies should make their products and actions speak for the brand as much as a tagline or advertisement. Authenticity is a buzz word, but I believe it’s for good reason. So how do you create a brand from scratch that has mea...
2020-11-0458 minExploded View07 - Taking Steps Towards Sustainability | Emilee Campbell | MarmotWe all feel the effects of a changing global climate. This is why many designers and individuals in the product development field are interested in sustainability. The real question is, how do you actually take steps within your company to become more sustainable? We chat with Emilee Campbell, Category Manager Equipment for Marmot, the outdoor apparel and equipment company. Emilee provides us her insights and experience into how they have integrated sustainable materials and systems into their company. We also discuss how design can play a key role in this process. I hope you enjoy!If you or...
2020-10-2827 minExploded View06 - Liminality | Joey Ruiter | JRuiter DesignToday on Exploded View, we are joined by Joey Ruiter, an Industrial Designer who in his own words, "pushes the boundaries of the norm to transform everyday objects into products that are as useful as they are jaw-dropping”. His vehicles are currently on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum and the San Francisco Museum of Craft and Design. He has also designed for brands like Herman Miller and Steelcase. Today we will be talking about Liminality, a point of transition which we all find ourselves faced with in the year 2020. Joey will also talk to us about why that fi...
2020-10-1442 minExploded View05 - Virtual Workshops | Laura Leenhouts (Part 2) | Newell BrandsIn the corporate and freelancing world, we are all doing our best to keep things moving along as seamless as possible in 2020. That includes running workshops, brainstorms and innovation sessions--but in a completely new way, virtually. So welcome to part 2 of the Exploded View series on Innovation workshops. We are so lucky to have Laura Leenhouts, Innovation Manager at Newell Brands. She has been running a ton of virtual innovation workshops since the beginning of the pandemic for brands like Sharpie, Rubbermaid, Graco, and more. Among many things, she is a master facilitator and skilled at guiding a room...
2020-10-0748 minExploded View04 - Recipe for Great Innovation Workshops | Anuja Joshi (Part 1) | Guardian Life InsuranceIf you are in the product development field, chances are high that you've participated/run an innovation session, workshop or brainstorm. So much times goes into the planning and execution of a great workshop, that we've created a two part Innovation Workshop series to help you out. Anuja Joshi, Sr. Design Strategist for Guardian Life Insurance joins us for the first installment. We'll discuss the lessons she's learned throughout her career so you get the most out of your workshops. I hope you enjoy!Learn more on our Instagram @ExplodedViewPodcast Host: Craig Mackiewicz Guest: An...
2020-09-3058 minExploded View03 - Design Patents & IP | Peter Bressler | BresslerGroupToday on Exploded View, Peter Bressler teaches us everything we need to know about Design Patents and IP, as well as how the Supreme Court has influenced Industrial Design. He also lists out his checklist before starting a business. Don't forget to like and subscribe!Follow us on Instagram @ExplodedViewPodcast
2020-09-231h 00Exploded View02 - Experience Design | Sheng-Hung Lee | MITWe interact with experiences all the time, from grocery shopping, to education, and online retail shopping to healthcare. Sometimes these experience stand out as memorable (good or bad). How can we as designers create better experiences for our customers? Today on Exploded View, we will be talking about the 5E's of experience design. How can we think about each step in the process and make sure we are creating a journey that each of our customers will want to return to. Sheng-Hung Lee will discuss how he uses the 5 steps- Entice, Enter, Engage, Exit, and Extend to think through...
2020-09-1637 minExploded View01 - Diversity in Design Education | Cheresse Thornhill | AdidasWe are joined today by Cheresse Thornhill, Director of SEED School @ Adidas. Cheresse will be talking to us about Diversity in Design Education and how she is flipping the model of Design School on its head. We learn about her past with Jordan Brand & Nike, her experience with Magnet Schools, and finally all about S.E.E.D. School--a design program in partnership with Pensole at the Brooklyn Creator Farm supported by Pharrell Williams. If you would like to learn more you can email them at SEEDSCHOOL@ADIDAS.COM. Follow us on Instagram @explodedviewpodcast f...
2020-09-0950 minExploded ViewPREVIEW: Diversity in Design Education | Cheresse ThornhillWe are joined today by Cheresse Thornhill, Director of SEED School @ Adidas. Cheresse will be talking to us about Diversity in Design Education and how she is flipping the model of Design School on its head. We learn about her past with Jordan Brand & Nike, her experience with Magnet Schools, and finally all about S.E.E.D. School--a design program in partnership with Pensole at the Brooklyn Creator Farm supported by Pharrell Williams. If you would like to learn more you can email them at SEEDSCHOOL@ADIDAS.COM. Follow us on Instagram @explodedviewpodcast f...
2020-09-0401 minExploded ViewExploded View TrailerI'm excited to launch the Exploded View Podcast. A podcast that invites fellow Industrial Designers and industry experts to teach us about a single topic like Design Patents & IP, Brand Building, and Experience Design. You can visit us on Instagram @explodedviewpodcast.
2020-08-2701 min