https://simplecast.com Imagine a Place 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. 2020 Imagine a Place en Mon, 6 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Mon, 6 Apr 2026 09:00:11 +0000 https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Imagine a Place https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/153c1a70-8356-47f9-b12f-e132707d5ea1/7c08ab7c-7a87-46be-9e30-16c8cf345d65/3000x3000/imagine-a-place-maria-vandeman-ofs-podcast.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast episodic 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. OFS false https://feeds.simplecast.com/lUXzJ3h1 imagine a place, workplace design, architecture, workplace, design, furniture, healthcare design, interior design, imagine a place ofs, ofs imagine a place, ofs, interior designers, imagine a place podcast, art and design, doug shapiro, design podcasts, a&d, creativity, designers, productivity, architecture and design, interior decorating, podcasts for designers, human centered design, architectural design, furniture design, ofs brands, home interior design, interior design styles, interior design news, interior architecture and design, design perspectives, interior architecture, interior architects, design matters, architecture and interior design, affordable interior design Aaron Estabrook aestabrook@ofs.com e5ae468b-4a8c-4a8d-97c9-040e32707960 When “Not In Scope” and humor become a design superpower | Morgan Maples of IA Interior Architects This episode features Morgan Maples, a Chicago-based Senior Project Manager, who brings a real and refreshingly honest perspective to the realities of working in the design industry. The conversation explores themes of setting boundaries, managing expectations, and navigating the balance between saying yes and protecting your time. Morgan shares reflections on collaboration, emphasizing how creativity often thrives through shared ideas and team energy rather than working in isolation.
 

The episode also touches on career growth and perspective, including the value of understanding different paths within the industry and how designers can better communicate with clients. With humor and authenticity throughout, this conversation offers a relatable and refreshing look at the challenges and opportunities that shape a successful and sustainable design career.

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]]> Mon, 6 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Morgan Maples, Maria VanDeman) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast This episode features Morgan Maples, a Chicago-based Senior Project Manager, who brings a real and refreshingly honest perspective to the realities of working in the design industry. The conversation explores themes of setting boundaries, managing expectations, and navigating the balance between saying yes and protecting your time. Morgan shares reflections on collaboration, emphasizing how creativity often thrives through shared ideas and team energy rather than working in isolation.
 

The episode also touches on career growth and perspective, including the value of understanding different paths within the industry and how designers can better communicate with clients. With humor and authenticity throughout, this conversation offers a relatable and refreshing look at the challenges and opportunities that shape a successful and sustainable design career.

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]]> When “Not In Scope” and humor become a design superpower | Morgan Maples of IA Interior Architects Morgan Maples, Maria VanDeman 00:10:33 This episode features Morgan Maples, a Chicago-based Senior Project Manager, who brings a real and refreshingly honest perspective to the realities of working in the design industry. The conversation explores themes of setting boundaries, managing expectations, and navigating the balance between saying yes and protecting your time. Morgan shares reflections on collaboration, emphasizing how creativity often thrives through shared ideas and team energy rather than working in isolation. This episode features Morgan Maples, a Chicago-based Senior Project Manager, who brings a real and refreshingly honest perspective to the realities of working in the design industry. The conversation explores themes of setting boundaries, managing expectations, and navigating the balance between saying yes and protecting your time. Morgan shares reflections on collaboration, emphasizing how creativity often thrives through shared ideas and team energy rather than working in isolation. how to communicate scope of work to clients, leadership in creative fields, communication with clients design, setting boundaries at work, interior design project management tips, client communication strategies, importance of boundaries in project management, design career insights, workplace communication skills, why saying no is important in your career, how to avoid overcommitting at work, authentic workplace conversations, industry insights interior design, creative industry burnout solutions, how to say no professionally, creative problem solving skills, setting limits at work, scope of work explained, navigating career paths design, storytelling in professional interviews, personal development for creatives, avoiding burnout in creative industries, creative collaboration workplace, professional boundary setting tips, project management interior design, handling difficult clients professionally, collaboration in design process, authentic career conversations, career advice for creatives, project scope management tips, women in design careers, design project workflow tips, career advice for young designers, improving communication at work, work boundaries importance, managing client expectations design, career growth advice design industry, workplace culture and boundaries, creative collaboration vs working alone, how to set boundaries with clients, building professional confidence, career growth in design industry, managing workload effectively, saying no at work, work life balance tips professionals, burnout prevention careers, creative teamwork strategies, not in scope meaning, balancing work and personal boundaries, interior design career path false full 208 f03c4118-013f-4f50-9d21-4d1ad2eb2cab Reclaiming creativity: Leadership, balance, and the evolving practice of design | Abby Rolla, Vice President and Principal at ASD | SKY In a profession shaped by increasing speed and complexity, how do we reclaim the creativity at the heart of great design? In this episode of Imagine a Place, Abby Rolla, Vice President and Principal at ASD | SKY, shares her perspective on protecting creative thinking, leading with intention, and building studio cultures that support both performance and wellbeing. From designing without constraint to advocating for healthier boundaries, this conversation explores how leaders can create the conditions for more thoughtful, human-centered design. It offers a clear lens into how the industry can sustain creativity while evolving toward a more purposeful future.

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]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Abby Rolla, Maria VanDeman) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast In a profession shaped by increasing speed and complexity, how do we reclaim the creativity at the heart of great design? In this episode of Imagine a Place, Abby Rolla, Vice President and Principal at ASD | SKY, shares her perspective on protecting creative thinking, leading with intention, and building studio cultures that support both performance and wellbeing. From designing without constraint to advocating for healthier boundaries, this conversation explores how leaders can create the conditions for more thoughtful, human-centered design. It offers a clear lens into how the industry can sustain creativity while evolving toward a more purposeful future.

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]]> Reclaiming creativity: Leadership, balance, and the evolving practice of design | Abby Rolla, Vice President and Principal at ASD | SKY Abby Rolla, Maria VanDeman 00:16:42 In a profession shaped by increasing speed and complexity, how do we reclaim the creativity at the heart of great design? In this episode of Imagine a Place, Abby Rolla, Vice President and Principal at ASD | SKY, shares her perspective on protecting creative thinking, leading with intention, and building studio cultures that support both performance and wellbeing. In a profession shaped by increasing speed and complexity, how do we reclaim the creativity at the heart of great design? In this episode of Imagine a Place, Abby Rolla, Vice President and Principal at ASD | SKY, shares her perspective on protecting creative thinking, leading with intention, and building studio cultures that support both performance and wellbeing. design workflow process, eco-friendly design materials, higher education interior design, creative design process, experiential workplace design, work life balance architecture, design thinking process, final reveal design process, design inspiration techniques, design for social impact, fostering creativity in design, meaningful workplace environments, client-centered design, collaborative leadership, interior design leadership, leadership in architecture firms, human-centered design, design team management, team collaboration in design, sustainable interior design, communication in design teams, design leadership strategies, design studio culture, community-driven design, work life balance in design, sustainable career in design, storytelling in architecture, corporate interior design, evolving design culture, design industry insights, workplace design trends, purpose-driven design, overcoming creative blocks, balancing budget and creativity, concept to completion design, flexible work in creative industry, community engagement design, architecture and interior design careers, client relationship in design, workplace design culture, user-focused design, healthy work culture design firms, design industry challenges, transparency in design firms, preventing burnout in design, future of workplace design, creative freedom in design, charitable design work, corporate office design trends, mentoring young designers false full 207 c3312bea-9e88-419b-a8b2-38e5b05f9e60 You can’t mandate culture: Insights from WorkX Dallas In this episode, Christina Jameson, Director of Workplace at OFS, and Lydia Moya, Brand Manager at OFS, reflect on conversations with workplace leaders from organizations like Warner Music Group, PepsiCo, Eli Lilly, Microsoft, UT Health San Antonio, and TDECU at WorkX Dallas 2026. One message came through clearly: The office is no longer required. It must be earned. Together they unpack themes that surfaced throughout the event including why policy cannot replace purpose, how the employee journey begins long before the badge swipe, the growing role of data in understanding how spaces are actually used, and why middle management remains the cultural bridge between leadership vision and team experience. At its core, the conversation highlights a simple truth. The value of the workplace lives in the connections it creates and the shared moments that bring an organization’s culture to life.

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]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Christina Jameson, Lydia Moya) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast In this episode, Christina Jameson, Director of Workplace at OFS, and Lydia Moya, Brand Manager at OFS, reflect on conversations with workplace leaders from organizations like Warner Music Group, PepsiCo, Eli Lilly, Microsoft, UT Health San Antonio, and TDECU at WorkX Dallas 2026. One message came through clearly: The office is no longer required. It must be earned. Together they unpack themes that surfaced throughout the event including why policy cannot replace purpose, how the employee journey begins long before the badge swipe, the growing role of data in understanding how spaces are actually used, and why middle management remains the cultural bridge between leadership vision and team experience. At its core, the conversation highlights a simple truth. The value of the workplace lives in the connections it creates and the shared moments that bring an organization’s culture to life.

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]]> You can’t mandate culture: Insights from WorkX Dallas Christina Jameson, Lydia Moya 00:30:04 In this episode, Christina Jameson, Director of Workplace at OFS, and Lydia Moya, Brand Manager at OFS, reflect on conversations with workplace leaders from organizations like Warner Music Group, PepsiCo, Eli Lilly, Microsoft, UT Health San Antonio, and TDECU at WorkX Dallas 2026. One message came through clearly: The office is no longer required. It must be earned. In this episode, Christina Jameson, Director of Workplace at OFS, and Lydia Moya, Brand Manager at OFS, reflect on conversations with workplace leaders from organizations like Warner Music Group, PepsiCo, Eli Lilly, Microsoft, UT Health San Antonio, and TDECU at WorkX Dallas 2026. One message came through clearly: The office is no longer required. It must be earned. duolingo office design, workplace innovation, pepsico workplace strategy, office culture transformation, ofs workplace, change management, leanna genuine parts company, human-centered design, office design trends, employee feedback workplace, lydia moya, christina jameson, gen z workplace expectations, ut health workplace, workplace data strategy, workplace experience, microsoft workplace trends, workplace conference insights, workplace strategy, workplace design, corporate real estate, linkedin workplace design, eli lilly workplace strategy, amy eli lilly workplace, future of work, neurodiversity workplace design, employee experience, hybrid work strategy, college board office design, warner music group workplace, mauricio toledo, return to office, flexible workplace, workplace trends 2026, design for employees, workx dallas, workplace innovation leaders, skye college board workplace, employee engagement, workplace experience podcast, workplace transformation, workplace choice autonomy, post-pandemic workplace, workplace data analytics, workplace experience leadership, genuine parts company workplace, workplace leadership, collaboration spaces, workplace culture false full 206 72678793-1121-41d2-981b-6b4e209cdd22 The design strategy behind one of the world’s leading coworking brands | Jean Chandler of Industrious From architecture school to leading design at global coworking brand Industrious, Jean Chandler has seen the workplace from every angle. In this episode, we explore how coworking spaces create buzz, why people “vote with their feet,” and what it takes to design offices that feel more human.

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]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Jean Chandler, Wesley Edmonds) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast From architecture school to leading design at global coworking brand Industrious, Jean Chandler has seen the workplace from every angle. In this episode, we explore how coworking spaces create buzz, why people “vote with their feet,” and what it takes to design offices that feel more human.

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]]> The design strategy behind one of the world’s leading coworking brands | Jean Chandler of Industrious Jean Chandler, Wesley Edmonds 00:47:35 From architecture school to leading design at global coworking brand Industrious, Jean Chandler has seen the workplace from every angle. In this episode, we explore how coworking spaces create buzz, why people “vote with their feet,” and what it takes to design offices that feel more human. From architecture school to leading design at global coworking brand Industrious, Jean Chandler has seen the workplace from every angle. In this episode, we explore how coworking spaces create buzz, why people “vote with their feet,” and what it takes to design offices that feel more human. jean chandler, wesley edmonds, workplace innovation, office space design, imagine a place, human-centered design, tenant experience, office amenities, office experience, workplace experience, commercial design, commercial interior design, hospitality in the workplace, workplace strategy, workplace design, future of work, office interiors, architecture and design podcast, flexible workspace, coworking industry, coworking design, enterprise real estate, flex work, workplace hospitality, industrious, flex office design, design leadership, cbre, in the room podcast, industrious podcast, ofs, interior design podcast false full 205 6ae350bd-1d26-45a8-adf1-faea61baa773 The designer’s secret superpower: Listening, empathy, and client-centered design | Melissa Borrmann of Niles Bolton Associates In this episode, Maria sits down with Melissa Borman, Interior Design Director at Niles Bolton Associates in Atlanta, to talk about leadership, listening, and designing with intention. Melissa shares how seeing projects through a client’s business lens reshaped her approach to design. Along the way, she discovered that her greatest superpower isn’t just creativity, but listening.

Together, they explore the shift from designing for clients to designing with them, and why empathy, curiosity, and asking better questions lead to stronger outcomes. Melissa reflects on stepping into executive leadership, succeeding a long-standing mentor, and learning to move from working “in the weeds” to leading the forest. This conversation is about growth, mentorship, and what modern design leadership truly requires. 

If you care about client-centered design, meaningful leadership, and building spaces with purpose, this episode is for you.

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]]> Mon, 9 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Meliissa Borrmann, Maria VanDeman) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast In this episode, Maria sits down with Melissa Borman, Interior Design Director at Niles Bolton Associates in Atlanta, to talk about leadership, listening, and designing with intention. Melissa shares how seeing projects through a client’s business lens reshaped her approach to design. Along the way, she discovered that her greatest superpower isn’t just creativity, but listening.

Together, they explore the shift from designing for clients to designing with them, and why empathy, curiosity, and asking better questions lead to stronger outcomes. Melissa reflects on stepping into executive leadership, succeeding a long-standing mentor, and learning to move from working “in the weeds” to leading the forest. This conversation is about growth, mentorship, and what modern design leadership truly requires. 

If you care about client-centered design, meaningful leadership, and building spaces with purpose, this episode is for you.

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]]> The designer’s secret superpower: Listening, empathy, and client-centered design | Melissa Borrmann of Niles Bolton Associates Meliissa Borrmann, Maria VanDeman 00:11:54 In this episode, Maria sits down with Melissa Borman, Interior Design Director at Niles Bolton Associates in Atlanta, to talk about leadership, listening, and designing with intention. Melissa shares how seeing projects through a client’s business lens reshaped her approach to design. Along the way, she discovered that her greatest superpower isn’t just creativity, but listening. In this episode, Maria sits down with Melissa Borman, Interior Design Director at Niles Bolton Associates in Atlanta, to talk about leadership, listening, and designing with intention. Melissa shares how seeing projects through a client’s business lens reshaped her approach to design. Along the way, she discovered that her greatest superpower isn’t just creativity, but listening. creative leadership in design, designing with clients not for clients, design collaboration strategies, interior design professional development, design thinking in architecture, female leadership in architecture, design industry leadership, interior design business insights, interior design leadership, client driven design process, commercial workplace design trends, interior design industry insights, commercial interior design, interior design career growth, interior design communication skills, design consulting strategies, workplace interior design, client centered design, interior design mentorship, design director career path, women in design leadership, leadership in design firms, listening as a design skill, interior design project leadership, workplace design strategy, mentorship in interior design, design leadership skills, understanding client needs in design, women leaders in architecture and design, architecture and design leadership, design leadership podcast false full 204 b8fe0af3-8a40-46f3-baf8-d802481ef597 AI and the future of design: Balancing technology, humanity, and innovation In this episode, Maria sits down with Mike Sewell, Chief Digital Transformation Officer at Gresham Smith, to explore what happens when engineering, interior design, and artificial intelligence intersect. From a life changing moment on a bicycle that reshaped how he thinks about designing for people, to his role as Chief Digital Transformation Officer guiding firm wide digital innovation, Mike shares a powerful perspective on the future of practice. Together, they unpack the tension between automation and creativity, the responsibility that comes with AI, the risks of a race to the bottom, and why authenticity and human connection matter more than ever. This conversation is a thoughtful, energizing look at how we balance technology and humanity and why, at the end of the day, design is still about people.

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]]> Mon, 2 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Mike Sewell, Maria VanDeman) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast In this episode, Maria sits down with Mike Sewell, Chief Digital Transformation Officer at Gresham Smith, to explore what happens when engineering, interior design, and artificial intelligence intersect. From a life changing moment on a bicycle that reshaped how he thinks about designing for people, to his role as Chief Digital Transformation Officer guiding firm wide digital innovation, Mike shares a powerful perspective on the future of practice. Together, they unpack the tension between automation and creativity, the responsibility that comes with AI, the risks of a race to the bottom, and why authenticity and human connection matter more than ever. This conversation is a thoughtful, energizing look at how we balance technology and humanity and why, at the end of the day, design is still about people.

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]]> AI and the future of design: Balancing technology, humanity, and innovation Mike Sewell, Maria VanDeman 00:34:20 In this episode, Maria sits down with Mike Sewell, Chief Digital Transformation Officer at Gresham Smith, to explore what happens when engineering, interior design, and artificial intelligence intersect. From a life changing moment on a bicycle that reshaped how he thinks about designing for people, to his role as Chief Digital Transformation Officer guiding firm wide digital innovation, Mike shares a powerful perspective on the future of practice. In this episode, Maria sits down with Mike Sewell, Chief Digital Transformation Officer at Gresham Smith, to explore what happens when engineering, interior design, and artificial intelligence intersect. From a life changing moment on a bicycle that reshaped how he thinks about designing for people, to his role as Chief Digital Transformation Officer guiding firm wide digital innovation, Mike shares a powerful perspective on the future of practice. ai in interior design, digital transformation in aec, automation vs augmentation in design, generative ai for designers, chief digital transformation officer interview, imagine a place, mike sewell, human-centered design and technology, multimodal transportation design, emotional intelligence in architecture, design innovation leadership, future of design industry, tech trends shaping design firms, ai in architecture and engineering, sustainable data centers and ai, empathy in design process, ofs false full 203 d56f1433-15ee-4e00-9ec4-aa8d141ea335 The courage to stand up for your team: Redefining leadership and advocacy | Kala Fagan of OTJ Architects In this episode, Kala Fagan, a Senior Associate and Design Director at OTJ Architects, joins us for an honest and energizing conversation about what it means to lead in design today. From navigating post recession pressures to pushing back on unrealistic timelines and race to the bottom fees, Kala speaks candidly about advocating for people, protecting teams from burnout, and why designers must reclaim the value of their ideas. We explore leadership as an act of care, the importance of industry wide community over competition, and how designing for humans starts with how we treat our own. This is a must listen for designers, leaders, and anyone passionate about shaping a healthier, more valuable future for the profession.

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]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Kala Fagan, Maria VanDeman) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast In this episode, Kala Fagan, a Senior Associate and Design Director at OTJ Architects, joins us for an honest and energizing conversation about what it means to lead in design today. From navigating post recession pressures to pushing back on unrealistic timelines and race to the bottom fees, Kala speaks candidly about advocating for people, protecting teams from burnout, and why designers must reclaim the value of their ideas. We explore leadership as an act of care, the importance of industry wide community over competition, and how designing for humans starts with how we treat our own. This is a must listen for designers, leaders, and anyone passionate about shaping a healthier, more valuable future for the profession.

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]]> The courage to stand up for your team: Redefining leadership and advocacy | Kala Fagan of OTJ Architects Kala Fagan, Maria VanDeman 00:14:43 In this episode, Kala Fagan, a Senior Associate and Design Director at OTJ Architects, joins us for an honest and energizing conversation about what it means to lead in design today. From navigating post recession pressures to pushing back on unrealistic timelines and race to the bottom fees, Kala speaks candidly about advocating for people, protecting teams from burnout, and why designers must reclaim the value of their ideas. This is a must listen for designers, leaders, and anyone passionate about shaping a healthier, more valuable future for the profession. In this episode, Kala Fagan, a Senior Associate and Design Director at OTJ Architects, joins us for an honest and energizing conversation about what it means to lead in design today. From navigating post recession pressures to pushing back on unrealistic timelines and race to the bottom fees, Kala speaks candidly about advocating for people, protecting teams from burnout, and why designers must reclaim the value of their ideas. This is a must listen for designers, leaders, and anyone passionate about shaping a healthier, more valuable future for the profession. holistic design process, creative process, people first design, creative industry conversations, design innovation, retention through design, design advocacy, leadership in design, iida, design fees and cost pressures, design and business strategy, workplace experience design, trauma informed design, commercial real estate design, office space planning, otj architects, design director, design thinking, human centered design, kala fagan, future of work, net zero design, design community alignment, industry collaboration, burnout in architecture, brokers and designers collaboration, design industry advocacy, corporate office design, millennial designers, creative leadership, workplace wellness, sustainable design goals, integrated project delivery, cfo ceo workplace strategy conversations, design community, empathy in design, design leadership, workplace design strategy, architecture and interiors, design process value, architecture industry trends, design networking, interior design industry, corporate culture and space, design career growth, design composers, women in architecture, functional design solutions, integrated design approach false full 202 2647176a-8a38-451f-89f5-5b3e762cc9c2 A different kind of flex conversation | Hector Kolonas of This Week In Coworking In this episode of Imagine a Place, host Wesley Edmonds shares a few standout moments from her conversation with Hector Kolonas, founder of This Week in Coworking. From coworking spaces in train stations to the role automation and AI are playing in furniture manufacturing, they explore what it really means to create human-centered work experiences, and why flex is so much bigger than a single model.

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]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Hector Kolonas, Wesley Edmonds) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast In this episode of Imagine a Place, host Wesley Edmonds shares a few standout moments from her conversation with Hector Kolonas, founder of This Week in Coworking. From coworking spaces in train stations to the role automation and AI are playing in furniture manufacturing, they explore what it really means to create human-centered work experiences, and why flex is so much bigger than a single model.

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]]> A different kind of flex conversation | Hector Kolonas of This Week In Coworking Hector Kolonas, Wesley Edmonds 00:07:48 In this episode of Imagine a Place, host Wesley Edmonds shares a few standout moments from her conversation with Hector Kolonas, founder of This Week in Coworking. From coworking spaces in train stations to the role automation and AI are playing in furniture manufacturing, they explore what it really means to create human-centered work experiences, and why flex is so much bigger than a single model. In this episode of Imagine a Place, host Wesley Edmonds shares a few standout moments from her conversation with Hector Kolonas, founder of This Week in Coworking. From coworking spaces in train stations to the role automation and AI are playing in furniture manufacturing, they explore what it really means to create human-centered work experiences, and why flex is so much bigger than a single model. office furniture innovation, manufacturing automation benefits, industrious partnership, flexible office design, brightline coworking activation, wesley edmonds, this week in coworking, coworking in train stations, distributed work environments, automation in furniture manufacturing, flexible workspace ecosystem, ai in coworking, office as a service, ai agents for workplace, workplace automation trends, future of workspaces, coworking trends 2026, smart workplace technology, coworking industry innovation, flexible work, hector kolonas, on-demand workspace solutions, human-centered flex space, flex work, ofs hybrid work infrastructure, industrious, flex space automation, ai booking meeting rooms, ai-powered workplace booking, workplace ecosystem model, transit-oriented workspace false full 201 2d7075ec-eeab-410d-8122-b2ce2825a83b Why designers need community more than ever | Naoko Oguro of IA Interior Architects Naoko Oguro, Design Director of IA Interior Architects, reflects on what it means to build a career rooted in purpose, community, and care. From growing up in New York after moving from Tokyo, to finding confidence as an introvert in a relationship-driven profession, Naoko shares why designers are drawn to this work not for prestige, but for impact. This conversation explores leadership through empathy, the power of design community, and how success evolves from seeking approval to lifting others as you grow.

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]]> Mon, 9 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Naoko Oguro, Maria VanDeman) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Naoko Oguro, Design Director of IA Interior Architects, reflects on what it means to build a career rooted in purpose, community, and care. From growing up in New York after moving from Tokyo, to finding confidence as an introvert in a relationship-driven profession, Naoko shares why designers are drawn to this work not for prestige, but for impact. This conversation explores leadership through empathy, the power of design community, and how success evolves from seeking approval to lifting others as you grow.

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]]> Why designers need community more than ever | Naoko Oguro of IA Interior Architects Naoko Oguro, Maria VanDeman 00:17:19 Naoko Oguro, Design Director of IA Interior Architects, reflects on what it means to build a career rooted in purpose, community, and care. From growing up in New York after moving from Tokyo, to finding confidence as an introvert in a relationship-driven profession, Naoko shares why designers are drawn to this work not for prestige, but for impact. This conversation explores leadership through empathy, the power of design community, and how success evolves from seeking approval to lifting others as you grow. Naoko Oguro, Design Director of IA Interior Architects, reflects on what it means to build a career rooted in purpose, community, and care. From growing up in New York after moving from Tokyo, to finding confidence as an introvert in a relationship-driven profession, Naoko shares why designers are drawn to this work not for prestige, but for impact. This conversation explores leadership through empathy, the power of design community, and how success evolves from seeking approval to lifting others as you grow. spatial design, design mentorship, leadership development, design storytelling, design education, imagine a place, interior design leadership, authentic design, design careers, leadership in design, naoko aro, collaboration in design, client focused design, maria vandeman, design excellence, workplace design, design industry insights, design philosophy, design interview, creative community, design strategy, design profession, design director, design thinking, women in design, human centered design, mission driven design, introverts in design, career growth in design, purpose driven design, professional growth, new york design, creative leadership, design culture, design impact, design inspiration, design process, mentorship in design, design community, design facilitation, empathy in design, design leadership, imagine a place podcast, design networking, creative careers, ofs false full 199 bf62b35a-d113-4c80-a926-0f916c22bf4d The power of ‘Yes’: Simplifying flex work for enterprise customers What happens when enterprise workplace needs meet the flexibility, hospitality, and humanity of coworking? In this episode, host Wesley Edmonds sits down with Caroline Hecht from Preferred Office Network to unpack how flexible workspace can simplify complex real estate portfolios while putting people first. From streamlining multi-market office solutions to elevating operators, rethinking partnerships, and introducing new ways to assess quality in flex spaces, this conversation explores why the future of work is less about square footage and more about experience, time, and connection.

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]]> Mon, 2 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Caroline Hecht, Wesley Edmonds) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast What happens when enterprise workplace needs meet the flexibility, hospitality, and humanity of coworking? In this episode, host Wesley Edmonds sits down with Caroline Hecht from Preferred Office Network to unpack how flexible workspace can simplify complex real estate portfolios while putting people first. From streamlining multi-market office solutions to elevating operators, rethinking partnerships, and introducing new ways to assess quality in flex spaces, this conversation explores why the future of work is less about square footage and more about experience, time, and connection.

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]]> The power of ‘Yes’: Simplifying flex work for enterprise customers Caroline Hecht, Wesley Edmonds 00:21:25 What happens when enterprise workplace needs meet the flexibility, hospitality, and humanity of coworking? In this episode, host Wesley Edmonds sits down with Caroline Hecht from Preferred Office Network to unpack how flexible workspace can simplify complex real estate portfolios while putting people first. From streamlining multi-market office solutions to elevating operators, rethinking partnerships, and introducing new ways to assess quality in flex spaces, this conversation explores why the future of work is less about square footage and more about experience, time, and connection. What happens when enterprise workplace needs meet the flexibility, hospitality, and humanity of coworking? In this episode, host Wesley Edmonds sits down with Caroline Hecht from Preferred Office Network to unpack how flexible workspace can simplify complex real estate portfolios while putting people first. From streamlining multi-market office solutions to elevating operators, rethinking partnerships, and introducing new ways to assess quality in flex spaces, this conversation explores why the future of work is less about square footage and more about experience, time, and connection. human-centered workplace, flex spaces, office space partnerships, global workspace network, wesleyedmond, imagineaplace, coworking partnerships, coworking, preferred office network, workplace experience, pon (preferred office network), flex office space, caroline hecht, hybrid work strategy, flexible workspace, enterprise workplace strategy, office portfolio management, flex work, multi-market office solutions, workplace hospitality, enterprise coworking, flex space, flexible architecture, imagineaplacepodcast, ofs false full 198 9dafcf4e-ff55-4c13-8f9d-9daf5fd3abdb Designing across digital and physical worlds | Featuring Veronica Gilliams of HOK What happens when a designer refuses to follow a traditional path? In this episode, Veronica Gilliams, Senior Interior Designer at HOK, shares how her journey through video game design, physical spaces, and creative exploration shaped her perspective on people, place, and possibility. From biophilia to bold career moves, this conversation is about curiosity, creativity, and designing beyond the expected.

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]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Veronica Gilliams, Maria VanDeman) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast What happens when a designer refuses to follow a traditional path? In this episode, Veronica Gilliams, Senior Interior Designer at HOK, shares how her journey through video game design, physical spaces, and creative exploration shaped her perspective on people, place, and possibility. From biophilia to bold career moves, this conversation is about curiosity, creativity, and designing beyond the expected.

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]]> Designing across digital and physical worlds | Featuring Veronica Gilliams of HOK Veronica Gilliams, Maria VanDeman 00:12:41 What happens when a designer refuses to follow a traditional path? In this episode, Veronica Gilliams, Senior Interior Designer at HOK, shares how her journey through video game design, physical spaces, and creative exploration shaped her perspective on people, place, and possibility. From biophilia to bold career moves, this conversation is about curiosity, creativity, and designing beyond the expected. What happens when a designer refuses to follow a traditional path? In this episode, Veronica Gilliams, Senior Interior Designer at HOK, shares how her journey through video game design, physical spaces, and creative exploration shaped her perspective on people, place, and possibility. From biophilia to bold career moves, this conversation is about curiosity, creativity, and designing beyond the expected. creative process, immersive environments, designer career paths, spatial design, veronica gilliams, ai and design, design innovation, imagine a place, hok, human-centered design, multidisciplinary design, maria vandeman, biophilic design, workplace design, the imagine a place podcast, design thinking, digital and physical spaces, creative perspective, career growth in design, experiential design, game design background, imagine a place ofs, design leadership, imagine a place podcast, interior design, future of design, creative careers, senior designer, diversity of thought, ofs, nature-inspired design false full 197 8e4da147-2364-4472-8a2d-0f02acff305c Collisions, community, and choice: Inside the mind of a flex design leader Sometimes the best conversations happen when two design-minded people realize they share the same passion for creating better places to work. In this episode, Mara Hauser, founder and CEO of 25N Coworking and Founding Principal of Workplace Studio, alongside host Wesley Edmonds, talk about coworking, corporate offices, and why designing for humans, not just density, makes all the difference.

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]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Mara Hauser, Wesley Edmonds) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Sometimes the best conversations happen when two design-minded people realize they share the same passion for creating better places to work. In this episode, Mara Hauser, founder and CEO of 25N Coworking and Founding Principal of Workplace Studio, alongside host Wesley Edmonds, talk about coworking, corporate offices, and why designing for humans, not just density, makes all the difference.

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]]> Collisions, community, and choice: Inside the mind of a flex design leader Mara Hauser, Wesley Edmonds 00:22:42 Sometimes the best conversations happen when two design-minded people realize they share the same passion for creating better places to work. In this episode, Mara Hauser, founder and CEO of 25N Coworking and Founding Principal of Workplace Studio, alongside host Wesley Edmonds, talk about coworking, corporate offices, and why designing for humans, not just density, makes all the difference. Sometimes the best conversations happen when two design-minded people realize they share the same passion for creating better places to work. In this episode, Mara Hauser, founder and CEO of 25N Coworking and Founding Principal of Workplace Studio, alongside host Wesley Edmonds, talk about coworking, corporate offices, and why designing for humans, not just density, makes all the difference. zoom-ready spaces, biophilia, mentoring and connection, collision spaces, community management, tour-ready spaces, design with purpose, imagine a place, design for operations, human-centered design, collaboration zones, experience-led design, privacy and focus, coworking, member experience, community-driven design, flexibility and change, hospitality in the workplace, recurring revenue, acoustics, workplace strategy, workplace design, intentional design, future of work, collaboration, background design, adaptive workplaces, hybrid work, power and connectivity, enterprise coworking, flex space, interior design, phone booths, retention and attraction, multifunctional furniture, workplace culture false full 196 c26fa01d-4343-4d01-a17e-8cc3b70e5513 Behind the Mic: IAP 2025 Wrapped In this year-end episode of Imagine a Place, Maria brings together her co-hosts and longtime friends, Wesley Edmonds and Christina Jameson, to look back on the lessons, surprises, and standout moments of 2025. The trio reflects on how the workplace is evolving, why choice and neuroinclusivity are becoming essential design drivers, and how communication, optimism, and human connection shaped their conversations this year. From WorkX insights to the power of storytelling, mentorship, and emerging design talent, this episode captures the heart of what they learned, what inspired them, and what they’re hopeful for in 2026. It’s a warm, candid, and energizing conversation about design, leadership, and the future of work, told by three voices who lived it together.

Check out Maria's 2025 recap article: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/what-i-learned-year-behind-iap-microphone

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]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Wesley Edmonds, Christina Jameson, Maria VanDeman) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast In this year-end episode of Imagine a Place, Maria brings together her co-hosts and longtime friends, Wesley Edmonds and Christina Jameson, to look back on the lessons, surprises, and standout moments of 2025. The trio reflects on how the workplace is evolving, why choice and neuroinclusivity are becoming essential design drivers, and how communication, optimism, and human connection shaped their conversations this year. From WorkX insights to the power of storytelling, mentorship, and emerging design talent, this episode captures the heart of what they learned, what inspired them, and what they’re hopeful for in 2026. It’s a warm, candid, and energizing conversation about design, leadership, and the future of work, told by three voices who lived it together.

Check out Maria's 2025 recap article: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/what-i-learned-year-behind-iap-microphone

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]]> Behind the Mic: IAP 2025 Wrapped Wesley Edmonds, Christina Jameson, Maria VanDeman 00:22:51 In this year-end episode of Imagine a Place, Maria brings together her co-hosts and longtime friends, Wesley Edmonds and Christina Jameson, to look back on the lessons, surprises, and standout moments of 2025. The trio reflects on how the workplace is evolving, why choice and neuroinclusivity are becoming essential design drivers, and how communication, optimism, and human connection shaped their conversations this year. In this year-end episode of Imagine a Place, Maria brings together her co-hosts and longtime friends, Wesley Edmonds and Christina Jameson, to look back on the lessons, surprises, and standout moments of 2025. The trio reflects on how the workplace is evolving, why choice and neuroinclusivity are becoming essential design drivers, and how communication, optimism, and human connection shaped their conversations this year. creative workplaces, workplace wellbeing, communication in design, workplace innovation, design purpose, flight to experience, workplace authenticity, belonging in the workplace, human-centered design, office design trends, workplace research, organizational culture, adaptable workplaces, private office design, workplace strategy, workplace design, empowering employees, design industry insights, workplace adaptability, workplace connection, workplace flexibility, future of work, employee experience, office insight articles, design optimism, storytelling in design, hybrid work, neuroinclusive design, workplace transformation, emerging designers, design community, design leadership, neurodiversity in the workplace, imagine a place podcast, workx conference, flexible architecture, interior design industry, modular workspaces, choice in the workplace, ai and workplace design, team collaboration, ofs, workplace culture false full 195 b82db99f-7fed-4c48-9b6a-002ee6ed5fdd The duck, the data, and the design that makes them work: A conversation with Aflac and Meta In this episode, Wesley talks with Aflac’s Office Design & Planning Supervisor, Lelitha Williams and Meta Workplace Designer, Emily Burchill about what it really means to create employee-centric spaces. Together they unpack how empathy, flexibility, and a little bit of hospitality thinking can turn workplaces into environments where people actually feel seen, supported, and inspired to do their best work. These two women are doing amazing work for big companies and you won't want to miss their insights in this jam-packed episode.

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]]> Thu, 4 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Lelitha Williams, Emily Burchill, Wesley Edmonds) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast In this episode, Wesley talks with Aflac’s Office Design & Planning Supervisor, Lelitha Williams and Meta Workplace Designer, Emily Burchill about what it really means to create employee-centric spaces. Together they unpack how empathy, flexibility, and a little bit of hospitality thinking can turn workplaces into environments where people actually feel seen, supported, and inspired to do their best work. These two women are doing amazing work for big companies and you won't want to miss their insights in this jam-packed episode.

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]]> The duck, the data, and the design that makes them work: A conversation with Aflac and Meta Lelitha Williams, Emily Burchill, Wesley Edmonds 01:04:27 In this episode, Wesley talks with Aflac’s Office Design & Planning Supervisor, Lelitha Williams and Meta Workplace Designer Emily Burchill about what it really means to create employee-centric spaces. Together they unpack how empathy, flexibility, and a little bit of hospitality thinking can turn workplaces into environments where people actually feel seen, supported, and inspired to do their best work. These two women are doing amazing work for big companies and you won't want to miss their insights in this jam-packed episode. In this episode, Wesley talks with Aflac’s Office Design & Planning Supervisor, Lelitha Williams and Meta Workplace Designer Emily Burchill about what it really means to create employee-centric spaces. Together they unpack how empathy, flexibility, and a little bit of hospitality thinking can turn workplaces into environments where people actually feel seen, supported, and inspired to do their best work. These two women are doing amazing work for big companies and you won't want to miss their insights in this jam-packed episode. workplace wellbeing, change management, open vs enclosed offices, human-centered design, focus spaces, design for productivity, behavioral design, meta, environmental psychology, biophilic design, aflac, workplace design, future of work, employee experience, activity-based working, space utilization, hybrid workspaces, circular design, third spaces, workspace ergonomics, collaborative environments, space planning, modular workspaces, flexibility in design, acoustic design, in the room, ofs, sustainable design false full 194 d8558693-b8fb-4881-8ed0-0e54afaf6f0b Design for Belonging: Good design is good for business Design for Belonging: Good design is good for business

What does belonging look like in healthcare — and can design help create it? In this thought-provoking conversation, Maria VanDeman sits down with Jessica Radecki, Healthcare Director at NBBJ, and Lauren Cole, System Director of Design Strategy with Providence Healthcare, to explore how the built environment can foster connection, comfort, and dignity.

Together, they unpack the groundbreaking Design for Belonging research — an effort to quantify something often seen as intangible. From redefining how hospitals measure inclusion and empathy, to building a “kit of parts” that empowers every health system to design for all budgets, this episode reveals how data, design, and humanity intersect.

Whether you’re in healthcare, design, or simply passionate about people-centered spaces, this conversation will challenge the way you think about belonging — and inspire you to design with courage, compassion, and purpose.

Link to article:  How Can Healthcare Support Inclusion Through Design? - HCD Magazine

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]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Jessica Radecki, Lauren Cole, Maria VanDeman) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Design for Belonging: Good design is good for business

What does belonging look like in healthcare — and can design help create it? In this thought-provoking conversation, Maria VanDeman sits down with Jessica Radecki, Healthcare Director at NBBJ, and Lauren Cole, System Director of Design Strategy with Providence Healthcare, to explore how the built environment can foster connection, comfort, and dignity.

Together, they unpack the groundbreaking Design for Belonging research — an effort to quantify something often seen as intangible. From redefining how hospitals measure inclusion and empathy, to building a “kit of parts” that empowers every health system to design for all budgets, this episode reveals how data, design, and humanity intersect.

Whether you’re in healthcare, design, or simply passionate about people-centered spaces, this conversation will challenge the way you think about belonging — and inspire you to design with courage, compassion, and purpose.

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]]> Design for Belonging: Good design is good for business Jessica Radecki, Lauren Cole, Maria VanDeman 00:35:10 What does belonging look like in healthcare — and can design help create it? In this thought-provoking conversation, Maria VanDeman sits down with Jessica Radecki, Healthcare Director at NBBJ, and Lauren Cole, System Director of Design Strategy with Providence Healthcare, to explore how the built environment can foster connection, comfort, and dignity. What does belonging look like in healthcare — and can design help create it? In this thought-provoking conversation, Maria VanDeman sits down with Jessica Radecki, Healthcare Director at NBBJ, and Lauren Cole, System Director of Design Strategy with Providence Healthcare, to explore how the built environment can foster connection, comfort, and dignity. designing for inclusion and belonging, the delight factor design research, design research, belonging in healthcare environments, design for belonging, patient experience and healthcare design, healthcare design strategy, carolina, healthcare design research, providence healthcare design, nbbj architecture, human-centered healthcare design, designing for human experience, healthcare environment innovation, quantifying belonging in design, evidence-based design, ofs, image a place false full 193 ae5febc8-5d88-48ce-833b-1691ee4a0818 Can flex work evolve without losing its soul? A conversation with coworking experts What does “flex work” really mean today? In this conversation, Wesley Edmonds (Director of Workplace at OFS) sits down with top leaders from Switchyards, 25 North Coworking, Everything Coworking, and the Global Workspace Association to explore the future of coworking and flexible office spaces. From the rise of neighborhood work clubs to the pitfalls of landlord partnerships, this episode dives into how the industry can stay truly people-first.

In this episode you'll hear from:

Kayla Gottschalk, Switchyards

Meagan Slavin, 25N Coworking

Jamie Russo, Everything Coworking

Giovanni Palavicini, Fronteras Commercial Real Estate and Global Workspace Association

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]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Kayla Gottschalk, Meagan Slavin, Jamie Russo, Giovanni Palavicini, Wesley Edmonds) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast What does “flex work” really mean today? In this conversation, Wesley Edmonds (Director of Workplace at OFS) sits down with top leaders from Switchyards, 25 North Coworking, Everything Coworking, and the Global Workspace Association to explore the future of coworking and flexible office spaces. From the rise of neighborhood work clubs to the pitfalls of landlord partnerships, this episode dives into how the industry can stay truly people-first.

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Kayla Gottschalk, Switchyards

Meagan Slavin, 25N Coworking

Jamie Russo, Everything Coworking

Giovanni Palavicini, Fronteras Commercial Real Estate and Global Workspace Association

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]]> Can flex work evolve without losing its soul? A conversation with coworking experts Kayla Gottschalk, Meagan Slavin, Jamie Russo, Giovanni Palavicini, Wesley Edmonds 00:38:22 What does “flex work” really mean today? In this conversation, Wesley Edmonds (Director of Workplace at OFS) sits down with top leaders from Switchyards, 25 North Coworking, Everything Coworking, and the Global Workspace Association to explore the future of coworking and flexible office spaces. From the rise of neighborhood work clubs to the pitfalls of landlord partnerships, this episode dives into how the industry can stay truly people-first. What does “flex work” really mean today? In this conversation, Wesley Edmonds (Director of Workplace at OFS) sits down with top leaders from Switchyards, 25 North Coworking, Everything Coworking, and the Global Workspace Association to explore the future of coworking and flexible office spaces. From the rise of neighborhood work clubs to the pitfalls of landlord partnerships, this episode dives into how the industry can stay truly people-first. future of offices, wesley edmonds, meadan slavin, kayla gottschalk, imagine a place, workspace design, office trends, office real estate, 25 north coworking, flexible office, coworking, workplace experience, switchyards, global workspace association, human centered design, future of work, flexible workspace, work from anywhere, hospitality in workspace, coworking operators, coworking industry, hybrid work, neighborhood work clubs, flex work, community in coworking, coworking trends, coworking spaces, flex industry, workspace strategy, everything coworking, ofs, coworking community, giovanni palavicini, jamie russo false full 192 14fff55c-1e6d-4cbd-9217-5b04ec23b6d4 Culture, care, and the spaces between: A conversation with Charmaigne Haley of SmithGroup In this episode, host Maria sits down with Charmaigne Haley, an interior designer at SmithGroup whose story beautifully blends culture, creativity, and compassion. From her Filipino roots to her journey into healthcare design, Charmaigne shares how her heritage, family, and personal experiences with neurodiversity have shaped the way she designs for empathy and connection.

Together, they explore what it means to create spaces that not only function but also heal—spaces that honor people, culture, and community at every turn.

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]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Charmaigne Haley, Maria VanDeman) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast In this episode, host Maria sits down with Charmaigne Haley, an interior designer at SmithGroup whose story beautifully blends culture, creativity, and compassion. From her Filipino roots to her journey into healthcare design, Charmaigne shares how her heritage, family, and personal experiences with neurodiversity have shaped the way she designs for empathy and connection.

Together, they explore what it means to create spaces that not only function but also heal—spaces that honor people, culture, and community at every turn.

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]]> Culture, care, and the spaces between: A conversation with Charmaigne Haley of SmithGroup Charmaigne Haley, Maria VanDeman 00:24:47 In this episode, host Maria sits down with Charmaigne Haley, an interior designer at SmithGroup whose story beautifully blends culture, creativity, and compassion. In this episode, host Maria sits down with Charmaigne Haley, an interior designer at SmithGroup whose story beautifully blends culture, creativity, and compassion. ofs carolina healthcare, neurodiversity in design, wesley edmonds, designing for neurodiverse users, carolina healthcare furniture, charmaigne interview, ofs furniture design, in the room by imagine a place, design industry podcast, inclusive healthcare environments, imagine a place stories, healing through design, design for healing, charmaigne healthcare designer, kindness in design, maria vandeman, biophilic design, ofs imagine a place, charmaigne imagine a place, filipino women in design, human-centered healthcare design, filipino heritage in design, patient-centered spaces, architecture podcast, women in design leadership, filipino-american designer, design storytelling podcast, filipino culture and creativity, ofs design community, healthcare design inspiration, healthcare architecture, empathy in design, in the room podcast, imagine a place podcast, wesley edmonds imagine a place, women in architecture, designing with heart false full 191 04c55a74-6980-4583-9189-6ebd7281fede Designing with empathy and grit Join our guest host, Roby Issac from Mannington Commercial, as he sits down to talk with Alexandra Bonner from FCA.

A West Philadelphia-born interior designer, Alex's heart and passion for healthcare spaces are rooted in empathy, personal experience, and a lifelong love of design. She shares how her firsthand experiences inform her approach to creating neuro-inclusive healthcare spaces and designing environments that empower. Join the conversation about how color, choice, and human-centered design can transform clinical environments and discover Alex’s advice for emerging designers ready to make an impact.

Discover the article: 5 key insights to neuro-inclusive design.

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]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:21:49 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Aaron Estabrook) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Join our guest host, Roby Issac from Mannington Commercial, as he sits down to talk with Alexandra Bonner from FCA.

A West Philadelphia-born interior designer, Alex's heart and passion for healthcare spaces are rooted in empathy, personal experience, and a lifelong love of design. She shares how her firsthand experiences inform her approach to creating neuro-inclusive healthcare spaces and designing environments that empower. Join the conversation about how color, choice, and human-centered design can transform clinical environments and discover Alex’s advice for emerging designers ready to make an impact.

Discover the article: 5 key insights to neuro-inclusive design.

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]]> Designing with empathy and grit Aaron Estabrook 00:28:38 Join our guest host, Roby Issac from Mannington Commercial, as he sits down to talk with Alexandra Bonner from FCA. A West Philadelphia-born interior designer, Alex's heart and passion for healthcare spaces are rooted in empathy, personal experience, and a lifelong love of design. She shares how her firsthand experiences inform her approach to creating neuro-inclusive healthcare spaces and designing environments that empower. Join the conversation about how color, choice, and human-centered design can transform clinical environments and discover Alex’s advice for emerging designers ready to make an impact. Join our guest host, Roby Issac from Mannington Commercial, as he sits down to talk with Alexandra Bonner from FCA. A West Philadelphia-born interior designer, Alex's heart and passion for healthcare spaces are rooted in empathy, personal experience, and a lifelong love of design. She shares how her firsthand experiences inform her approach to creating neuro-inclusive healthcare spaces and designing environments that empower. Join the conversation about how color, choice, and human-centered design can transform clinical environments and discover Alex’s advice for emerging designers ready to make an impact. color psychology in design, sustainable healthcare design, hospital interiors, color in healthcare, healthcare interiors, adaptable healthcare design, healthcare experience design, healthcare planning, imagine a place, resilient healthcare spaces, roby issac, insights for neuro-inclusive design, human-centered design, imagine a palce, alexandra bonner, crafted for healing podcast, interior architecture, healthcare, healthcare podcast, healthcare built environment, trauma-informed design, supportive environments, carolina, healthcare empathy, caregiving environments, therapeutic spaces, empathetic design, hospitality-inspired healthcare, accessibility in healthcare, empathy, roby issac mannington, compassionate design, clinic design, design for well-being, healthcare trends, universal design, alex bonner fca, podcast, patient-centered spaces, mannington commercial, design for neurodiversity, evidence-based design, healthcare architecture, healthcare innovation, interior design, wellness spaces, healthcare design, neuro-inclusive design, flexible healthcare spaces, inclusive design, biophilic healthcare design, healing environments, hospital design false full 190 96138836-6230-44f7-a152-38acbb761942 What’s Next for the Workplace: OFS Recaps the WorkX Conference In this episode of In the ROOM, host Wesley Edmonds sits down with Christina Jamison, Director of Workplace at OFS, to unpack key takeaways from WorkX in Boston. From the industry’s “flight to experience” and the resurgence of private offices to the impact of AI and the human side of workplace data, they explore how design and strategy must evolve to meet the needs of today’s workforce—a practical, human-first conversation on what’s shaping the future of work.

Let's escape the noise and join us "In the ROOM."

Read more about WorkX and the future of work on OFS.com/Insights

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]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Christina Jameson, Wesley Edmonds) https://ofs.com/explore/insights/reflections-workx-2025-designing-workplaces-humans-not-hierarchies In this episode of In the ROOM, host Wesley Edmonds sits down with Christina Jamison, Director of Workplace at OFS, to unpack key takeaways from WorkX in Boston. From the industry’s “flight to experience” and the resurgence of private offices to the impact of AI and the human side of workplace data, they explore how design and strategy must evolve to meet the needs of today’s workforce—a practical, human-first conversation on what’s shaping the future of work.

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]]> What’s Next for the Workplace: OFS Recaps the WorkX Conference Christina Jameson, Wesley Edmonds 00:24:34 In this episode of In the ROOM, host Wesley Edmonds sits down with Christina Jamison, Director of Workplace at OFS, to unpack key takeaways from WorkX in Boston. From the industry’s “flight to experience” and the resurgence of private offices to the impact of AI and the human side of workplace data, they explore how design and strategy must evolve to meet the needs of today’s workforce. A practical, human-first conversation on what’s shaping the future of work. Let's escape the noise and join us "In the ROOM." In this episode of In the ROOM, host Wesley Edmonds sits down with Christina Jamison, Director of Workplace at OFS, to unpack key takeaways from WorkX in Boston. From the industry’s “flight to experience” and the resurgence of private offices to the impact of AI and the human side of workplace data, they explore how design and strategy must evolve to meet the needs of today’s workforce. A practical, human-first conversation on what’s shaping the future of work. Let's escape the noise and join us "In the ROOM." work x, workplace insights, workplace innovation, imagine a place, private office trends, connection at work, office design trends, employee well-being, workplace collaboration, human first workplace, office flexibility, office experience, workplace experience, workplace data, workx 2025, workplace strategy, workplace design, workplace connection, workplace well-being, human centered design, future of work, employee experience, imagine a place production, workplace amenities, workplace purpose, flexible workplace, workplace trends 2025, private offices, workplace transformation, hybrid workplace, agile workplace, workplace belonging, workplace leadership, workplace, ai in workplace, in the room, workplace culture, office of the future false full 189 e47b430e-88a9-4abc-889f-0e06be1f880f In the ROOM at WorkX: Four Leaders, Four Lenses, Countless Ah-ahs What happens when you bring together leaders shaping the workplace from some of the world’s most innovative companies? In this special WorkX episode, In the ROOM host Wesley Edmonds sits down with Alexandra Selezneva (Coca-Cola), Jimmy Groh (Otsuka Pharmaceuticals), Lauren Hasson (JLL), and Brittany Freeman (Athenahealth) for four fast-paced conversations packed with insights on the future of work.

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]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Alexandra Selezneva, Jimmy Groh, Lauren Hasson, Brittany Freeman, Wesley Edmonds) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast What happens when you bring together leaders shaping the workplace from some of the world’s most innovative companies? In this special WorkX episode, In the ROOM host Wesley Edmonds sits down with Alexandra Selezneva (Coca-Cola), Jimmy Groh (Otsuka Pharmaceuticals), Lauren Hasson (JLL), and Brittany Freeman (Athenahealth) for four fast-paced conversations packed with insights on the future of work.

Let's escape the noise and join us "In the ROOM."

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]]> In the ROOM at WorkX: Four Leaders, Four Lenses, Countless Ah-ahs Alexandra Selezneva, Jimmy Groh, Lauren Hasson, Brittany Freeman, Wesley Edmonds 00:56:27 What happens when you bring together leaders shaping the workplace from some of the world’s most innovative companies? In this special WorkX episode, In the ROOM host Wesley Edmonds sits down with Alexandra Selezneva (Coca-Cola), Jimmy Groh (Otsuka Pharmaceuticals), Lauren Hasson (JLL), and Brittany Freeman (Athenahealth) for four fast-paced conversations packed with insights on the future of work. What happens when you bring together leaders shaping the workplace from some of the world’s most innovative companies? In this special WorkX episode, In the ROOM host Wesley Edmonds sits down with Alexandra Selezneva (Coca-Cola), Jimmy Groh (Otsuka Pharmaceuticals), Lauren Hasson (JLL), and Brittany Freeman (Athenahealth) for four fast-paced conversations packed with insights on the future of work. workplace insights, workplace innovation, imagine a place, office design trends, employee well-being, workx, workplace collaboration, office flexibility, office experience, workplace experience, design, workplace strategy, workplace design, workplace connection, human centered design, future of work, employee experience, imagine a place production, workplace amenities, commercial furniture, workplace purpose, flexible workplace, private offices, podcast, commercial interior designer, workplace transformation, hybrid workplace, agile workplace, workplace belonging, workplace leadership, interior design, workplace, office furniture design, in the room, ofs, workplace culture, office of the future false full 188 8fc12004-6ea9-46a2-bf46-faf06928ee15 Finding Peace and Building Community with Shanna Francis of HuntonBrady Architects What does a farm full of Highland cows have to do with interior design? For Shanna Francis, Director of Corporate Interior Design at HuntonBrady Architects, it’s everything. In this episode, recorded live at OFS Design Days showroom, we dive into her inspiring journey, from raising a young son while grinding through design school, to leading high-profile projects, to building a life of peace and purpose on a 200-year-old farm in Virginia.

Shanna shares the pivotal moments that shaped her career: the professor who doubted her, the studio community that lifted her up, and the design industry colleagues who rallied around her. Her story is one of resilience, mentorship, and the power of surrounding yourself with people who believe in you.

We talk about what it means to lead with empathy, to be authentic in your work, and to find joy in both the quiet mornings on the farm and a bustling design scene. If you’ve ever faced doubt or struggled to balance career and life, this episode will inspire you to embrace your own unique path and discover peace among the mountains, along with a renewed sense of joy and happiness.

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]]> Mon, 8 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Shanna Francis, Maria VanDeman) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast What does a farm full of Highland cows have to do with interior design? For Shanna Francis, Director of Corporate Interior Design at HuntonBrady Architects, it’s everything. In this episode, recorded live at OFS Design Days showroom, we dive into her inspiring journey, from raising a young son while grinding through design school, to leading high-profile projects, to building a life of peace and purpose on a 200-year-old farm in Virginia.

Shanna shares the pivotal moments that shaped her career: the professor who doubted her, the studio community that lifted her up, and the design industry colleagues who rallied around her. Her story is one of resilience, mentorship, and the power of surrounding yourself with people who believe in you.

We talk about what it means to lead with empathy, to be authentic in your work, and to find joy in both the quiet mornings on the farm and a bustling design scene. If you’ve ever faced doubt or struggled to balance career and life, this episode will inspire you to embrace your own unique path and discover peace among the mountains, along with a renewed sense of joy and happiness.

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]]> Finding Peace and Building Community with Shanna Francis of HuntonBrady Architects Shanna Francis, Maria VanDeman 00:18:44 In this episode, recorded live at OFS Design Days showroom, we dive into her inspiring journey, from raising a young son while grinding through design school, to leading high-profile projects, to building a life of peace and purpose on a 200-year-old farm in Virginia. In this episode, recorded live at OFS Design Days showroom, we dive into her inspiring journey, from raising a young son while grinding through design school, to leading high-profile projects, to building a life of peace and purpose on a 200-year-old farm in Virginia. designjoy, huton brady, interiorbranding, designvoices, designnetwork, inspiringdesign, architecture, interiorprojects, designcommunity, designevents, interiordesign, designideas, workplacedesign, mentorship, womenindesign, designindustry., designintegrity, creativevoices, designcollaboration, interiordesigner, imagine a place, wellbeing, workplaceinnovation, creativecareer, designtalent, designsuccess, imagineaplace, officelife, designstudio, designdays, designerstories, authenticity, designfirm, designconversation, futureofworkplace, workplacecommunity, designmentor, designpanel, designstories, designteam, universityofflorida, designimpact, careerjourney, interiordesignpodcast, hybridwork, designcareer, designpractice, inspiration, encouragement, designpanelists, workplacewellness, positivity, workplaceexperience, designculturechange, designerlife, storytelling, designculture, designvision, designmindset, careerstories, designleadership, imagine a place production, remotework, collaboration, huntonbrady, designeducation, youngdesigners, careerinspiration, gators, leadership, modernworkplace, imagineaplaceproduction, workplaceculture, workplaceinspiration, designinnovation, designgrowth, designjourney, designgoals, interiorarchitecture, podcast, designpodcast, sustainableworkplace, projectleadership, designinsights, designpurpose, designmentorship, designfuture, biophilicdesign, officefurniture, creativeprocess, designsolutions, creativeleadership, clientrelationships, technologyindesign, imagine a place podcast, resilience, designthinking, interior design, designlife, imagineaplacepodcast, corporateinteriors, designcommunication, careerpath, workplace, supportivecommunity, careerresilience, trustindesign, ofs, interior design podcast, designbalance, design days, creativity false full 187 c4df1c62-1ef4-4245-8b17-e1cb9bd501cf Design for the mind How can we start making spaces more inclusive for all kinds of minds?

In this episode, Host Roby Isaac sits down with Dr. Kati Peditto, senior design researcher at DLR Group, to explore neurodiverse and inclusive design. Dr. Peditto shares how co-design, research, and empathy help shape spaces that meet the needs of neurodivergent individuals. From classrooms to healthcare to workplaces, she explains how small, intentional choices like lighting, sound, wayfinding, and tactile elements make a big difference.

The conversation highlights practical strategies for designers to create environments that are neuro-inclusive. Dr. Peditto emphasizes listening to lived experiences, engaging stakeholders early, and designing for extremes so everyone benefits.

5 key insights to neuro-inclusive design

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]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Kati Peditto, Maria VanDeman, Roby Isaac) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast How can we start making spaces more inclusive for all kinds of minds?

In this episode, Host Roby Isaac sits down with Dr. Kati Peditto, senior design researcher at DLR Group, to explore neurodiverse and inclusive design. Dr. Peditto shares how co-design, research, and empathy help shape spaces that meet the needs of neurodivergent individuals. From classrooms to healthcare to workplaces, she explains how small, intentional choices like lighting, sound, wayfinding, and tactile elements make a big difference.

The conversation highlights practical strategies for designers to create environments that are neuro-inclusive. Dr. Peditto emphasizes listening to lived experiences, engaging stakeholders early, and designing for extremes so everyone benefits.

5 key insights to neuro-inclusive design

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]]> Design for the mind Kati Peditto, Maria VanDeman, Roby Isaac 00:24:46 In this episode, Host Roby Isaac sits down with Dr. Kati Peditto, senior design researcher at DLR Group, to explore neurodiverse and inclusive design. Dr. Peditto shares how co-design, research, and empathy help shape spaces that meet the needs of neurodivergent individuals. In this episode, Host Roby Isaac sits down with Dr. Kati Peditto, senior design researcher at DLR Group, to explore neurodiverse and inclusive design. Dr. Peditto shares how co-design, research, and empathy help shape spaces that meet the needs of neurodivergent individuals. human behavior, product design, cognitive load, co-design, integrated design firm, architecture, design practice, clarus, dignity, kati peditto, stakeholder engagement, imagine a place, wayfinding, targeted universality, sensory experience, design research, learning environments, practical first steps, inclusion in design process, dlr group, accessibility, lived experience input, environmental psychology, post-occupancy evaluation, feedback from occupants, carolina, designing for the extremes, neuro inclusion, invisible populations, visual cues, neurodivergent, translating research into practice, tactile environment, lived experience, sensory stimulation, universal design, design for all, podcast, mannington commercial, intuitive navigation, roby isaac, choice and control, design accountability, healthcare design, crafted for healing, awe in design, intentional listening practice, neurodiversity, inclusive design, ofs, scanalytics false full 186 02baf0f5-c128-4331-a27b-79c30429fb70 Design from your heart to your shoes with Ronnie Belizaire of HKS Recorded live at Design Days, Maria VanDeman chats with a dynamic leader in design, Ronnie Belizaire, Studio Practice Leader and Principal at HKS, about her incredible journey from business student to design industry powerhouse. From navigating her Haitian-American heritage to embracing her true self in the design world, Ronnie shares inspiring stories of mentorship, authenticity, and the power of community. Tune in to hear about her passion for shoes, her role in shaping the future of design, and the life-changing lessons learned along the way. Whether you're starting your career or looking to make a bold shift, Ronnie’s story is a testament to the impact of staying true to yourself and seeking out and honoring meaningful connections. Don’t miss out!

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]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Ronnie Belizaire, Maria VanDeman) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Recorded live at Design Days, Maria VanDeman chats with a dynamic leader in design, Ronnie Belizaire, Studio Practice Leader and Principal at HKS, about her incredible journey from business student to design industry powerhouse. From navigating her Haitian-American heritage to embracing her true self in the design world, Ronnie shares inspiring stories of mentorship, authenticity, and the power of community. Tune in to hear about her passion for shoes, her role in shaping the future of design, and the life-changing lessons learned along the way. Whether you're starting your career or looking to make a bold shift, Ronnie’s story is a testament to the impact of staying true to yourself and seeking out and honoring meaningful connections. Don’t miss out!

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]]> Design from your heart to your shoes with Ronnie Belizaire of HKS Ronnie Belizaire, Maria VanDeman 00:43:04 Recorded live at Design Days, Maria VanDeman chats with a dynamic leader in design, Ronnie Belizaire, Studio Practice Leader and Principal at HKS, about her incredible journey from business student to design industry powerhouse. Recorded live at Design Days, Maria VanDeman chats with a dynamic leader in design, Ronnie Belizaire, Studio Practice Leader and Principal at HKS, about her incredible journey from business student to design industry powerhouse. designer perspectives, architecture, workplace innovation, design storytelling, design trends, imagine a place, ronnie belizaire, design insights, human-centered design, iida, design podcast, design, maria vandeman, collaborative spaces, fulton market, workplace design, hks, purpose-driven design, design strategy, design thinking, built environment, culture-driven design, furniture design, innovation in design, design inspiration, podcast, creative culture, industry insights, commercial interiors, space planning, interior design, creative conversations, ofs, design days false full 185 a7fab585-345e-4f01-a126-3e669cbea8a8 Brain, body, and the built environment How do pathways between the brain, body, and built environment shape our experience?

In this first episode of Crafted for Healing, neuroscientist Dr. Kelly Olson joins series guest host Roby Isaac for a look into the science behind healing spaces. Dr. Olson shares how our brains respond to built environments and how thoughtful design can help regulate stress, support well-being, and serve the needs of more people, including neurodivergent individuals.

From the amygdala to architectural cues, this conversation connects neuroscience to design in a practical way that reflects how we experience spaces. If you’re interested in creating environments where more people can thrive, it all starts here with the brain.

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]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Kelly Olson, Roby Isaac) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast How do pathways between the brain, body, and built environment shape our experience?

In this first episode of Crafted for Healing, neuroscientist Dr. Kelly Olson joins series guest host Roby Isaac for a look into the science behind healing spaces. Dr. Olson shares how our brains respond to built environments and how thoughtful design can help regulate stress, support well-being, and serve the needs of more people, including neurodivergent individuals.

From the amygdala to architectural cues, this conversation connects neuroscience to design in a practical way that reflects how we experience spaces. If you’re interested in creating environments where more people can thrive, it all starts here with the brain.

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]]> Brain, body, and the built environment Kelly Olson, Roby Isaac 00:31:42 From the amygdala to architectural cues, this conversation connects neuroscience to design in a practical way that reflects how we experience spaces. If you’re interested in creating environments where more people can thrive, it all starts here with the brain. From the amygdala to architectural cues, this conversation connects neuroscience to design in a practical way that reflects how we experience spaces. If you’re interested in creating environments where more people can thrive, it all starts here with the brain. architects, sensory, biophilia, healthcare environments, architecture, healing, education, imagine a place, wayfinding, healthcare insights, research, innovation, inclusion, accessibility, healthcare, design, maria vandeman, stan gray, community, carolina, interiors, collaboration, empathy, neurodivergent design, podcast, user-centered design, designers, mannington commercial, roby isaac, wellness, neuroscience, healthcare design, crafted for healing, flooring, healing spaces, neurodiversity, equity, neuro-inclusive, furniture false full 184 5452c1a5-a556-4130-a056-932e04b0bd7d Crafted for Healing: A Conversation on Neurodiversity, Healthcare Design, and Community How can we craft the future of healing spaces through neuro-inclusive design?

In this episode of Imagine a Place, Stan Gray of Carolina and Roby Isaac of Mannington Commercial join Maria to discuss Crafted for Healing, neurodiversity, inclusive design, and creating community.

Together, they talk about how the Crafted for Healing experience connected healthcare design leaders to learn about neurodiversity and it's impact on designing healing spaces. They reflect on the expert insights, stories shared, their personal journey discovering neurodiversity, and the importance of the community they’re building.

This episode also hints at what’s coming next...a new podcast series hosted by Roby, diving deeper into the stories and science behind neuro-inclusive design from a neuroscientist, design researcher, and healthcare designer.

Discover 5 key insights from Crafted for Healing.

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]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Stan Gray, Roby Isaac, Maria VanDeman) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast How can we craft the future of healing spaces through neuro-inclusive design?

In this episode of Imagine a Place, Stan Gray of Carolina and Roby Isaac of Mannington Commercial join Maria to discuss Crafted for Healing, neurodiversity, inclusive design, and creating community.

Together, they talk about how the Crafted for Healing experience connected healthcare design leaders to learn about neurodiversity and it's impact on designing healing spaces. They reflect on the expert insights, stories shared, their personal journey discovering neurodiversity, and the importance of the community they’re building.

This episode also hints at what’s coming next...a new podcast series hosted by Roby, diving deeper into the stories and science behind neuro-inclusive design from a neuroscientist, design researcher, and healthcare designer.

Discover 5 key insights from Crafted for Healing.

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]]> Crafted for Healing: A Conversation on Neurodiversity, Healthcare Design, and Community Stan Gray, Roby Isaac, Maria VanDeman 00:21:30 In this episode of Imagine a Place, Stan Gray of Carolina and Roby Isaac of Mannington Commercial join Maria to discuss Crafted for Healing, neurodiversity, inclusive design, and creating community. In this episode of Imagine a Place, Stan Gray of Carolina and Roby Isaac of Mannington Commercial join Maria to discuss Crafted for Healing, neurodiversity, inclusive design, and creating community. architects, sensory, biophilia, healthcare environments, architecture, healing, education, imagine a place, wayfinding, healthcare insights, research, innovation, inclusion, accessibility, healthcare, design, maria vandeman, stan gray, community, carolina, interiors, collaboration, empathy, neurodivergent design, podcast, user-centered design, designers, mannington commercial, roby isaac, wellness, neuroscience, healthcare design, crafted for healing, flooring, healing spaces, neurodiversity, equity, neuro-inclusive, furniture, creativity false full 183 9535aa34-4508-418e-9415-bd6954da76ef Chicago Design Week: Feel the Energy, Vibes, and Experiences Step into the heart of Chicago’s Design Week —where 50,000 designers gather, showrooms pulse with creativity, and deep dish dreams meet Michelin-star ambitions. In this electric episode, Maria VanDeman and Wesley Edmonds reflect on everything from Fulton Market’s immersive design experiences to unexpected encounters with industry icons like Cheryl Durst (yes, even with laryngitis!) and Roby Isaac from Mannington.

You’ll hear stories of bold murals, student innovation at ICFF, and why winning “Best Large Showroom” at Fulton wasn’t just about design—it was about heart, culture, and hospitality. The conversation weaves through laughter, food cravings, human-centered design, AI with empathy, and the kind of spontaneous connections that make this industry unforgettable.

If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to be inspired by a city, a space, or a stranger—this episode is your invitation.

Spoiler: Vibes are high. Energy is off the hook. And kindness is the new innovation.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Maria VanDeman, Wesley Edmonds, Cheryl Durst, Roby Isaac) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Step into the heart of Chicago’s Design Week —where 50,000 designers gather, showrooms pulse with creativity, and deep dish dreams meet Michelin-star ambitions. In this electric episode, Maria VanDeman and Wesley Edmonds reflect on everything from Fulton Market’s immersive design experiences to unexpected encounters with industry icons like Cheryl Durst (yes, even with laryngitis!) and Roby Isaac from Mannington.

You’ll hear stories of bold murals, student innovation at ICFF, and why winning “Best Large Showroom” at Fulton wasn’t just about design—it was about heart, culture, and hospitality. The conversation weaves through laughter, food cravings, human-centered design, AI with empathy, and the kind of spontaneous connections that make this industry unforgettable.

If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to be inspired by a city, a space, or a stranger—this episode is your invitation.

Spoiler: Vibes are high. Energy is off the hook. And kindness is the new innovation.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Chicago Design Week: Feel the Energy, Vibes, and Experiences Maria VanDeman, Wesley Edmonds, Cheryl Durst, Roby Isaac 00:23:44 In this electric episode, Maria VanDeman and Wesley Edmonds reflect on everything from Fulton Market’s immersive design experiences to unexpected encounters with industry icons like Cheryl Durst and Roby Isaac from Mannington. In this electric episode, Maria VanDeman and Wesley Edmonds reflect on everything from Fulton Market’s immersive design experiences to unexpected encounters with industry icons like Cheryl Durst and Roby Isaac from Mannington. designer perspectives, architecture, wesley edmonds, workplace innovation, design storytelling, design trends, imagine a place, design insights, human-centered design, chicago design, design podcast, design, maria vandeman, collaborative spaces, fulton market, workplace design, purpose-driven design, design strategy, design thinking, built environment, culture-driven design, furniture design, innovation in design, design inspiration, podcast, creative culture, industry insights, commercial interiors, space planning, interior design, creative conversations, ofs, design days false full 181 9355c228-716a-4a3e-89ef-f377309c81de From Intern to Owner — Dani Miller on Building a Business with Grit, Vision & Heart What does it really take to go from intern to entrepreneur? In this episode, Dani Miller, owner of Lauderdale Design in Knoxville, TN, shares her journey of stepping into business ownership, leading with intention, and building a design firm that reflects her values, vision, and bold spirit.

Recorded just days before welcoming her second child, Dani opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship—balancing risk and reward, leading a team, and making tough calls with courage and clarity. From managing global rebrands for Cadillac to returning home to take over the very firm where she started her career, Dani’s path proves that entrepreneurship is equal parts grit, growth, and grace.

She dives into what she’s learned about building a sustainable business, fostering mentorship, creating opportunity within a small team, and why personal finance and emotional well-being are critical to professional success.

Whether you’re dreaming of launching your own company, looking for inspiration to grow your leadership, or navigating the messy middle of running a business, Dani’s story will leave you feeling empowered and equipped to take the leap.

New from Imagine a Place: Tenwek Hospital: How faith, friendship, and design built a beacon of healing in Africa.

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]]> Sat, 7 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Dani Miller, Maria VanDeman) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place What does it really take to go from intern to entrepreneur? In this episode, Dani Miller, owner of Lauderdale Design in Knoxville, TN, shares her journey of stepping into business ownership, leading with intention, and building a design firm that reflects her values, vision, and bold spirit.

Recorded just days before welcoming her second child, Dani opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship—balancing risk and reward, leading a team, and making tough calls with courage and clarity. From managing global rebrands for Cadillac to returning home to take over the very firm where she started her career, Dani’s path proves that entrepreneurship is equal parts grit, growth, and grace.

She dives into what she’s learned about building a sustainable business, fostering mentorship, creating opportunity within a small team, and why personal finance and emotional well-being are critical to professional success.

Whether you’re dreaming of launching your own company, looking for inspiration to grow your leadership, or navigating the messy middle of running a business, Dani’s story will leave you feeling empowered and equipped to take the leap.

New from Imagine a Place: Tenwek Hospital: How faith, friendship, and design built a beacon of healing in Africa.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> From Intern to Owner — Dani Miller on Building a Business with Grit, Vision & Heart Dani Miller, Maria VanDeman 00:35:26 What does it really take to go from intern to entrepreneur? In this episode, Dani Miller, owner of Lauderdale Design in Knoxville, TN, shares her journey of stepping into business ownership, leading with intention, and building a design firm that reflects her values, vision, and bold spirit. Recorded just days before welcoming her second child, Dani opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship—balancing risk and reward, leading a team, and making tough calls with courage and clarity. From managing global rebrands for Cadillac to returning home to take over the very firm where she started her career, Dani’s path proves that entrepreneurship is equal parts grit, growth, and grace. She dives into what she’s learned about building a sustainable business, fostering mentorship, creating opportunity within a small team, and why personal finance and emotional well-being are critical to professional success. Whether you’re dreaming of launching your own company, looking for inspiration to grow your leadership, or navigating the messy middle of running a business, Dani’s story will leave you feeling empowered and equipped to take the leap. What does it really take to go from intern to entrepreneur? In this episode, Dani Miller, owner of Lauderdale Design in Knoxville, TN, shares her journey of stepping into business ownership, leading with intention, and building a design firm that reflects her values, vision, and bold spirit. Recorded just days before welcoming her second child, Dani opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship—balancing risk and reward, leading a team, and making tough calls with courage and clarity. From managing global rebrands for Cadillac to returning home to take over the very firm where she started her career, Dani’s path proves that entrepreneurship is equal parts grit, growth, and grace. She dives into what she’s learned about building a sustainable business, fostering mentorship, creating opportunity within a small team, and why personal finance and emotional well-being are critical to professional success. Whether you’re dreaming of launching your own company, looking for inspiration to grow your leadership, or navigating the messy middle of running a business, Dani’s story will leave you feeling empowered and equipped to take the leap. female founder, women in business, personal finance, business ownership, mentorship, imagine a place, sustainable business, intern to entrepreneur, small business, business strategy, leadership journey, maria vandeman, branding, design firm, professional growth, entrepreneurship, creative entrepreneurship, team building, emotional well-being, work-life balance, dani miller, career transition, design leadership, interior design, lauderdale design, knoxville tn, ofs false full 180 baf4a063-3a49-4fcf-acfd-03829a53e39d In the ROOM at ICFF: Part 3: Human at the core In part 3 of "In the ROOM," host Wesley Edmonds sits down with two visionary design leaders: Jane Nakagawa, Vice President of Research and Development at American Honda Motor Company, and Gabriele Chiave, former VP of Global Creative Direction at Estée Lauder and co-founder of the design collective Controvento.

Together, they dive into a wide-ranging conversation on the future of design—from Jane’s unexpected journey from architecture to automotive innovation, to Gabriel’s belief in the power of storytelling, culture, and emotion in shaping spaces. Together, they unpack how AI and emerging technologies are influencing design, the post-pandemic evolution of workplaces and hospitality, and why human-centered thinking must remain at the core of it all.

It’s a thoughtful, inspiring dialogue about where design is headed—and the responsibility we carry to make it more meaningful, sustainable, and deeply human.

Learn more about ROOM

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Wed, 4 Jun 2025 12:01:24 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Jane Nakagawa, Gabriele Chiave, Wesley Edmonds) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place In part 3 of "In the ROOM," host Wesley Edmonds sits down with two visionary design leaders: Jane Nakagawa, Vice President of Research and Development at American Honda Motor Company, and Gabriele Chiave, former VP of Global Creative Direction at Estée Lauder and co-founder of the design collective Controvento.

Together, they dive into a wide-ranging conversation on the future of design—from Jane’s unexpected journey from architecture to automotive innovation, to Gabriel’s belief in the power of storytelling, culture, and emotion in shaping spaces. Together, they unpack how AI and emerging technologies are influencing design, the post-pandemic evolution of workplaces and hospitality, and why human-centered thinking must remain at the core of it all.

It’s a thoughtful, inspiring dialogue about where design is headed—and the responsibility we carry to make it more meaningful, sustainable, and deeply human.

Learn more about ROOM

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> In the ROOM at ICFF: Part 3: Human at the core Jane Nakagawa, Gabriele Chiave, Wesley Edmonds 01:08:07 In part 3 of "In the ROOM," host Wesley Edmonds sits down with two visionary design leaders: Jane Nakagawa, Vice President of Research and Development at American Honda Motor Company, and Gabriele Chiave, former VP of Global Creative Direction at Estée Lauder and co-founder of the design collective Controvento. Together, they dive into a wide-ranging conversation on the future of design—from Jane’s unexpected journey from architecture to automotive innovation, to Gabriel’s belief in the power of storytelling, culture, and emotion in shaping spaces. Together, they unpack how AI and emerging technologies are influencing design, the post-pandemic evolution of workplaces and hospitality, and why human-centered thinking must remain at the core of it all. It’s a thoughtful, inspiring dialogue about where design is headed—and the responsibility we carry to make it more meaningful, sustainable, and deeply human. In part 3 of "In the ROOM," host Wesley Edmonds sits down with two visionary design leaders: Jane Nakagawa, Vice President of Research and Development at American Honda Motor Company, and Gabriele Chiave, former VP of Global Creative Direction at Estée Lauder and co-founder of the design collective Controvento. Together, they dive into a wide-ranging conversation on the future of design—from Jane’s unexpected journey from architecture to automotive innovation, to Gabriel’s belief in the power of storytelling, culture, and emotion in shaping spaces. Together, they unpack how AI and emerging technologies are influencing design, the post-pandemic evolution of workplaces and hospitality, and why human-centered thinking must remain at the core of it all. It’s a thoughtful, inspiring dialogue about where design is headed—and the responsibility we carry to make it more meaningful, sustainable, and deeply human. product design, automotive design, architecture, wesley edmonds, design innovation, design trends, emotional design, imagine a place, r&d in design, human-centered design, jane nakagawa, design, innovation in furniture, personalization, workplace design, design thinking, storytelling, future of work, estée lauder, cultural design, experiential design, creative direction, hybrid workspaces, imagine a place productions, furniture design, post-pandemic design, design inspiration, podcast, technology and design, hospitality design, contrave, creative collaboration, contemporary design, live podcast, design leadership, icff 2025, interior design, icff, flexibility in design, honda, ai in design, ofs, space design, gabriel chive, sustainable design false full 179 cbf66e76-62be-42b3-aaed-48834e645fe8 In the ROOM at ICFF: Part 2: Design with Feeling—and a Punchline Join host Wesley Edmonds for part two of In the ROOM at ICFF, where design meets humor, emotion, and experience in unexpected ways.

First up is NYC-based comedian Dan Mahboubian Rosen, who brings a fresh—and funny—perspective to the world of design. Through his unique lens, Dan explores how comedy can shift our understanding of space and spark new ways of thinking.

Then, Wesley sits down with David Schwarz, Co-Founder and Creative Partner at HUSH, to talk about designing immersive environments that do more than look good—they make people feel something.

Though their approaches are very different, both Dan and David challenge the idea of what design can be. This episode is full of insight, a few laughs, and a reminder that great design connects us in ways we might not expect.

Let's escape the noise and join us "In the ROOM."

Learn more about ROOM

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Wed, 21 May 2025 19:53:27 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Dan Mahboubian Rosen, David Schwarz, Wesley Edmonds) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Join host Wesley Edmonds for part two of In the ROOM at ICFF, where design meets humor, emotion, and experience in unexpected ways.

First up is NYC-based comedian Dan Mahboubian Rosen, who brings a fresh—and funny—perspective to the world of design. Through his unique lens, Dan explores how comedy can shift our understanding of space and spark new ways of thinking.

Then, Wesley sits down with David Schwarz, Co-Founder and Creative Partner at HUSH, to talk about designing immersive environments that do more than look good—they make people feel something.

Though their approaches are very different, both Dan and David challenge the idea of what design can be. This episode is full of insight, a few laughs, and a reminder that great design connects us in ways we might not expect.

Let's escape the noise and join us "In the ROOM."

Learn more about ROOM

Connect with Maria on LinkedIn.

Click here to get your copy of Maria's children's book—Design Your World.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> In the ROOM at ICFF: Part 2: Design with Feeling—and a Punchline Dan Mahboubian Rosen, David Schwarz, Wesley Edmonds 01:06:31 Join host Wesley Edmonds for part two of In the ROOM at ICFF, where design meets humor, emotion, and experience in unexpected ways. First up is NYC-based comedian Dan Mahboubian Rosen, who brings a fresh—and funny—perspective to the world of design. Through his unique lens, Dan explores how comedy can shift our understanding of space and spark new ways of thinking. Then, Wesley sits down with David Schwarz, Co-Founder and Creative Partner at HUSH, to talk about designing immersive environments that do more than look good—they make people feel something. Though their approaches are very different, both Dan and David challenge the idea of what design can be. This episode is full of insight, a few laughs, and a reminder that great design connects us in ways we might not expect. Join host Wesley Edmonds for part two of In the ROOM at ICFF, where design meets humor, emotion, and experience in unexpected ways. First up is NYC-based comedian Dan Mahboubian Rosen, who brings a fresh—and funny—perspective to the world of design. Through his unique lens, Dan explores how comedy can shift our understanding of space and spark new ways of thinking. Then, Wesley sits down with David Schwarz, Co-Founder and Creative Partner at HUSH, to talk about designing immersive environments that do more than look good—they make people feel something. Though their approaches are very different, both Dan and David challenge the idea of what design can be. This episode is full of insight, a few laughs, and a reminder that great design connects us in ways we might not expect. dan mahboubian rosen, wesley edmonds, engaging spaces, imagine a place, architectural innovation, laughter in design, design insights, human-centered design, design experience, design podcast, insightful design, design, immersive design, hush firm, design humor, nyc designers, experiential design, creative spaces, david schwarz, creative storytelling, comedy, space inspiration, imagine a place podcast, interior design, dan rosen, icff, awe-inspiring spaces, comedy in design, design critique, ofs, transforming spaces, hush false full 178 4501d79e-c01c-410e-bdfc-68998a528003 In the ROOM at ICFF: Part 1: Women with Mission Step into the ROOM at ICFF in New York City, where host Wesley Edmonds sits down with two inspiring women who are making waves in the design world with purpose and heart.

First up is Jaime Derringer, Co-Founder and Head of Brand at TRAME and the Founder and creative force behind Design Milk. Jaime reflects on her unexpected path from art and blogging to becoming a pioneer in digital design media. She opens up about the evolution of her work and how she's now exploring the space where technology meets craftsmanship, with a human touch.

Then, Wesley welcomes Stacy Shoemaker Rauen, Editor-in-Chief of Hospitality Design Magazine and Senior Vice President of the Design Group at Emerald. From her start in journalism to launching her own brand (Bump Water) to raising three boys while leading the industry, Stacy shares how she navigates life with drive, creativity, and a whole lot of heart.

These conversations offer a glimpse into what it really looks like to build a career around curiosity and care. Part one of In the ROOM at ICFF is a reminder that behind every big idea are people simply trying to do work that matters.

Let's escape the noise and join us "In the ROOM."

Learn more about ROOM

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Tue, 20 May 2025 05:38:03 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Jaime Derringer, Stacy Shoemaker Rauen, Wesley Edmonds) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Step into the ROOM at ICFF in New York City, where host Wesley Edmonds sits down with two inspiring women who are making waves in the design world with purpose and heart.

First up is Jaime Derringer, Co-Founder and Head of Brand at TRAME and the Founder and creative force behind Design Milk. Jaime reflects on her unexpected path from art and blogging to becoming a pioneer in digital design media. She opens up about the evolution of her work and how she's now exploring the space where technology meets craftsmanship, with a human touch.

Then, Wesley welcomes Stacy Shoemaker Rauen, Editor-in-Chief of Hospitality Design Magazine and Senior Vice President of the Design Group at Emerald. From her start in journalism to launching her own brand (Bump Water) to raising three boys while leading the industry, Stacy shares how she navigates life with drive, creativity, and a whole lot of heart.

These conversations offer a glimpse into what it really looks like to build a career around curiosity and care. Part one of In the ROOM at ICFF is a reminder that behind every big idea are people simply trying to do work that matters.

Let's escape the noise and join us "In the ROOM."

Learn more about ROOM

Connect with Maria on LinkedIn.

Click here to get your copy of Maria's children's book—Design Your World.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> In the ROOM at ICFF: Part 1: Women with Mission Jaime Derringer, Stacy Shoemaker Rauen, Wesley Edmonds 00:53:13 Step into the ROOM at ICFF in New York City, where host Wesley Edmonds sits down with two inspiring women who are making waves in the design world with purpose and heart. First up is Jaime Derringer, Co-Founder and Head of Brand at TRAME and the Founder and creative force behind Design Milk. Jaime reflects on her unexpected path from art and blogging to becoming a pioneer in digital design media. She opens up about the evolution of her work and how she's now exploring the space where technology meets craftsmanship, with a human touch. Then, Wesley welcomes Stacy Shoemaker Rauen, Editor-in-Chief of Hospitality Design Magazine and Senior Vice President of the Design Group at Emerald. From her start in journalism to launching her own brand (Bump Water) to raising three boys while leading the industry, Stacy shares how she navigates life with drive, creativity, and a whole lot of heart. These conversations offer a glimpse into what it really looks like to build a career around curiosity and care. Part one of In the ROOM at ICFF is a reminder that behind every big idea are people simply trying to do work that matters. Let's escape the noise and join us "In the ROOM." Step into the ROOM at ICFF in New York City, where host Wesley Edmonds sits down with two inspiring women who are making waves in the design world with purpose and heart. First up is Jaime Derringer, Co-Founder and Head of Brand at TRAME and the Founder and creative force behind Design Milk. Jaime reflects on her unexpected path from art and blogging to becoming a pioneer in digital design media. She opens up about the evolution of her work and how she's now exploring the space where technology meets craftsmanship, with a human touch. Then, Wesley welcomes Stacy Shoemaker Rauen, Editor-in-Chief of Hospitality Design Magazine and Senior Vice President of the Design Group at Emerald. From her start in journalism to launching her own brand (Bump Water) to raising three boys while leading the industry, Stacy shares how she navigates life with drive, creativity, and a whole lot of heart. These conversations offer a glimpse into what it really looks like to build a career around curiosity and care. Part one of In the ROOM at ICFF is a reminder that behind every big idea are people simply trying to do work that matters. Let's escape the noise and join us "In the ROOM." sustainability, design journalism, wesley edmonds, icff interviews, contemporary furniture, design with purpose, imagine a place, icff 2024, human-centered design, design industry, bump water, design podcast, motherhood, balancing work and family, design industry insights, industry buzzwords, women in design, icff podcast, design milk, technology in design, design entrepreneurship, career in design, digital design media, craft innovation, new york design, entrepreneurship, furniture design, creative storytelling, design inspiration, hospitality design magazine, work-life balance, hospitality design, traum paris, design leadership, design algorithms, icff 2025, room podcast, technology and craftsmanship, icff, creative careers, female founders, stacy shoemaker rauen, in the room, ofs, interior design podcast, trame paris, jaime derringer false full 177 e08cf591-a4e0-4fa7-9154-d38e730af031 From Dorm Room to Design Career with Sara Meier of CannonDesign What began as a friendship in a college dorm unfolds into a story of growth within the design profession — marked by pivots, promotions, and purpose. In this episode, Sara Meier, Interior Designer and Project Manager at CannonDesign, shares her journey from design school to a flexible, future-focused firm. She reflects on the power of saying yes to new challenges, seeking mentorship, and championing sustainable, human-centered design. We dive into the realities of design education, the lessons only experience can teach, and the drive to create healthier environments. Whether you're a student, a seasoned designer, or somewhere in between, this conversation is a reminder that where you start shapes you, but it doesn’t define where you can go.

BONUS: 

"In the Room" airs on the Imagine a Place podcast feed on Tuesday, May 20th, across all major podcast platforms.

Are you in NYC and want to check out ICFF? Imagine a Place invites you to be our guest! Click here for a complimentary pass. 

Connect with Maria on LinkedIn.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 12 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Sara Meier, Maria VanDeman) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place What began as a friendship in a college dorm unfolds into a story of growth within the design profession — marked by pivots, promotions, and purpose. In this episode, Sara Meier, Interior Designer and Project Manager at CannonDesign, shares her journey from design school to a flexible, future-focused firm. She reflects on the power of saying yes to new challenges, seeking mentorship, and championing sustainable, human-centered design. We dive into the realities of design education, the lessons only experience can teach, and the drive to create healthier environments. Whether you're a student, a seasoned designer, or somewhere in between, this conversation is a reminder that where you start shapes you, but it doesn’t define where you can go.

BONUS: 

"In the Room" airs on the Imagine a Place podcast feed on Tuesday, May 20th, across all major podcast platforms.

Are you in NYC and want to check out ICFF? Imagine a Place invites you to be our guest! Click here for a complimentary pass. 

Connect with Maria on LinkedIn.

Click here to get your copy of Maria's children's book—Design Your World.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> From Dorm Room to Design Career with Sara Meier of CannonDesign Sara Meier, Maria VanDeman 00:43:13 What began as a friendship in a college dorm unfolds into a story of growth within the design profession — marked by pivots, promotions, and purpose. In this episode, Sara Meier, Interior Designer and Project Manager at CannonDesign, shares her journey from design school to a flexible, future-focused firm. She reflects on the power of saying yes to new challenges, seeking mentorship, and championing sustainable, human-centered design. We dive into the realities of design education, the lessons only experience can teach, and the drive to create healthier environments. Whether you're a student, a seasoned designer, or somewhere in between, this conversation is a reminder that where you start shapes you — but it doesn’t define where you can go. What began as a friendship in a college dorm unfolds into a story of growth within the design profession — marked by pivots, promotions, and purpose. In this episode, Sara Meier, Interior Designer and Project Manager at CannonDesign, shares her journey from design school to a flexible, future-focused firm. She reflects on the power of saying yes to new challenges, seeking mentorship, and championing sustainable, human-centered design. We dive into the realities of design education, the lessons only experience can teach, and the drive to create healthier environments. Whether you're a student, a seasoned designer, or somewhere in between, this conversation is a reminder that where you start shapes you — but it doesn’t define where you can go. architecture, design mentorship, design education, design journey, sara meier, imagine a place, wellness design, human-centered design, design students, design industry, cannondesign, design school, design podcast, young professionals, maria vandeman, professional development, design promotions, healthy environments, flexible workplace, future-focused firm, project management, design inspiration, commercial interiors, career growth, interior design, design career, design pivots, creative careers, ofs, sustainable design false full 176 02d61130-9ee4-43fa-85f9-a184861ad889 Floaties, Growth, and the Power of Team In this episode, we dive deep into the raw, real, and rewarding journey of interior designer Cynthia Sarria, as she shares what it’s like to lead, learn, and build a thriving design culture from the ground up. From her unexpected move from Jersey to Miami to helping launch HOK’s office during a pandemic, Cynthia opens up about what it truly takes to grow a resilient team—and why floaties, heart, and humor are often more valuable than a perfect plan.

We talk about the messy middle of career transitions, the unspoken power of mentorship, and the emotional layers behind creating not just beautiful spaces, but empowered design teams. You’ll hear about the lessons she learned the hard way, how vulnerability builds trust, and why building culture starts with showing up for people—even when no one’s watching.

Whether you're an emerging designer, a seasoned leader, or someone navigating the in-between, this episode is packed with wisdom, warmth, and a few good laughs. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about doing the hard things, designing with purpose, and finding joy in the process.

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]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:26:19 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Cynthia Sarria, Maria VanDeman) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place In this episode, we dive deep into the raw, real, and rewarding journey of interior designer Cynthia Sarria, as she shares what it’s like to lead, learn, and build a thriving design culture from the ground up. From her unexpected move from Jersey to Miami to helping launch HOK’s office during a pandemic, Cynthia opens up about what it truly takes to grow a resilient team—and why floaties, heart, and humor are often more valuable than a perfect plan.

We talk about the messy middle of career transitions, the unspoken power of mentorship, and the emotional layers behind creating not just beautiful spaces, but empowered design teams. You’ll hear about the lessons she learned the hard way, how vulnerability builds trust, and why building culture starts with showing up for people—even when no one’s watching.

Whether you're an emerging designer, a seasoned leader, or someone navigating the in-between, this episode is packed with wisdom, warmth, and a few good laughs. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about doing the hard things, designing with purpose, and finding joy in the process.

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]]> Floaties, Growth, and the Power of Team Cynthia Sarria, Maria VanDeman 00:42:19 architecture and design, mentorship, imagine a place, hok, resilient teams, career transitions, design podcast, maria vandeman, miami designers, purpose-driven design, office design, cynthia sarria, women in design, vulnerability in leadership, creative leadership, design culture, design inspiration, building culture, pandemic career stories, emerging designers, design leadership, interior design, creative careers, emotional intelligence, ofs, workplace culture false full 175 acc09126-2ded-4228-85b7-777da8977339 What makes you magical? Maria VanDeman and Wesley Edmonds unpack the powerful themes from IIDA’s 27th Industry Roundtable—"The Happiness Code." From designing for awe to embracing vulnerability and joy in the workplace, this episode explores how comfort, connection, and magic are influencing the future of design. Hear their reflections on insights from thought leaders like Dr. Upali Nanda and Mark Bryan—and find out what makes you magical.

 

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]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:38:18 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Maria VanDeman, Wesley Edmonds) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Maria VanDeman and Wesley Edmonds unpack the powerful themes from IIDA’s 27th Industry Roundtable—"The Happiness Code." From designing for awe to embracing vulnerability and joy in the workplace, this episode explores how comfort, connection, and magic are influencing the future of design. Hear their reflections on insights from thought leaders like Dr. Upali Nanda and Mark Bryan—and find out what makes you magical.

 

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]]> What makes you magical? Maria VanDeman, Wesley Edmonds 00:35:47 Maria VanDeman and Wesley Edmonds unpack the powerful themes from IIDA’s 27th Industry Roundtable—"The Happiness Code." From designing for awe to embracing vulnerability and joy in the workplace, this episode explores how comfort, connection, and magic are influencing the future of design. Hear their reflections on insights from thought leaders like Dr. Upali Nanda and Mark Bryan—and find out what makes you magical. Maria VanDeman and Wesley Edmonds unpack the powerful themes from IIDA’s 27th Industry Roundtable—"The Happiness Code." From designing for awe to embracing vulnerability and joy in the workplace, this episode explores how comfort, connection, and magic are influencing the future of design. Hear their reflections on insights from thought leaders like Dr. Upali Nanda and Mark Bryan—and find out what makes you magical. magic in design, holistic workplace, design psychology, dr. upali nanda, wesley edmonds, design innovation, design trends, mindful design, emotional design, the happiness code, human-centered design, workplace experience, maria vandeman, workplace design, workplace well-being, vulnerability in design, mark bryan, connection in design, thoughtful design, comfort in design, iida industry roundtable, designing for awe, future of design, inspiring workplaces, joy in the workplace, employee happiness false full 174 23a2ccbe-40a7-4b6a-a0a5-7693bc29a71e A New Chapter: Imagining What’s Next with Maria VanDeman Imagine a Place is stepping into a new chapter, and we're thrilled to introduce our new host, Maria VanDeman. In this heartfelt and unscripted debut, Maria opens up about the excitement — and a bit of the nervousness — that comes with taking the reins of a podcast that's inspired so many. She reflects on the 170+ incredible guests who’ve shaped Imagine a Place and shares her vision for what’s ahead: meaningful conversations with people who are creating impact — in their work, their communities, and the spaces they touch.

Maria also gives us a glimpse into who she is — a wife, mother, licensed interior designer, and someone deeply passionate about human connection. With new graphics, fresh sounds, and bold ideas on the horizon, this episode marks the beginning of an exciting journey.

Join us as we continue to imagine places — together.

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]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Maria VanDeman) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Imagine a Place is stepping into a new chapter, and we're thrilled to introduce our new host, Maria VanDeman. In this heartfelt and unscripted debut, Maria opens up about the excitement — and a bit of the nervousness — that comes with taking the reins of a podcast that's inspired so many. She reflects on the 170+ incredible guests who’ve shaped Imagine a Place and shares her vision for what’s ahead: meaningful conversations with people who are creating impact — in their work, their communities, and the spaces they touch.

Maria also gives us a glimpse into who she is — a wife, mother, licensed interior designer, and someone deeply passionate about human connection. With new graphics, fresh sounds, and bold ideas on the horizon, this episode marks the beginning of an exciting journey.

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]]> A New Chapter: Imagining What’s Next with Maria VanDeman Maria VanDeman 00:03:57 Imagine a Place is stepping into a new chapter, and we're thrilled to introduce our new host, Maria VanDeman. In this heartfelt and unscripted debut, Maria opens up about the excitement — and a bit of the nervousness — that comes with taking the reins of a podcast that's inspired so many. She reflects on the 170+ incredible guests who’ve shaped Imagine a Place and shares her vision for what’s ahead: meaningful conversations with people who are creating impact — in their work, their communities, and the spaces they touch. Maria also gives us a glimpse into who she is — a wife, mother, licensed interior designer, and someone deeply passionate about human connection. With new graphics, fresh sounds, and bold ideas on the horizon, this episode marks the beginning of an exciting journey. Join us as we continue to imagine places — together. Imagine a Place is stepping into a new chapter, and we're thrilled to introduce our new host, Maria VanDeman. In this heartfelt and unscripted debut, Maria opens up about the excitement — and a bit of the nervousness — that comes with taking the reins of a podcast that's inspired so many. She reflects on the 170+ incredible guests who’ve shaped Imagine a Place and shares her vision for what’s ahead: meaningful conversations with people who are creating impact — in their work, their communities, and the spaces they touch. Maria also gives us a glimpse into who she is — a wife, mother, licensed interior designer, and someone deeply passionate about human connection. With new graphics, fresh sounds, and bold ideas on the horizon, this episode marks the beginning of an exciting journey. Join us as we continue to imagine places — together. podcast host announcement, imagine a place, design industry podcast, design thought leadership, human-centered design, new podcast host, design podcast, maria vandeman ofs, maria vandeman, commercial design, workplace design, design strategy, ofs furniture, career in design, podcast for designers, design impact, storytelling in design, design inspiration, design community, commercial interiors, design leadership, imagine a place podcast, design and community, interior design, reimagining design., creative conversations, ofs false full 173 8bcbc0a0-88ac-4645-8b97-e9248933b832 NeoCon + Remembering Our Matriarch with Doug Shapiro On this episode Doug is by himself talking about his 19th NeoCon and what caught his attention. He also talks about the future of this time of year as OFS is moving to Fulton Market for Design Days. Doug also takes time to share memories of Phyllis Menke, Matriarch of OFS who recently passed away at the age of 98.

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]]> Wed, 3 Jul 2024 20:27:19 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast On this episode Doug is by himself talking about his 19th NeoCon and what caught his attention. He also talks about the future of this time of year as OFS is moving to Fulton Market for Design Days. Doug also takes time to share memories of Phyllis Menke, Matriarch of OFS who recently passed away at the age of 98.

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]]> NeoCon + Remembering Our Matriarch with Doug Shapiro Doug Shapiro 00:13:49 On this episode Doug is by himself talking about his 19th NeoCon and what caught his attention. He also talks about the future of this time of year as OFS is moving to Fulton Market for Design Days. Doug also takes time to share memories of Phyllis Menke, Matriarch of OFS who recently passed away at the age of 98. On this episode Doug is by himself talking about his 19th NeoCon and what caught his attention. He also talks about the future of this time of year as OFS is moving to Fulton Market for Design Days. Doug also takes time to share memories of Phyllis Menke, Matriarch of OFS who recently passed away at the age of 98. design podcast, design, fulton market, merchandise mart, neocon 2024, podcasting, matriarch, phyllis menke, interior design, ofs, design days false full 171 32482df3-e14e-4688-b4b5-740c40323c0c Designing for Identity | Jack Travis, Architect, Author, Designer, & Professor In honor of Juneteenth, we welcome Jack Travis, an esteemed interior designer, architect, author, and educator whose profound insights have significantly shaped the design and education landscape. Jack is an incredible storyteller and today, he shares his journey from childhood into the business of architecture. You’ll hear about his experiences of overcoming racial barriers and learn his unique framework and approach to design that incorporates cultural identity. Jack's way of thinking will inspire you with a deeper understanding of how architecture and design can reflect and honor cultural heritage and still push the boundaries of innovation.

To learn more about Jack Travis, please visit: https://www.jacktravisarchitect.com 

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]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Jack Travis, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place In honor of Juneteenth, we welcome Jack Travis, an esteemed interior designer, architect, author, and educator whose profound insights have significantly shaped the design and education landscape. Jack is an incredible storyteller and today, he shares his journey from childhood into the business of architecture. You’ll hear about his experiences of overcoming racial barriers and learn his unique framework and approach to design that incorporates cultural identity. Jack's way of thinking will inspire you with a deeper understanding of how architecture and design can reflect and honor cultural heritage and still push the boundaries of innovation.

To learn more about Jack Travis, please visit: https://www.jacktravisarchitect.com 

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]]> Designing for Identity | Jack Travis, Architect, Author, Designer, & Professor Jack Travis, Doug Shapiro 01:09:11 In honor of Juneteenth, we welcome Jack Travis, an esteemed interior designer, architect, author, and educator whose profound insights have significantly shaped the design and education landscape. Jack is an incredible storyteller and today, he shares his journey from childhood into the business of architecture. You’ll hear about his experiences of overcoming racial barriers and learn his unique framework and approach to design that incorporates cultural identity. Jack's way of thinking will inspire you with a deeper understanding of how architecture and design can reflect and honor cultural heritage and still push the boundaries of innovation. To learn more about Jack Travis, please visit: https://www.jacktravisarchitect.com In honor of Juneteenth, we welcome Jack Travis, an esteemed interior designer, architect, author, and educator whose profound insights have significantly shaped the design and education landscape. Jack is an incredible storyteller and today, he shares his journey from childhood into the business of architecture. You’ll hear about his experiences of overcoming racial barriers and learn his unique framework and approach to design that incorporates cultural identity. Jack's way of thinking will inspire you with a deeper understanding of how architecture and design can reflect and honor cultural heritage and still push the boundaries of innovation. To learn more about Jack Travis, please visit: https://www.jacktravisarchitect.com diversity, architecture, creative journey, design innovation, imagine a place, architectural education, interior designer, jack travis, spike lee, inclusion, overcoming challenges, cultural integration, boundary-pushing design., architectural consultant, design, cultural identity, design framework, racial barriers, jungle fever, african american architects, design inspiration, black architects, design landscape, architect, design and culture, heritage in design, innovative design, interior design, cultural heritage, juneteenth, ofs false full 170 7369b176-5a81-4c64-9dbd-fd3a88564f76 Building a People-First Culture + A Check-In with Alexandra Tseffos In this episode, host Doug Shapiro shares some insights on corporate culture that came from a recent encounter.  He also checks in with The Design POP podcast host, Alexandra Tseffos.  Alexandra shares some learnings from her recent virtual event POP into Excellence. 

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]]> Fri, 7 Jun 2024 09:58:43 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Alexandra Tseffos, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place In this episode, host Doug Shapiro shares some insights on corporate culture that came from a recent encounter.  He also checks in with The Design POP podcast host, Alexandra Tseffos.  Alexandra shares some learnings from her recent virtual event POP into Excellence. 

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]]> Building a People-First Culture + A Check-In with Alexandra Tseffos Alexandra Tseffos, Doug Shapiro 00:16:56 In this episode, host Doug Shapiro shares some insights on corporate culture that came from a recent encounter. He also checks in with The Design POP podcast host, Alexandra Tseffos. Alexandra shares some learnings from her recent virtual event POP into Excellence. In this episode, host Doug Shapiro shares some insights on corporate culture that came from a recent encounter. He also checks in with The Design POP podcast host, Alexandra Tseffos. Alexandra shares some learnings from her recent virtual event POP into Excellence. industry trends, architecture and design, architecture, office culture, workplace innovation, business insights, pop into excellence, corporate culture, imagine a place, designpop, design podcast, company culture, neocon, design excellence, alexandra tseffos, dealer designers, design thinking, professional growth, leadership, doug shapiro, doug shapiro, creative leadership, culture, design pop, design pop podcast, interior design, ofs false full 169 d858d97d-712b-4bdd-bc26-ccdbe1db069a In the ROOM at ICFF: Part 2 | Lee Broom, Shreya Somani, Alain Gilles, and Sadig Alekperov Join host Doug Shapiro for part 2 of 'In the ROOM' LIVE from ICFF. Today, Doug explores the essence of ICFF, capturing the spirit of design through the voices of global influencers, such as Lee Broom, Shreya Somani, Alain Gilles, and entrepreneur Sadig Alekperov.

In this episode, Lee Broom shares his inspiring journey from theater lighting design to international acclaim, exploring the emotional depth of his creations. Next, Shreya Somani joins us to discuss her dual roles as a commercial designer and artistic creator, revealing how joy fuels her work. Finally, Green Mood founder Sadig Alekperov and designer Alain Gilles discuss their groundbreaking mission to bring nature indoors, blending innovation with natural beauty.

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]]> Mon, 3 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Lee Broom, Shreya Somani, Alain Gilles, Sadig Alekperov, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Join host Doug Shapiro for part 2 of 'In the ROOM' LIVE from ICFF. Today, Doug explores the essence of ICFF, capturing the spirit of design through the voices of global influencers, such as Lee Broom, Shreya Somani, Alain Gilles, and entrepreneur Sadig Alekperov.

In this episode, Lee Broom shares his inspiring journey from theater lighting design to international acclaim, exploring the emotional depth of his creations. Next, Shreya Somani joins us to discuss her dual roles as a commercial designer and artistic creator, revealing how joy fuels her work. Finally, Green Mood founder Sadig Alekperov and designer Alain Gilles discuss their groundbreaking mission to bring nature indoors, blending innovation with natural beauty.

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]]> In the ROOM at ICFF: Part 2 | Lee Broom, Shreya Somani, Alain Gilles, and Sadig Alekperov Lee Broom, Shreya Somani, Alain Gilles, Sadig Alekperov, Doug Shapiro 00:30:40 Join host Doug Shapiro for part 2 of 'In the ROOM' LIVE from ICFF. Today, Doug explores the essence of ICFF, capturing the spirit of design through the voices of global influencers, such as Lee Broom, Shreya Somani, Alain Gilles, and entrepreneur Sadig Alekperov. In this episode, Lee Broom shares his inspiring journey from theater lighting design to international acclaim, exploring the emotional depth of his creations. Next, Shreya Somani joins us to discuss her dual roles as a commercial designer and artistic creator, revealing how joy fuels her work. Finally, Green Mood founder Sadig Alekperov and designer Alain Gilles discuss their groundbreaking mission to bring nature indoors, blending innovation with natural beauty. Join host Doug Shapiro for part 2 of 'In the ROOM' LIVE from ICFF. Today, Doug explores the essence of ICFF, capturing the spirit of design through the voices of global influencers, such as Lee Broom, Shreya Somani, Alain Gilles, and entrepreneur Sadig Alekperov. In this episode, Lee Broom shares his inspiring journey from theater lighting design to international acclaim, exploring the emotional depth of his creations. Next, Shreya Somani joins us to discuss her dual roles as a commercial designer and artistic creator, revealing how joy fuels her work. Finally, Green Mood founder Sadig Alekperov and designer Alain Gilles discuss their groundbreaking mission to bring nature indoors, blending innovation with natural beauty. product design, creative process, lighting design, shreya somani, design journey, green mood, emotional design, imagine a place, icff 2024, alain gilles, commercial designer, design podcast, nature indoors, design, international design, in the room icff, joy in design, room, lee broom, imagine a place productions, design acclaim, doug shapiro, room pod, design mission, artistic creator, sadig alekperov, innovative design, interior design, icff, global design voices, theater lighting design, in the room, ofs, interior design podcast false full 168 3e17f29f-0c10-487b-8fc0-730e2929a3a9 In the ROOM at ICFF: Part 1 | with Amy Devers, Luca Nichetto, and Giulio Cappellini Join host Doug Shapiro "In the ROOM" LIVE from ICFF 2024.  In this two-part series, Doug explores the unique energy and innovation at ICFF - featuring insightful conversations with industry leaders such Amy Devers, Luca Nichetto, and Giulio Cappellini, listeners will hear inspiring stories, fresh perspectives, and valuable advice. Highlights include Amy Devers, discussing the importance of student work and the evolving role of materials, Luca Nichetto's take on balancing tradition with innovation, and Giulio Cappellini's humorous anecdote about Queen Elizabeth II. 

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]]> Fri, 24 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Amy Devers, Luca Nichetto, Giulio Cappellini, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Join host Doug Shapiro "In the ROOM" LIVE from ICFF 2024.  In this two-part series, Doug explores the unique energy and innovation at ICFF - featuring insightful conversations with industry leaders such Amy Devers, Luca Nichetto, and Giulio Cappellini, listeners will hear inspiring stories, fresh perspectives, and valuable advice. Highlights include Amy Devers, discussing the importance of student work and the evolving role of materials, Luca Nichetto's take on balancing tradition with innovation, and Giulio Cappellini's humorous anecdote about Queen Elizabeth II. 

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]]> In the ROOM at ICFF: Part 1 | with Amy Devers, Luca Nichetto, and Giulio Cappellini Amy Devers, Luca Nichetto, Giulio Cappellini, Doug Shapiro 00:43:42 Join host Doug Shapiro "In the ROOM" LIVE from ICFF 2024. In this two-part series, Doug explores the unique energy and innovation at ICFF - featuring insightful conversations with industry leaders such as Amy Devers, Luca Nichetto, and Giulio Cappellini, listeners will hear inspiring stories, fresh perspectives, and valuable advice. Highlights include Amy Devers, discussing the importance of student work and the evolving role of materials, Luca Nichetto's take on balancing tradition with innovation, and Giulio Cappellini's humorous anecdote about Queen Elizabeth II. Let's escape the noise and join us "In the ROOM." Join host Doug Shapiro "In the ROOM" LIVE from ICFF 2024. In this two-part series, Doug explores the unique energy and innovation at ICFF - featuring insightful conversations with industry leaders such as Amy Devers, Luca Nichetto, and Giulio Cappellini, listeners will hear inspiring stories, fresh perspectives, and valuable advice. Highlights include Amy Devers, discussing the importance of student work and the evolving role of materials, Luca Nichetto's take on balancing tradition with innovation, and Giulio Cappellini's humorous anecdote about Queen Elizabeth II. Let's escape the noise and join us "In the ROOM." design mentorship, design innovation, imagine a place, amy devers, student work, cultural influence, icff 2024, design careers, neocon chicago, global design, storytelling, giulio cappellini, luca nichetto, new materials, imagine a place productions, furniture design, doug shapiro, tradition vs innovation, ai revolution, contemporary design, icff vs neocon, passion in design, design events, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, biodesign, creative risk, in the room, ofs, creativity false full 167 b0c3e0bd-3cc3-4d16-8804-cd701f53fcb4 "In the ROOM" - A new series on the Imagine a Place podcast Join host Doug Shapiro at ICFF in New York City as he kicks off the new series, "In the ROOM," part of the Imagine a Place podcast. Inspired by the innovative ROOM products, this new series offers intimate, on-the-scene experiences from design events across the country. Be sure to tune in next week, as Doug chats with design luminaries Giulio Cappellini, Luca Nichetto, Susan Lyons, Amy Devers, and many more, to discover fresh insights and personal takes on the latest in design. Don’t miss out—step "In the ROOM" with us! 

The debut episode of "In the Room" airs on The Imagine a Place podcast feed on Tuesday, May 28th, across all major podcast platforms.

To learn more about ROOM, please visit room.com

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]]> Fri, 17 May 2024 17:15:25 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro) https://room.com/ Join host Doug Shapiro at ICFF in New York City as he kicks off the new series, "In the ROOM," part of the Imagine a Place podcast. Inspired by the innovative ROOM products, this new series offers intimate, on-the-scene experiences from design events across the country. Be sure to tune in next week, as Doug chats with design luminaries Giulio Cappellini, Luca Nichetto, Susan Lyons, Amy Devers, and many more, to discover fresh insights and personal takes on the latest in design. Don’t miss out—step "In the ROOM" with us! 

The debut episode of "In the Room" airs on The Imagine a Place podcast feed on Tuesday, May 28th, across all major podcast platforms.

To learn more about ROOM, please visit room.com

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]]> "In the ROOM" - A new series on the Imagine a Place podcast Doug Shapiro 00:03:03 Join host Doug Shapiro at ICFF in New York City as he kicks off the new series, "In the ROOM," part of the Imagine a Place podcast. Inspired by the innovative ROOM products, this series offers intimate, on-the-scene experiences from design events across the country. Be sure to tune in next week, as Doug chats with design luminaries Giulio Cappellini, Luca Nichetto, Susan Lyons, Amy Devers, and many more, to discover fresh insights and personal takes on the latest in design. Don’t miss out—step "In the ROOM" with us! The debut episode of "In the Room" airs on The Imagine a Place podcast feed on Tuesday, May 28th, across all major podcast platforms. To learn more about ROOM, please visit room.com Join host Doug Shapiro at ICFF in New York City as he kicks off the new series, "In the ROOM," part of the Imagine a Place podcast. Inspired by the innovative ROOM products, this series offers intimate, on-the-scene experiences from design events across the country. Be sure to tune in next week, as Doug chats with design luminaries Giulio Cappellini, Luca Nichetto, Susan Lyons, Amy Devers, and many more, to discover fresh insights and personal takes on the latest in design. Don’t miss out—step "In the ROOM" with us! The debut episode of "In the Room" airs on The Imagine a Place podcast feed on Tuesday, May 28th, across all major podcast platforms. To learn more about ROOM, please visit room.com architecture, design innovation, clever podcast, design trends, room product, imagine a place, amy devers, design insights, design industry, event coverage, design podcast, susan lyons, new york city, personal takes, giulio cappellini, luca nichetto, imagine a place prodictions, furniture design, doug shapiro, keynote speakers, design events, interior design, icff, adaptive architecture, in the room, ofs false full 166 3d9a6ecb-187e-4476-a819-1effd3830be2 Welcome to "Game Time" presented by Imagine a Place and OFS What do you get when you survey 70 designers and challenge 10 of the leading minds in design? You get "Game Time," an entertaining and insightful exploration of design concepts and trends.

Join host Doug Shapiro in the latest creation from Imagine a Place Productions – a unique game show that merges engaging discussions with exciting gameplay! In this innovative format, two teams, composed of some of the industry's leading minds, go head-to-head in a lively debate and competition. Watch as our participants use their knowledge and wit to compete, all while diving deep into the issues that shape our spaces and lives.

Don't miss this blend of competition, discussion, and discovery. Tune in to see who comes out on top in the ultimate design showdown! Watch now! 

Featuring: 

Ronnie Belizaire, HKS 

Erika Moody, Helix Architecture + Design 

Mark Bryan, Future Today Institute 

Cheryl Durst, International Interior Design Association 

Bill Bouchey, Gensler 

Stacey Crumbaker, Mahlum Architects Inc. 

Mike Johnson II, Hickok Cole 

Joe Pettipas, ARCADIS 

Ana Pinto-Alexander, HKS 

Abby Scott, HDR

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]]> Tue, 14 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoyCW372Fdw What do you get when you survey 70 designers and challenge 10 of the leading minds in design? You get "Game Time," an entertaining and insightful exploration of design concepts and trends.

Join host Doug Shapiro in the latest creation from Imagine a Place Productions – a unique game show that merges engaging discussions with exciting gameplay! In this innovative format, two teams, composed of some of the industry's leading minds, go head-to-head in a lively debate and competition. Watch as our participants use their knowledge and wit to compete, all while diving deep into the issues that shape our spaces and lives.

Don't miss this blend of competition, discussion, and discovery. Tune in to see who comes out on top in the ultimate design showdown! Watch now! 

Featuring: 

Ronnie Belizaire, HKS 

Erika Moody, Helix Architecture + Design 

Mark Bryan, Future Today Institute 

Cheryl Durst, International Interior Design Association 

Bill Bouchey, Gensler 

Stacey Crumbaker, Mahlum Architects Inc. 

Mike Johnson II, Hickok Cole 

Joe Pettipas, ARCADIS 

Ana Pinto-Alexander, HKS 

Abby Scott, HDR

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]]> Welcome to "Game Time" presented by Imagine a Place and OFS Doug Shapiro 00:04:59 What do you get when you survey 70 designers and challenge 10 of the leading minds in design? You get "Game Time," an entertaining and insightful exploration of design concepts and trends. Join host Doug Shapiro in the latest creation from Imagine a Place Productions – a unique game show that merges engaging discussions with exciting gameplay! In this innovative format, two teams, composed of some of the industry's leading minds, go head-to-head in a lively debate and competition. Watch as our participants use their knowledge and wit to compete, all while diving deep into the issues that shape our spaces and lives. Don't miss this blend of competition, discussion, and discovery. Tune in to see who comes out on top in the ultimate design showdown! Watch now! What do you get when you survey 70 designers and challenge 10 of the leading minds in design? You get "Game Time," an entertaining and insightful exploration of design concepts and trends. Join host Doug Shapiro in the latest creation from Imagine a Place Productions – a unique game show that merges engaging discussions with exciting gameplay! In this innovative format, two teams, composed of some of the industry's leading minds, go head-to-head in a lively debate and competition. Watch as our participants use their knowledge and wit to compete, all while diving deep into the issues that shape our spaces and lives. Don't miss this blend of competition, discussion, and discovery. Tune in to see who comes out on top in the ultimate design showdown! Watch now! product design, architecture and design, creative gameplay, design exploration., spatial design, hdr, architecture, cheryl durst, mahlum architects inc., industry topics, design innovation, design education, design trends, leading designers, design game show, imagine a place, workspace design, ronnie belizaire, collaborative design, design industry, ana pinto-alexander, design and architecture, iida, stacey crumbaker, international interior design association, design podcast, erika moody, design, abby scott, arcadis, design solutions, mike johnson ii, hks, design concepts, design strategy, game show, design dialogue, mark bryan, joe pettipas, design quiz, design collaboration, design thinkers, future today institute, imagine a place productions, design professionals, furniture design, design discussion, design facts, doug shapiro, game time, designer insights, design challenges, hickok cole, thought leaders in design, emerging designers, design debate, helix architecture + design, bill bouchey, interior design trends., innovative design, interior design, modern design, iap, workplace, gensler, ofs, ofs, design and creativity, design competition, furniture false full 165 c929e275-1b25-4181-a891-911a04e88bb1 Is True Hospitality Achievable in the Workplace? | Rex Miller, Author In this episode, Doug Shapiro sits down with author, podcast host, and thought leader, Rex Miller, to explore the true essence of hospitality in the workplace. Together, they discuss how incorporating hospitality-style design without genuine hospitality experiences creates a disconnect in modern workspaces. Through engaging stories and examples, they reveal how companies like GoDaddy and CBRE have successfully integrated real hospitality to transform their environments and enhance employee interactions. The conversation also previews Rex’s upcoming "Future Travelers" event, aiming to reshape perspectives on work and wellness. 

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]]> Sat, 11 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Rex Miller, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place In this episode, Doug Shapiro sits down with author, podcast host, and thought leader, Rex Miller, to explore the true essence of hospitality in the workplace. Together, they discuss how incorporating hospitality-style design without genuine hospitality experiences creates a disconnect in modern workspaces. Through engaging stories and examples, they reveal how companies like GoDaddy and CBRE have successfully integrated real hospitality to transform their environments and enhance employee interactions. The conversation also previews Rex’s upcoming "Future Travelers" event, aiming to reshape perspectives on work and wellness. 

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]]> Is True Hospitality Achievable in the Workplace? | Rex Miller, Author Rex Miller, Doug Shapiro 00:23:35 In this episode, Doug Shapiro sits down with author, podcast host, and thought leader, Rex Miller, to explore the true essence of hospitality in the workplace. Together, they discuss how incorporating hospitality-style design without genuine hospitality experiences creates a disconnect in modern workspaces. Through engaging stories and examples, they reveal how companies like Godaddy and CBRE have successfully integrated real hospitality to transform their environments and enhance employee interactions. The conversation also previews Rex’s upcoming "Future Travelers" event, aiming to reshape perspectives on work and wellness. In this episode, Doug Shapiro sits down with author, podcast host, and thought leader, Rex Miller, to explore the true essence of hospitality in the workplace. Together, they discuss how incorporating hospitality-style design without genuine hospitality experiences creates a disconnect in modern workspaces. Through engaging stories and examples, they reveal how companies like Godaddy and CBRE have successfully integrated real hospitality to transform their environments and enhance employee interactions. The conversation also previews Rex’s upcoming "Future Travelers" event, aiming to reshape perspectives on work and wellness. ofs workplace solutions, hospitality experience, design psychology, hospitality in design, design innovation, user experience, human-centered design, imagine a place discussions, workplace trends, ofs office environments, engagement, office environment, ofs interior trends, organizational culture, modern workspaces, collaborative spaces, office design, design thinking, ofs furniture, employee experience, rex miller collaboration with ofs, ofs design, hospitality training, imagine a place insights, workplace hospitality, workplace transformation, rex miller, imagine a place podcast, interior design, office furniture, emotional intelligence, resomercial, workspace aesthetics, emotional cues, workplace culture false full 164 520a660a-86b3-4be1-86d0-c297d09938ec Two Women on a Mission | Claire Pijoulat and Odile Hainaut, ICFF and WantedDesign In this episode, host Doug Shapiro sits down with Claire Pijoulat and Odile Hainaut, the dynamic duo behind ICFF and the founders of WantedDesign. From their chance meeting in 2010 to becoming Brand Directors, they share their journey of transforming the International Contemporary Furniture Fair into a vibrant hub for design and community. Discover how they've redefined ICFF by integrating culture with commerce, fostering meaningful connections, and turning the fair into a year-round platform for innovation. 

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]]> Mon, 6 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Odile Hainaut, Claire Pijoulat, Doug Shapiro) https://icff24.nvytes.co/icff24landing/866603.html In this episode, host Doug Shapiro sits down with Claire Pijoulat and Odile Hainaut, the dynamic duo behind ICFF and the founders of WantedDesign. From their chance meeting in 2010 to becoming Brand Directors, they share their journey of transforming the International Contemporary Furniture Fair into a vibrant hub for design and community. Discover how they've redefined ICFF by integrating culture with commerce, fostering meaningful connections, and turning the fair into a year-round platform for innovation. 

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]]> Two Women on a Mission | Claire Pijoulat and Odile Hainaut, ICFF and WantedDesign Odile Hainaut, Claire Pijoulat, Doug Shapiro 00:12:29 In this episode, host Doug Shapiro sits down with Claire Pijoulat and Odile Hainaut, the dynamic duo behind ICFF and the founders of WantedDesign. From their chance meeting in 2010 to becoming Brand Directors, they share their journey of transforming the International Contemporary Furniture Fair into a vibrant hub for design and community. Discover how they've redefined ICFF by integrating culture with commerce, fostering meaningful connections, and turning the fair into a year-round platform for innovation. In this episode, host Doug Shapiro sits down with Claire Pijoulat and Odile Hainaut, the dynamic duo behind ICFF and the founders of WantedDesign. From their chance meeting in 2010 to becoming Brand Directors, they share their journey of transforming the International Contemporary Furniture Fair into a vibrant hub for design and community. Discover how they've redefined ICFF by integrating culture with commerce, fostering meaningful connections, and turning the fair into a year-round platform for innovation. design fair, claire pijoulat, human-scale design, lighting design, architecture, wanteddesign, contemporary furniture, imagine a place, creative collaborations, design rebranding, design experience, design industry, meeting designers, engaging designers, community building in design., design, design success stories, commercial design, new york city, new york design week, progressive furniture, doug, claire and odile, international designers, brand directors, design workshops, design conversations, imagine a place productions, furniture design, design culture, design inspiration, wanted design, design community, odile hainaut, innovative design, interior design, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, wanted designn, ofs false full 163 3c192ba7-98a8-4ee4-a903-04f4b584dcda Navigating the Info-Diet: Healthier Minds in a Digital Age | Mario Vasilescu, Readocracy Is your information diet holding you back? In this episode, guest Mario Vasilescu, founder of Readocracy, explores how to manage our informational intake in a knowledge-driven workforce. Mario likens "informational health" to physical health, emphasizing the need for selective information consumption in an attention-seeking economy.

He discusses the societal impacts of AI, urging a critical examination of its effects on job security and privacy. The conversation also highlights the importance of "proof of human knowledge," advocating for verifying human input in the age of AI. Through his platform, Readocracy, Mario helps users validate their learning to enhance professional credibility.

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]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Mario Vasilescu, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Is your information diet holding you back? In this episode, guest Mario Vasilescu, founder of Readocracy, explores how to manage our informational intake in a knowledge-driven workforce. Mario likens "informational health" to physical health, emphasizing the need for selective information consumption in an attention-seeking economy.

He discusses the societal impacts of AI, urging a critical examination of its effects on job security and privacy. The conversation also highlights the importance of "proof of human knowledge," advocating for verifying human input in the age of AI. Through his platform, Readocracy, Mario helps users validate their learning to enhance professional credibility.

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]]> Navigating the Info-Diet: Healthier Minds in a Digital Age | Mario Vasilescu, Readocracy Mario Vasilescu, Doug Shapiro 00:39:05 Is your information diet holding you back? In this episode, guest Mario Vasilescu, founder of Readocracy, explores how to manage our informational intake in a knowledge-driven workforce. Mario likens "informational health" to physical health, emphasizing the need for selective information consumption in an attention-seeking economy. He discusses the societal impacts of AI, urging a critical examination of its effects on job security and privacy. The conversation also highlights the importance of "proof of human knowledge," advocating for verifying human input in the age of AI. Through his platform, Readocracy, Mario helps users validate their learning to enhance professional credibility. Is your information diet holding you back? In this episode, guest Mario Vasilescu, founder of Readocracy, explores how to manage our informational intake in a knowledge-driven workforce. Mario likens "informational health" to physical health, emphasizing the need for selective information consumption in an attention-seeking economy. He discusses the societal impacts of AI, urging a critical examination of its effects on job security and privacy. The conversation also highlights the importance of "proof of human knowledge," advocating for verifying human input in the age of AI. Through his platform, Readocracy, Mario helps users validate their learning to enhance professional credibility. digital wellness, informational health, personal privacy, tech influence, learning verification, imagine a place, privacy concerns, knowledge-based workforce, redocracy, digital habits, proof of human knowledge, job security, data validation, imagine a place production, professional credibility, doug shapiro, mario vasilescu, social media comparison, knowledge management, ai scrutiny, societal change, ai in workforce, critical evaluation, mental wellness, attention economy, ai impact, ofs, technology in society, managing information false full 162 1534e03b-d6c4-4c9c-9610-64ef83c43d56 The Hidden Life of Carbon, Earth Day Special | Kenn Busch, Climate Positive Now In honor of Earth Day, Doug sits down with journalist and founder of Climate Positive Now—Kenn Busch, to discuss the intricacies of carbon management and its environmental implications.

Throughout the episode, Kenn demystifies the complex dynamics of carbon's interaction with our environment and highlights some innovative approaches to utilize carbon management for environmental gain.

Looking for continuing education credits related to sustainability? Check out Ken's CEU below! 

Climate Positive Materials for Sustainable Interiors, A CEU course brought to you by OFS


 

 

 

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]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Kenn Busch) https://ofs.com/resources/ceu/climate-positive-materials-sustainable-interiors In honor of Earth Day, Doug sits down with journalist and founder of Climate Positive Now—Kenn Busch, to discuss the intricacies of carbon management and its environmental implications.

Throughout the episode, Kenn demystifies the complex dynamics of carbon's interaction with our environment and highlights some innovative approaches to utilize carbon management for environmental gain.

Looking for continuing education credits related to sustainability? Check out Ken's CEU below! 

Climate Positive Materials for Sustainable Interiors, A CEU course brought to you by OFS


 

 

 

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]]> The Hidden Life of Carbon, Earth Day Special | Kenn Busch, Climate Positive Now Doug Shapiro, Kenn Busch 00:31:41 In honor of Earth Day, Doug sits down with journalist and founder of Climate Positive Now—Kenn Busch, to discuss the intricacies of carbon management and its environmental implications. Throughout the episode, Kenn demystifies the complex dynamics of carbon's interaction with our environment and highlights some innovative approaches to utilize carbon management for environmental gain. Looking for continuing education credits related to sustainability? Check out Ken's CEU below! Climate Positive Materials for Sustainable Interiors, A CEU course brought to you by OFS In honor of Earth Day, Doug sits down with journalist and founder of Climate Positive Now—Kenn Busch, to discuss the intricacies of carbon management and its environmental implications. Throughout the episode, Kenn demystifies the complex dynamics of carbon's interaction with our environment and highlights some innovative approaches to utilize carbon management for environmental gain. Looking for continuing education credits related to sustainability? Check out Ken's CEU below! Climate Positive Materials for Sustainable Interiors, A CEU course brought to you by OFS green walls, sustainable urbanism, lifecycle analysis, permaculture design, climate positive now, recycled materials, energy efficiency, environmental impact assessment, environmental stewardship, smart growth, reducing carbon output, imagine a place, environmental sustainability, indoor air quality, green building, geothermal heating, leed certification, carbon management, xeriscaping, natural lighting, adaptive reuse, eco-conscious construction, low-impact development, green innovation, urban green spaces, biophilic design, carbon footprint reduction, carbon, ecological benefit, forestry and carbon, green architecture, net-zero emissions, eco-design, low voc materials, renewable resources, carbon positive impacts, carbon storage solutions, daylighting, cradle to cradle, eco-retrofits, passive solar, sustainable building materials, water conservation, regenerative design, doug shapiro, managed forestry, sustainable forestry, bamboo and cork flooring, kenn busch, thermal insulation, climate positive, climate-responsive architecture, sustainable furniture, eco-friendly materials, global warming gases, co2 impact, earth-sheltered, greywater systems, earth day, ecological footprint, sustainable landscaping, green roofs, greenhouse gases, zero-energy buildings, carbon cycle, carbon emissions, ofs, and sustainable community planning, resource conservation, solar panels, carbon negative, energy star appliances, sustainable design false full 161 afbc3cef-7a45-4afe-8e36-8908b6bebcac Degree or Experience? Exploring Interior Design Credentials with Jon Otis and Listener Feedback In 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 for the necessity of a bachelor's degree due to the rigor of formal education. This sparked a broader conversation between Doug and Jon about the merits of formal education versus learning through experience.

Do you have a hot take? Email Doug at dshapiro@ofs.com with your opinions on the NCIDQ degree requirements.

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]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Jon Otis, David Polzin) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast In 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 for the necessity of a bachelor's degree due to the rigor of formal education. This sparked a broader conversation between Doug and Jon about the merits of formal education versus learning through experience.

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]]> Degree or Experience? Exploring Interior Design Credentials with Jon Otis and Listener Feedback Doug Shapiro, Jon Otis, David Polzin 00:23:23 In 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 for the necessity of a bachelor's degree due to the rigor of formal education. This sparked a broader conversation between Doug and Jon about the merits of formal education versus learning through experience. In 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 for the necessity of a bachelor's degree due to the rigor of formal education. This sparked a broader conversation between Doug and Jon about the merits of formal education versus learning through experience. alternative licensure, jon otis, creative process, degree importance, ncidq, educational process, ncidq exam, professional certification, experiential learning, formal education, design education, degree requirement, imagine a place, licensure, design advocacy, design industry, professional qualifications, interior architecture, design career pathways, design profession, interior design value, financial burden, design apprenticeships, imagine a place production, ncidq licensure, doug shapiro, design community., career pathways, educational barriers, listener feedback, design industry challenges, design qualifications, interior design, apprenticeship, alternative education pathways, education vs. experience, industry standards, professional licensing, college degree requirement, ofs false full 160 b3d9d464-d8dc-4584-b614-c3287db69c52 Is it time to reimagine the private office? | Brian Graham and Molly Prior Is 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 create a sense of equality.  But, what might that look like for the future of private offices and workspaces in general?  

Hear more from Brian Graham on this new take on the private office.  Watch here.

 

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]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, David Polson, Brian Graham, Molly Prior) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Is 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 create a sense of equality.  But, what might that look like for the future of private offices and workspaces in general?  

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]]> Is it time to reimagine the private office? | Brian Graham and Molly Prior Doug Shapiro, David Polson, Brian Graham, Molly Prior 00:13:14 Is 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 create a sense of equality. But, what might that look like for the future of private offices and workspaces in general? Is 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 create a sense of equality. But, what might that look like for the future of private offices and workspaces in general? design innovation, mentorship, imagine a place, hierarchical structures, dialogue facilitation, office environment, office dynamics, collaborative spaces, workspace flexibility, workplace evolution, office design, design concepts, conversation dynamics, ofs furniture, future of work, office layout, office inclusivity, professional interaction, modern workplaces, furniture design, doug shapiro, brian graham, design challenges, design process, molly prior, emotional comfort, creative solutions, private office, management styles, office furniture, ofs false full 159 e7bc212c-f5a7-4120-ade8-fbece7fb4add Connecting the Dots with Doug Shapiro In 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 dshapiro@ofs.com with your opinions on the NCIDQ degree requirements.

We also look forward, as we have some exciting plans for the podcast network including an upcoming season focused on the power of design in education, new episodes from other shows, and a "surprise" for delivering insights in a unique and exciting way.

 

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]]> Mon, 8 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place In 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 dshapiro@ofs.com with your opinions on the NCIDQ degree requirements.

We also look forward, as we have some exciting plans for the podcast network including an upcoming season focused on the power of design in education, new episodes from other shows, and a "surprise" for delivering insights in a unique and exciting way.

 

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]]> Connecting the Dots with Doug Shapiro Doug Shapiro 00:09:50 In 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 dshapiro@ofs.com with your opinions on the NCIDQ degree requirements. We also look forward, as we have some exciting plans for the podcast network including an upcoming season focused on the power of design in education, new episodes from other shows, and a "surprise" for delivering insights in a unique and exciting way. In 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 dshapiro@ofs.com with your opinions on the NCIDQ degree requirements. We also look forward, as we have some exciting plans for the podcast network including an upcoming season focused on the power of design in education, new episodes from other shows, and a "surprise" for delivering insights in a unique and exciting way. ncidq exam, community insights, informational health, work experience, imagine a place, wellbeing, design insights, continuing education, interior design education, professional insights, education design, podcast network, human experience, dealer community, leadership, doug shapiro, design impact, imagine a place podcast, resilience, apprenticeship, screen time, college degree requirement, ofs, creativity false full 158 64154ec1-18c0-4162-bee1-671a082a3022 Designing for the Intersection of Eras | Joey Shimoda, Shimoda Design Group In 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 families in his community amidst the racial tensions of the 1960s. This backdrop serves as a foundation for Shimoda's profound insights into the role of curiosity, open-mindedness, and the embrace of both the analog and digital realms in shaping his design practices.

Doug and Joey talk about how the implications of technological advancements like AI and the metaverse cannot be overlooked in the field of design. There is a need to emphasize human-centered creativity and tangible experiences in this rapidly changing technological landscape.

This conversation not only showcases Joey's illustrious career and musings, but also serves as a testament to the enduring relevance of human creativity in the face of technological change.

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]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Joey Shimoda) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast In 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 families in his community amidst the racial tensions of the 1960s. This backdrop serves as a foundation for Shimoda's profound insights into the role of curiosity, open-mindedness, and the embrace of both the analog and digital realms in shaping his design practices.

Doug and Joey talk about how the implications of technological advancements like AI and the metaverse cannot be overlooked in the field of design. There is a need to emphasize human-centered creativity and tangible experiences in this rapidly changing technological landscape.

This conversation not only showcases Joey's illustrious career and musings, but also serves as a testament to the enduring relevance of human creativity in the face of technological change.

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]]> Designing for the Intersection of Eras | Joey Shimoda, Shimoda Design Group Doug Shapiro, Joey Shimoda 00:43:27 In 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 families in his community amidst the racial tensions of the 1960s. This backdrop serves as a foundation for Shimoda's profound insights into the role of curiosity, open-mindedness, and the embrace of both the analog and digital realms in shaping his design practices. Doug and Joey talk about how the implications of technological advancements like AI and the metaverse cannot be overlooked in the field of design. There is a need to emphasize human-centered creativity and tangible experiences in this rapidly changing technological landscape. This conversation not only showcases Joey's illustrious career and musings, but also serves as a testament to the enduring relevance of human creativity in the face of technological change. In 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 families in his community amidst the racial tensions of the 1960s. This backdrop serves as a foundation for Shimoda's profound insights into the role of curiosity, open-mindedness, and the embrace of both the analog and digital realms in shaping his design practices. Doug and Joey talk about how the implications of technological advancements like AI and the metaverse cannot be overlooked in the field of design. There is a need to emphasize human-centered creativity and tangible experiences in this rapidly changing technological landscape. This conversation not only showcases Joey's illustrious career and musings, but also serves as a testament to the enduring relevance of human creativity in the face of technological change. architecture, open-mindedness, metaverse, design education, cultural impact on design, design journey, imagine a place, human-centered design, tangible experiences, technological advancements, innovation, color in design, design, design philosophy, design tools, analog design, digital design, joey shimoda, digital transformation, doug shapiro, design inspiration, crafted experiences, design challenges, curiosity in design, interior design, future of design, ai in design, ofs, creativity false full 157 0a420b86-ab2c-4616-bbf6-24d4ae79be23 Community by Design | Tasha Singh, Student, Drexel University In 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 encounters.

Underpinning her work is a deep belief that design should serve those who are often overlooked or forgotten. Tasha advocates for designing with empathy and considering how even the most marginalized might engage with and benefit from the spaces we create.

Tasha even touches on a crucial point: the need for designers to slow down, be present, and truly experience how environments impact people's sense of belonging and wellbeing. Tasha's mission is to contribute designs that knit together communities while elevating the voices of the unseen.

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]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Tasha Singh) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast In 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 encounters.

Underpinning her work is a deep belief that design should serve those who are often overlooked or forgotten. Tasha advocates for designing with empathy and considering how even the most marginalized might engage with and benefit from the spaces we create.

Tasha even touches on a crucial point: the need for designers to slow down, be present, and truly experience how environments impact people's sense of belonging and wellbeing. Tasha's mission is to contribute designs that knit together communities while elevating the voices of the unseen.

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]]> Community by Design | Tasha Singh, Student, Drexel University Doug Shapiro, Tasha Singh 00:23:49 Today, Doug talks with Tasha Singh, a design student from Drexel University who's on a mission to make the world more connected. Tasha shares insights from her study of Old Delhi's tight-knit neighborhoods and contrasts them with the more individualistic vibes that we experience here in the U.S. She also shares about her journey from India to Philadelphia and how it has shaped her thoughts on design and community. Today, Doug talks with Tasha Singh, a design student from Drexel University who's on a mission to make the world more connected. Tasha shares insights from her study of Old Delhi's tight-knit neighborhoods and contrasts them with the more individualistic vibes that we experience here in the U.S. She also shares about her journey from India to Philadelphia and how it has shaped her thoughts on design and community. dynamic gathering spaces, indian neighborhood design, sense of belonging, cross-cultural design, mindful design, imagine a place, community-centric design, design student insights, designing for women's safety, public space design, design, design philosophy, empathetic design, social connection design, design thesis projects, tasha singh, doug shapiro, tight-knit community, drexel design research for health lab, social gathering spaces, yoga-inspired design, drexel university, inclusive design, ofs, space design false full 155 60d6fe94-f1d6-4ce9-9f52-7cb6765be4aa The Language of Care: Designing for Senior Living with Kevin Swanson, Hawthorn Construction Group Welcome 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 changes, Kevin's dedication shines through. Join us for an engaging conversation about the art of designing with purpose and making a meaningful impact in senior living environments

We’re also joined by Lauren Morgan, Brand Manager at Carolina, adding her insights to the conversation and a little about her journey into healthcare design.

Want to learn more? Visit Carolina's insights page to get a recap of the Crafted for Living event here

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]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:32:39 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Kevin Swanson, Lauren Morgan, Doug Shapiro) https://carolina.ofs.com/explore/insights/key-insights-senior-living-design Welcome 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 changes, Kevin's dedication shines through. Join us for an engaging conversation about the art of designing with purpose and making a meaningful impact in senior living environments

We’re also joined by Lauren Morgan, Brand Manager at Carolina, adding her insights to the conversation and a little about her journey into healthcare design.

Want to learn more? Visit Carolina's insights page to get a recap of the Crafted for Living event here

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]]> The Language of Care: Designing for Senior Living with Kevin Swanson, Hawthorn Construction Group Kevin Swanson, Lauren Morgan, Doug Shapiro 00:22:10 Welcome 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 changes, Kevin's dedication shines through. Join us for an engaging conversation about the art of designing with purpose and making a meaningful impact in senior living environments We’re also joined by Lauren Morgan, Brand Manager at Carolina, adding her insights to the conversation and a little about her journey into healthcare design. Welcome 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 changes, Kevin's dedication shines through. Join us for an engaging conversation about the art of designing with purpose and making a meaningful impact in senior living environments We’re also joined by Lauren Morgan, Brand Manager at Carolina, adding her insights to the conversation and a little about her journey into healthcare design. lauren morgan, designing for seniors, carolina business, imagine a place, passionate designers, flooring considerations, senior lifestyle, designing with purpose, senior-friendly spaces, meaningful spaces, comfortable environments, carolina, purposeful design, small changes, senior community, carolina furniture, imagine a place production, furniture dimensions, doug shapiro, hawthorne construction, aging population, user-centered design, mannington commercial, crafted for living event, senior care, big impact, interior design, emotional connections, community amenities, kevin swanson, aesthetics and safety, senior living design false full 156 0a82a4c5-7555-427b-a27d-82060905f3ff 8 Remarkable Women, 8 Empowering Stories | A Women's History Month Spotlight In 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 guests in order and links to their original podcast:

1. My Ngyuen

2. Ginger Curtis

3. Charlotte Kingsbury

4. Erin Peavey

5. Kia Weatherspoon

6. Ximena Diaz

7. Debbie Millman

8. Krystal Lucero

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]]> Thu, 7 Mar 2024 19:29:55 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Ximena Diaz, Lydia Moya, Erin Peavey, Kia Weatherspoon, Debbie Millman, Ginger Curtis, Krystal Lucero, Charlotte Kingsbury, My Nguyen, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast In 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 guests in order and links to their original podcast:

1. My Ngyuen

2. Ginger Curtis

3. Charlotte Kingsbury

4. Erin Peavey

5. Kia Weatherspoon

6. Ximena Diaz

7. Debbie Millman

8. Krystal Lucero

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]]> 8 Remarkable Women, 8 Empowering Stories | A Women's History Month Spotlight Ximena Diaz, Lydia Moya, Erin Peavey, Kia Weatherspoon, Debbie Millman, Ginger Curtis, Krystal Lucero, Charlotte Kingsbury, My Nguyen, Doug Shapiro 00:41:32 Join Doug Shapiro and Lydia Moya for a very special episode honoring women's history month. They reflect on some of our favorite conversations with past Imagine a Place guests. Join Doug Shapiro and Lydia Moya for a very special episode honoring women's history month. They reflect on some of our favorite conversations with past Imagine a Place guests. debbie millman, women's history month, perseverance, erin peavey, imagine a place, women achievement, lydia moya, design, history, ginger curtis, personal growth, ximena diaz, women of design, my nguyen, doug shapiro, women empowerment, empowering women, charlotte kingsbury, krystal lucero, ofs, women, kia weatherspoon false full 154 f7dde391-2f70-4667-8181-798eaa32e194 From the Heart | Nadia Borrás Marković, Gensler Architect 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.

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]]> Wed, 21 Feb 2024 16:49:27 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Nadia Borrás Marković, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Architect 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.

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]]> From the Heart | Nadia Borrás Marković, Gensler Nadia Borrás Marković, Doug Shapiro 00:19:29 Architect 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. Architect 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. architecture as storytelling, architectural goals achievement, building personal stories, creative spirit in architecture, architectural inspiration, imagine a place, design research, innovative architectural design, nadia borrás marković, childhood memories in architecture, design industry, architectural creativity, design, designing with empathy, role of architects in society, integrating stories into architecture, cultural influences in architecture, architectural connection, design in mexico, mexico city architecture, architectural education for women, doug shapiro, female architect success, architectural passion, understanding people through architecture, design career, empowering women architects, personal development in architecture, gensler, women in architecture, mexico designers, ofs, architecture beyond practicality, family influence in architecture, overcoming obstacles in architecture false full 153 36791bc1-ba45-4c86-84c4-e3e95b218cdc Personal Growth in the Era of AI Here 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. It engages our brains, hearts, and souls. And as AI advances, we need to balance and develop our authentic intelligence through conversations, travel, and immersive experiences.
 

Curiosity is the most important skill in the AI era.

Curiosity is singled out as the most important skill in the AI era. With unlimited information at our fingertips, our impact comes from the questions we ask, not just passively accepting the answers we receive. Staying curious allows us to steer our use of AI tools, rather than losing agency and keeps us from falling into sameness.
 

Imperfections make us human.

As AI generates hyper-perfect images and content, imperfections make us human. We need to embrace the imperfections and uniqueness that differentiates human creativity from AI. In design, we should move away from perfection and embrace more human, authentic work. Our humanity shines through those imperfections.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Here 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. It engages our brains, hearts, and souls. And as AI advances, we need to balance and develop our authentic intelligence through conversations, travel, and immersive experiences.
 

Curiosity is the most important skill in the AI era.

Curiosity is singled out as the most important skill in the AI era. With unlimited information at our fingertips, our impact comes from the questions we ask, not just passively accepting the answers we receive. Staying curious allows us to steer our use of AI tools, rather than losing agency and keeps us from falling into sameness.
 

Imperfections make us human.

As AI generates hyper-perfect images and content, imperfections make us human. We need to embrace the imperfections and uniqueness that differentiates human creativity from AI. In design, we should move away from perfection and embrace more human, authentic work. Our humanity shines through those imperfections.

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]]> Personal Growth in the Era of AI Doug Shapiro 00:14:59 I recently attended IIDA's New Year New You event in Miami and came away with some thoughts on what it's like living in the era of AI and the importance of developing authentic intelligence. I recently attended IIDA's New Year New You event in Miami and came away with some thoughts on what it's like living in the era of AI and the importance of developing authentic intelligence. disruptive technology, experiential learning, cheryl durst, artificial intelligence, new year new you 2024, imagine a place, nate thompson, change management, empowerment, curiosity, self-talk, origin story, design, authentic intelligence, storytelling, perfection, lifelong learning, distruptive workforce, doug shapiro, skill development, imperfection, conference summary, adaptability, humanity, alex schwartz, ofs, event recap false full 152 1be44047-7fae-4401-b2c3-fc0d67781b65 From Limitations to Innovations, Fostering Creativity and Culture | David Polzin, Cannon Design In 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 environment. New ideas are born from continuously iterating on ideas, letting go of attachments, and synthesizing constraints.

The workplace is changing and the creative process is changing with it. One of David's biggest concerns is that people are becoming disengaged from their physical environments due to immersion in technology and that architecture should enhance lived experience and nature. We are slowly losing our connection to spaces and nature. It's on leaders to adapt their leadership styles to new generations and help rescue the creative process.

Overall this is an incredible interview where David shares his thoughtful philosophies on creativity, design, leadership, and the human experience.

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]]> Mon, 22 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, David Polzin) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast In 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 environment. New ideas are born from continuously iterating on ideas, letting go of attachments, and synthesizing constraints.

The workplace is changing and the creative process is changing with it. One of David's biggest concerns is that people are becoming disengaged from their physical environments due to immersion in technology and that architecture should enhance lived experience and nature. We are slowly losing our connection to spaces and nature. It's on leaders to adapt their leadership styles to new generations and help rescue the creative process.

Overall this is an incredible interview where David shares his thoughtful philosophies on creativity, design, leadership, and the human experience.

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]]> From Limitations to Innovations, Fostering Creativity and Culture | David Polzin, Cannon Design Doug Shapiro, David Polzin 00:54:43 If you love thinking about creativity and sharpening your creative skills this episode is for you. David Polzin oversees a creative team at a global firm so he understands what it takes to level up the skills of the team you're leading. David's insights are fresh and relevant, not the same old stuff you typically hear. We are honored to have him on the show. If you love thinking about creativity and sharpening your creative skills this episode is for you. David Polzin oversees a creative team at a global firm so he understands what it takes to level up the skills of the team you're leading. David's insights are fresh and relevant, not the same old stuff you typically hear. We are honored to have him on the show. creative process, virtual work, iteration, architecture, failure, mentorship, imagine a place, concerns, innovation, cannondesign, design, human experience, david polzin, constraints, disengagement, large organizations, leadership, risk-taking, nature, doug shapiro, career development, structure, creative culture, entropy, philosophies, human connection, spaces, technology, physical environments, synthesis, ofs, tensions, creativity false full 151 e949c8f3-ad6f-4c27-be01-2769abd27873 The Truth | Curtis Moody, Architect + Founder of Moody Nolan Today 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 through the challenges and triumphs that have defined Curtis's journey.

Curtis shares vivid memories of learning about Dr. King’s assassination as a teenager and the impact this event had on his life. He also discusses how being a competitive athlete impacted his approach to business, including an incredible strategy that landed him the commission to design Ohio State's arena.

From the guiding principles he lives by to the projects most meaningful to him, Curtis speaks candidly about the passion and persistence that led him to become one of the most prominent architects in the country.

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]]> Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:56:47 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Curtis Moody, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Today 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 through the challenges and triumphs that have defined Curtis's journey.

Curtis shares vivid memories of learning about Dr. King’s assassination as a teenager and the impact this event had on his life. He also discusses how being a competitive athlete impacted his approach to business, including an incredible strategy that landed him the commission to design Ohio State's arena.

From the guiding principles he lives by to the projects most meaningful to him, Curtis speaks candidly about the passion and persistence that led him to become one of the most prominent architects in the country.

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]]> The Truth | Curtis Moody, Architect + Founder of Moody Nolan Curtis Moody, Doug Shapiro 00:37:34 Today 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 moment: a school counselor's claim that his skin color barred him from pursuing a career in architecture. This episode is a journey through the challenges and triumphs that have defined Curtis's journey. Curtis shares vivid memories of learning about Dr. King’s assassination as a teenager and the impact this event had on his life. He also discusses how being a competitive athlete impacted his approach to business, including an incredible strategy that landed him the commission to design Ohio State's arena. From the guiding principles he lives by to the projects most meaningful to him, Curtis speaks candidly about the passion and persistence that led him to become one of the most prominent architects in the country. Today 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 moment: a school counselor's claim that his skin color barred him from pursuing a career in architecture. This episode is a journey through the challenges and triumphs that have defined Curtis's journey. Curtis shares vivid memories of learning about Dr. King’s assassination as a teenager and the impact this event had on his life. He also discusses how being a competitive athlete impacted his approach to business, including an incredible strategy that landed him the commission to design Ohio State's arena. From the guiding principles he lives by to the projects most meaningful to him, Curtis speaks candidly about the passion and persistence that led him to become one of the most prominent architects in the country. truth, renowned architect, curtis moody, architecture, ohio, moody nolan, interview, imagine a place, national recognition, architectural innovation, cultural influence, triumphs, persistence, passion, self-belief, legacy, columbus, design, inspiration, prominent architect, martin luther king jr. day, competitive athlete, challenges, imagine a place production, dr. king's assassination, racial barriers, design commission, life impact, business approach, architecture career, meaningful projects, ohio state arena, guiding principles, pioneering achievements, ofs, teenage memories false full 150 83996b6e-7e45-4069-8d3a-50aa7bb0191f Take a Seat, It Will Change Your Life | Doug Shapiro In 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 possibilities open up tremendously.

We also get some holiday and family appreciation from Doug. He is human after all and he couldn't do what he does without the support of those closest to him.

Thank you all for a wonderful year! We have big things planned for 2024!

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]]> Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast In 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 possibilities open up tremendously.

We also get some holiday and family appreciation from Doug. He is human after all and he couldn't do what he does without the support of those closest to him.

Thank you all for a wonderful year! We have big things planned for 2024!

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]]> Take a Seat, It Will Change Your Life | Doug Shapiro Doug Shapiro 00:09:07 Doug sits down to share some holiday appreciation and the story of how he landed at OFS. Doug sits down to share some holiday appreciation and the story of how he landed at OFS. gifts, quality, perseverance, in-person interactions, imagine a place, colleagues, habits, resistance, new year, pursuing goals, college, fear of failure, design, listener suggestions, hank menke, leadership insights, dad jokes, barcelona, events, grad school, remote recording, overcoming obstacles, appreciation, doug shapiro, pain, happy holidays, motivation, getting in shape, the war of art, ofs, family, creativity false bonus d1da93d3-f6ba-4d8f-8d6c-a88ab02a877a Sustainability and the Next Generation of Designers | IIDA at NeoCon Earlier 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 does the next generation get involved and make changes? Building and developing a personal brand that puts you in the position to advocate for sustainable design in your current position is a great way to get involved. Make the case for conscious material choices and their impacts. Legacy mindsets are part of the problem, but designers can create a new legacy mindset—one that aims to reduce consumption and waste, not just meeting minimum requirements. Consider the full lifecycle of your specifications and be mindful of the generational impact.

Designers need to redefine beauty and realign the definition with sustainability. Seek out inspiration from a diversity of spaces like food deserts (geographic areas, often low-income neighborhoods, where residents have limited access to affordable, nutritious food), not just affluent communities. We need to design with marginalized users in mind and include them in the process.

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]]> Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Stacey Crumbaker, Paul Shahriari, George Bandy) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Earlier 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 does the next generation get involved and make changes? Building and developing a personal brand that puts you in the position to advocate for sustainable design in your current position is a great way to get involved. Make the case for conscious material choices and their impacts. Legacy mindsets are part of the problem, but designers can create a new legacy mindset—one that aims to reduce consumption and waste, not just meeting minimum requirements. Consider the full lifecycle of your specifications and be mindful of the generational impact.

Designers need to redefine beauty and realign the definition with sustainability. Seek out inspiration from a diversity of spaces like food deserts (geographic areas, often low-income neighborhoods, where residents have limited access to affordable, nutritious food), not just affluent communities. We need to design with marginalized users in mind and include them in the process.

Learn more about IIDA

Learn more about George Bandy

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Learn more about Paul Shahriari

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Sustainability and the Next Generation of Designers | IIDA at NeoCon Stacey Crumbaker, Paul Shahriari, George Bandy 00:36:17 IIDA and OFS Imagine a Place hosted a roundtable discussion focused on sustainability. The conversation offered wisdom and advice for the next generation of interior designers and architects aiming to make sustainability a priority in their work. IIDA and OFS Imagine a Place hosted a roundtable discussion focused on sustainability. The conversation offered wisdom and advice for the next generation of interior designers and architects aiming to make sustainability a priority in their work. diversity, net zero, embodied carbon, failure, sustainability, materials, conscious choices, conscious design, imagine a place, green building, neocon 2023, adaptive reuse, iida, inclusion, stacey crumbaker, food deserts, transparency, george bandy, eco labels, storytelling, branding, leadership, paul shariari, regenerative design, supply chain, presentation skills, marginalized communities, rating systems, interior design, circular economy, ingredients, ofs, equity, persuasion, specifications, furniture false full 149 7ccb5648-e3bd-4e46-821b-b425f9ae1a14 Code and Concrete, Tech's Impact on Commercial Real Estate | Todd Edstrom NOTE: 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 can data be used to inform better decision-making? While data sets such as survey's and utilization/badge data are necessary, Todd argues that productivity data is most important right now to understand exactly how spaces are being used. There's even new technology emerging that uses sensors to capture data and give researchers insight into how a spaces are actually used.

Looking into the future, Todd is encouraged by technologies like virtual construction site scans to automatically track progress and tools that use AI to instantly generate 3D space plans from PDFs. It's important to note that these technologies shouldn't replace human relationships and expertise in CRE deals, but should compliment them.

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]]> Tue, 5 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Todd Edstrom, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast NOTE: 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 can data be used to inform better decision-making? While data sets such as survey's and utilization/badge data are necessary, Todd argues that productivity data is most important right now to understand exactly how spaces are being used. There's even new technology emerging that uses sensors to capture data and give researchers insight into how a spaces are actually used.

Looking into the future, Todd is encouraged by technologies like virtual construction site scans to automatically track progress and tools that use AI to instantly generate 3D space plans from PDFs. It's important to note that these technologies shouldn't replace human relationships and expertise in CRE deals, but should compliment them.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Code and Concrete, Tech's Impact on Commercial Real Estate | Todd Edstrom Todd Edstrom, Doug Shapiro 00:40:40 This is episode with Todd Edstrom covers data, AI, digital twins, but ultimately provides a thoughtful look at embracing technology carefully and strategically to boost productivity and performance in commercial real estate. This is episode with Todd Edstrom covers data, AI, digital twins, but ultimately provides a thoughtful look at embracing technology carefully and strategically to boost productivity and performance in commercial real estate. office, broker relationships, augmented reality, space optimization, decision-making, portfolio planning, imagine a place, todd edstrom, productivity, benchmarking, change management, sensors, tenant experience, innovation, utilization rates, return on investment, commercial real estate, design, workplace design, employee experience, strategic planning, workplace tech, digital transformation, doug shapiro, hybrid work, virtual construction, data, virtual reality, ai, building information modeling, technology, space planning, workplace, ofs false full 148 de0eaf90-b107-4646-aade-f3d0899b7acd Integrating Clinical Perspectives into Healthcare Design | NIHD Roundtable You'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 common mistake is bringing clinicians in when it's "too late." Including nurses and clinicians early in the process ultimately saves money in the long run. Designing a space correctly from the start is much cheaper than redesigning spaces later.

Another issue that can be solved by design is clinician burnout. Providing quiet spaces for respite, incorporating nature into stairwells, and using daylighting inside are all examples of needed design solutions to help clinicians combat burnout. Spaces affect emotions more than you know and there's research to prove it. In this episode, we talk about the innovative approaches like AI and biometrics that are being used to understand spaces and how they affect you. 

If you're a clinician and you want to get involved, start now. Whether the project is big or small, get involved and contribute your voice in any way you can. There's more and more potential for new careers that blend nursing and design. NIHD is passionate about its mission and committed to advocating for clinical input in healthcare design.

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Meet our guests below:

Elizabeth Johnson, Montana State University

Anthony Mistretta, Perkins+Will

Kristina Krail, Krail Advisory

Lynn Aguilera, Stanford Medicine Children's Health

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]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Elizabeth Johnson, Anthony Mistretta, Kristina Krail, Lynn Aguilera, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast You'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 common mistake is bringing clinicians in when it's "too late." Including nurses and clinicians early in the process ultimately saves money in the long run. Designing a space correctly from the start is much cheaper than redesigning spaces later.

Another issue that can be solved by design is clinician burnout. Providing quiet spaces for respite, incorporating nature into stairwells, and using daylighting inside are all examples of needed design solutions to help clinicians combat burnout. Spaces affect emotions more than you know and there's research to prove it. In this episode, we talk about the innovative approaches like AI and biometrics that are being used to understand spaces and how they affect you. 

If you're a clinician and you want to get involved, start now. Whether the project is big or small, get involved and contribute your voice in any way you can. There's more and more potential for new careers that blend nursing and design. NIHD is passionate about its mission and committed to advocating for clinical input in healthcare design.

Learn more about NIHD and Carolina.

Watch the full video.

Meet our guests below:

Elizabeth Johnson, Montana State University

Anthony Mistretta, Perkins+Will

Kristina Krail, Krail Advisory

Lynn Aguilera, Stanford Medicine Children's Health

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Integrating Clinical Perspectives into Healthcare Design | NIHD Roundtable Elizabeth Johnson, Anthony Mistretta, Kristina Krail, Lynn Aguilera, Doug Shapiro 00:46:06 You'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. You'll come away with an understanding of how this collaboration benefits not just patients and staff, but the entire healthcare system and community. You'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. You'll come away with an understanding of how this collaboration benefits not just patients and staff, but the entire healthcare system and community. lynn aguilera, nurse input, simulation training, health equity, imagine a place, operational intent, nurses, rural hospitals, clinical workflows, nurses in design, anthony mistretta, respite spaces, biometrics, carolina, acoustics, cultural competency, collaboration, daylighting, doug shapiro, nurse burnout, clinicians, nursing institute for healthcare design, patient care, healthcare design, elizabeth johnson, kristina krail, healing spaces, resilience spaces, ofs, nihd false full 147 a5060334-2a35-4746-b297-1910dfadf6fa Nature Knows, Handwritten Notes from a Sustainability Leader | George Bandy In 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 corporations. He unpacks complex issues with nuance and care and examines the sustainability field's evolution, its growing pains, and the work still required for true equity. No one company can drive the change needed—it's too late for that. George stresses that collaboration and shared goals across leading green building groups is the only way to see the impact needed. 

This interview is full of humble optimism from George. He believes in sustainability's power to reveal our shared humanity and reconnect us to nature's rhythms. There is great joy when diverse people unite around a common purpose to create sustainable solutions.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (George Bandy, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast In 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 corporations. He unpacks complex issues with nuance and care and examines the sustainability field's evolution, its growing pains, and the work still required for true equity. No one company can drive the change needed—it's too late for that. George stresses that collaboration and shared goals across leading green building groups is the only way to see the impact needed. 

This interview is full of humble optimism from George. He believes in sustainability's power to reveal our shared humanity and reconnect us to nature's rhythms. There is great joy when diverse people unite around a common purpose to create sustainable solutions.

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Learn more about George's role at Darling Fibers.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Nature Knows, Handwritten Notes from a Sustainability Leader | George Bandy George Bandy, Doug Shapiro 01:05:25 Typically, we chisel down the episode and leave you with just the high impact parts of the conversation. However, this time with George Bandy, it's a bit different. We did this for 2 reasons: 1.) Nearly the entire conversation is high impact and 2.) we want you to feel how Doug felt sitting at the table with George—every story he tells, all the pauses and sincerity in his voice, it brings you in.  Typically, we chisel down the episode and leave you with just the high impact parts of the conversation. However, this time with George Bandy, it's a bit different. We did this for 2 reasons: 1.) Nearly the entire conversation is high impact and 2.) we want you to feel how Doug felt sitting at the table with George—every story he tells, all the pauses and sincerity in his voice, it brings you in.  recycling, sustainability, purpose, conscious capitalism, renewable energy, ethics, education, mentorship, imagine a place, green building, environment, innovation, corporate responsibility, listen to nature, george bandy, green business, social impact, eco-friendly, resilient cities, collaboration, activism, leadership, nature, environmental justice, doug shapiro, zero waste, conservation, sustainable development, conscious consumerism, circular economy, social enterprise, carbon emissions, ofs, equity, climate change false full 146 2070b506-b696-4d2d-b708-3646607c3c94 The Case for Place | Sascha Wagner, Huntsman In 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 company culture and encourage important interactions such as mentorship. Some of Sascha's early influences and mentors modeled professional behavior for him and emphasized the value of in-person interactions for learning and development.

The uncertainties that exist today can be viewed as opportunities to learn from and build more flexibility into workplace design. Simply put, places have the power to elevate the human experience.

Learn more about Sascha Wagner.

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Check out this podcast from The Resilience Lab which talks about emotional intelligence in the workplace.

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]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Sascha Wagner, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast In 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 company culture and encourage important interactions such as mentorship. Some of Sascha's early influences and mentors modeled professional behavior for him and emphasized the value of in-person interactions for learning and development.

The uncertainties that exist today can be viewed as opportunities to learn from and build more flexibility into workplace design. Simply put, places have the power to elevate the human experience.

Learn more about Sascha Wagner.

Learn more about Huntsman Architecture.

Check out this podcast from The Resilience Lab which talks about emotional intelligence in the workplace.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> The Case for Place | Sascha Wagner, Huntsman Sascha Wagner, Doug Shapiro 00:41:13 The stakes are high. The employee and employer dynamics have been changing and the waters of "return to office" are still murky...at best. The case for place has yet to be settled and that's why we are talking to Sascha Wagner (Huntsman Architecture) who weighs in and makes a thoughtful case for the importance of in-person interactions. The stakes are high. The employee and employer dynamics have been changing and the waters of "return to office" are still murky...at best. The case for place has yet to be settled and that's why we are talking to Sascha Wagner (Huntsman Architecture) who weighs in and makes a thoughtful case for the importance of in-person interactions. architecture and design, uncertainty, in-person interactions, mentorship, imagine a place, environment, innovation, workplace future, place, company culture, design, physical spaces, remote work, human experience, management, workplace design, professional development, office design, blending in, huntsman, perfection, sascha wagner, collaboration, flexibility, leadership, doug shapiro, space, mentor, interior design, elevating human experience, immigrant experience, workplace, workplace culture, creativity false full 145 69b46b57-68a9-4978-a297-a38f711c35f2 Are you truly ready for change? | LIVE from Pittsburgh MiniCon In 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 new things, we need to value the blending of fresh perspectives with institutional wisdom, and realize that change often brings new relationships and opportunities.

During this episode you'll hear from:

Jane Hallinan from Perkins Eastman

Sanela Schnitgen from University of Pittsburgh

Beverly Shelby from AE Works

Pamela Austin from Burns Scalo Real Estate

Ralph Dallier from Franklin

This episode was inspired by an episode The Disrupted Workforce with Warren Berger.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 6 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Sanela Schnitgen, Beverly Shelby, Pamela Austin, Ralph Dallier, Jane Hallinan, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast In 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 new things, we need to value the blending of fresh perspectives with institutional wisdom, and realize that change often brings new relationships and opportunities.

During this episode you'll hear from:

Jane Hallinan from Perkins Eastman

Sanela Schnitgen from University of Pittsburgh

Beverly Shelby from AE Works

Pamela Austin from Burns Scalo Real Estate

Ralph Dallier from Franklin

This episode was inspired by an episode The Disrupted Workforce with Warren Berger.

Learn more about Franklin's Pittsburgh MiniCon convention.

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]]> Are you truly ready for change? | LIVE from Pittsburgh MiniCon Sanela Schnitgen, Beverly Shelby, Pamela Austin, Ralph Dallier, Jane Hallinan, Doug Shapiro 00:35:48 With the AI revolution upon us, Doug is thinking a lot about "change." So, he sets out to the Pittsburgh MinCon convention to explore the subject of change readiness with 5 industry professionals. You're going to learn from people who love change, you’ll learn from people who are terrible at change, but most importantly—each interview comes with a unique and specific lesson around change.  With the AI revolution upon us, Doug is thinking a lot about "change." So, he sets out to the Pittsburgh MinCon convention to explore the subject of change readiness with 5 industry professionals. You're going to learn from people who love change, you’ll learn from people who are terrible at change, but most importantly—each interview comes with a unique and specific lesson around change.  burns scalo real estate, pittsburgh, change risks, change leaders, self-awareness, change opportunities, artificial intelligence, minicon, imagine a place, perkins eastman, change management, multi-generational leadership, competitive advantage, change strategies, evolution, disruption, transformation, generational differences, innovation, managing change, beverly shelby, change benefits, change mindset, restless learner, franklin interiors, university of pittsburgh, learning culture, ralph dallier, nostalgia, future of work, unknown, change resistance, strategic planning, flexibility, change communication, leadership, digital transformation, change readiness, doug shapiro, jane hallinan, thriving during change, comfortable expert, ae works, technology, embracing change, transition, resilience, adaptability, organizational change, change junkie, personal change, pamela austin, agile organizations, unclearness, workplace culture, sanela schnitgen false full 144 91f5d1bd-8966-4009-b760-2d0e01bec516 My Instincts Led Me Here | Ebehi Ijewere, Host of Layers of Design The 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 feel alone, but it also encouraged her to search for others having similar struggles. Finally through a connection, Ebehi landed her first job in architecture, but it never seemed fulfilling. Ebehi realized she wanted more than just any architecture job—she wanted one that truly valued her contributions.

This led her to rely heavily on her instincts—not being afraid to leave jobs that don't seem to be the right fit. It's admirable when people recognize a particular job is not enriching them and have the courage to move on. This is what led her to Jacobs, into a role where she truly feels valued. Ebehi encourages others not to ignore that feeling when "something isn't working."

Ebehi's story is an important reminder that you must seek out work cultures that empower you.

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]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Ebehi Ijewere, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast The 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 feel alone, but it also encouraged her to search for others having similar struggles. Finally through a connection, Ebehi landed her first job in architecture, but it never seemed fulfilling. Ebehi realized she wanted more than just any architecture job—she wanted one that truly valued her contributions.

This led her to rely heavily on her instincts—not being afraid to leave jobs that don't seem to be the right fit. It's admirable when people recognize a particular job is not enriching them and have the courage to move on. This is what led her to Jacobs, into a role where she truly feels valued. Ebehi encourages others not to ignore that feeling when "something isn't working."

Ebehi's story is an important reminder that you must seek out work cultures that empower you.

Listen to  Layers of Design.

Learn more about Jacobs.

Learn more about Ebehi Ijewere.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> My Instincts Led Me Here | Ebehi Ijewere, Host of Layers of Design Ebehi Ijewere, Doug Shapiro 00:23:51 Our guest today is Ebehi Ijewere, architect at Jacobs and host of the Layers of Design podcast. While Doug was originally drawn to Ebehi because of her experience as a podcaster, it was her story as a young architect looking for work that would really ignite the heart of the conversation.  Ebehi had the courage—as a graduated international student facing barriers—to take the risk of leaving jobs with unhealthy cultures in search of true value. Our guest today is Ebehi Ijewere, architect at Jacobs and host of the Layers of Design podcast. While Doug was originally drawn to Ebehi because of her experience as a podcaster, it was her story as a young architect looking for work that would really ignite the heart of the conversation.  Ebehi had the courage—as a graduated international student facing barriers—to take the risk of leaving jobs with unhealthy cultures in search of true value. career struggles, creative upbringing, making connections, ebehi ijewere, personal branding, architecture, imagine a place, career advice, career transitions, design podcast, finding community, knowing your worth, layers of design podcast, feeling alone, personal growth, influential parents, design entrepreneurship, job search, self-reflection, entrepreneurship, valuing employees, podcasting, doug shapiro, international student, studying abroad, job satisfaction, imagine a place podcast, jacobs, barriers, ofs, workplace culture false full 143 c270ddca-ed2a-4393-99bb-ca5cfd3ea629 Hand Drawings to AI, The Evolution of Healthcare Architecture | Gary Vance, Architect and Author In 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 introduction of CAD, drawings initially made clients think designs were finalized, hindering feedback.

Gary feels nostalgic for his early career, but there are plenty of challenges today in healthcare design that need addressed. One example is the need for privacy in a healthcare setting. It seems obvious, but the use of curtains to separate two patients makes privacy very difficult. Gary emphasizes the importance of private patient rooms to provide comfort, confidentiality, and dignity as standard in contemporary healthcare settings. 

So, what are some interesting ways to involve technology in the world of architecture that is different than current applications? Not so different than pilots and truck drivers learning on simulators, why can't architects do the same? Architectural practice simulations could offer solutions to problems before they are encountered in the real world—problems such as dinosaur dung. Yes, that's right, early in his career Gary had a test pile failure blamed on ancient dinosaur dung at the job site.

The next phase of Gary's career is his wonderful book series—"Kid Architect"—which aims to introduce children and young adults to architecture and related fields. Gary has a passion for educating youth about architecture so they understand what the profession entails before pursuing it. 

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]]> Mon, 23 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Gary Vance, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast In 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 introduction of CAD, drawings initially made clients think designs were finalized, hindering feedback.

Gary feels nostalgic for his early career, but there are plenty of challenges today in healthcare design that need addressed. One example is the need for privacy in a healthcare setting. It seems obvious, but the use of curtains to separate two patients makes privacy very difficult. Gary emphasizes the importance of private patient rooms to provide comfort, confidentiality, and dignity as standard in contemporary healthcare settings. 

So, what are some interesting ways to involve technology in the world of architecture that is different than current applications? Not so different than pilots and truck drivers learning on simulators, why can't architects do the same? Architectural practice simulations could offer solutions to problems before they are encountered in the real world—problems such as dinosaur dung. Yes, that's right, early in his career Gary had a test pile failure blamed on ancient dinosaur dung at the job site.

The next phase of Gary's career is his wonderful book series—"Kid Architect"—which aims to introduce children and young adults to architecture and related fields. Gary has a passion for educating youth about architecture so they understand what the profession entails before pursuing it. 

Learn more about Kid Architect here.

Learn more about Gary Vance here.

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]]> Hand Drawings to AI, The Evolution of Healthcare Architecture | Gary Vance, Architect and Author Gary Vance, Doug Shapiro 00:28:40 We are thrilled to bring you Gary Vance, architect and author with over 45 years of experience. Gary has been the architect for countless healthcare facilities across the country and is the author of his wonderful book series "Kid Architect," which aims to inspire and inform the next generation of architects. Gary gives us a window into much of the change that he's witnessed in healthcare design over his career and it's great to know you can do something for so long and still find so much joy. We are thrilled to bring you Gary Vance, architect and author with over 45 years of experience. Gary has been the architect for countless healthcare facilities across the country and is the author of his wonderful book series "Kid Architect," which aims to inspire and inform the next generation of architects. Gary gives us a window into much of the change that he's witnessed in healthcare design over his career and it's great to know you can do something for so long and still find so much joy. kid architect, architecture, sustainability, cad, education, construction, mentorship, imagine a place, planning, problem solving, licensure, innovation, children's book, career, design, carolina, kids book, design your world, collaboration, project management, gary vance, doug shapiro, engineering, culture, technology, architect, career growth, healthcare design, ofs, urban design, drawing, creativity false full 142 67491210-1d91-49cc-b605-6736219f1cd5 A Deeper Life of Presence and Generosity | Vijay Gupta, Violinist and Speaker Joining 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, openness, reading, and integrating diverse inspirations into his learning. He values continuous learning as a verb, not just fixed achievements in time. All of this inspires Vijay to "give away his gifts" with one of his most important values being generosity. Vijay believes we find purpose by giving the gifts we didn't know we had.

This conversation also touches a bit on AI. Vijay's take on AI is refreshing—he suggests we focus on how technology can amplify human values and intentions, rather than replace them for the sake of efficiency. AI can help people appreciate life's beauty, while still accomplishing tasks in a human way.

Learn more about Vijay Gupta here.

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]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Vijay Gupta, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Joining 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, openness, reading, and integrating diverse inspirations into his learning. He values continuous learning as a verb, not just fixed achievements in time. All of this inspires Vijay to "give away his gifts" with one of his most important values being generosity. Vijay believes we find purpose by giving the gifts we didn't know we had.

This conversation also touches a bit on AI. Vijay's take on AI is refreshing—he suggests we focus on how technology can amplify human values and intentions, rather than replace them for the sake of efficiency. AI can help people appreciate life's beauty, while still accomplishing tasks in a human way.

Learn more about Vijay Gupta here.

Find Vijay Gupta on Instagram.

Learn more about Michael Motamedi who was referenced in this podcast.

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]]> A Deeper Life of Presence and Generosity | Vijay Gupta, Violinist and Speaker Vijay Gupta, Doug Shapiro 00:31:35 Today, Doug sits down with Vijay Gupta—known for both his violin mastery and big heart. Their discussion explores two enlightening themes. First, Vijay shares his foundation for creating truth and connection. And second, thy discuss the importance of generosity and “giving your gifts away” to find purpose. Join us for this wonderful discussion with Vijay Gupta. Today, Doug sits down with Vijay Gupta—known for both his violin mastery and big heart. Their discussion explores two enlightening themes. First, Vijay shares his foundation for creating truth and connection. And second, thy discuss the importance of generosity and “giving your gifts away” to find purpose. Join us for this wonderful discussion with Vijay Gupta. purpose, artistry, artificial intelligence, intention, relationship, imagine a place, curiosity, authenticity, innovation, communication, learning, violinist, community, listening, storytelling, vijay gupta, growth, activism, compassion, musician, leadership, generosity, doug shapiro, imperfection, conversation, technology, presence, social change, justice, persuasion, mindfulness, spirituality, creativity false full 141 afe2e7c6-f3b2-4a29-9828-1c43f42ec01b Checking in with Alexandra Tseffos, Host of The Design Pop We 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 contributions. She plans to add new relevant content while revisiting existing content for freshness.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Wed, 4 Oct 2023 17:25:04 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Alexandra Tseffos) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast We 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 contributions. She plans to add new relevant content while revisiting existing content for freshness.

Listen to The Design Pop here.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Checking in with Alexandra Tseffos, Host of The Design Pop Doug Shapiro, Alexandra Tseffos 00:18:05 Today we check in with the host of The Design Pop, Alexandra Tseffos. The Design Pop is the latest podcast to join the Imagine a Place Productions network. Alexandra shares her plans for new content as well as her favorite travel tips for working parents. Today we check in with the host of The Design Pop, Alexandra Tseffos. The Design Pop is the latest podcast to join the Imagine a Place Productions network. Alexandra shares her plans for new content as well as her favorite travel tips for working parents. training, focus, content, schedule, imagine a place, ecosystem, the design pop, design, tips, community, alexandra tseffos, perspectives, courses, doug shapiro, podcast, relevance, design community, technology, contributors, travel, answers, dealer designer, videos, sleep false bonus 5e9da365-f699-454e-bddf-2a6b7ef3713b Designing for Hope and Social Impact | Jose Jordan, DLR Group Jose 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. This attracts others who also care, creating an environment where everyone works as a team for shared goals.

Jose recently rediscovered his Puerto Rican heritage on a trip to Old San Juan. The history, architecture, culture, food, and family connections left a deep impression. Now, during Hispanic Heritage Month, Jose enjoys spending time with family, eating traditional Puerto Rican food, and introducing others to the culture. He values bringing people together through food, music, and laughter and aims to create spaces that have the same welcoming community feel.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 2 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Jose Jordan, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Jose 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. This attracts others who also care, creating an environment where everyone works as a team for shared goals.

Jose recently rediscovered his Puerto Rican heritage on a trip to Old San Juan. The history, architecture, culture, food, and family connections left a deep impression. Now, during Hispanic Heritage Month, Jose enjoys spending time with family, eating traditional Puerto Rican food, and introducing others to the culture. He values bringing people together through food, music, and laughter and aims to create spaces that have the same welcoming community feel.

Learn more about Jose Jordan.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Designing for Hope and Social Impact | Jose Jordan, DLR Group Jose Jordan, Doug Shapiro 00:22:57 Doug sits down with Jose Jordan of DLR Group to discuss an important question: Can design bring hope?  Jose Jordan believes it can. Jose has dedicated much of his career to civic and justice spaces and his approach to his work reframes how people think of these spaces.  Doug sits down with Jose Jordan of DLR Group to discuss an important question: Can design bring hope?  Jose Jordan believes it can. Jose has dedicated much of his career to civic and justice spaces and his approach to his work reframes how people think of these spaces.  courthouse design, jose jordan, architecture, imagine a place, civic interior design, career advice, community interiors, civic design, social design, dlr group, detention center design, community design, social impact, education design, purposeful design, puerto rican culture, civic spaces, workplace design, design philosophy, hispanic heritage, civic mission, doug shapiro, prison design, hospitality design, civic life, community-focused design, social good, jail design, justice design, old san juan, interior design, social change false full 140 750adf9e-34cc-40e3-8af4-7cc5401c9f7c Finding Your Squirrel, What's Your Motivation? | Stefanie Ince, March Management During 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 going against conventional wisdom. Can you find this naturally or does it need to be intentionally sought out? And once you find it, can it ever change?

Stefanie talks about people such as Doug—someone who is very passionate about what he does—but still has to find variety and new challenges to keep his passion alive. Be open to reinventing yourself multiple times over in life. But most importantly, tell the truth about yourself in the best possible light when pursuing new opportunities.

Stefanie loves coaching others and holding space for her clients to explore themselves. If you'd like to contact Stefanie, you can email her here.

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]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Stefanie Ince, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast During 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 going against conventional wisdom. Can you find this naturally or does it need to be intentionally sought out? And once you find it, can it ever change?

Stefanie talks about people such as Doug—someone who is very passionate about what he does—but still has to find variety and new challenges to keep his passion alive. Be open to reinventing yourself multiple times over in life. But most importantly, tell the truth about yourself in the best possible light when pursuing new opportunities.

Stefanie loves coaching others and holding space for her clients to explore themselves. If you'd like to contact Stefanie, you can email her here.

Learn more about Stefanie Ince.

Learn more about Stefanie's company March Management.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Finding Your Squirrel, What's Your Motivation? | Stefanie Ince, March Management Stefanie Ince, Doug Shapiro 00:15:37 Doug sites down with career coach Stefanie Ince to have an insightful conversation about finding your unique passion in order to live a happy, fulfilled life. They explor how to keep your inner fire lit by being open to reinventing yourself many times over. Doug sites down with career coach Stefanie Ince to have an insightful conversation about finding your unique passion in order to live a happy, fulfilled life. They explor how to keep your inner fire lit by being open to reinventing yourself many times over. truth, openness, focus, stefanie ince, imagine a place, wellbeing, happiness, finding passion, curiosity, change your life, authenticity, lifelong passion, intentional conversations, personal growth, lifelong reinvention, variety, self-care, being present, lifelong learning, introspection, self-reflection, doug shapiro, honesty, attention, change your mindset, career coaching, holding space, motivation, fulfillment, discovering purpose, reinvention, unique value, mindfulness false full 139 090377eb-08dd-4df5-8559-f6064fbcebc8 Social Innovation Through Capitalism | Adam Goodman, Goodman Interior Structures In 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 individualized growth paths to retain diverse high-potential employees.

Goodman proposes and interesting idea—properly-executed capitalism can help solve societal issues. One example of this is Goodman is engaging his company's surplus resources for community benefit. When Goodman originally brought these ideas to the table, some employees doubted the concept, but this only fueled his commitment to authentically lead with purpose. Goodman emphasizes the power of vulnerable, heart-centered leadership to build trust and reduce stress.

Check out the article Doug mentioned.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Adam Goodman, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast In 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 individualized growth paths to retain diverse high-potential employees.

Goodman proposes and interesting idea—properly-executed capitalism can help solve societal issues. One example of this is Goodman is engaging his company's surplus resources for community benefit. When Goodman originally brought these ideas to the table, some employees doubted the concept, but this only fueled his commitment to authentically lead with purpose. Goodman emphasizes the power of vulnerable, heart-centered leadership to build trust and reduce stress.

Check out the article Doug mentioned.

Learn more about Adam Goodman.

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]]> Social Innovation Through Capitalism | Adam Goodman, Goodman Interior Structures Adam Goodman, Doug Shapiro 00:33:22 Is capitalism the solution to societal problems? Adam Goodman believes so, but many have doubted the idea. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on leading systemic change with openness, empathy, and care for all stakeholders. Is capitalism the solution to societal problems? Adam Goodman believes so, but many have doubted the idea. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on leading systemic change with openness, empathy, and care for all stakeholders. diversity, vulnerable leadership, unconscious bias, purpose, imagine a place, stakeholder capitalism, change management, adam goodman, authenticity, corporate social responsibility, inclusion, occupational sorting, company culture, goodman interior structures, social innovation, community, personal growth, storytelling, capitalism, foster care, empathy, leadership, doug shapiro, career development, surplus resources, trust, hiring, talent retention, talent development, ofs, equity, workplace culture, mindfulness false full 138 fc6ea710-57a1-4159-b9f7-4723ed166ede Spaces That Heal | Erin Peavey, HKS & TEDx Creating 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 decided to look into academic research and understand more about how design elements like accessibility, nature, and human scale foster social bonds.

Erin now shares her research through her podcast Shared Space, Psychology Today columns, and an upcoming book. All of these resources aim to make scientific insights accessible and captivating to inspire more empathetic design.

Learn more about Erin Peavey and HKS.

Check out Erin's TEDx talk here!

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Erin Peavey, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Creating 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 decided to look into academic research and understand more about how design elements like accessibility, nature, and human scale foster social bonds.

Erin now shares her research through her podcast Shared Space, Psychology Today columns, and an upcoming book. All of these resources aim to make scientific insights accessible and captivating to inspire more empathetic design.

Learn more about Erin Peavey and HKS.

Check out Erin's TEDx talk here!

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]]> Spaces That Heal | Erin Peavey, HKS & TEDx Erin Peavey, Doug Shapiro 00:34:17 How important is design to your well-being? Can design foster healthy, social connection? Can design heal loneliness? These are all questions answered today by our guest—Erin Peavey. How important is design to your well-being? Can design foster healthy, social connection? Can design heal loneliness? These are all questions answered today by our guest—Erin Peavey. well-being, social connection, architecture, erin peavey, imagine a place, wellbeing, loneliness, design insights, design research, shared spaces, shared space, community design, design, healthy environments, doug shapiro, design that heals, connection false full 137 9ae844b4-e408-4d19-b2e7-6117d4cdc677 Sensory Design in the Hybrid Workplace | Kendra Linton, NELSON Worldwide Recently 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 experience.

Check out the article that inspired this episode!

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]]> Mon, 21 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Kendra Linton) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Recently 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 experience.

Check out the article that inspired this episode!

Learn more about Kendra Linton and NELSON Worldwide.

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]]> Sensory Design in the Hybrid Workplace | Kendra Linton, NELSON Worldwide Doug Shapiro, Kendra Linton 00:19:34 Doug recently found an article about the sensory experience in a hybrid workplace. The article was so engaging, Doug asked the author—Kendra Linton—to join him on the show for a deeper discussion. Doug recently found an article about the sensory experience in a hybrid workplace. The article was so engaging, Doug asked the author—Kendra Linton—to join him on the show for a deeper discussion. ambient lighting, kendra linton, biophilia, imagine a place, nelson worldwide, outdoor spaces, work design magazine, acoustic privacy, workplace strategy, workplace design, tactile materials, flexibility, doug shapiro, hybrid work, wellness, work environment, workplace, ofs false full 136 e3b50516-314e-4cee-a178-4100979e0ba4 The Soul of a Team | Yahir Sarmiento, Cushman & Wakefield Yahir 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 time on shallow, immediate issues. In reality, leaders should devote 50% of their time to deep thinking about the future. But how? Making time for that isn't easy, but Yahir believes focusing on getting enough sleep can have a huge, positive impact on a leaders ability. Investing in sleep is like adding happiness to tomorrow.

Yahir speaks from the heart and dips into his life experiences and the wisdom of his mentors to pass on some excellent advice.

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]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Yahir Sarmiento) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Yahir 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 time on shallow, immediate issues. In reality, leaders should devote 50% of their time to deep thinking about the future. But how? Making time for that isn't easy, but Yahir believes focusing on getting enough sleep can have a huge, positive impact on a leaders ability. Investing in sleep is like adding happiness to tomorrow.

Yahir speaks from the heart and dips into his life experiences and the wisdom of his mentors to pass on some excellent advice.

Learn more about Yahir Sarmiento and Cushman & Wakefield.

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]]> The Soul of a Team | Yahir Sarmiento, Cushman & Wakefield Doug Shapiro, Yahir Sarmiento 00:22:21 Doug talks with Yahir Sarmiento about the philosophies around building successful teams and how the soul of a team will evolve. Doug talks with Yahir Sarmiento about the philosophies around building successful teams and how the soul of a team will evolve. well-being, leaders, imagine a place, happiness, cushman wakefield, yahir sarmiento, team success, successful teams, patient leadership, personal growth, teams, team culture, leadership, soft skills, commitment, meaningful conversations, doug shapiro, team dynamics, deep work, culture, motivation, influence, building teams, personal well-being, ofs, sleep false full 135 45309968-c931-417f-9615-7e6f4827e607 Designing a Sanctuary Space | Lisa Kahn, Finding Sanctuary Today, 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 is why, when we find sanctuary, we thrive.”

The world needs more of what Lisa will teach you and inspire you within this episode.

Learn more about Lisa Kahn - founder and visionary behind Finding Sanctuary by Lisa Kahn Designs.

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]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Lisa Kahn, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Today, 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 is why, when we find sanctuary, we thrive.”

The world needs more of what Lisa will teach you and inspire you within this episode.

Learn more about Lisa Kahn - founder and visionary behind Finding Sanctuary by Lisa Kahn Designs.

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]]> Designing a Sanctuary Space | Lisa Kahn, Finding Sanctuary Lisa Kahn, Doug Shapiro 00:24:07 Today, 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 is why, when we find sanctuary, we thrive.” The world needs more of what Lisa will teach you and inspire you within this episode. Learn more about Lisa Kahn - founder and visionary behind Finding Sanctuary by Lisa Kahn Designs. Today, 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 is why, when we find sanctuary, we thrive.” The world needs more of what Lisa will teach you and inspire you within this episode. Learn more about Lisa Kahn - founder and visionary behind Finding Sanctuary by Lisa Kahn Designs. health, mind-body connection, self-awareness, yoga, balance, holistic, wellness inspiration, lisa kahn, nutrition tips, nutrition, nutrition, imagine a place, wellbeing, stress reduction, happiness, body awareness, positive psychology, happiness hacks, fitness routines, relaxation, fitness, sleep hygiene, mindfulness exercises, holistic healing, personal development, meditation techniques, mindfulness practices, preventive health, emotional balance, inner peace, mental health, mental clarity, mental clarity, wellbeing strategies, physical health, self-improvement, self-care, wellness coaching, wellness practices, mental resilience, healthy habits, wellness journey., wellness tips, emotional well-being, gratitude, mindset, meditation, motivation, healthy living, resilience, wellness, self-love, lifestyle, mindful living, mindful eating, emotional intelligence, exercise, ofs, sleep, mindfulness, stress management false full 134 fa7e3bd7-a383-48c0-a925-8aa5db1346e1 #LoveWhereYouWork: The Power of Culture | Tracy Hawkins, Grammarly For 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 supporting a coworker with cancer and evolved into an influential mantra. For Tracy, mission-driven, people-focused cultures are key when seeking new roles.

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]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Tracy Hawkins, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place For 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 supporting a coworker with cancer and evolved into an influential mantra. For Tracy, mission-driven, people-focused cultures are key when seeking new roles.

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]]> #LoveWhereYouWork: The Power of Culture | Tracy Hawkins, Grammarly Tracy Hawkins, Doug Shapiro 00:37:57 For 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 supporting a coworker with cancer and evolved into an influential mantra. For Tracy, mission-driven, people-focused cultures are key when seeking new roles. For 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 supporting a coworker with cancer and evolved into an influential mantra. For Tracy, mission-driven, people-focused cultures are key when seeking new roles. openness, iteration, grammerly, lab mentality, prove yourself, growth mindset, workplace innovation, supportive leadership, belonging, cultural differences, work motivation, imagine a place, career advice, work relationships, leadership principles, work meaning, data-driven, tracy hawkins, work evolution, employee support, remote work, work culture, global mindset, future of work, human-centric, employee experience, take chances, lifelong learning, flexible work, in-person connection, doug shapiro, hybrid work, twitter, intentional gatherings, career opportunities, career growth, travel, mission-driven, passion projects, diversity of thought, people operations, empowered teams, ofs, workplace culture, opportunities false full 133 2c771478-bb26-4b6e-9c2d-4e798a86debc Designing for Change: Paul Shahriari's Vision for Ecomedes and the Future of Sustainability Paul 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, it was really cool to learn about his business and I enjoyed Paul’s energy.

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]]> Mon, 3 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Paul Shahriari, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Paul 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, it was really cool to learn about his business and I enjoyed Paul’s energy.

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]]> Designing for Change: Paul Shahriari's Vision for Ecomedes and the Future of Sustainability Paul Shahriari, Doug Shapiro 00:35:03 Paul 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, it was really cool to learn about his business and I enjoyed Paul’s energy. Paul 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, it was really cool to learn about his business and I enjoyed Paul’s energy. eco-conscious living, product design, co-founder story, environmental impact, sustainability, industry change., imagine a place, sustainable business, paul shahriari, tribe mentality., green innovation, educational influence, business strategy, green business, ecomedes, sustainable solutions, visionary leadership, informed choices, environmental entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship, imagine a place productions, doug shapiro, corporate sustainability, sustainable development, college inspiration, mission-driven, ofs, consumer behavior, climate change, sustainable design false full 132 6e1355ce-3bc1-4e9d-a970-aa757631d767 Charting the Future of HR and Design with David Ulrich, Speaker & Author David 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 it does not disappoint. We talk about leadership, culture, the workplace, and we weave in some personal advice at the end.

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]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (David Ulrich, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place David 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 it does not disappoint. We talk about leadership, culture, the workplace, and we weave in some personal advice at the end.

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]]> Charting the Future of HR and Design with David Ulrich, Speaker & Author David Ulrich, Doug Shapiro 00:40:00 David 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 it does not disappoint. We talk about leadership, culture, the workplace, and we weave in some personal advice at the end. David 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 it does not disappoint. We talk about leadership, culture, the workplace, and we weave in some personal advice at the end. hr evolution, human resources, hr strategies, leadership development, workplace innovation, hr design, david ulrich, imagine a place, productivity, podcast episode., workplace trends, organizational culture, father of modern hr, ergonomics, influential thinker, ofs imagine a place, collaborative spaces, hr profession, workplace design, modern hr thinking, office design, management educator, employee experience, office layout, hr books, hr transformation, flexibility, leadership, hr insights, hr visionary, hr landscape, workstation design, doug shapiro, employee engagement, career advice., thought leadership, hr guru, work-life balance, personal advice, office aesthetics, culture, innovative leaders, wellness, work environment, hr excellence, workplace, hr, ofs, workspace false full 131 08db8e8e-0b03-4f6b-9338-a0f37c578198 Looking ahead to NeoCon 2023 with Byron Morton In 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 some of the past Imagine a Place guests as well as hosts from Imagine a Place network.   We have over 50 previous podcast guests and podcast hosts who will be there to chat, laugh, mingle, and inspire. See you there! 

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]]> Fri, 9 Jun 2023 11:56:26 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Byron Morton, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place In 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 some of the past Imagine a Place guests as well as hosts from Imagine a Place network.   We have over 50 previous podcast guests and podcast hosts who will be there to chat, laugh, mingle, and inspire. See you there! 

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]]> Looking ahead to NeoCon 2023 with Byron Morton Byron Morton, Doug Shapiro 00:15:02 In 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 some of the past Imagine a Place guests as well as hosts from Imagine a Place network. We have over 50 previous podcast guests and podcast hosts who will be there to chat, laugh, mingle, and inspire. See you there! In 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 some of the past Imagine a Place guests as well as hosts from Imagine a Place network. We have over 50 previous podcast guests and podcast hosts who will be there to chat, laugh, mingle, and inspire. See you there! the future of work, imagine a place, neocon 2023, the mart, design, neocon, neocon chicago, merchandise mart, imagine a place productions, ofs false bonus 191e41aa-cd48-4b93-8e70-b0cdc4722330 3 Bold Predictions for the Future of Our Industry | Amanda Schneider, ThinkLab Amanda 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. 

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]]> Mon, 5 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Amanda Schneider, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Amanda 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. 

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]]> 3 Bold Predictions for the Future of Our Industry | Amanda Schneider, ThinkLab Amanda Schneider, Doug Shapiro 00:28:50 Amanda 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. Amanda 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. future workplace, thinklab, imagine a place, amanda schneider, design research, future office, design podcast, think lab, design strategy, doug shapiro, imagine a place podcast, interior design, future of design, ofs, interior design podcast, workplace culture false full 130 3de9da47-1ce9-4004-988d-4352cffc3a66 A Guidebook to Sustainable Decommissioning | Dianne Murata, Kimiko Designs Dianne 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.

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]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 12:39:58 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Dianne Murata, Doug Shapiro) https://kimikodesigns.com/home/kimiko-green-playbook/ Dianne 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.

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]]> A Guidebook to Sustainable Decommissioning | Dianne Murata, Kimiko Designs Dianne Murata, Doug Shapiro 00:11:22 Dianne 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. Dianne 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. false bonus 2d996a8e-60e5-4a95-9bf6-f287c7ad24b3 The Future Work Week | Roy Abernathy, Newmark Roy 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.

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]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 14:26:22 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Roy Abernathy, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Roy 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.

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]]> The Future Work Week | Roy Abernathy, Newmark Roy Abernathy, Doug Shapiro 00:29:10 Roy 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. Roy 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. office culture, real estate, design, workplace strategy, creative thinking, human experience, future of real estate, work culture, design strategy, work week, newmark, 4 day work week, doug shapiro, roy abernathy, future of business, work, interior design false full 129 12b8a137-b66e-479d-a050-d6966db34972 A Look Back with Brian Graham BONUS We 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 Clark

"If you're struggling with self worth, there have been more of us out there than you realize that have been very successful and had that exact same amount of self doubt." —Edward Wagoner

"A single, full understanding of someone's complete experience and existence can generate so much inclusivity." —Angie Lee

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]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Brian Graham) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast We 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 Clark

"If you're struggling with self worth, there have been more of us out there than you realize that have been very successful and had that exact same amount of self doubt." —Edward Wagoner

"A single, full understanding of someone's complete experience and existence can generate so much inclusivity." —Angie Lee

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]]> A Look Back with Brian Graham BONUS Doug Shapiro, Brian Graham 00:20:12 Doug Shapiro and Brian Graham take a look back and discuss insights from previous guests on the podcast. Doug Shapiro and Brian Graham take a look back and discuss insights from previous guests on the podcast. inspirational guests, behind the scenes, imagine a place, key insights, empowerment, takeaways, lessons learned, guests, learning, design, inspiration, personal growth, self-improvement, powerful quotes, highlights, success, doug shapiro, brian graham, self worth, memorable, podcast, best of the best, motivation, reflections, iap, wisdom, transformative, ofs false full 128 bdce5c21-e892-462a-8180-dd4437f546a6 Navigating a Career in Design with Jorge Colón of SOM On 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.

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]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Jorge Colón, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place On 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.

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]]> Navigating a Career in Design with Jorge Colón of SOM Jorge Colón, Doug Shapiro 00:36:22 On 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. On 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. architecture firm, architecture, designer, imagine a place, som, design, design firm, doug shapiro, career growth, jorge colon, confidence, ofs false full 127 3e9a771b-1005-4be3-8e96-c8425a610a7f Putting People First | Regan Donoghue, Unispace Back 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.

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]]> Mon, 8 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Molly Prior, Regan Donoghue, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Back 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.

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]]> Putting People First | Regan Donoghue, Unispace Molly Prior, Regan Donoghue, Doug Shapiro 00:36:38 Back 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. Back 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. unispace, imagine a place, the future office, design podcast, design, workplace design, office design, corporate real estate, flexible work, return to office, doug shapiro, hybrid work, molly prior, regan donoghue, hospitality, the future workplace, workplace leadership, workplace, emotional intelligence, ofs, interior design podcast, space design, workplace culture false full 126 b57b017e-f69a-4878-ab99-0044b97dd0d8 From Waste To Worth | Ben Christensen, Cambium Carbon In 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 jobs and funding to support urban canopy restoration in the communities that need it most.

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]]> Mon, 1 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Ben Christensen, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place In 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 jobs and funding to support urban canopy restoration in the communities that need it most.

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]]> From Waste To Worth | Ben Christensen, Cambium Carbon Ben Christensen, Doug Shapiro 00:25:00 In 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 its circular economy model that creates new green jobs and funding to support urban canopy restoration in the communities that need it most. In 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 its circular economy model that creates new green jobs and funding to support urban canopy restoration in the communities that need it most. wood, architects, urban forest, sustainability, green design, imagine a place, millers, carbon smart wood, cities, recycle, urban canopy, design, wood products, imagine a place productions, sustainable architecture, doug shapiro, ben christensen, cambium carbon, circular economy, iap, recycled wood, ofs, sustainable design false full 125 2b4eabc2-e5e7-42ed-a48b-85ad375517b0 Into The Metaverse | Christopher Neff, Anomaly This 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 engaging exploration of one of the most exciting technological advancements of our time.

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]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Christopher Neff) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast This 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 engaging exploration of one of the most exciting technological advancements of our time.

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]]> Into The Metaverse | Christopher Neff, Anomaly Doug Shapiro, Christopher Neff 00:37:18 This episode provides a thought-provoking and engaging exploration of one of the most exciting technological advancements of our time—The Metaverse. This episode provides a thought-provoking and engaging exploration of one of the most exciting technological advancements of our time—The Metaverse. future technology, spatial computing, simulation, augmented reality, metaverse, user experience, imagine a place, christopher neff, digital art, design, digital identity, anomaly, online communities, technology trends, gaming, virtual reality, virtual environments, interactive design, social media, immersive experiences, creative agency, interior design, 3d modeling, iap, ux design, workplace, ofs, digital worlds false full 124 1959deda-cc92-4d4c-93d9-8c253e34456d Nature's Lessons for Better Design | Natalie Telewiak, Michael Green Architecture This 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 into some additional conversation and talk about her "Wide Net / Small Net" theory when it comes to how we can leverage group size during creative thinking.

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]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 18:16:17 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Natalie Telewiak, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast This 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 into some additional conversation and talk about her "Wide Net / Small Net" theory when it comes to how we can leverage group size during creative thinking.

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]]> Nature's Lessons for Better Design | Natalie Telewiak, Michael Green Architecture Natalie Telewiak, Doug Shapiro 00:36:13 Nature should inspire the way we design. In this episode, Doug talks with Natalie Telewiak of Michael Green Architecture. They explore the idea of how cities can be designed to evoke the same feelings nature brings out of us so naturally. Nature should inspire the way we design. In this episode, Doug talks with Natalie Telewiak of Michael Green Architecture. They explore the idea of how cities can be designed to evoke the same feelings nature brings out of us so naturally. architecture, imagine a place, inspired, inspired by nature, design, planet, natures blueprint, collaboration, better design, nature, natures lessons, work, blueprint, ofs false full 123 f4c3fe53-fab3-494f-9128-1c05c1cb0849 Growing your career in design, IIDA Student Roundtable Every 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 or you take your role as a mentor seriously, this episode is also for you.

This year, we decided to bring this event to Tennessee State University. TSU is an HBCU with a growing interior design program. We brought in some impressive talent for this panel including:

Mike Johnson II, Associate Principal at Hickok Cole

Sofia Acosta, Designer at Gensler

Tonya Spry, Director of Human Resources at Gresham Smith.

Hosting the panel is the one and only Cheryl Durst, Executive Vice President and CEO of IIDA and host of The Skill Set podcast.

 

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]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2023 12:27:38 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Cheryl Durst, Mike Johnson II, Sofia Acosta, Tonya Spry) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Every 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 or you take your role as a mentor seriously, this episode is also for you.

This year, we decided to bring this event to Tennessee State University. TSU is an HBCU with a growing interior design program. We brought in some impressive talent for this panel including:

Mike Johnson II, Associate Principal at Hickok Cole

Sofia Acosta, Designer at Gensler

Tonya Spry, Director of Human Resources at Gresham Smith.

Hosting the panel is the one and only Cheryl Durst, Executive Vice President and CEO of IIDA and host of The Skill Set podcast.

 

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]]> Growing your career in design, IIDA Student Roundtable Doug Shapiro, Cheryl Durst, Mike Johnson II, Sofia Acosta, Tonya Spry 00:51:51 Cheryl Durst sits down with industry professionals to discuss: putting together a portfolio, diversity in design, choosing the right firm, finding mentors, and much more in this IIDA Student Roundtable. Cheryl Durst sits down with industry professionals to discuss: putting together a portfolio, diversity in design, choosing the right firm, finding mentors, and much more in this IIDA Student Roundtable. false full 122 5272c452-9b76-4dff-819b-49ccac4c56dc The Intersection of AI, Design, and Humanity with Sociologist and Podcast Host, Gary David of Experience By Design Today 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 less concerned with what AI means to us and more concerned with what it says about us.

The last 15 minutes get pretty sci-fi, and we touch on why we need to write with more soul, heart, and purpose… and why it might important to our very existence.

It’s a long conversation and I hope you can make time for all of it – It just kept getting better.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Wed, 5 Apr 2023 16:43:06 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Gary David, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Today 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 less concerned with what AI means to us and more concerned with what it says about us.

The last 15 minutes get pretty sci-fi, and we touch on why we need to write with more soul, heart, and purpose… and why it might important to our very existence.

It’s a long conversation and I hope you can make time for all of it – It just kept getting better.

Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> The Intersection of AI, Design, and Humanity with Sociologist and Podcast Host, Gary David of Experience By Design Gary David, Doug Shapiro 00:48:31 Today 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 less concerned with what AI means to us and more concerned with what it says about us. The last 15 minutes get pretty sci-fi, and we touch on why we need to write with more soul, heart, and purpose… and why it might important to our very existence. It’s a long conversation and I hope you can make time for all of it – It just kept getting better. Today 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 less concerned with what AI means to us and more concerned with what it says about us. The last 15 minutes get pretty sci-fi, and we touch on why we need to write with more soul, heart, and purpose… and why it might important to our very existence. It’s a long conversation and I hope you can make time for all of it – It just kept getting better. chat gpt, future workplace, design future, future office, ai design, design, experience by design, articifical intelligence, sociologist, chat gpt 4, doug shapiro, midjourney, technology and design, ai, design artificial intelligence, sociology, design planning, gary david, interior design, design career, future of design, cutlure false full 121 06204bbb-2c4a-4b6e-bc80-55a05d831697 Go for what you believe in with Jen Levisen, Mortarr / Ecomedes A 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 pathway to building your confidence.

If you know someone who might be an "Impact Icon" you'll want to remember this when submissions open for 2023.

Listen to Impact Icons

Learn more about Impact Icons, the award

Connect with Maria on LinkedIn.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2023 15:59:25 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Jen Levisen) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast A 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 pathway to building your confidence.

If you know someone who might be an "Impact Icon" you'll want to remember this when submissions open for 2023.

Listen to Impact Icons

Learn more about Impact Icons, the award

Connect with Maria on LinkedIn.

Click here to get your copy of Maria's children's book—Design Your World.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Go for what you believe in with Jen Levisen, Mortarr / Ecomedes Doug Shapiro, Jen Levisen 00:15:34 We sit down with Jen Levisen, host of Imagine a Place Production's new podcast, Impact Icons and get a look into what she's learned since starting the podcast. We sit down with Jen Levisen, host of Imagine a Place Production's new podcast, Impact Icons and get a look into what she's learned since starting the podcast. mortarr, sustainability, imagine a place, sustainability leaders, design, ecomedes, built environment, build confidence, impact icons, confidence, ofs, podcast host false full 120 91d8b521-a3c2-4778-9c4d-08b4b076fdb1 Designing for high value engagements There 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, which we discuss in the interview.

You can visit the farm here: www.wallinfarm.com
You can visit Blitz here: www.studioblitz.com

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Melissa Hanley) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast There 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, which we discuss in the interview.

You can visit the farm here: www.wallinfarm.com
You can visit Blitz here: www.studioblitz.com

Connect with Maria on LinkedIn.

Click here to get your copy of Maria's children's book—Design Your World.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Designing for high value engagements Doug Shapiro, Melissa Hanley 00:35:24 Melissa Hanley, co-founder of architecture and interiors firm Blitz, shares a new variable for you to consider when creating your workplace planning equation. Melissa Hanley, co-founder of architecture and interiors firm Blitz, shares a new variable for you to consider when creating your workplace planning equation. workplace planning, architecture, blitz, workplace strategy, workplace design, melissa hanley, hybrid work, blitz design, interior design, design career, workplace false full 119 29f89f97-6e29-42e2-824b-5ebfd2e11e90 Trust (but verify) the universe with Brian Graham In 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 Dictionary word of the year....Goblin Mode).

Join Doug and Brian as they explore the significance of placing trust in the universe, embracing risks as a designer, and the crucial role of robust leadership and mentorship in the design industry.

Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Brian Graham) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place In 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 Dictionary word of the year....Goblin Mode).

Join Doug and Brian as they explore the significance of placing trust in the universe, embracing risks as a designer, and the crucial role of robust leadership and mentorship in the design 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

Connect with Maria on LinkedIn.

Click here to get your copy of Maria's children's book—Design Your World.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Trust (but verify) the universe with Brian Graham Doug Shapiro, Brian Graham 00:34:52 In 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 Dictionary word of the year....Goblin Mode). Join Doug and Brian as they explore the significance of placing trust in the universe, embracing risks as a designer, and the crucial role of robust leadership and mentorship in the design industry. In 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 Dictionary word of the year....Goblin Mode). Join Doug and Brian as they explore the significance of placing trust in the universe, embracing risks as a designer, and the crucial role of robust leadership and mentorship in the design industry. product design, the future of work, imagine a place, design careers, design podcast, design, ofs imagine a place, iida roundtable, furniture designers, doug shapiro, brian graham, imagine a place podcast, interior design, brian graham design, ofs, interior design podcast false full 118 75e3437f-1841-4d9b-a962-299d53d3cc3a The Future of Our Work Life: Regan Donoghue, Unispace My 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 also delve into how to promote “purposeful happiness” and why now is the time to develop emotional intelligence or an "inner sage" to overcome the challenges of the future workplace.

Of course, there is SO MUCH more we discuss, so sharpen your pencils, get comfortable, and let’s take a look at what lays ahead for the future of work.

Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Wed, 8 Mar 2023 12:18:21 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Regan Donoghue) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place My 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 also delve into how to promote “purposeful happiness” and why now is the time to develop emotional intelligence or an "inner sage" to overcome the challenges of the future workplace.

Of course, there is SO MUCH more we discuss, so sharpen your pencils, get comfortable, and let’s take a look at what lays ahead for the future of work.

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

Connect with Maria on LinkedIn.

Click here to get your copy of Maria's children's book—Design Your World.

Follow Imagine a Place on LinkedIn.

Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> The Future of Our Work Life: Regan Donoghue, Unispace Doug Shapiro, Regan Donoghue 00:54:17 My 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 also delve into how to promote “purposeful happiness” and why now is the time to develop emotional intelligence or an "inner sage" to overcome the challenges of the future workplace. Of course, there is SO MUCH more we discuss, so sharpen your pencils, get comfortable, and let’s take a look at what lays ahead for the future of work. My 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 also delve into how to promote “purposeful happiness” and why now is the time to develop emotional intelligence or an "inner sage" to overcome the challenges of the future workplace. Of course, there is SO MUCH more we discuss, so sharpen your pencils, get comfortable, and let’s take a look at what lays ahead for the future of work. future workplace, office culture, unispace, the future of work, imagine a place, future office, design, workplace design, office design, future of work, doug shapiro, regan donoghue, workplace leadership, interior design, emotional intelligence, ofs, workplace culture false full 117 2c2d7cc3-26be-4777-9d51-93ac5e5c0c5e #bemorelinclusive, Charlotte Kingsbury, Urban Today, 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 advice.

At the end she shares a bit of her life story and there’s a good reminder in there about whether you’ve got "it", where "it" comes from, and whether "it" will get you through… and "it" will all be explained towards the end of the conversation.

 

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Also, did you know we wrote a children's book. Click here to purchase your copy of "Design Your World."

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Charlotte Kingsbury, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Today, 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 advice.

At the end she shares a bit of her life story and there’s a good reminder in there about whether you’ve got "it", where "it" comes from, and whether "it" will get you through… and "it" will all be explained towards the end of the conversation.

 

Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal

Follow Imagine a Place on LinkedIn

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Also, did you know we wrote a children's book. Click here to purchase your copy of "Design Your World."

Connect with Maria on LinkedIn.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> #bemorelinclusive, Charlotte Kingsbury, Urban Charlotte Kingsbury, Doug Shapiro 00:32:33 Today, we speak with Charlotte Kingsbury who leads Urban's #bemoreinclusive movement aiming to the change demographics of architects, designers and firm leaders. Today, we speak with Charlotte Kingsbury who leads Urban's #bemoreinclusive movement aiming to the change demographics of architects, designers and firm leaders. be more inclusive, architects, inclusive-minded, imagine a place, inclusive hiring, design, urban, firm leaders, inclusive, imagine a place ofs, firms, inclusivity, ofs, london false full 116 698d00bd-5ade-4da7-b332-6170d12dbdf5 New Year, New You: LIVE from Miami In 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 what legacy means to them, how they're working to create a lasting impact in their communities, and what they hope their legacy will be.

Through conversation and personal anecdotes, our guests explore how they're shaping their legacies through their work, relationships, and personal values. From building businesses to advocating for social change, each guest shares their unique perspective on how they hope to leave a positive mark on the world.

What will be your legacy?  

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2023 20:34:31 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Rad Larios, Sunny Reed, Alejandro Estrada) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place In 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 what legacy means to them, how they're working to create a lasting impact in their communities, and what they hope their legacy will be.

Through conversation and personal anecdotes, our guests explore how they're shaping their legacies through their work, relationships, and personal values. From building businesses to advocating for social change, each guest shares their unique perspective on how they hope to leave a positive mark on the world.

What will be your legacy?  

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

Connect with Maria on LinkedIn.

Click here to get your copy of Maria's children's book—Design Your World.

Follow Imagine a Place on LinkedIn.

Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> New Year, New You: LIVE from Miami Rad Larios, Sunny Reed, Alejandro Estrada 00:29:23 In 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 what legacy means to them, how they're working to create a lasting impact in their communities, and what they hope their legacy will be. Through conversation and personal anecdotes, our guests explore how they're shaping their legacies through their work, relationships, and personal values. From building businesses to advocating for social change, each guest shares their unique perspective on how they hope to leave a positive mark on the world. What will be your legacy? In 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 what legacy means to them, how they're working to create a lasting impact in their communities, and what they hope their legacy will be. Through conversation and personal anecdotes, our guests explore how they're shaping their legacies through their work, relationships, and personal values. From building businesses to advocating for social change, each guest shares their unique perspective on how they hope to leave a positive mark on the world. What will be your legacy? iida event, imagine a place, legacy and design, iida, legacy, iida south florida, design perspective, imagine a place ofs, designers, miami design, ofs false full 115 78539823-9cbe-4b4d-bc0d-b74770e97aec We wrote a children’s book. Today is a special day as Imagine a Place is launching its first children's book, "Design Your World."  

This heartwarming book shares the mission of IIDA's pipeline program of the same name (Design Your World), which aims to educate and inspire kids to see design as an accessible tool for both their life and career - and to make a positive impact on the world.  A portion of the proceeds from each book directly supports IIDA's Design Your World program. 

On today's episode, we feature co-author Maria VanDeman, who is known for advocating for diversity and inclusion in the design profession, and the talented illustrator, Kenzie Leon Perry, one of Miami's favorite artists and designers.  Together, we discuss the inspiration, purpose, and goals of this book and the importance of sharing its story. 

We hope you enjoy today's episode and join us in supporting this important initiative and sharing the book with young readers in your life. 

Get the book here

Learn more about IIDA's Design Your World program

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Click here to get your copy of Maria's children's book—Design Your World.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 6 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Maria VanDeman, Doug Shapiro, Kenzie Leon Perry) https://imagineaplace.ofs.com/embed/product/design-your-world Today is a special day as Imagine a Place is launching its first children's book, "Design Your World."  

This heartwarming book shares the mission of IIDA's pipeline program of the same name (Design Your World), which aims to educate and inspire kids to see design as an accessible tool for both their life and career - and to make a positive impact on the world.  A portion of the proceeds from each book directly supports IIDA's Design Your World program. 

On today's episode, we feature co-author Maria VanDeman, who is known for advocating for diversity and inclusion in the design profession, and the talented illustrator, Kenzie Leon Perry, one of Miami's favorite artists and designers.  Together, we discuss the inspiration, purpose, and goals of this book and the importance of sharing its story. 

We hope you enjoy today's episode and join us in supporting this important initiative and sharing the book with young readers in your life. 

Get the book here

Learn more about IIDA's Design Your World program

Follow Imagine a Place on LinkedIn

Connect with Doug Shapiro on LinkedIn

Connect with Maria on LinkedIn.

Click here to get your copy of Maria's children's book—Design Your World.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> We wrote a children’s book. Maria VanDeman, Doug Shapiro, Kenzie Leon Perry 00:29:14 Today is a special day as Imagine a Place is launching its first children's book, "Design Your World." This heartwarming book shares the mission of IIDA's pipeline program of the same name (Design Your World), which aims to educate and inspire kids to see design as an accessible tool for both life and career, and to make a positive impact on the world. A portion of the proceeds from each book directly supports IIDA's Design Your World program. On today's episode, we feature co-author Maria VanDeman, who is known for advocating for diversity and inclusion in the design profession, and the talented illustrator, Kenize Leon Perry, one of Miami's favorite artists and designers. Together, we discuss the inspiration, purpose, and goals of this book and the importance of sharing its story. We hope you enjoy today's episode and join us in supporting this important initiative and sharing the book with young readers in your life. Today is a special day as Imagine a Place is launching its first children's book, "Design Your World." This heartwarming book shares the mission of IIDA's pipeline program of the same name (Design Your World), which aims to educate and inspire kids to see design as an accessible tool for both life and career, and to make a positive impact on the world. A portion of the proceeds from each book directly supports IIDA's Design Your World program. On today's episode, we feature co-author Maria VanDeman, who is known for advocating for diversity and inclusion in the design profession, and the talented illustrator, Kenize Leon Perry, one of Miami's favorite artists and designers. Together, we discuss the inspiration, purpose, and goals of this book and the importance of sharing its story. We hope you enjoy today's episode and join us in supporting this important initiative and sharing the book with young readers in your life. diversity, cheryl durst, imagine a place, iida, design diversity, children's book, dei, design, maria vandeman, deib, design your world, kenize leon perry, equity and inclusion, doug shapiro, interior design, ofs false full 114 d6d8bc8e-5fb4-4f42-bfb9-f2728c2991e4 The disrupted workforce Nate Thompson and Alex Schwartz are the cofounders of the Disrupted Workforce. 

As thought leaders and co-hosts of their own podcast (also called The Disrupted Workforce), they bring an almost piercing level of clarity to the very muddy world of work that we exist in today. We’ll talk about leadership, priorities, the 4 day work week, and the human spirit.  

Their advice at the end gives you the permission you’ve been waiting for that will take the weight off your shoulders.

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]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2023 16:03:07 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Nate Thompson, Alex Schwartz, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Nate Thompson and Alex Schwartz are the cofounders of the Disrupted Workforce. 

As thought leaders and co-hosts of their own podcast (also called The Disrupted Workforce), they bring an almost piercing level of clarity to the very muddy world of work that we exist in today. We’ll talk about leadership, priorities, the 4 day work week, and the human spirit.  

Their advice at the end gives you the permission you’ve been waiting for that will take the weight off your shoulders.

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]]> The disrupted workforce Nate Thompson, Alex Schwartz, Doug Shapiro 00:48:15 Nate Thompson and Alex Schwartz are the cofounders of the Disrupted Workforce. As thought leaders and co-hosts of their own podcast (also called The Disrupted Workforce), they bring an almost piercing level of clarity to the very muddy world of work that we exist in today. We’ll talk about leadership, priorities, the 4 day work week, and the human spirit. Their advice at the end gives you the permission you’ve been waiting for that will take the weight off your shoulders. Nate Thompson and Alex Schwartz are the cofounders of the Disrupted Workforce. As thought leaders and co-hosts of their own podcast (also called The Disrupted Workforce), they bring an almost piercing level of clarity to the very muddy world of work that we exist in today. We’ll talk about leadership, priorities, the 4 day work week, and the human spirit. Their advice at the end gives you the permission you’ve been waiting for that will take the weight off your shoulders. false full 113 596ba184-fa41-435c-9281-007d1d595c5c LIVE from San Diego: What's your take on mentorship? Today we’ve got something new for you. We shipped a couple of microphones and a recorder to San Diego to our OFS rep and industry enthusiast, Hillarie Martorell. As she posted up for San Diego’s big design event, the Imagine a Place Productions team tasked her with the mission to capture some specific insight in a live interview format. We wanted to discover how mentorship is changing in the profession of design and what advice we could gather from others. 

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]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2023 04:06:13 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Hillarie Martorell, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Today we’ve got something new for you. We shipped a couple of microphones and a recorder to San Diego to our OFS rep and industry enthusiast, Hillarie Martorell. As she posted up for San Diego’s big design event, the Imagine a Place Productions team tasked her with the mission to capture some specific insight in a live interview format. We wanted to discover how mentorship is changing in the profession of design and what advice we could gather from others. 

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]]> LIVE from San Diego: What's your take on mentorship? Hillarie Martorell, Doug Shapiro 00:18:03 Today we’ve got something new for you. We shipped a couple of microphones and a recorder to San Diego to our OFS rep and industry enthusiast, Hillarie Martorell. As she posted up for San Diego’s big design event, the Imagine a Place Productions team tasked her with the mission to capture some specific insight in a live interview format. We wanted to discover how mentorship is changing in the profession of design and what advice we could gather from others. Today we’ve got something new for you. We shipped a couple of microphones and a recorder to San Diego to our OFS rep and industry enthusiast, Hillarie Martorell. As she posted up for San Diego’s big design event, the Imagine a Place Productions team tasked her with the mission to capture some specific insight in a live interview format. We wanted to discover how mentorship is changing in the profession of design and what advice we could gather from others. architecture and design, architecture, design mentorship, mentors, mentorship, imagine a place, design, imagine a place productions, doug shapiro, imagine a place ofs, designers, space planning, interior design, hillarie martorell, ofs, interior design podcast false full 112 cbd4ebdb-f6e8-494d-8659-120d0f1db9fb Happy New Year! Looking ahead to 2023 with Doug Shapiro. On today's episode, Doug reflects on what we've learned in 2022 and takes a look ahead into what's in store for the Imagine a Place podcast in the new year. As you'll hear from Doug, there's a lot to be excited about in 2023 - great guests, new show announcements, book launches, live events, and more!  2022 was full of amazing milestones and moments, but we have SO MUCH more in store in 2023. 

And as a quick note of appreciation, we want to thank YOU - the Imagine a Place audience! Thank you for listening, sharing, asking questions, suggesting guests, and well...just being here with us on this journey.  Here's to 2023. 

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 2 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place On today's episode, Doug reflects on what we've learned in 2022 and takes a look ahead into what's in store for the Imagine a Place podcast in the new year. As you'll hear from Doug, there's a lot to be excited about in 2023 - great guests, new show announcements, book launches, live events, and more!  2022 was full of amazing milestones and moments, but we have SO MUCH more in store in 2023. 

And as a quick note of appreciation, we want to thank YOU - the Imagine a Place audience! Thank you for listening, sharing, asking questions, suggesting guests, and well...just being here with us on this journey.  Here's to 2023. 

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]]> Happy New Year! Looking ahead to 2023 with Doug Shapiro. Doug Shapiro 00:09:39 On today's episode, Doug reflects on what we've learned in 2022 and takes a look ahead into what's in store for the Imagine a Place podcast in the new year. As you'll hear from Doug, there's a lot to be excited about in 2023 - great guests, new show announcements, book launches, live events, and more! 2022 was full of amazing milestones and moments, but we have SO MUCH more in store in 2023. And as a quick note of appreciation, we want to thank YOU - the Imagine a Place audience! Thank you for listening, sharing, asking questions, suggesting guests, and well...just being here with us on this journey. Here's to 2023. On today's episode, Doug reflects on what we've learned in 2022 and takes a look ahead into what's in store for the Imagine a Place podcast in the new year. As you'll hear from Doug, there's a lot to be excited about in 2023 - great guests, new show announcements, book launches, live events, and more! 2022 was full of amazing milestones and moments, but we have SO MUCH more in store in 2023. And as a quick note of appreciation, we want to thank YOU - the Imagine a Place audience! Thank you for listening, sharing, asking questions, suggesting guests, and well...just being here with us on this journey. Here's to 2023. workplace insights, imagine a place network, chatgpt, design podcast, doug shapiro, design learning, imagine a place, ofs brands, 2023, interior design podcast, imagine a place podcast, design and ai, imagine a place productions, design false full 111 1436e15f-7afe-48dd-9cc4-2b697ee286be WorkSpaces LIVE: Part 3 - Doug's notebook explorations. In the final episode of our LIVE from WorkSpaces series, Doug sits down with Influence Group co-founder, Michael Owens, and senior producer, Jason Schwab. Together, they discuss how and why WorkSpaces comes together and what the future holds for their incredible lineup of events.

Doug then digs back into his notebook and reflects back on his time at WorkSpaces, exploring the themes, conclusions, and insights that surfaced throughout each of his discussions.  Listen in as Doug gives us five "explorations" to consider from this incredible event and his insightful guests.  

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Michael Owens, Jason Schwab, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place In the final episode of our LIVE from WorkSpaces series, Doug sits down with Influence Group co-founder, Michael Owens, and senior producer, Jason Schwab. Together, they discuss how and why WorkSpaces comes together and what the future holds for their incredible lineup of events.

Doug then digs back into his notebook and reflects back on his time at WorkSpaces, exploring the themes, conclusions, and insights that surfaced throughout each of his discussions.  Listen in as Doug gives us five "explorations" to consider from this incredible event and his insightful guests.  

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> WorkSpaces LIVE: Part 3 - Doug's notebook explorations. Michael Owens, Jason Schwab, Doug Shapiro 00:17:29 In the final episode of our LIVE from WorkSpaces series, Doug sits down with the co-founders and event producers, Michael Owens and Jason Schwab of Influence Group. Together, they discuss how and why WorkSpaces comes together and what the future holds for their incredible lineup of events. Doug then reflects back on his time at WorkSpaces and explores the themes, conclusions, and insights that surfaced throughout each of his discussions. In the final episode of our LIVE from WorkSpaces series, Doug sits down with the co-founders and event producers, Michael Owens and Jason Schwab of Influence Group. Together, they discuss how and why WorkSpaces comes together and what the future holds for their incredible lineup of events. Doug then reflects back on his time at WorkSpaces and explores the themes, conclusions, and insights that surfaced throughout each of his discussions. workplace design, jason schwab, michael owens, imagine a place ofs, hybrid work, doug shapiro, imagine a place, workplace values, design workplace, workplace culure, the workplace, workplace connection, office culture, workplace podcast, ofs, podcasts about work, workspaces event, remote work, back to work, influence group, office design, employees, the future of work, workforce, office, workplace, design thinking, interior design, architecture and design, design false full 110 7bba1c82-8c45-44bd-9eda-bb01290988d2 WorkSpaces LIVE: Part 2 - What value is the workplace? Part 2 of our "LIVE at WorkSpaces" series goes DEEP on the purpose, value, and goals of the workplace. Doug and his lineup of incredible guests discuss how our new ways of working are revealing new questions about the fundamental needs humans seek through work and space. Questions like: Are we trying too hard to fit an old model of collaboration into new ways of working? Are we thinking about empathy in the right way? And at the heart of it all...what value does the workplace truly provide?

On today's episode, you'll hear from: 

Tracy Hawkins, Former VP of Real Estate & Work Transformation at Twitter.

Brett Hautop, Founding Partner at Workshape.

Rex Miller,  Host of The Resilience Lab Podcast and Thought Leader at Go mindSHIFT.

Sara Andersen, Head of Real Estate and Workplace Effectiveness at Genentech.

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]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Tracy Hawkins, Brett Hautop, Sara Andersen, Lydia Moya, Rex Miller, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Part 2 of our "LIVE at WorkSpaces" series goes DEEP on the purpose, value, and goals of the workplace. Doug and his lineup of incredible guests discuss how our new ways of working are revealing new questions about the fundamental needs humans seek through work and space. Questions like: Are we trying too hard to fit an old model of collaboration into new ways of working? Are we thinking about empathy in the right way? And at the heart of it all...what value does the workplace truly provide?

On today's episode, you'll hear from: 

Tracy Hawkins, Former VP of Real Estate & Work Transformation at Twitter.

Brett Hautop, Founding Partner at Workshape.

Rex Miller,  Host of The Resilience Lab Podcast and Thought Leader at Go mindSHIFT.

Sara Andersen, Head of Real Estate and Workplace Effectiveness at Genentech.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> WorkSpaces LIVE: Part 2 - What value is the workplace? Tracy Hawkins, Brett Hautop, Sara Andersen, Lydia Moya, Rex Miller, Doug Shapiro 00:42:19 Part 2 of our "LIVE at WorkSpaces" series goes DEEP on the purpose, value, and goals of the workplace. Doug and his lineup of incredible guests discuss how our new ways of working are revealing new questions about the fundamental needs humans seek through work and space. Questions like: Are we trying too hard to fit an old model of collaboration into new ways of working? Are we thinking about empathy in the right way? And at the heart of it all...what value does the workplace truly provide? On today's episode, you'll hear from: Tracy Hawkins, Former VP of Real Estate & Work Transformation at Twitter. Brett Hautop, Founding Partner at Workshape. Rex Miller, Host of The Resilience Lab Podcast and Thought Leader at Go mindSHIFT. Sara Andersen, Head of Real Estate and Workplace Effectiveness at Genentech. Part 2 of our "LIVE at WorkSpaces" series goes DEEP on the purpose, value, and goals of the workplace. Doug and his lineup of incredible guests discuss how our new ways of working are revealing new questions about the fundamental needs humans seek through work and space. Questions like: Are we trying too hard to fit an old model of collaboration into new ways of working? Are we thinking about empathy in the right way? And at the heart of it all...what value does the workplace truly provide? On today's episode, you'll hear from: Tracy Hawkins, Former VP of Real Estate & Work Transformation at Twitter. Brett Hautop, Founding Partner at Workshape. Rex Miller, Host of The Resilience Lab Podcast and Thought Leader at Go mindSHIFT. Sara Andersen, Head of Real Estate and Workplace Effectiveness at Genentech. workplace design, sara andersen, doug shapiro, imagine a place, genentech, design workplace, workplace culture, workplace connection, resilience lab, workplaces, lydia moya, office culture, workshape, imagine a place podcast, workspaces event, influence group, office design, design podcasts, the resilience lab, design thinking, twitter, tracy hawkins, interior design, brett hautop, rex miller, design false full 109 9b5e515c-ebec-4809-b91f-75fb4b4baf95 WorkSpaces LIVE: Part 1 - Flexibility starts with trust. In October, the Imagine a Place team had the great fortune of podcasting LIVE from WorkSpaces, 2022 - a three-day event that brings together workplace innovators and thought leaders from all over the world.  This amazing event was packed with incredible people, speakers, and thinkers - all with BIG ideas about the future of work, which you'll get to hear over the course of three special episodes!

In this 3-part series, you'll hear topics on:

  • Building Culture in a Hybrid Workforce
  • Designing a Change-Ready Workplace
  • Why Return to Office is Vital for Democracy
  • DEI Strategies in a Flexible Work Environment
  • and much, MUCH more...

 

On today's episode, a podcast host, a rockstar, and a best-selling author walk into a bar...or rather, a bar at WorkSpaces.

We kick things off as Doug sits down with two very special guests, author/speaker Sheela Subramanian (VP of Future Forum at Slack) and Kevin Griffin (lead singer of Better Than Ezra) - that's right, a rock star...but what does a best-selling author and  a rock star have in common at a workplace event? Simply put, they are experts in the art of connection and collaboration in the pursuit of something bigger than themselves. 

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Kevin Griffin, Sheela Subramanian, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place In October, the Imagine a Place team had the great fortune of podcasting LIVE from WorkSpaces, 2022 - a three-day event that brings together workplace innovators and thought leaders from all over the world.  This amazing event was packed with incredible people, speakers, and thinkers - all with BIG ideas about the future of work, which you'll get to hear over the course of three special episodes!

In this 3-part series, you'll hear topics on:

  • Building Culture in a Hybrid Workforce
  • Designing a Change-Ready Workplace
  • Why Return to Office is Vital for Democracy
  • DEI Strategies in a Flexible Work Environment
  • and much, MUCH more...

 

On today's episode, a podcast host, a rockstar, and a best-selling author walk into a bar...or rather, a bar at WorkSpaces.

We kick things off as Doug sits down with two very special guests, author/speaker Sheela Subramanian (VP of Future Forum at Slack) and Kevin Griffin (lead singer of Better Than Ezra) - that's right, a rock star...but what does a best-selling author and  a rock star have in common at a workplace event? Simply put, they are experts in the art of connection and collaboration in the pursuit of something bigger than themselves. 

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> WorkSpaces LIVE: Part 1 - Flexibility starts with trust. Kevin Griffin, Sheela Subramanian, Doug Shapiro 00:28:43 In October, the Imagine a Place team had the great fortune of podcasting LIVE from WorkSpaces, 2022 - a three-day event that brings together workplace innovators and thought leaders from all over the world. This amazing event was packed with incredible people, speakers, and thinkers - all with BIG ideas about the future of work, which you'll get to hear over the course of three special episodes! In this 3-part series, you'll hear topics on: Building Culture in a Hybrid Workforce Designing a Change-Ready Workplace Why Return to Office is Vital for Democracy DEI Strategies in a Flexible Work Environment and much, MUCH more... On today's episode, a podcast host, a rockstar, and a best-selling author walk into a bar...or rather, a bar at WorkSpaces. We kick things off as Doug sits down with two very special guests, author/speaker Sheela Subramanian (VP of Future Forum at Slack) and Kevin Griffin (lead singer of Better Than Ezra) - that's right, a rock star...but what do a best-selling author and a rock star have in common a workplace event? Simply put, they are experts in the art of collaboration in the pursuit of something bigger than themselves. In October, the Imagine a Place team had the great fortune of podcasting LIVE from WorkSpaces, 2022 - a three-day event that brings together workplace innovators and thought leaders from all over the world. This amazing event was packed with incredible people, speakers, and thinkers - all with BIG ideas about the future of work, which you'll get to hear over the course of three special episodes! In this 3-part series, you'll hear topics on: Building Culture in a Hybrid Workforce Designing a Change-Ready Workplace Why Return to Office is Vital for Democracy DEI Strategies in a Flexible Work Environment and much, MUCH more... On today's episode, a podcast host, a rockstar, and a best-selling author walk into a bar...or rather, a bar at WorkSpaces. We kick things off as Doug sits down with two very special guests, author/speaker Sheela Subramanian (VP of Future Forum at Slack) and Kevin Griffin (lead singer of Better Than Ezra) - that's right, a rock star...but what do a best-selling author and a rock star have in common a workplace event? Simply put, they are experts in the art of collaboration in the pursuit of something bigger than themselves. work from home, slack sheela subramanian, slack, flexible workplace, flexible work, kevin griffin, workspaces, hybrid work, wfh, design podcast, doug shapiro, imagine a place, office poodcast, flexible work environment, better than ezra, interior design podcast, workplace podcast, future forum, return to office, return to the office, interior designers, rto, workplace, sheela subramanian, middle managers, hybrid workforce, building teams false full 108 4f4fd9cf-d8df-421c-9711-fc130892db2f Have you hugged a dealer designer lately? | Alexandra Tseffos, Design Pop Today, you’ll hear from Alexandra Tseffos, an entrepreneur and coach who has built two separate businesses helping dealers and manufacturers blend the delicate worlds of design, technology, and sales.  Those businesses, Silent T Consulting and Design Pop are quickly being recognized as the gold standard for both CET training and community building in contract furniture design.

In this episode, we go deep into the industry role that is near and dear to her heart – the dealer designer, a role often critically misunderstood and possibly...underappreciated. 

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:18:53 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Alexandra Tseffos, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Today, you’ll hear from Alexandra Tseffos, an entrepreneur and coach who has built two separate businesses helping dealers and manufacturers blend the delicate worlds of design, technology, and sales.  Those businesses, Silent T Consulting and Design Pop are quickly being recognized as the gold standard for both CET training and community building in contract furniture design.

In this episode, we go deep into the industry role that is near and dear to her heart – the dealer designer, a role often critically misunderstood and possibly...underappreciated. 

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]]> Have you hugged a dealer designer lately? | Alexandra Tseffos, Design Pop Alexandra Tseffos, Doug Shapiro 00:29:52 Today, you’ll hear from Alexandra Tseffos, an entrepreneur and coach who has built two separate businesses helping dealers and manufacturers blend the delicate worlds of design, technology, and sales. Those businesses, Silent T Consulting and Design Pop are quickly being recognized as the gold standard for both CET training and community building in contract furniture design. In this episode, we go deep into the industry role that is near and dear to her heart – the dealer designer, a role often critically misunderstood and possibly...underappreciated. Today, you’ll hear from Alexandra Tseffos, an entrepreneur and coach who has built two separate businesses helping dealers and manufacturers blend the delicate worlds of design, technology, and sales. Those businesses, Silent T Consulting and Design Pop are quickly being recognized as the gold standard for both CET training and community building in contract furniture design. In this episode, we go deep into the industry role that is near and dear to her heart – the dealer designer, a role often critically misunderstood and possibly...underappreciated. contract furniture, design dealers, cet design, design podcast, doug shapiro, cet, imagine a place, ofs podcast, siltent t consulting, contract furniture design, designers, ofs, technology and design, alexandra tseffos, interior design, dealer designers, configuria, cet training, design pop, design false full 107 31caeed6-1a05-4e27-b093-3fbb842ab14e How far can courage and appreciation take you? | My Nguyen, Holland America Group My Nguyen is the Director of Interior Design at Holland America Group -nationally acclaimed for her design projects in the marine interior design, high-end residential, and hospitality markets, My Nguyen is known industry-wide for her diverse talent. And while her design talents are impressive on their own, it's her remarkable journey that will truly inspire you. 

Today, My will share her story which is filled with sacrifice, challenges, love, appreciation, and most of all, courage. 

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Wed, 9 Nov 2022 13:55:19 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (My Nguyen, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place My Nguyen is the Director of Interior Design at Holland America Group -nationally acclaimed for her design projects in the marine interior design, high-end residential, and hospitality markets, My Nguyen is known industry-wide for her diverse talent. And while her design talents are impressive on their own, it's her remarkable journey that will truly inspire you. 

Today, My will share her story which is filled with sacrifice, challenges, love, appreciation, and most of all, courage. 

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]]> How far can courage and appreciation take you? | My Nguyen, Holland America Group My Nguyen, Doug Shapiro 00:36:53 My Nguyen is the Director of Interior Design at Holland America Group -nationally acclaimed for her design projects in the marine interior design, high-end residential, and hospitality markets, My Nguyen is known industry-wide for her diverse talent. And while her design talents are impressive on their own, it's her remarkable journey that will truly inspire you. Today, My will share her story which is filled with sacrifice, challenges, love, appreciation, and most of all, courage. My Nguyen is the Director of Interior Design at Holland America Group -nationally acclaimed for her design projects in the marine interior design, high-end residential, and hospitality markets, My Nguyen is known industry-wide for her diverse talent. And while her design talents are impressive on their own, it's her remarkable journey that will truly inspire you. Today, My will share her story which is filled with sacrifice, challenges, love, appreciation, and most of all, courage. construction, interior materials & resources, design management, design podcast, doug shapiro, imagine a place, holland america group, tourism design, travel & tourism industry, design presentations, imagine a place podcast, ofs, ship design, cruiseship design, hospitality, tourism, hospitality design, my nguyen, interior design, design false full 106 a3a23233-5a35-48cf-b091-b1138d1085e5 Designing without fear | Ginger Curtis, Urbanology Designs Ginger Curtis is an award-winning interior designer, author, Instagram Influencer, and serial entrepreneur, but most of all she's an incredible person. After surviving cancer, she began Urbanology Designs in 2015 to inspire and help others elevate their homes' beauty, comfort, and function.

So, in our interview with Ginger, we’ll talk design, but there’s a long list of takeaways that will fuel your courage and your creativity - We explore her journey to design, the way she deals with fear, and her advice to "not rub dirt on your shine."

Her new and highly acclaimed book, "Beauty By Design," is available nationwide. 


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]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:31:58 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Ginger Curtis, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Ginger Curtis is an award-winning interior designer, author, Instagram Influencer, and serial entrepreneur, but most of all she's an incredible person. After surviving cancer, she began Urbanology Designs in 2015 to inspire and help others elevate their homes' beauty, comfort, and function.

So, in our interview with Ginger, we’ll talk design, but there’s a long list of takeaways that will fuel your courage and your creativity - We explore her journey to design, the way she deals with fear, and her advice to "not rub dirt on your shine."

Her new and highly acclaimed book, "Beauty By Design," is available nationwide. 


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]]> Designing without fear | Ginger Curtis, Urbanology Designs Ginger Curtis, Doug Shapiro 00:32:05 Ginger Curtis is an award-winning interior designer, author, Instagram Influencer, and serial entrepreneur, but most of all she's an incredible person. After surviving cancer, she began Urbanology Designs in 2015 to inspire and help others elevate their homes' beauty, comfort, and function. So, in our interview with Ginger, we’ll talk design, but there’s a long list of takeaways that will fuel your courage and your creativity - We explore her journey to design, the way she deals with fear, and her advice to "not rub dirt on your shine." Her new and highly acclaimed book, "Beauty By Design," is available nationwide. Ginger Curtis is an award-winning interior designer, author, Instagram Influencer, and serial entrepreneur, but most of all she's an incredible person. After surviving cancer, she began Urbanology Designs in 2015 to inspire and help others elevate their homes' beauty, comfort, and function. So, in our interview with Ginger, we’ll talk design, but there’s a long list of takeaways that will fuel your courage and your creativity - We explore her journey to design, the way she deals with fear, and her advice to "not rub dirt on your shine." Her new and highly acclaimed book, "Beauty By Design," is available nationwide. home design, residential design, beauty by design, urbanology designs, urbanology, design podcast, doug shapiro, ginger curtis, imagine a place, fear, ofs podcast, urbanology ginger curtis, residential design podcast, interior design podcast, ofs, imagine a place productions, interior design, luxury design, beauty by design., design false full 105 8508c0a1-8257-47b1-8880-e681d4058d7d Special Episode: Healthcare roundtable hosted by Sara Marberry Over the Summer, we gathered together a talented group of healthcare designers to meet with one of the healthcare industry's great writers and design explorers, Sara Marberry. 

In this discussion, Sara and the group explore the critical importance healthcare design plays for the patient and caregiver, as well as healthcare’s role in responding to the climate crisis.

Roundtable guests: 

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]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2022 11:48:35 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Sara Marberry, Carly Shrider, Sherin Khawaja, Jaminson Delfino, Emilee Olsen, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Over the Summer, we gathered together a talented group of healthcare designers to meet with one of the healthcare industry's great writers and design explorers, Sara Marberry. 

In this discussion, Sara and the group explore the critical importance healthcare design plays for the patient and caregiver, as well as healthcare’s role in responding to the climate crisis.

Roundtable guests: 

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]]> Special Episode: Healthcare roundtable hosted by Sara Marberry Sara Marberry, Carly Shrider, Sherin Khawaja, Jaminson Delfino, Emilee Olsen, Doug Shapiro 00:36:17 Over the Summer, we gathered together a talented group of healthcare designers to meet with one of the healthcare industry's great writers and design explorers, Sara Marberry. In this discussion, Sara and the group explore the critical importance healthcare design plays for the patient and caregiver, as well as healthcare’s role in responding to the climate crisis. Over the Summer, we gathered together a talented group of healthcare designers to meet with one of the healthcare industry's great writers and design explorers, Sara Marberry. In this discussion, Sara and the group explore the critical importance healthcare design plays for the patient and caregiver, as well as healthcare’s role in responding to the climate crisis. healthcare design forum, designing for healthcare, sara marberry, healthcare spaces, sara marberry healthcare, healthcare furniture, imagine a place ofs, healthcare design roundtable, design podcast, healthcare, senior living design, imagine a place, caregiver design, ofs, healthcare design, healthcare sustainability, imagine a place productions, healthy spaces, healthcare design planning, design for healthcare, design false full 104 90df3fbf-9ca3-4dbd-8a19-bc5f7bac5c4a Creativity Tips from LEGO’s Creative Director, James Gregson This summer, the Imagine a Place team huddled to ask the question:  Who would be the perfect guest to explore creativity?   So, naturally, the conclusion was: Let’s talk to a Creative Director at a REALLY creative company.

This led us straight to James Gregson at Lego. James’ work as the Creative Director for LEGO’s internal creative agency has landed him on AD Week’s Creative 100 List and over the course of his career, he’s done work for brands that include New Balance, Atari, and Mercedes-Benz. Currently, James is a  leader within The LEGO Group’s internal creative agency, leading a team of digital content strategists, creative designers, producers, and video editors, responsible for creating best-in-class digital content for LEGO social media channels.

And… you know… we didn’t want to just hog James all to ourselves, so we opened up a call out on social media for questions… and wow, did they pour in for James - you’ll hear those questions in this interview. There’s advice for building creativity in remote and hybrid work, how to stay inspired, and what element is at the core of creativity… It’s a 100% Creativity-Centered episode.

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]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2022 02:15:01 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (James Gregson, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place This summer, the Imagine a Place team huddled to ask the question:  Who would be the perfect guest to explore creativity?   So, naturally, the conclusion was: Let’s talk to a Creative Director at a REALLY creative company.

This led us straight to James Gregson at Lego. James’ work as the Creative Director for LEGO’s internal creative agency has landed him on AD Week’s Creative 100 List and over the course of his career, he’s done work for brands that include New Balance, Atari, and Mercedes-Benz. Currently, James is a  leader within The LEGO Group’s internal creative agency, leading a team of digital content strategists, creative designers, producers, and video editors, responsible for creating best-in-class digital content for LEGO social media channels.

And… you know… we didn’t want to just hog James all to ourselves, so we opened up a call out on social media for questions… and wow, did they pour in for James - you’ll hear those questions in this interview. There’s advice for building creativity in remote and hybrid work, how to stay inspired, and what element is at the core of creativity… It’s a 100% Creativity-Centered episode.

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]]> Creativity Tips from LEGO’s Creative Director, James Gregson James Gregson, Doug Shapiro 00:38:56 This summer, the Imagine a Place team huddled to ask the question: Who would be the perfect guest to explore creativity? So, naturally, the conclusion was: Let’s talk to a Creative Director at a REALLY creative company. This led us straight to James Gregson at Lego. James’ work as the Creative Director for LEGO’s internal creative agency has landed him on AD Week’s Creative 100 List and over the course of his career, he’s done work for brands that include New Balance, Atari, and Mercedes-Benz. Currently, James is a leader within The LEGO Group’s internal creative agency. As the Head of the LEGO Social Studio, leading a team of digital content strategists, creative designers, producers, and video editors, responsible for creating best-in-class digital content for LEGO social media channels. And… you know… we didn’t want to just hog James all to ourselves, so we opened up a call out on social media for questions… and wow, did they pour in for James - you’ll hear those questions in this interview. There’s advice for building creativity in remote and hybrid work, how to stay inspired, and what element is at the core of creativity… It’s a 100% Creativity-Centered episode. This summer, the Imagine a Place team huddled to ask the question: Who would be the perfect guest to explore creativity? So, naturally, the conclusion was: Let’s talk to a Creative Director at a REALLY creative company. This led us straight to James Gregson at Lego. James’ work as the Creative Director for LEGO’s internal creative agency has landed him on AD Week’s Creative 100 List and over the course of his career, he’s done work for brands that include New Balance, Atari, and Mercedes-Benz. Currently, James is a leader within The LEGO Group’s internal creative agency. As the Head of the LEGO Social Studio, leading a team of digital content strategists, creative designers, producers, and video editors, responsible for creating best-in-class digital content for LEGO social media channels. And… you know… we didn’t want to just hog James all to ourselves, so we opened up a call out on social media for questions… and wow, did they pour in for James - you’ll hear those questions in this interview. There’s advice for building creativity in remote and hybrid work, how to stay inspired, and what element is at the core of creativity… It’s a 100% Creativity-Centered episode. lego social studio, ad week’s creative 100, social media, james gregson, digital content strategists, hybrid work, design podcast, doug shapiro, imagine a place, career advice, social media marketing, lego, working at lego, lego bricks, career, creative director, ofs, lego design, marketing, lego social media, creative career, digital content, creative design, ofs imagine a place, interior design, creativity, creative advice, design false full 103 110edcfb-cd81-4531-a569-8ae133227786 Design Thinking for Games | Brenda Romero, CEO and Game Designer Brenda Romero is an award-winning game director, entrepreneur, and Fulbright award recipient who entered the video game industry in 1981 and is presently CEO and co-founder of Romero Games. As a game developer, she has worked on 50 games and contributed to many seminal titles, including Wizardry, Ghost Recon, and Dungeons & Dragons.

Brenda has been designing and inventing games her whole life and she’s become one of the world's best at it. So, what's the connection between designing a game and designing for physical space? In today's episode, Brenda helps us discover it just might be the challenge of designing for the interactive, complex, and  emotional experience of being human.

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]]> Mon, 5 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Brenda Romero, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Brenda Romero is an award-winning game director, entrepreneur, and Fulbright award recipient who entered the video game industry in 1981 and is presently CEO and co-founder of Romero Games. As a game developer, she has worked on 50 games and contributed to many seminal titles, including Wizardry, Ghost Recon, and Dungeons & Dragons.

Brenda has been designing and inventing games her whole life and she’s become one of the world's best at it. So, what's the connection between designing a game and designing for physical space? In today's episode, Brenda helps us discover it just might be the challenge of designing for the interactive, complex, and  emotional experience of being human.

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]]> Design Thinking for Games | Brenda Romero, CEO and Game Designer Brenda Romero, Doug Shapiro 00:36:44 Brenda Romero is an award-winning game director, entrepreneur, and Fulbright award recipient who entered the video game industry in 1981 and is presently CEO and co-founder of Romero Games. As a game developer, she has worked on 50 games and contributed to many seminal titles, including Wizardry, Ghost Recon, and Dungeons & Dragons. Brenda has been designing and inventing games her whole life and she’s become one of the world's best at it. So, what's the connection between designing a game and designing for physical space? In today's episode, Brenda helps us discover it just might be the challenge of designing for the interactive and emotional experience of being human. Brenda Romero is an award-winning game director, entrepreneur, and Fulbright award recipient who entered the video game industry in 1981 and is presently CEO and co-founder of Romero Games. As a game developer, she has worked on 50 games and contributed to many seminal titles, including Wizardry, Ghost Recon, and Dungeons & Dragons. Brenda has been designing and inventing games her whole life and she’s become one of the world's best at it. So, what's the connection between designing a game and designing for physical space? In today's episode, Brenda helps us discover it just might be the challenge of designing for the interactive and emotional experience of being human. empire of sin, dungeons dragons, wizardry, designers for games, dungeons and dragons, designing for games, gaming podcast, game designers, doug shapiro, wizardry game, gamers, game theory, gaming design, interior design podcast, games, gaming, gaming and society, designers, brenda romero, game design, dungeons & dragons, creative design, game creators, design podcasts, design thinking, creativity, design false full 102 6f239254-ce61-493a-bf84-58a268b9e4e0 Why design matters with Debbie Millman Named “one of the most creative people in business” by Fast Company, Debbie Millman is an author, educator, curator, and host of the podcast, Design Matters.

Launched in 2005, Design Matters, is one of the first and longest-running podcasts, and as host, Millman has interviewed nearly 500 of the most creative people in the world over the past 17 years examining the arch of their lives, fully exploring what it means to be inspired, creative, and curious.

But today, we get the privilege to turn the table on Debbie and explore the arc of Debbie’s life and the richness of her life as a designer, podcaster, communicator, and all-around fascinating human being. 

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]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Debbie Millman, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Named “one of the most creative people in business” by Fast Company, Debbie Millman is an author, educator, curator, and host of the podcast, Design Matters.

Launched in 2005, Design Matters, is one of the first and longest-running podcasts, and as host, Millman has interviewed nearly 500 of the most creative people in the world over the past 17 years examining the arch of their lives, fully exploring what it means to be inspired, creative, and curious.

But today, we get the privilege to turn the table on Debbie and explore the arc of Debbie’s life and the richness of her life as a designer, podcaster, communicator, and all-around fascinating human being. 

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]]> Why design matters with Debbie Millman Debbie Millman, Doug Shapiro 00:34:37 Named “one of the most creative people in business” by Fast Company, Debbie Millman is an author, educator, curator, and host of the podcast, Design Matters. Launched in 2005, Design Matters, is one of the first and longest-running podcasts, and as host, Millman has interviewed nearly 500 of the most creative people in the world over the past 17 years examining the arch of their lives, fully exploring what it means to be inspired, creative, and curious. But today, we get the privilege to turn the table on Debbie and explore the arc of Debbie’s life and the richness of her life as a designer, podcaster, communicator, and all-around fascinating human being. Named “one of the most creative people in business” by Fast Company, Debbie Millman is an author, educator, curator, and host of the podcast, Design Matters. Launched in 2005, Design Matters, is one of the first and longest-running podcasts, and as host, Millman has interviewed nearly 500 of the most creative people in the world over the past 17 years examining the arch of their lives, fully exploring what it means to be inspired, creative, and curious. But today, we get the privilege to turn the table on Debbie and explore the arc of Debbie’s life and the richness of her life as a designer, podcaster, communicator, and all-around fascinating human being. architecture, design podcast, doug shapiro, imagine a place, debbie millman, interior design podcast, imagine a place podcast, designing, design matters debbie millman, designers, ofs, design matters podcast, design matters, interior design, design career, architecture and design, design false full 101 f5bb95ab-814e-40b7-a978-3d0de3241c83 Was that ok? A look back after 100 episodes. Well, here we are...episode 100! And we're thrilled - not just because of the milestone, but because of what we get to share with you today. In this episode, we’ll be introducing you to the people, the strategy, and the work that goes into making these episodes.

We also take you back to some of our favorite moments from the podcast - and if you stick around until the end, you'll hear Doug's "aha moment" when reflecting on what he's learned after 100 conversations. 

And as a quick note of appreciation, we want to thank YOU - the Imagine a Place audience! Thank you for listening, sharing, asking questions, suggesting guests, and well...just being here with us on this journey.  

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]]> Mon, 8 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Curtis Crow, Aaron Estabrook, Jami Brames, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Well, here we are...episode 100! And we're thrilled - not just because of the milestone, but because of what we get to share with you today. In this episode, we’ll be introducing you to the people, the strategy, and the work that goes into making these episodes.

We also take you back to some of our favorite moments from the podcast - and if you stick around until the end, you'll hear Doug's "aha moment" when reflecting on what he's learned after 100 conversations. 

And as a quick note of appreciation, we want to thank YOU - the Imagine a Place audience! Thank you for listening, sharing, asking questions, suggesting guests, and well...just being here with us on this journey.  

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]]> Was that ok? A look back after 100 episodes. Curtis Crow, Aaron Estabrook, Jami Brames, Doug Shapiro 01:02:17 Well, here we are...episode 100! And we're thrilled - not just because of the milestone, but because of what we get to share with you today. In this episode, we’ll be introducing you to the people, the strategy, and the work that goes into making these episodes. We also take you back to some of our favorite moments from the podcast - and if you stick around until the end, you'll hear Doug's "aha moment" when reflecting on what he's learned after 100 conversations. Well, here we are...episode 100! And we're thrilled - not just because of the milestone, but because of what we get to share with you today. In this episode, we’ll be introducing you to the people, the strategy, and the work that goes into making these episodes. We also take you back to some of our favorite moments from the podcast - and if you stick around until the end, you'll hear Doug's "aha moment" when reflecting on what he's learned after 100 conversations. imagine a place ofs, podcasts about design, ronn daniel, ximena diaz, design podcast, doug shapiro, imagine a place, ofs brands, ofs podcast, interior design podcast, raghava kk, kia weatherspoon, imagine a place podcast, ofs, philip kafka, curtis crow, aaron estabrook, producing a podcast, imagine a place productions, designer podcast, architectural podcast, pat milberry false full 100 180d15ae-8d2d-4cd8-9ccf-e03cbd384339 Sketching around with Brian Graham Designer. Advocate. Advisor. Humorist - Brian Graham's talent extends far beyond furniture design. For nearly 25 years, Brian has been turning out award-winning and internationally recognized work, but it's his ability to connect and communicate with people that just might be his greatest skill and a not-so-secret to success.

In the wee hours before NeoCon, we sat down together in the OFS showroom to discuss what drives his creativity, how design is a "team sport," and the critical skills needed to be successful that might not be taught in design school. 

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]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Brian Graham, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Designer. Advocate. Advisor. Humorist - Brian Graham's talent extends far beyond furniture design. For nearly 25 years, Brian has been turning out award-winning and internationally recognized work, but it's his ability to connect and communicate with people that just might be his greatest skill and a not-so-secret to success.

In the wee hours before NeoCon, we sat down together in the OFS showroom to discuss what drives his creativity, how design is a "team sport," and the critical skills needed to be successful that might not be taught in design school. 

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]]> Sketching around with Brian Graham Brian Graham, Doug Shapiro 00:37:51 Designer. Advocate. Advisor. Humorist - Brian Graham's talent extends far beyond furniture design. For nearly 25 years, Brian has been turning out award-winning and internationally recognized work, but it's his ability to connect and communicate with people that just might be his greatest skill and a not-so-secret to success. In the wee hours before NeoCon, we sat down together in the OFS showroom to discuss what drives his creativity, how design is a "team sport," and the critical skills needed to be successful that might not be taught in design school. Designer. Advocate. Advisor. Humorist - Brian Graham's talent extends far beyond furniture design. For nearly 25 years, Brian has been turning out award-winning and internationally recognized work, but it's his ability to connect and communicate with people that just might be his greatest skill and a not-so-secret to success. In the wee hours before NeoCon, we sat down together in the OFS showroom to discuss what drives his creativity, how design is a "team sport," and the critical skills needed to be successful that might not be taught in design school. furniture designers, product design, design careers, design podcast, neocon, doug shapiro, imagine a place, interior design podcast, imagine a place podcast, ofs, sketching, brian graham, furniture deesign, interior design, design career, design false full 99 1cbb8392-eea6-481d-96e5-c964ff6758eb Love is in the details | Jenny McMath, Los Alamos National Laboratory This is a really special conversation.  Jenny McMath is going to give us an all-access pass to Los Alamos National Labs, aka "LANL" — LANL is where the most important, secretive, and secure research is happening in the United States and Jenny leads all furniture for the 8,000,000 square feet that makes up LANL. But — None of that is what makes this conversation so awesome.  It’s Jenny’s enthusiasm for getting the workplace right and her rock-solid belief that there is incredible potential to unlock through building better workplaces.

Today – Jenny lets us into how she’s orchestrating a post-pandemic workplace that meets the needs of her workforce and the mission of LANL.

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]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Jenny McMath, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place This is a really special conversation.  Jenny McMath is going to give us an all-access pass to Los Alamos National Labs, aka "LANL" — LANL is where the most important, secretive, and secure research is happening in the United States and Jenny leads all furniture for the 8,000,000 square feet that makes up LANL. But — None of that is what makes this conversation so awesome.  It’s Jenny’s enthusiasm for getting the workplace right and her rock-solid belief that there is incredible potential to unlock through building better workplaces.

Today – Jenny lets us into how she’s orchestrating a post-pandemic workplace that meets the needs of her workforce and the mission of LANL.

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]]> Love is in the details | Jenny McMath, Los Alamos National Laboratory Jenny McMath, Doug Shapiro 00:39:00 This is a really special conversation. Jenny McMath is going to give us an all-access pass to Los Alamos National Labs, aka "LANL" — LANL is where the most important, secretive, and secure research is happening in the United States and Jenny leads all furniture for the 8,000,000 square feet that makes up LANL. But — None of that is what makes this conversation so awesome. It’s Jenny’s enthusiasm for getting the workplace right and her rock-solid belief that there is incredible potential to unlock through building better workplaces. Today – Jenny lets us into how she’s orchestrating a post-pandemic workplace that meets the needs of her workforce and the mission of LANL. This is a really special conversation. Jenny McMath is going to give us an all-access pass to Los Alamos National Labs, aka "LANL" — LANL is where the most important, secretive, and secure research is happening in the United States and Jenny leads all furniture for the 8,000,000 square feet that makes up LANL. But — None of that is what makes this conversation so awesome. It’s Jenny’s enthusiasm for getting the workplace right and her rock-solid belief that there is incredible potential to unlock through building better workplaces. Today – Jenny lets us into how she’s orchestrating a post-pandemic workplace that meets the needs of her workforce and the mission of LANL. workplace design, imagine a place ofs, space planning, lanl, doug shapiro, imagine a place, workplace culture, furniture design, office culture, ofs, office design, post pandemic workplace, workplace planning, los alamos national labs, workspace, design false full 98 2582857d-64bd-4863-aff1-182ace28df47 It Takes a Village | David Lancaster, Furniture Designer, Roger Webb Associates It takes a village. Design is certainly no exception.  David Lancaster is a member of the London based furniture design studio Roger Webb Associates.  For over 2 decades, David and his teammates have been designing award-winning and innovative furniture products for workplaces all over the globe.  Most recently, they’ve designed OFS’s Heya, Obeya, Khaleid and many more.

I’ve enjoyed getting to know the Webb Associates team as member of the OFS marketing staff and I’ve particularly enjoyed the relaxed and casual conversations that I’ve had with David Lancaster over the years, whether that be at a dark and moody german style bar or coffee at the office… So I wanted to bring you into one of those conversation.

David and I met in person to record this one… Today he will share his point of view on creativity and design and you’ll quickly pick up that David is passionate about one particular area of design while others at his studio are focussed on other aspects.   Hence the title… It takes a village.  

Kick back, relax… I think you’ll enjoy David’s style.  

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]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (David Lancaster, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place It takes a village. Design is certainly no exception.  David Lancaster is a member of the London based furniture design studio Roger Webb Associates.  For over 2 decades, David and his teammates have been designing award-winning and innovative furniture products for workplaces all over the globe.  Most recently, they’ve designed OFS’s Heya, Obeya, Khaleid and many more.

I’ve enjoyed getting to know the Webb Associates team as member of the OFS marketing staff and I’ve particularly enjoyed the relaxed and casual conversations that I’ve had with David Lancaster over the years, whether that be at a dark and moody german style bar or coffee at the office… So I wanted to bring you into one of those conversation.

David and I met in person to record this one… Today he will share his point of view on creativity and design and you’ll quickly pick up that David is passionate about one particular area of design while others at his studio are focussed on other aspects.   Hence the title… It takes a village.  

Kick back, relax… I think you’ll enjoy David’s style.  

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]]> It Takes a Village | David Lancaster, Furniture Designer, Roger Webb Associates David Lancaster, Doug Shapiro 00:22:59 Today David Lancaster shares his point of view on creativity and design and you’ll quickly pick up that he is passionate about one particular area of design while others at his studio are focussed on other aspects. Design takes a village. Today David Lancaster shares his point of view on creativity and design and you’ll quickly pick up that he is passionate about one particular area of design while others at his studio are focussed on other aspects. Design takes a village. webb associates, collaboration, furniture solutions, design podcast, imagine a place, imagine a place podcast, ofs, roger webb associates, design collaboration, innovation, workplace, creativity and design, creativity, teamwork, design false full 97 5fd21a30-6693-4bef-a79d-662fe0691f7c How will technology change design? | Mike Haley, Autodesk Autodesk is best known as the source for AutoCAD and Revit.  They are a technology company that enables the designers and makers of the world.  In today's episode, we welcome Mike Haley, Autodesk’s VP of Research.  Mike leads a world-class team of researchers, engineers, and other specialists, at Autodesk, who are exploring the future of how people will design and make things.

In this conversation, Mike describes the future of our relationship with technology in the field of design.  He also draws a surprising connection between AI and creativity.  

Peering into the future is often like looking down a dark hallway… and in this conversation, Mike will be turning on the lights.  

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]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2022 03:13:29 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Mike Haley, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Autodesk is best known as the source for AutoCAD and Revit.  They are a technology company that enables the designers and makers of the world.  In today's episode, we welcome Mike Haley, Autodesk’s VP of Research.  Mike leads a world-class team of researchers, engineers, and other specialists, at Autodesk, who are exploring the future of how people will design and make things.

In this conversation, Mike describes the future of our relationship with technology in the field of design.  He also draws a surprising connection between AI and creativity.  

Peering into the future is often like looking down a dark hallway… and in this conversation, Mike will be turning on the lights.  

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]]> How will technology change design? | Mike Haley, Autodesk Mike Haley, Doug Shapiro 00:49:04 Autodesk is best known as the source for AutoCAD and Revit. They are a technology company that enables the designers and makers of the world. In today's episode, we welcome Mike Haley, Autodesk’s VP of Research. Mike’s job is to develop an understanding of the future of design and making and to help point the Autodesk ship in the right direction. In this conversation, Mike describes the future of our relationship with technology in the field of design. He also draws a surprising connection between AI and creativity. Peering into the future is often like looking down a dark hallway… and in this conversation, Mike will be turning on the lights. Autodesk is best known as the source for AutoCAD and Revit. They are a technology company that enables the designers and makers of the world. In today's episode, we welcome Mike Haley, Autodesk’s VP of Research. Mike’s job is to develop an understanding of the future of design and making and to help point the Autodesk ship in the right direction. In this conversation, Mike describes the future of our relationship with technology in the field of design. He also draws a surprising connection between AI and creativity. Peering into the future is often like looking down a dark hallway… and in this conversation, Mike will be turning on the lights. artificial intelligence, ai, design podcast, machine learning, design tech, imagine a place, tech and design, future of technology, revit, autodesk, imagine a place podcast, design and technology, ofs, autocad, future, the future, the future of design, design false full 96 5e0dfd56-a439-406e-9fcb-9dd2c1552181 The skills that make us | Cheryl Durst, IIDA We are thrilled to introduce the latest addition to the Imagine a Place Productions family of podcasts…. It’s called The Skill Set and as you might have heard by now, it’s hosted by the one and only Cheryl Durst. An exceptional communicator, innovator, and visionary leader, Cheryl Durst has spurred progress, driven change, and encouraged the expansion of the Interior Design industry.

Cheryl has spent a lifetime fascinated by the backstories that reveal where those foundational skills come from. With The Skill Set, she taps into those stories to uncover the not-so-apparent abilities that power success.

Now – The Skill Set may be brand new, but the idea is something that has lived in Cheryl’s head for quite some time. Here’s our conversation where we seek to uncover her true "why" behind launching this new podcast. 

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]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Cheryl Durst, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place We are thrilled to introduce the latest addition to the Imagine a Place Productions family of podcasts…. It’s called The Skill Set and as you might have heard by now, it’s hosted by the one and only Cheryl Durst. An exceptional communicator, innovator, and visionary leader, Cheryl Durst has spurred progress, driven change, and encouraged the expansion of the Interior Design industry.

Cheryl has spent a lifetime fascinated by the backstories that reveal where those foundational skills come from. With The Skill Set, she taps into those stories to uncover the not-so-apparent abilities that power success.

Now – The Skill Set may be brand new, but the idea is something that has lived in Cheryl’s head for quite some time. Here’s our conversation where we seek to uncover her true "why" behind launching this new podcast. 

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]]> The skills that make us | Cheryl Durst, IIDA Cheryl Durst, Doug Shapiro 00:25:39 We are thrilled by the latest addition to the Imagine a Place Productions family of podcasts…. It’s called The Skill Set and as you might have heard by now, it’s hosted by the one and only Cheryl Durst - An exceptional communicator, innovator, and visionary leader, Cheryl Durst has spurred progress, driven change, and encouraged the expansion of the Interior Design industry. Cheryl has spent a lifetime fascinated by the backstories that reveal where those foundational skills come from. With The Skill Set, she taps into those stories to uncover the not-so-apparent abilities that power success. Now – The Skill Set may be brand new, but the idea is something that has lived in Cheryl’s head for quite some time. Here’s our conversation where we seek to uncover her true "why" behind launching The Skill Set. We are thrilled by the latest addition to the Imagine a Place Productions family of podcasts…. It’s called The Skill Set and as you might have heard by now, it’s hosted by the one and only Cheryl Durst - An exceptional communicator, innovator, and visionary leader, Cheryl Durst has spurred progress, driven change, and encouraged the expansion of the Interior Design industry. Cheryl has spent a lifetime fascinated by the backstories that reveal where those foundational skills come from. With The Skill Set, she taps into those stories to uncover the not-so-apparent abilities that power success. Now – The Skill Set may be brand new, but the idea is something that has lived in Cheryl’s head for quite some time. Here’s our conversation where we seek to uncover her true "why" behind launching The Skill Set. cheryl durst iida, skillset, design podcast, doug shapiro, the skill set, imagine a place, cheryl durst skill set, interior design podcast, imagine a place podcast, ofs, cheryl durst, skills, interior design career, the skill set podcast, iida, education, interior designers, skill set, education podcast, imagine a place productions, skill set podcast, doug shapiro ofs, interior design, design career, skillset podcast, skills podcast false full 95 3a9552ea-98d4-4799-a6ef-9b9081b91ad7 Living your true self. The story you’re going to hear today is a powerful one.

I met Alejandro Estrada (Designer at Empire Office) at what I would rank as one of the top local design events that I’ve witnessed – The New Year New You event in Miami, Florida, where I hosted a panel. When we met at this event, what stood out about Alejandro was his aura… He had a magnetic, creative, and positive energy that you could just feel. Over coffee, I learned more about Alejandro’s story and the more he spoke, the more I was determined to share this story with you.  

In today's episode, you'll hear the challenges Alejandro overcame, which include escaping violence in his native Colombia, as well as his journey to coming out at 16-years-old and how these events shaped who he is today. 

Alejandro's journey through life is a story of courage and a story of what it is to be human.  

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]]> Mon, 6 Jun 2022 20:39:35 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Alejandro Estrada) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place The story you’re going to hear today is a powerful one.

I met Alejandro Estrada (Designer at Empire Office) at what I would rank as one of the top local design events that I’ve witnessed – The New Year New You event in Miami, Florida, where I hosted a panel. When we met at this event, what stood out about Alejandro was his aura… He had a magnetic, creative, and positive energy that you could just feel. Over coffee, I learned more about Alejandro’s story and the more he spoke, the more I was determined to share this story with you.  

In today's episode, you'll hear the challenges Alejandro overcame, which include escaping violence in his native Colombia, as well as his journey to coming out at 16-years-old and how these events shaped who he is today. 

Alejandro's journey through life is a story of courage and a story of what it is to be human.  

Reach out! Want to ask Doug a question for our next podcast? Leave him a question or comment here. 

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]]> Living your true self. Doug Shapiro, Alejandro Estrada 00:35:10 The story you’re going to hear today is a powerful one. I met Alejandro Estrada (Designer at Empire Office) at what I would rank as one of the top local design events that I’ve witnessed – The New Year New You event in Miami, Florida, where I hosted a panel. When we met at this event, what stood out about Alejandro was his aura… He had a magnetic, creative, and positive energy that you could just feel. Over coffee, I learned more about Alejandro’s story and the more he spoke, the more I was determined to share this story with you. In today's episode, you'll hear the challenges Alejandro overcame, which include escaping violence in his native Colombia, as well as his journey to coming out at 16-years-old and how these events shaped who he is today. Alejandro's journey through life is a story of courage and a story of what it is to be human. The story you’re going to hear today is a powerful one. I met Alejandro Estrada (Designer at Empire Office) at what I would rank as one of the top local design events that I’ve witnessed – The New Year New You event in Miami, Florida, where I hosted a panel. When we met at this event, what stood out about Alejandro was his aura… He had a magnetic, creative, and positive energy that you could just feel. Over coffee, I learned more about Alejandro’s story and the more he spoke, the more I was determined to share this story with you. In today's episode, you'll hear the challenges Alejandro overcame, which include escaping violence in his native Colombia, as well as his journey to coming out at 16-years-old and how these events shaped who he is today. Alejandro's journey through life is a story of courage and a story of what it is to be human. columbia designers, design in miami, design podcast, miami design, columbia, doug shapiro, imagine a place, alejandro estrada, interior design podcast, imagine a place podcast, ofs, lgbtqa, empire office, interior design, architecture and design, columbia design, lgbtq design, miami designers, design false full 94 8b6f3c06-39e0-468f-8ad6-fa4b0b5e62ae Powerful moments from the pod. In this episode, we decided to do something different, we wanted to reflect back on a few powerful moments that made us stop and think just a little bit deeper. Today, we revisit discussions with Mark Bryan,  Pat Milbery, and Andrea Herron to discover those moments in the conversation that sparked our curiosity on the metaverse, how to encourage passion in others, and the importance of mental health in the workplace. 

Hear the full episodes below: 

Mark Bryan: "The future of design and work." 

Pat Milbery: "Give it all away." 

Andrea Herron: "There's an elephant in your office." (Watch the webinar)

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]]> Mon, 30 May 2022 23:53:54 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Mark Bryan, Andrea Herron, Pat Milbery) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place In this episode, we decided to do something different, we wanted to reflect back on a few powerful moments that made us stop and think just a little bit deeper. Today, we revisit discussions with Mark Bryan,  Pat Milbery, and Andrea Herron to discover those moments in the conversation that sparked our curiosity on the metaverse, how to encourage passion in others, and the importance of mental health in the workplace. 

Hear the full episodes below: 

Mark Bryan: "The future of design and work." 

Pat Milbery: "Give it all away." 

Andrea Herron: "There's an elephant in your office." (Watch the webinar)

Reach out! Want to ask Doug a question for our next podcast? Leave him a question or comment here. 

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]]> Powerful moments from the pod. Doug Shapiro, Mark Bryan, Andrea Herron, Pat Milbery 00:09:54 In this episode, we decided to do something different, we wanted to reflect back on a few powerful moments that made us stop and think just a little bit deeper. We revisit discussions with Mark Bryan, Andrea Herron, and Pat Milbery to discover those moments in the conversation that sparked curiosity on the metaverse, how to encourage passion in others, and the importance of mental health in the workplace. In this episode, we decided to do something different, we wanted to reflect back on a few powerful moments that made us stop and think just a little bit deeper. We revisit discussions with Mark Bryan, Andrea Herron, and Pat Milbery to discover those moments in the conversation that sparked curiosity on the metaverse, how to encourage passion in others, and the importance of mental health in the workplace. future of work trends, future work, design podcast, doug shapiro, imagine a place, art, future of work, interior design podcast, office wellbeing, future office, the metaverse, wellbeing, muralists, place making, the future of work, mental health, andrea herron, mark bryan, elephant in your office, interior design, office mental health, metaverse, future of the office, design false full 93 2bde1c99-5ec1-41da-aab4-4eb4569784fd The future of design and work. Mark Bryan is the Director of Innovation and Research at M+A Architects - He’s also a certified futurist. As a Futurist,  Mark leads M+A’s Futurism services, using innovation and research to create personalized data-driven solutions and future-driven forecasts to solve now for what is to come next. Mark uses his work to predict, and protect, what inevitable change means for the future.

In today's episode, we go deep into the metaverse, artificial intelligence, and what the future might hold for work and life. 

To hear more from Mark Bryan, check out the podcast he co-hosts, M+Ake It Innovative. 

Want to ask Doug a question for our next podcast? Leave him a question or comment here. 

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 23 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Mark Bryan) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Mark Bryan is the Director of Innovation and Research at M+A Architects - He’s also a certified futurist. As a Futurist,  Mark leads M+A’s Futurism services, using innovation and research to create personalized data-driven solutions and future-driven forecasts to solve now for what is to come next. Mark uses his work to predict, and protect, what inevitable change means for the future.

In today's episode, we go deep into the metaverse, artificial intelligence, and what the future might hold for work and life. 

To hear more from Mark Bryan, check out the podcast he co-hosts, M+Ake It Innovative. 

Want to ask Doug a question for our next podcast? Leave him a question or comment here. 

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Email Imagine a Place: imagineaplace@ofs.com

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> The future of design and work. Doug Shapiro, Mark Bryan 00:39:05 Mark Bryan is the Director of Innovation and Research at M+A architects… He’s also a certified futurist. He leads M+A’s Futurism services, using innovation and research to create personalized data-driven solutions and future-driven forecasts to solve now for what is to come next. Mark uses his work to predict, and protect, what inevitable change means for the future. In today's episode, we go deep into the metaverse, artificial intelligence, and what the future might hold for work and life. Mark Bryan is the Director of Innovation and Research at M+A architects… He’s also a certified futurist. He leads M+A’s Futurism services, using innovation and research to create personalized data-driven solutions and future-driven forecasts to solve now for what is to come next. Mark uses his work to predict, and protect, what inevitable change means for the future. In today's episode, we go deep into the metaverse, artificial intelligence, and what the future might hold for work and life. future of work trends, future work, artificial intelligence, built environments of the future, artificial intelligence in the workplace, skills of the future, ai, futurist, imagine a place, futurists, work, future of work, the metaverse, future blockchain, employee experience, remote work, future, mark bryan, the future, technology, automation, m+ake it innovative, future of design, blockchain, metaverse, future of the office false full 92 debf10aa-df1c-43d8-adf8-412972fa4896 From ER Nurse to Interior Designer. Lakiesha Stanley spent 7 years as an ER Nurse… and now she’s designing hospital interiors.

As Lakiesha moves about her career as a healthcare interior designer (currently with Gresham Smith), she brings so much more than empathy from her time as a nurse… She brings over a mindset on how to prioritize and deal with tough situations. In today's episode, she lets us in on how we can "triage" any situation.

The second half of the conversation really captures the advice she has for others - and there are some ways in which she understands herself - and her journey that connects to so much of what many of us might have felt at some point. 

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 16 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Lakiesha Stanley) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Lakiesha Stanley spent 7 years as an ER Nurse… and now she’s designing hospital interiors.

As Lakiesha moves about her career as a healthcare interior designer (currently with Gresham Smith), she brings so much more than empathy from her time as a nurse… She brings over a mindset on how to prioritize and deal with tough situations. In today's episode, she lets us in on how we can "triage" any situation.

The second half of the conversation really captures the advice she has for others - and there are some ways in which she understands herself - and her journey that connects to so much of what many of us might have felt at some point. 

Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal

Connect with host, Doug Shapiro,  below:

By Email: dshapiro@ofs.com

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On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/

Email Imagine a Place: imagineaplace@ofs.com

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]]> From ER Nurse to Interior Designer. Doug Shapiro, Lakiesha Stanley 00:34:04 Lakiesha Stanley spent 7 years as an ER Nurse… and now she’s designing hospital interiors. As Lakiesha moves about her career as a healthcare interior designer, she brings so much more than empathy from her time as a nurse… She brings over a mindset on how to prioritize and deal with tough situations. In today's episode, she lets us in on how we can "triage" any situation. The second half of the conversation today really captures advice she has for others and there are some ways in which she understands herself and her journey that connects to so much of what many of us might have felt at some point. Lakiesha Stanley spent 7 years as an ER Nurse… and now she’s designing hospital interiors. As Lakiesha moves about her career as a healthcare interior designer, she brings so much more than empathy from her time as a nurse… She brings over a mindset on how to prioritize and deal with tough situations. In today's episode, she lets us in on how we can "triage" any situation. The second half of the conversation today really captures advice she has for others and there are some ways in which she understands herself and her journey that connects to so much of what many of us might have felt at some point. healthcare spaces, healthcare designers, hospital designers, designing for healthcare spaces, healthcare designer, hospital construction, healthcare, doug shapiro, imagine a place, hospital design, hospital architecture, healthcare design and management, imagine a place podcast, healthcare design, healthcare construction, resilient healthcare design, healthcare architecture, healthcare construction and design, healthcare facility, healthcare and design, interior designer, design for healthcare, interior design, hospital designer, lakiesha stanley false full 91 0330a063-dfe0-4e95-b5f7-19155f6d9e8a Is your information diet holding you back? Today our guest is Mario Vasilescu, he's the CEO and Co-Founder of Readocracy and this episode just might revolutionize how you feed your brain.  Over the past 5 years, greater awareness and data have helped us understand the layers of our health and wellbeing in ways that we’ve never considered before. However,  there’s one very important layer, that is too often left out of the conversation - information.  

This episode centers around the importance of your information diet and new technology that is basically, the Fitbit of reading.

Join the Readocracy waitlist here and reference "the Imagine a Place Podcast" to get early access.

Read more about information health and Readocracy on their blog: 

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Connect with host, Doug Shapiro,  below:

By Email: dshapiro@ofs.com

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 9 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Mario Vasilescu, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Today our guest is Mario Vasilescu, he's the CEO and Co-Founder of Readocracy and this episode just might revolutionize how you feed your brain.  Over the past 5 years, greater awareness and data have helped us understand the layers of our health and wellbeing in ways that we’ve never considered before. However,  there’s one very important layer, that is too often left out of the conversation - information.  

This episode centers around the importance of your information diet and new technology that is basically, the Fitbit of reading.

Join the Readocracy waitlist here and reference "the Imagine a Place Podcast" to get early access.

Read more about information health and Readocracy on their blog: 

Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal

Connect with host, Doug Shapiro,  below:

By Email: dshapiro@ofs.com

On Instagram: @Douglas_Shapiro

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/

Email Imagine a Place: imagineaplace@ofs.com

Connect with Maria on LinkedIn.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Is your information diet holding you back? Mario Vasilescu, Doug Shapiro 00:41:54 Mario Vasilescu is the CEO and Co-Founder of Readocracy and this episode just might revolutionize how you feed your brain. Over the past 5 years, greater awareness and data have helped us understand the layers of our health and wellbeing in ways that we’ve never considered before. And there’s one very important layer, that is too often left out of the conversation - information. This episode centers around the importance of your information diet and new technology that is basically, the Fitbit of reading. Mario Vasilescu is the CEO and Co-Founder of Readocracy and this episode just might revolutionize how you feed your brain. Over the past 5 years, greater awareness and data have helped us understand the layers of our health and wellbeing in ways that we’ve never considered before. And there’s one very important layer, that is too often left out of the conversation - information. This episode centers around the importance of your information diet and new technology that is basically, the Fitbit of reading. trusting information, information, internet habits, imagine a place, mario vasilescu, readocracy mario vasilescu, media and journalism, information technology, fake news, readocracy, cambridge analytica, data, online behavior, information future, the future of information false full 90 7a2d8850-cad4-4488-ad6e-4ea4e923d91d How to put a city in a building. Adam Stover is a Senior Principal at Kansas City’s Populous and has led the design for some of the most significant sports stadium renovations and new builds of the last decade:

These include Wrigley Field, Yankee Stadium, Gillette Stadium, and Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, home of the NBA’s Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever….. which is exactly where we met Adam for this interview, smack dab on center court.— And as you might have expected, we brought the crew and filmed it –  you see the center court action for yourself here. 

Today, we’ll go deep on designing for the human experience and Adam shares his advice on how we as individuals and teams can grow in our pursuit of excellence. 

Watch the conversation with Doug Shapiro and Adam Stover, center court at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 2 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Dug Shapiro, Adam Stover) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Adam Stover is a Senior Principal at Kansas City’s Populous and has led the design for some of the most significant sports stadium renovations and new builds of the last decade:

These include Wrigley Field, Yankee Stadium, Gillette Stadium, and Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, home of the NBA’s Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever….. which is exactly where we met Adam for this interview, smack dab on center court.— And as you might have expected, we brought the crew and filmed it –  you see the center court action for yourself here. 

Today, we’ll go deep on designing for the human experience and Adam shares his advice on how we as individuals and teams can grow in our pursuit of excellence. 

Watch the conversation with Doug Shapiro and Adam Stover, center court at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal

Connect with host, Doug Shapiro,  below:

By Email: dshapiro@ofs.com

On Instagram: @Douglas_Shapiro

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Email Imagine a Place: imagineaplace@ofs.com

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> How to put a city in a building. Dug Shapiro, Adam Stover 00:43:26 Adam Stover is a Senior Principal at Kansas City’s Populous and has led the design for some of the most significant sports stadium renovations and new builds of the last decade: These include Wrigley Field, Yankee Stadium, Gillette Stadium, and Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, home of the NBA’s Indiana Pacers and Fever….. which is exactly where we met adam for this interview, smack dab on center court.— And, as you might have expected, we brought the crew and filmed it – If you want to watch this interview, we’ll drop a link in the show notes where you see the center court action for yourself. Today, we’ll go deep on designing for the human experience and Adam will share his advice on how we as individuals and teams can grow in our pursuit of excellence. Adam Stover is a Senior Principal at Kansas City’s Populous and has led the design for some of the most significant sports stadium renovations and new builds of the last decade: These include Wrigley Field, Yankee Stadium, Gillette Stadium, and Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, home of the NBA’s Indiana Pacers and Fever….. which is exactly where we met adam for this interview, smack dab on center court.— And, as you might have expected, we brought the crew and filmed it – If you want to watch this interview, we’ll drop a link in the show notes where you see the center court action for yourself. Today, we’ll go deep on designing for the human experience and Adam will share his advice on how we as individuals and teams can grow in our pursuit of excellence. populous, adam stover, populous kansas city, architecture, imagine a place ofs, architects, design podcast, arean design, imagine a place, designing stadiums, indiana fever, interior design podcast, imagine a place podcast, designers, ofs, indiana pacers, interior designers, hospitality design, arena architecture, populous architects, stadium architect, populous design, gainbridge fieldhouse, architecture and design, design for stadiums, stadium design, design false full 89 b551c55e-bc92-46da-aca2-e0a44d29d64d Designing through story. A well-designed hospitality experience transports you… and so does a great conversation.  But when you have a great conversation about well-designed hospitality experiences… well, that’s just going to a whole nother level.

Today, we bring on Valentina Castellon, DLR’s Principal and Sr. Interior Designer out of Minneapolis. She’s a leader in the hospitality space, and her love of story and experience is felt through this entire conversation. 

Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal

Connect with host, Doug Shapiro,  below:

By Email: dshapiro@ofs.com

On Instagram: @Douglas_Shapiro

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/

Email Imagine a Place: imagineaplace@ofs.com

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Valentina Castellon, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place A well-designed hospitality experience transports you… and so does a great conversation.  But when you have a great conversation about well-designed hospitality experiences… well, that’s just going to a whole nother level.

Today, we bring on Valentina Castellon, DLR’s Principal and Sr. Interior Designer out of Minneapolis. She’s a leader in the hospitality space, and her love of story and experience is felt through this entire conversation. 

Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal

Connect with host, Doug Shapiro,  below:

By Email: dshapiro@ofs.com

On Instagram: @Douglas_Shapiro

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/

Email Imagine a Place: imagineaplace@ofs.com

Connect with Maria on LinkedIn.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Designing through story. Valentina Castellon, Doug Shapiro 00:21:47 A well-designed hospitality experience transports you… and so does a great conversation. But when you have a great conversation about well-designed hospitality experiences… well, that’s just going to a whole nother level. Today, we bring on Valentina Castellon, DLR’s Principal and Sr. Interior Designer out of Minneapolis. She’s a leader in the hospitality space, and her love of story and experience is felt through this entire conversation. A well-designed hospitality experience transports you… and so does a great conversation. But when you have a great conversation about well-designed hospitality experiences… well, that’s just going to a whole nother level. Today, we bring on Valentina Castellon, DLR’s Principal and Sr. Interior Designer out of Minneapolis. She’s a leader in the hospitality space, and her love of story and experience is felt through this entire conversation. hospitality designers, valentina castellon, dlr group, doug shapiro, imagine a place, hospitality experience, interior design podcast, imagine a place podcast, hotel design, hospitality space, hospitality, hospitality design, interior designer, interior design, design career, hospitality interior design, design false full 88 e60f7071-75bf-4179-9bd6-3b6850893eb4 Earth Day in a new way. Earth Day is a time to celebrate, learn, and maybe try something new, 
So we’ve got a great conversation today and a couple of questions for you too,
Today, we brought back two of our favorite podcast pals,  
The hosts of Break Some Dishes, to boost your Earth Day morale.
And what do we cover in this conversation, today?
We’ll help you get your mind and your spirit prepped for Earth Day.  

About Break Some Dishes:

Hosted by Verda Alexander and Jon Strassner, Break Some Dishes is a podcast that covers the environmental crises through the lens of creativity and design. They believe that bad design is bad for the planet.  Verda is an artist and designer and Jon is a talker, and together they find those unique people who have found amazing ways to make a difference in saving our planet. 

On their podcast, they talk about ghost fishing, ocean plastic pollution, and the work being done to remove poisonous ingredients from products. But, that's just the tip of the iceberg, so join the discussion, start breaking some dishes, and get going on fixing things!

Earth Day Haikus:

Jon Strassner:

We must stop takin
Without giving or fixing
Our time is too short

Verda Alexander:

Abundant earth, blue
And verdant the spoils bury
Listen just for now

Doug Shapiro:

From you I borrow
My life, my soul, everything
What will I pass on?

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Connect with host, Doug Shapiro,  below:

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Verda Alexander, Jon Strassner) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Earth Day is a time to celebrate, learn, and maybe try something new, 
So we’ve got a great conversation today and a couple of questions for you too,
Today, we brought back two of our favorite podcast pals,  
The hosts of Break Some Dishes, to boost your Earth Day morale.
And what do we cover in this conversation, today?
We’ll help you get your mind and your spirit prepped for Earth Day.  

About Break Some Dishes:

Hosted by Verda Alexander and Jon Strassner, Break Some Dishes is a podcast that covers the environmental crises through the lens of creativity and design. They believe that bad design is bad for the planet.  Verda is an artist and designer and Jon is a talker, and together they find those unique people who have found amazing ways to make a difference in saving our planet. 

On their podcast, they talk about ghost fishing, ocean plastic pollution, and the work being done to remove poisonous ingredients from products. But, that's just the tip of the iceberg, so join the discussion, start breaking some dishes, and get going on fixing things!

Earth Day Haikus:

Jon Strassner:

We must stop takin
Without giving or fixing
Our time is too short

Verda Alexander:

Abundant earth, blue
And verdant the spoils bury
Listen just for now

Doug Shapiro:

From you I borrow
My life, my soul, everything
What will I pass on?

Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal

Connect with host, Doug Shapiro,  below:

By Email: dshapiro@ofs.com

On Instagram: @Douglas_Shapiro

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/

Email Imagine a Place: imagineaplace@ofs.com

Connect with Maria on LinkedIn.

Click here to get your copy of Maria's children's book—Design Your World.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Earth Day in a new way. Doug Shapiro, Verda Alexander, Jon Strassner 00:23:50 Earth Day is a time to celebrate, learn, and maybe try something new, so we’ve got a great conversation today and a couple of questions for you too. Today, we brought back two of our favorite podcast pals, The hosts of Break Some Dishes, to boost your Earth Day morale. And what do we cover in this conversation, today? We’ll help you get your mind and your spirit prepped for Earth Day. About Break Some Dishes: Hosted by Verda Alexander and Jon Strassner, Break Some Dishes is a podcast that covers the environmental crises through the lens of creativity and design. They believe that bad design is bad for the planet. Verda is an artist and designer and Jon is a talker, and together they find those unique people who have found amazing ways to make a difference in saving our planet. On their podcast, they talk about ghost fishing, ocean plastic pollution, and the work being done to remove poisonous ingredients from products. But, that's just the tip of the iceberg, so join the discussion, start breaking some dishes, and get going on fixing things! Earth Day is a time to celebrate, learn, and maybe try something new, so we’ve got a great conversation today and a couple of questions for you too. Today, we brought back two of our favorite podcast pals, The hosts of Break Some Dishes, to boost your Earth Day morale. And what do we cover in this conversation, today? We’ll help you get your mind and your spirit prepped for Earth Day. About Break Some Dishes: Hosted by Verda Alexander and Jon Strassner, Break Some Dishes is a podcast that covers the environmental crises through the lens of creativity and design. They believe that bad design is bad for the planet. Verda is an artist and designer and Jon is a talker, and together they find those unique people who have found amazing ways to make a difference in saving our planet. On their podcast, they talk about ghost fishing, ocean plastic pollution, and the work being done to remove poisonous ingredients from products. But, that's just the tip of the iceberg, so join the discussion, start breaking some dishes, and get going on fixing things! ecological sustainability, sustainable designer, earth day, environmental design principles, environmental sustainability and design, eco friendly design, environmental design, doug shapiro, imagine a place podcast, break some dishes, eco-friendly design, sustainability and design, break some dishes podcast, sustainable product design, sustainable architecture, sustainability, sustainable product design principles, studio o plus a, sustainable design architecture, interior design, sustainable interior design, environmentally sustainable design false full 87 a96c7569-0031-4e74-934f-7e9824e0ad25 Raise your hand. Today, we speak with Wendy Rodgers, CEO of architecture and design firm LPA - and in this episode, she's going to encourage you to "raise your hand."  

Since joining LPA as an intern in 1987, Wendy Rodgers' journey has taken her all the way to CEO. How'd she do it? As Wendy explains, embracing an entrepreneurial spirit and taking on BIG initiatives can create momentum in your career - however, the journey might not always be easy, and there is a risk, but leaning into this risk is where we learn and grow.

We will get into that journey in this conversation, but we’ll also cover the state of the industry, career advice, and the future of building greener schools. So, get ready to be motivated to take some risks, learn to fail, and grow towards your goals. 

Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal

Connect with host, Doug Shapiro,  below:

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On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ 

Email Imagine a Place: imagineaplace@ofs.com

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 11 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Wendy Rodgers, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Today, we speak with Wendy Rodgers, CEO of architecture and design firm LPA - and in this episode, she's going to encourage you to "raise your hand."  

Since joining LPA as an intern in 1987, Wendy Rodgers' journey has taken her all the way to CEO. How'd she do it? As Wendy explains, embracing an entrepreneurial spirit and taking on BIG initiatives can create momentum in your career - however, the journey might not always be easy, and there is a risk, but leaning into this risk is where we learn and grow.

We will get into that journey in this conversation, but we’ll also cover the state of the industry, career advice, and the future of building greener schools. So, get ready to be motivated to take some risks, learn to fail, and grow towards your goals. 

Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal

Connect with host, Doug Shapiro,  below:

By Email: dshapiro@ofs.com

On Instagram: @Douglas_Shapiro

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ 

Email Imagine a Place: imagineaplace@ofs.com

Connect with Maria on LinkedIn.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Raise your hand. Wendy Rodgers, Doug Shapiro 00:20:17 Today, we speak with Wendy Rodgers, CEO of architecture and design firm LPA - and in this episode, she's going to encourage you to "raise your hand." Since joining LPA as an intern in 1987, Wendy Rodgers' journey has taken her all the way to CEO. How'd she do it? As Wendy explains, embracing an entrepreneurial spirit and taking on BIG initiatives can create momentum in your career - however, the journey might not always be easy, and there is a risk, but leaning into this risk is where we learn and grow. We will get into that journey in this conversation, but we’ll also cover the state of the industry, career advice, and the future of building greener schools. So, get ready to be motivated to take risks, learn to fail, and grow towards your goals. Today, we speak with Wendy Rodgers, CEO of architecture and design firm LPA - and in this episode, she's going to encourage you to "raise your hand." Since joining LPA as an intern in 1987, Wendy Rodgers' journey has taken her all the way to CEO. How'd she do it? As Wendy explains, embracing an entrepreneurial spirit and taking on BIG initiatives can create momentum in your career - however, the journey might not always be easy, and there is a risk, but leaning into this risk is where we learn and grow. We will get into that journey in this conversation, but we’ll also cover the state of the industry, career advice, and the future of building greener schools. So, get ready to be motivated to take risks, learn to fail, and grow towards your goals. architecture, wendy rodgers, lpa, building green schools, design podcast, doug shapiro, green building, architecture podcast, career advice, green schools, interior design podcast, designers, ofs, design career advice, interior design, design career, architecture and design, design false full 86 66945577-7d07-447d-9576-e5e1b5f65452 Sensitivity and Toughness. Today, we host the developer and president of Prince Concepts, Philip Kafka - and we promise, this episode will feed your mind and your soul. Philip Kafka’s bold but unconventional vision for reimagining urban spaces has earned him commercial, critical, and career success with acclaimed projects in Detroit. 

In this episode, Philip explains the keys to personal growth, how to do GREAT work, and the necessity of maintaining a balance between sensitivity and toughness. 

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Connect with host, Doug Shapiro,  below: 

By Email: dshapiro@ofs.com

On Instagram: @Douglas_Shapiro

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ 

Email Imagine a Place: imagineaplace@ofs.com

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 4 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Philip Kafka, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Today, we host the developer and president of Prince Concepts, Philip Kafka - and we promise, this episode will feed your mind and your soul. Philip Kafka’s bold but unconventional vision for reimagining urban spaces has earned him commercial, critical, and career success with acclaimed projects in Detroit. 

In this episode, Philip explains the keys to personal growth, how to do GREAT work, and the necessity of maintaining a balance between sensitivity and toughness. 

Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal

Connect with host, Doug Shapiro,  below: 

By Email: dshapiro@ofs.com

On Instagram: @Douglas_Shapiro

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ 

Email Imagine a Place: imagineaplace@ofs.com

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Sensitivity and Toughness. Philip Kafka, Doug Shapiro 00:39:37 Today, we host the developer and president of Prince Concepts, Philip Kafka - and we promise, this episode will feed your mind and your soul. Philip Kafka’s bold but unconventional vision for reimagining urban spaces has earned him commercial, critical, and career success with acclaimed projects in Detroit. In this episode, Philip explains the keys to personal growth, how to do GREAT work, and the necessity of maintaining a balance between sensitivity and toughness. Today, we host the developer and president of Prince Concepts, Philip Kafka - and we promise, this episode will feed your mind and your soul. Philip Kafka’s bold but unconventional vision for reimagining urban spaces has earned him commercial, critical, and career success with acclaimed projects in Detroit. In this episode, Philip explains the keys to personal growth, how to do GREAT work, and the necessity of maintaining a balance between sensitivity and toughness. detroit design, architecture, developers, design podcast, doug shapiro, core city, imagine a place, detroit designers, architect podcast, architect, real estate, interior design podcast, designers, design and technology, philip kafka, interior designers, interior design, architecture design, architecture and design, design false full 85 a89eda4c-4fe3-45a2-8acd-c88ce61983f9 Start with who. Have you ever heard the expression, "start with why?" Well, Rex Miller starts somewhere else.

Here’s what's awesome about this episode… We are dropping this one before the launch of The Resilience Lab.  It’s an Imagine a Place Productions original that features Rex Miller interviewing experts who explore ways to build resilience into your work, life, and practice of design.

Rex is a well-published author, a business and life coach and he packs into this conversation a greatest hits episode where we explore a variety of concepts that all center around getting to a better you at work… and it starts with a fundamental question:  Who. Are. You.? 

Subscribe to The Resilience Lab:  https://apple.co/3ulzUvJ

Learn more about Rex Miller

Connect with Rex Miller on LinkedIn

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Connect with Doug below: 

On Instagram: @Douglas_Shapiro

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Rex Miller, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Have you ever heard the expression, "start with why?" Well, Rex Miller starts somewhere else.

Here’s what's awesome about this episode… We are dropping this one before the launch of The Resilience Lab.  It’s an Imagine a Place Productions original that features Rex Miller interviewing experts who explore ways to build resilience into your work, life, and practice of design.

Rex is a well-published author, a business and life coach and he packs into this conversation a greatest hits episode where we explore a variety of concepts that all center around getting to a better you at work… and it starts with a fundamental question:  Who. Are. You.? 

Subscribe to The Resilience Lab:  https://apple.co/3ulzUvJ

Learn more about Rex Miller

Connect with Rex Miller on LinkedIn

Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal

Connect with Doug below: 

On Instagram: @Douglas_Shapiro

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ 

By Email: dshapiro@ofs.com

Email Imagine a Place: imagineaplace@ofs.com

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]]> Start with who. Rex Miller, Doug Shapiro 00:36:02 Have you ever heard the expression, start with Why? Well, Rex Miller starts somewhere else. Here’s what's awesome about this episode… We are dropping this one before the launch of The Resilience Lab. It’s an Imagine a Place Productions original that features Rex Miller interviewing experts who explore ways to build resilience into your work, life, and practice of design. Rex is a well-published author, a business and life coach and he packs into this conversation a greatest hits episode where we explore a variety of concepts that all center around getting to a better you at work… and it starts with a fundamental question: Who. Are. You.? Have you ever heard the expression, start with Why? Well, Rex Miller starts somewhere else. Here’s what's awesome about this episode… We are dropping this one before the launch of The Resilience Lab. It’s an Imagine a Place Productions original that features Rex Miller interviewing experts who explore ways to build resilience into your work, life, and practice of design. Rex is a well-published author, a business and life coach and he packs into this conversation a greatest hits episode where we explore a variety of concepts that all center around getting to a better you at work… and it starts with a fundamental question: Who. Are. You.? anti fragile, well-being, covid mental health, imagine a place ofs, reduce stress, change management, post covid mental health, doug shapiro, imagine a place, healthy workplace, resilience, mental well being, workplace culture, team building, resilience lab, corporate leadership, wellbeing, stress, mental health, well being, leadership, personal growth, the resilience lab, post traumatic stress, office mental health, rex miller false full 84 edf47e26-ce12-4d72-b891-6edc2b9c5ee7 Designing for the generation above us. Our guest today is one of the world’s leading experts in designing for a population that is too often overlooked and misunderstood.

Jane Rohde believes in a global cultural shift toward de-institutionalized senior living communities.  As Principal as JSR Associates, she is putting people at the center of her practice – For Jane, this means more than just the senior living residents, but also the staff and the community at large.  Today, Jane Rohde shares a vision for how a more blended, empowering, and richer senior living and community experience could look. 

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Jane Rohde, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Our guest today is one of the world’s leading experts in designing for a population that is too often overlooked and misunderstood.

Jane Rohde believes in a global cultural shift toward de-institutionalized senior living communities.  As Principal as JSR Associates, she is putting people at the center of her practice – For Jane, this means more than just the senior living residents, but also the staff and the community at large.  Today, Jane Rohde shares a vision for how a more blended, empowering, and richer senior living and community experience could look. 

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Connect with Doug below: 

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Designing for the generation above us. Jane Rohde, Doug Shapiro 00:30:22 Our guest today is one of the world’s leading experts in designing for a population that is too often overlooked and misunderstood. Jane Rohde believes in a global cultural shift toward de-institutionalized senior living communities. As Principal as JSR Associates, she is putting people at the center of her practice – For Jane, this means more than just the senior living residents, but also the staff and the community at large. Today, Jane Rohde shares a vision for how a more blended, empowering, and richer senior living and community experience could look. Our guest today is one of the world’s leading experts in designing for a population that is too often overlooked and misunderstood. Jane Rohde believes in a global cultural shift toward de-institutionalized senior living communities. As Principal as JSR Associates, she is putting people at the center of her practice – For Jane, this means more than just the senior living residents, but also the staff and the community at large. Today, Jane Rohde shares a vision for how a more blended, empowering, and richer senior living and community experience could look. multigenerational design, senior living community, age-inclusive design, person centered care, healthcare and senior living design, space planning, senior living design, retirement home, senior living, retirement communities, healthcare design, community care, retirement community, independent living communities, interior design, senior living communities, aging population, design for aging, design false full 83 1b1b2845-02a8-4e97-80b7-99c90d5403d2 How to build boldly. Today, we host Bolanle Williams-Olley, aka Bola. She’s the CFO for the New York design and architecture firm Mancini Duffy, and she’s going to help you Build Boldly.

Build Boldly is the title of Bola’s recently published book. It’s a hybrid autobiography and self-help book that immerses you in her own journey and how those lessons can apply towards building your own career.

B.O.L.D. is the acronym that ties it all together and today, we explore the “B” part of that acronym – “Be Yourself”.  Sounds easy on the surface right?  Well… just like everything in life, there’s a lot more to it.

Learn more about Bolanie and her book, "Build Boldly" here: https://www.bolanlewo.com/book

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Bolanle Williams-Olley) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Today, we host Bolanle Williams-Olley, aka Bola. She’s the CFO for the New York design and architecture firm Mancini Duffy, and she’s going to help you Build Boldly.

Build Boldly is the title of Bola’s recently published book. It’s a hybrid autobiography and self-help book that immerses you in her own journey and how those lessons can apply towards building your own career.

B.O.L.D. is the acronym that ties it all together and today, we explore the “B” part of that acronym – “Be Yourself”.  Sounds easy on the surface right?  Well… just like everything in life, there’s a lot more to it.

Learn more about Bolanie and her book, "Build Boldly" here: https://www.bolanlewo.com/book

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]]> How to build boldly. Doug Shapiro, Bolanle Williams-Olley 00:23:43 Today, we host Bolanle Williams-Olley, aka Bola. She’s the CFO for the New York design and architecture firm Mancini Duffy, and she’s going to help you Build Boldly. Build Boldly is the title of Bola’s recently published book. It’s a hybrid autobiography and self-help book that immerses you in her own journey and how those lessons can apply towards building your own career. B.O.L.D. is the acronym that ties it all together and today, we explore the “B” part of that acronym – “Be Yourself”. Sounds easy on the surface right? Well… just like everything in life, there’s a lot more to it. Today, we host Bolanle Williams-Olley, aka Bola. She’s the CFO for the New York design and architecture firm Mancini Duffy, and she’s going to help you Build Boldly. Build Boldly is the title of Bola’s recently published book. It’s a hybrid autobiography and self-help book that immerses you in her own journey and how those lessons can apply towards building your own career. B.O.L.D. is the acronym that ties it all together and today, we explore the “B” part of that acronym – “Be Yourself”. Sounds easy on the surface right? Well… just like everything in life, there’s a lot more to it. build boldly, design podcast, doug shapiro, imagine a place, career advice, interior design podcast, personal branding, mancini duffy, career building, design career advice, bolanle williams-olley, interior design, design career, design false full 82 c2d6ba9f-2801-472e-8e87-21ea9ceea661 Furniture is not a four letter word. Dianne Murata is the witty and enthusiastic founder of Kimiko Designs.  In today’s interview, she helps you think differently about furniture planning and specification.

Dianne brings over 2 decades of experience in furniture planning and design and she doesn’t hold back in our conversation.  She shares how furniture doesn’t have to be the “F word”, why we’ll need to embrace our inner MacGyver as designers in the future, and some advice on where you might want to be shifting a little more of your focus. 

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 7 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Dianne Murata, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Dianne Murata is the witty and enthusiastic founder of Kimiko Designs.  In today’s interview, she helps you think differently about furniture planning and specification.

Dianne brings over 2 decades of experience in furniture planning and design and she doesn’t hold back in our conversation.  She shares how furniture doesn’t have to be the “F word”, why we’ll need to embrace our inner MacGyver as designers in the future, and some advice on where you might want to be shifting a little more of your focus. 

Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal: 

Connect with Doug below: 

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Email Imagine a Place: imagineaplace@ofs.com

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Furniture is not a four letter word. Dianne Murata, Doug Shapiro 00:25:27 Dianne Murata is the witty and enthusiastic founder of Kimiko Designs. In today’s interview, she helps you think differently about furniture planning and specification. Dianne brings over 2 decades of experience in furniture planning and design and she doesn’t hold back in our conversation. She shares how furniture doesn’t have to be the “F word”, why we’ll need to embrace our inner MacGyver as designers in the future, and some advice on where you might want to be shifting a little more of your focus. Dianne Murata is the witty and enthusiastic founder of Kimiko Designs. In today’s interview, she helps you think differently about furniture planning and specification. Dianne brings over 2 decades of experience in furniture planning and design and she doesn’t hold back in our conversation. She shares how furniture doesn’t have to be the “F word”, why we’ll need to embrace our inner MacGyver as designers in the future, and some advice on where you might want to be shifting a little more of your focus. workplace design, furniture designers, interior designing, furniture planning, furniture solutions, space planning, design podcast, sustainable design, imagine a place, ofs brands, ofs podcast, furniture design, design industry, interior design podcast, furniture planning and design, designing, designers, ofs, interior designers, dianne murata, kimiko designs, interior design, future of design, furniture, design false full 81 a5b8b0ae-dfa5-49b8-9d10-c53df24a7511 Colors, textures, patterns, ideas, thoughts, and words. Over the last 10 years, Gensler's Todd Heiser has emerged as one of our industry's most creative and BIG thinking leaders in workplace design - and you're about to find out why.

Todd Heiser is a Co-Managing Director of Gensler’s Chicago office. His leadership showcases more than 20 years of experience in next-generation design at the cutting edge of workplace strategies, and his commitment to conceptual and technical development transforms spaces around the globe.

Sure, Todd Heiser knows his stuff about the workplace, but what we really love about Todd is his simple sincerity and honesty - stick around until the end of this episode as he provides some nuggets of wisdom that apply to any designer at any point in their career. 

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Todd Heiser) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Over the last 10 years, Gensler's Todd Heiser has emerged as one of our industry's most creative and BIG thinking leaders in workplace design - and you're about to find out why.

Todd Heiser is a Co-Managing Director of Gensler’s Chicago office. His leadership showcases more than 20 years of experience in next-generation design at the cutting edge of workplace strategies, and his commitment to conceptual and technical development transforms spaces around the globe.

Sure, Todd Heiser knows his stuff about the workplace, but what we really love about Todd is his simple sincerity and honesty - stick around until the end of this episode as he provides some nuggets of wisdom that apply to any designer at any point in their career. 

Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal: 

Connect with Doug below: 

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Colors, textures, patterns, ideas, thoughts, and words. Doug Shapiro, Todd Heiser 00:37:52 Over the last 10 years, Gensler's Todd Heiser has emerged as one of our industry's most creative and BIG thinking leaders in workplace design - and you're about to find out why. Todd Heiser is a Co-Managing Director of Gensler’s Chicago office. His leadership showcases more than 20 years of experience in next-generation design at the cutting edge of workplace strategies, and his commitment to conceptual and technical development transforms spaces around the globe. Sure, Todd Heiser knows his stuff about the workplace, but what we really love about Todd is his simple sincerity and honesty - stick around until the end of this episode as he provides some nuggets of wisdom that apply to any designer at any point in their career. Over the last 10 years, Gensler's Todd Heiser has emerged as one of our industry's most creative and BIG thinking leaders in workplace design - and you're about to find out why. Todd Heiser is a Co-Managing Director of Gensler’s Chicago office. His leadership showcases more than 20 years of experience in next-generation design at the cutting edge of workplace strategies, and his commitment to conceptual and technical development transforms spaces around the globe. Sure, Todd Heiser knows his stuff about the workplace, but what we really love about Todd is his simple sincerity and honesty - stick around until the end of this episode as he provides some nuggets of wisdom that apply to any designer at any point in their career. workplace design, architecture, gensler design, design podcast, imagine a place, diversity, architecture podcast, career advice, workplace strategies, inclusion, interior design podcast, gensler interior design, imagine a place podcast, designers, design career advice, equity, gensler, design thinking, interior design, design career, design false full 80 07257aca-3b01-4ea6-8130-dd9203dc4a6d Don’t be afraid to play. We asked our previous guest, Kia Weatherspoon (episode 35 - May 3, 2021), for an intro to someone she’d want to hear from – The first name on her list: Jessica Caldwell.

Jessica Caldwell is the founder of Folke Creative in Brooklyn NY, a boutique branding and design studio inspired by the stories of people, places, and things. She also runs the design blog: Design is Lit.

Today, Jessica will let us in on her "messy" process of design and also provides some wise advice on how to conjure creativity.

She starts her interview reflecting on a moment that eventually leads to a simple and beautiful statement from her:  

“Life is filled with little luxuries, little glimmers of hope and love… if you’ll only just look for them." 

Connect with Jessica on Instagram: @jesswonderland

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Jessica Caldwell, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place We asked our previous guest, Kia Weatherspoon (episode 35 - May 3, 2021), for an intro to someone she’d want to hear from – The first name on her list: Jessica Caldwell.

Jessica Caldwell is the founder of Folke Creative in Brooklyn NY, a boutique branding and design studio inspired by the stories of people, places, and things. She also runs the design blog: Design is Lit.

Today, Jessica will let us in on her "messy" process of design and also provides some wise advice on how to conjure creativity.

She starts her interview reflecting on a moment that eventually leads to a simple and beautiful statement from her:  

“Life is filled with little luxuries, little glimmers of hope and love… if you’ll only just look for them." 

Connect with Jessica on Instagram: @jesswonderland

Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal: 

Connect with Doug below: 

On Instagram: @Douglas_Shapiro

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ 

By Email: dshapiro@ofs.com

Email Imagine a Place: imagineaplace@ofs.com

Connect with Maria on LinkedIn.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Don’t be afraid to play. Jessica Caldwell, Doug Shapiro 00:21:08 We asked our previous guest, Kia Weatherspoon (episode 35 - May 3, 2021), for an intro to someone she’d want to hear from – The first name on her list: Jessica Caldwell. Jessica Caldwell is the founder of Folke Creative in Brooklyn NY, a boutique branding and design studio inspired by the stories of people, places, and things. She also runs the design blog: https://designislit.com/ Today, Jessica will let us in on her "messy" process of design and also provides some wise advice on how to conjure creativity. She starts her interview reflecting on a moment that eventually leads to a simple and beautiful statement from her: “Life is filled with little luxuries, little glimmers of hope and love”… if you’ll only just look for them. We asked our previous guest, Kia Weatherspoon (episode 35 - May 3, 2021), for an intro to someone she’d want to hear from – The first name on her list: Jessica Caldwell. Jessica Caldwell is the founder of Folke Creative in Brooklyn NY, a boutique branding and design studio inspired by the stories of people, places, and things. She also runs the design blog: https://designislit.com/ Today, Jessica will let us in on her "messy" process of design and also provides some wise advice on how to conjure creativity. She starts her interview reflecting on a moment that eventually leads to a simple and beautiful statement from her: “Life is filled with little luxuries, little glimmers of hope and love”… if you’ll only just look for them. design professionals, folke creative, design careers, design process, imagine a place, interiors by design, branding and design, commercial interior design, designers, ofs, interior design firms, interior designers, process of design, modern interior, design branding, modern interior design, interior design, design career, design false full 79 d3163d02-6a5f-41e0-8dfd-1eb74905a1b2 Introducing Imagine a Place Productions! Ok, a few episodes back, we mentioned that we were cooking up some good stuff in the kitchen at Imagine a Place. Well today, we are proud to announce the launch of our own podcast network, Imagine a Place Productions!

The goal of Imagine a Place Productions is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives. Our new collection of podcasts gathers industry-leading voices that have the power to inspire and educate through conversation and storytelling.

Our first announcement as part of this new network features the design industry favorite, Break Some Dishes.  Jon Strassner and Verda Alexander are two giants in the world of interior design -- About 18 months ago, these long time friends came together to start their journey as podcasters with Break Some Dishes - a podcast dedicated to environmental crises we face as a global community under the lens of creativity and design.

In addition, "The Resilience Lab" is an Imagine a Place Productions original that will be hosted by author and speaker Rex Miller. The monthly podcast and blog will explore how we can integrate resilience into work and our lives for wellbeing through the journey and stories of others.

Break Some Dishes is currently available to listeners on Apple Podcasts, Audible, Google, and Spotify, and "The Resilience Lab" will be launching in March.  

Connect with Maria on LinkedIn.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Jon Strassner, Verda Alexander, Rex Miller) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Ok, a few episodes back, we mentioned that we were cooking up some good stuff in the kitchen at Imagine a Place. Well today, we are proud to announce the launch of our own podcast network, Imagine a Place Productions!

The goal of Imagine a Place Productions is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives. Our new collection of podcasts gathers industry-leading voices that have the power to inspire and educate through conversation and storytelling.

Our first announcement as part of this new network features the design industry favorite, Break Some Dishes.  Jon Strassner and Verda Alexander are two giants in the world of interior design -- About 18 months ago, these long time friends came together to start their journey as podcasters with Break Some Dishes - a podcast dedicated to environmental crises we face as a global community under the lens of creativity and design.

In addition, "The Resilience Lab" is an Imagine a Place Productions original that will be hosted by author and speaker Rex Miller. The monthly podcast and blog will explore how we can integrate resilience into work and our lives for wellbeing through the journey and stories of others.

Break Some Dishes is currently available to listeners on Apple Podcasts, Audible, Google, and Spotify, and "The Resilience Lab" will be launching in March.  

Connect with Maria on LinkedIn.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Introducing Imagine a Place Productions! Doug Shapiro, Jon Strassner, Verda Alexander, Rex Miller 00:08:18 Ok, a few episodes back, we mentioned that we were cooking up some good stuff in the kitchen at Imagine a Place. Well today, we are proud to announce the launch of our own podcast network, Imagine a Place Productions! The goal of Imagine a Place Productions is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives. Our new collection of podcasts gathers industry-leading voices that have the power to inspire and educate through conversation and storytelling. Our first announcement as part of this new network features the design industry favorite, Break Some Dishes. Jon Strassner and Verda Alexander are two giants in the world of interior design -- About 18 months ago, these long time friends came together to start their journey as podcasters with Break Some Dishes - a podcast dedicated to environmental crises we face as a global community under the lens of creativity and design. In addition, The Resilience Lab is an Imagine a Place Productions original that will be hosted by author and speaker Rex Miller. The monthly podcast and blog will explore how we can integrate resilience into work and our lives for wellbeing through the journey and stories of others. Break Some Dishes is currently available to listeners on Apple Podcasts, Audible, Google, and Spotify, and The Resilience Lab will be launching in March. Ok, a few episodes back, we mentioned that we were cooking up some good stuff in the kitchen at Imagine a Place. Well today, we are proud to announce the launch of our own podcast network, Imagine a Place Productions! The goal of Imagine a Place Productions is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives. Our new collection of podcasts gathers industry-leading voices that have the power to inspire and educate through conversation and storytelling. Our first announcement as part of this new network features the design industry favorite, Break Some Dishes. Jon Strassner and Verda Alexander are two giants in the world of interior design -- About 18 months ago, these long time friends came together to start their journey as podcasters with Break Some Dishes - a podcast dedicated to environmental crises we face as a global community under the lens of creativity and design. In addition, The Resilience Lab is an Imagine a Place Productions original that will be hosted by author and speaker Rex Miller. The monthly podcast and blog will explore how we can integrate resilience into work and our lives for wellbeing through the journey and stories of others. Break Some Dishes is currently available to listeners on Apple Podcasts, Audible, Google, and Spotify, and The Resilience Lab will be launching in March. imagine a place, ofs, break some dishes, imagine a place productions, the resilience lab false full 78 4d934b9c-eeb8-4990-8e76-96f9564c98b0 Creating lasting spaces for joy. There is just so much we want to say about our guest Mark Ostrom today - It’s just hard to fit that much goodness into one introduction though. Mark is the founder and executive director of Joy Collaborative, a nonprofit that you will love learning about.

Joy Collaborative is a partnership of impassioned doers and givers –designers, architects, and builders; donors, volunteers, and sponsors – who come together to transform kids’ personal spaces, creating environments that for some kids become magnets of activity; for other kids a place of respite.

For all the kids and families Joy Collaborative serves, they aspire to create spaces that deliver joy. Because as Mark explains, "everyone deserves a space where they can be themselves." 

Learn more about the Joy Collaborative: https://joycollaborative.org/

Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal: 

Connect with Doug below: 

On Instagram: @Douglas_Shapiro

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ 

By Email: dshapiro@ofs.com

Email Imagine a Place: imagineaplace@ofs.com

Connect with Maria on LinkedIn.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 14 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Mark Ostrom, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place There is just so much we want to say about our guest Mark Ostrom today - It’s just hard to fit that much goodness into one introduction though. Mark is the founder and executive director of Joy Collaborative, a nonprofit that you will love learning about.

Joy Collaborative is a partnership of impassioned doers and givers –designers, architects, and builders; donors, volunteers, and sponsors – who come together to transform kids’ personal spaces, creating environments that for some kids become magnets of activity; for other kids a place of respite.

For all the kids and families Joy Collaborative serves, they aspire to create spaces that deliver joy. Because as Mark explains, "everyone deserves a space where they can be themselves." 

Learn more about the Joy Collaborative: https://joycollaborative.org/

Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal: 

Connect with Doug below: 

On Instagram: @Douglas_Shapiro

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ 

By Email: dshapiro@ofs.com

Email Imagine a Place: imagineaplace@ofs.com

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]]> Creating lasting spaces for joy. Mark Ostrom, Doug Shapiro 00:27:25 There is just so much we want to say about our guest Mark Ostrom today - It’s just hard to fit that much goodness into one introduction though. Mark is the founder and executive director of Joy Collaborative, a nonprofit that you will love learning about. Joy Collaborative is a partnership of impassioned doers and givers –designers, architects, and builders; donors, volunteers, and sponsors – who come together to transform kids’ personal spaces, creating environments that for some kids become magnets of activity; for other kids a place of respite. For all the kids and families Joy Collaborative serves, they aspire to create spaces that deliver joy. Because as Mark explains, "everyone deserves a space where they can be themselves." There is just so much we want to say about our guest Mark Ostrom today - It’s just hard to fit that much goodness into one introduction though. Mark is the founder and executive director of Joy Collaborative, a nonprofit that you will love learning about. Joy Collaborative is a partnership of impassioned doers and givers –designers, architects, and builders; donors, volunteers, and sponsors – who come together to transform kids’ personal spaces, creating environments that for some kids become magnets of activity; for other kids a place of respite. For all the kids and families Joy Collaborative serves, they aspire to create spaces that deliver joy. Because as Mark explains, "everyone deserves a space where they can be themselves." design for joy, design for good, designing for health, joy collaborative, doug shapiro, imagine a place, nonprofit design, designers, ofs, design for nonprofit, healthcare design, design for children, environments for youth, health design, design for purpose, mark ostrom false full 77 f6711dac-e7b8-4cdc-a56e-a75af3aa7fc6 Place matters and so does your journey. In 2016, Amy Leigh Hufford stood on a stage in Chicago as she was handed the IIDA Interior Design Student of the Year Award. For those of us in the room for that moment, it would prove to be unforgettable … and you’re about to hear why.

Amy’s an interior designer at Nelson Worldwide and to say she’s wise beyond her year would be a terrible understatement.  

Through today’s conversation with Amy, you’ll take away three things: A load of inspiration on embracing your path no matter how rough that road is, you’ll think deeper about your role as an advocate in design, and how to explore our emotional connection with space in new ways.

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]]> Mon, 7 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Amy Leigh Hufford, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place In 2016, Amy Leigh Hufford stood on a stage in Chicago as she was handed the IIDA Interior Design Student of the Year Award. For those of us in the room for that moment, it would prove to be unforgettable … and you’re about to hear why.

Amy’s an interior designer at Nelson Worldwide and to say she’s wise beyond her year would be a terrible understatement.  

Through today’s conversation with Amy, you’ll take away three things: A load of inspiration on embracing your path no matter how rough that road is, you’ll think deeper about your role as an advocate in design, and how to explore our emotional connection with space in new ways.

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]]> Place matters and so does your journey. Amy Leigh Hufford, Doug Shapiro 00:34:10 In 2016, Amy Leigh Hufford stood on a stage in Chicago as she was handed the IIDA Interior Design Student of the Year Award. For those of us in the room for that moment, it would prove to be unforgettable … and you’re about to hear why. Amy’s an interior designer at Nelson Worldwide and to say she’s wise beyond her year would be a terrible understatement. Through today’s conversation with Amy, you’ll take away three things: A load of inspiration on embracing your path no matter how rough that road is, you’ll think deeper about your role as an advocate in design, and how to explore our emotional connection with space in new ways. In 2016, Amy Leigh Hufford stood on a stage in Chicago as she was handed the IIDA Interior Design Student of the Year Award. For those of us in the room for that moment, it would prove to be unforgettable … and you’re about to hear why. Amy’s an interior designer at Nelson Worldwide and to say she’s wise beyond her year would be a terrible understatement. Through today’s conversation with Amy, you’ll take away three things: A load of inspiration on embracing your path no matter how rough that road is, you’ll think deeper about your role as an advocate in design, and how to explore our emotional connection with space in new ways. amy leigh hufford, workplace design, wellbeing design, design podcast, doug shapiro, young designers, ofs, iida, wellness design, design thinking, interior designer, interior design, design career, nelson worldwide, design false full 76 5dcc769f-24b1-49da-b0d0-7506bbaf78bd What is the secret sauce? Christian Giordano is the president and co-owner of the New York design firm Mancini Duffy, and the host of the popular podcast - The Anti-Architect.  We hosted Christian Giordano right here on Imagine a Place in June of 2021. We brought Christian back on the show because after our first interview with him, we felt like he had a “secret sauce” at his firm… and we wanted to figure out what it was.

It will be up to you to decide what that “secret sauce” really is - but if we had to break it down, it’s these three things: Thankfulness, a vision, and a critical eye for your own profession.

Listen to The Anti-Architect Podcast

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]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Christian Giordano) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Christian Giordano is the president and co-owner of the New York design firm Mancini Duffy, and the host of the popular podcast - The Anti-Architect.  We hosted Christian Giordano right here on Imagine a Place in June of 2021. We brought Christian back on the show because after our first interview with him, we felt like he had a “secret sauce” at his firm… and we wanted to figure out what it was.

It will be up to you to decide what that “secret sauce” really is - but if we had to break it down, it’s these three things: Thankfulness, a vision, and a critical eye for your own profession.

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]]> What is the secret sauce? Doug Shapiro, Christian Giordano 00:37:04 Christian Giordano is the president and co-owner of the New York design firm Mancini Duffy, and the host of the popular podcast - The Anti-Architect. We hosted Chrisitian Giordano right here on Imagine a Place in June of 2021. We brought Christian back on the show because after our first interview with him, we felt like he had a “secret sauce” at his firm… and we wanted to figure out what it was. It will be up to you to decide what that “secret sauce” really is - but if we had to break it down, it’s these three things: Thankfulness, a vision, and a critical eye for your own profession. Christian Giordano is the president and co-owner of the New York design firm Mancini Duffy, and the host of the popular podcast - The Anti-Architect. We hosted Chrisitian Giordano right here on Imagine a Place in June of 2021. We brought Christian back on the show because after our first interview with him, we felt like he had a “secret sauce” at his firm… and we wanted to figure out what it was. It will be up to you to decide what that “secret sauce” really is - but if we had to break it down, it’s these three things: Thankfulness, a vision, and a critical eye for your own profession. christian giordano, podcasts on design, architecture podcasts, architecture, imagine a place ofs, architects, design podcast, doug shapiro, imagine a place, architecture podcast, designers, ofs, mancini duffy, design thinking, anti architect, the future of design, interior design, architecture and design, design false full 75 643dc7c9-7f23-4078-a42e-32867610d035 Data applied to place. Shuli Steele is the Director of the Higher Education market at Planon, a global leader in smart building technologies.  She’s an author, a TEDx speaker, and a self-titled learner advocate.

In this episode, Shuli shares how space planning at the campus is evolving.  We discuss campus and work/life culture and what we really crave from others when it comes to our time in the workplace. 

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 24 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Shuli Steele) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Shuli Steele is the Director of the Higher Education market at Planon, a global leader in smart building technologies.  She’s an author, a TEDx speaker, and a self-titled learner advocate.

In this episode, Shuli shares how space planning at the campus is evolving.  We discuss campus and work/life culture and what we really crave from others when it comes to our time in the workplace. 

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]]> Data applied to place. Doug Shapiro, Shuli Steele 00:28:21 Shuli Steele is the Director of the Higher Education market at Planon, a global leader in smart building technologies. She’s an author, a TEDx speaker, and a self-titled learner advocate. In this episode, Shuli shares how space planning at the campus is evolving. We discuss campus and work/life culture and what we really crave from others when it comes to our time in the workplace. Shuli Steele is the Director of the Higher Education market at Planon, a global leader in smart building technologies. She’s an author, a TEDx speaker, and a self-titled learner advocate. In this episode, Shuli shares how space planning at the campus is evolving. We discuss campus and work/life culture and what we really crave from others when it comes to our time in the workplace. higher education design, education design, workplace design, data and design, smart building technologies, interior design data, smart building design, space planning, school design, data design, interior design education, classroom design, smart buildings, higher education architecture, higher education, smart building, place design, interior design, interior design and data, data science, design false full 74 96158058-563e-4a2b-8c8c-d0b068a977bb Building a bridge. Today is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - And we want to bring you a conversation that honors the values and legacy that Dr. King left behind for this world…. and Mike Johnson II, well, he wants to bring you a whole building full of it.

Mike Johnson is a senior associate at the architecture and design firm, Perkins&Will. He’s actively engaged in advancing the profession of design at both the community and global level.  Today’s episode centers on a project that Mike is right in the middle of – The brand new Martin Luther King Communication Arts & Humanities building at Bowie State University. 

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]]> Mon, 17 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Mike Johnson II) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Today is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - And we want to bring you a conversation that honors the values and legacy that Dr. King left behind for this world…. and Mike Johnson II, well, he wants to bring you a whole building full of it.

Mike Johnson is a senior associate at the architecture and design firm, Perkins&Will. He’s actively engaged in advancing the profession of design at both the community and global level.  Today’s episode centers on a project that Mike is right in the middle of – The brand new Martin Luther King Communication Arts & Humanities building at Bowie State University. 

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]]> Building a bridge. Doug Shapiro, Mike Johnson II 00:20:37 Today is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - And we want to bring you a conversation that honors the values and legacy that Dr. King left behind for this world…. and Mike Johnson II, well, he wants to bring you a whole building full of it. Mike Johnson is a senior associate at the architecture and design firm, Perkins&Will. He’s actively engaged in advancing the profession of design at both the community and global level. Today’s episode centers on a project that Mike is right in the middle of – The brand new Martin Luther King Communication Arts & Humanities building at Bowie State University. Today is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - And we want to bring you a conversation that honors the values and legacy that Dr. King left behind for this world…. and Mike Johnson II, well, he wants to bring you a whole building full of it. Mike Johnson is a senior associate at the architecture and design firm, Perkins&Will. He’s actively engaged in advancing the profession of design at both the community and global level. Today’s episode centers on a project that Mike is right in the middle of – The brand new Martin Luther King Communication Arts & Humanities building at Bowie State University. black designers, mike johnson, architects, design podcast, doug shapiro, imagine a place, architecture podcast, martin luther king jr, martin luther king jr day, diversity and design, dr king legacy, martin luther king, imagine a place podcast, designers, ofs, bowie state university, perkins and will, bowie state, dr king, interior design, architecture and design, black architect, diversity equity and inclusion., design false full 73 2f879ce1-077c-4287-bb12-670a45fcc728 The workforce has spoken. Lori Louis is the Sr. Director, Experiential Space Design & Concepting at JLL.  And Lori has built and runs a highly effective and efficient design team that is entirely remote.

So… in this conversation, Lori is going to help us crack the code. How can we bring our remote or hybrid design game to a new level?  She also challenges the processes of today’s commercial design, procurement, and construction. We talk about iterative design, we talk about research, we talk about well-being in the workplace.  So much good stuff in this conversation.

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]]> Mon, 10 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Lori Louis) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Lori Louis is the Sr. Director, Experiential Space Design & Concepting at JLL.  And Lori has built and runs a highly effective and efficient design team that is entirely remote.

So… in this conversation, Lori is going to help us crack the code. How can we bring our remote or hybrid design game to a new level?  She also challenges the processes of today’s commercial design, procurement, and construction. We talk about iterative design, we talk about research, we talk about well-being in the workplace.  So much good stuff in this conversation.

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]]> The workforce has spoken. Doug Shapiro, Lori Louis 00:35:44 Lori Louis is the Sr. Director, Experiential Space Design & Concepting at JLL. And Lori has built and runs a highly effective and efficient design team that is entirely remote. So… in this conversation, Lori is going to help us crack the code. How can we bring our remote or hybrid design game to a new level? She also challenges the processes of today’s commercial design, procurement, and construction. We talk about iterative design, we talk about research, we talk about well-being in the workplace. So much good stuff in this conversation. Lori Louis is the Sr. Director, Experiential Space Design & Concepting at JLL. And Lori has built and runs a highly effective and efficient design team that is entirely remote. So… in this conversation, Lori is going to help us crack the code. How can we bring our remote or hybrid design game to a new level? She also challenges the processes of today’s commercial design, procurement, and construction. We talk about iterative design, we talk about research, we talk about well-being in the workplace. So much good stuff in this conversation. remote workplace, the future workplace, jll, design podcast, design process, remote employees, human centered design, workplace culture, wellness in the workplace, interior design podcast, remote work, working remotely, remote jobs, working remote, remote management, post covid work, scrum, remote workers, well spaces, the great resignation, design false full 72 0bb9b466-d0e5-4e9e-aa5a-7f0832a8f752 Looking back and learning forward. In this episode, Doug Shapiro shares his personal journey as a podcast host and what he has learned after nearly two years of conversation. 

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 3 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Aaron Estabrook) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place In this episode, Doug Shapiro shares his personal journey as a podcast host and what he has learned after nearly two years of conversation. 

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]]> Looking back and learning forward. Aaron Estabrook 00:06:16 In this episode, Doug Shapiro shares his personal journey as a podcast host and what he has learned after nearly two years of conversation. In this episode, Doug Shapiro shares his personal journey as a podcast host and what he has learned after nearly two years of conversation. how to podcast, podcast interviewing, the basics of podcasting, listening, 2022, doug shapiro, imagine a place, podcast hosting, host, host a podcast, imagine a place podcast, ofs, podcast basics, podcast lessons, hosting a podcast, how to listen, learn to podcast, podcasting false full 71 d55e38d2-ba98-4746-ba56-c98f67bb16ac Finding your purpose in design. Rachel Bascombe is an architect in Los Angeles at the firm CO Architects and Rachel is number 412.  A number that will soon make sense to you and will probably surprise you.

In today’s interview with Rachel, we’ll hear about a moment that changed her life path and how that moment helped to create a sense of purpose when it comes to place.  Rachel also shares how one project early in her career helped her understand the full significance of being a Black female architect in America.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 27 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Rachel Bascombe, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Rachel Bascombe is an architect in Los Angeles at the firm CO Architects and Rachel is number 412.  A number that will soon make sense to you and will probably surprise you.

In today’s interview with Rachel, we’ll hear about a moment that changed her life path and how that moment helped to create a sense of purpose when it comes to place.  Rachel also shares how one project early in her career helped her understand the full significance of being a Black female architect in America.

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]]> Finding your purpose in design. Rachel Bascombe, Doug Shapiro 00:19:44 Rachel Bascombe is an architect in Los Angeles at the firm CO Architects and Rachel is number 412. A number that will soon make sense to you and will probably surprise you. In today’s interview with Rachel, we’ll hear about a moment that changed her life path and how that moment helped to create a sense of purpose when it comes to place. Rachel also shares how one project early in her career helped her understand the full significance of being a Black female architect in America. Rachel Bascombe is an architect in Los Angeles at the firm CO Architects and Rachel is number 412. A number that will soon make sense to you and will probably surprise you. In today’s interview with Rachel, we’ll hear about a moment that changed her life path and how that moment helped to create a sense of purpose when it comes to place. Rachel also shares how one project early in her career helped her understand the full significance of being a Black female architect in America. architecture, black designers, architects, doug shapiro, black interior designers, los angeles design, los angeles architects, black architects, interior design, design career, african american architect, architecture and design, rachel bascombe, design false full 70 ff0e4949-1519-4b80-8c3b-d2e00a92bd12 Giving up good for great. As the buyer’s journey becomes increasingly digital…so do our jobs, our communication, our processes.  As Abby Murray embraced this new digital lens, her motivation for starting Mortarr was built through a combination of frustration and opportunity.

She saw the potential for a more inclusive, efficient, and greener way of doing business. Today, she is the CEO of Mortarr – A website built around connecting ideas, products, and professionals in the commercial design industry.  

In this episode, she drops advice on how we can be more digitally-minded when it comes to finding efficiencies in our process and communication. A powerful moment in our conversation comes at the end, when I learn how Abby had to give up goodness to find greatness. 

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 20 Dec 2021 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Abby Murray) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place As the buyer’s journey becomes increasingly digital…so do our jobs, our communication, our processes.  As Abby Murray embraced this new digital lens, her motivation for starting Mortarr was built through a combination of frustration and opportunity.

She saw the potential for a more inclusive, efficient, and greener way of doing business. Today, she is the CEO of Mortarr – A website built around connecting ideas, products, and professionals in the commercial design industry.  

In this episode, she drops advice on how we can be more digitally-minded when it comes to finding efficiencies in our process and communication. A powerful moment in our conversation comes at the end, when I learn how Abby had to give up goodness to find greatness. 

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]]> Giving up good for great. Doug Shapiro, Abby Murray 00:19:31 As the buyer’s journey becomes increasingly digital…so do our jobs, our communication, our processes. As Abby Murray embraced this new digital lens, her motivation for starting Mortarr was built through a combination of frustration and opportunity. She saw the potential for a more inclusive, efficient, and greener way of doing business. Today, she is the CEO of Mortarr – A website built around connecting ideas, products, and professionals in the commercial design industry. In this episode, she drops advice on how we can be more digitally-minded when it comes to finding efficiencies in our process and communication. A powerful moment in our conversation comes at the end, when I learn how Abby had to give up goodness to find greatness. As the buyer’s journey becomes increasingly digital…so do our jobs, our communication, our processes. As Abby Murray embraced this new digital lens, her motivation for starting Mortarr was built through a combination of frustration and opportunity. She saw the potential for a more inclusive, efficient, and greener way of doing business. Today, she is the CEO of Mortarr – A website built around connecting ideas, products, and professionals in the commercial design industry. In this episode, she drops advice on how we can be more digitally-minded when it comes to finding efficiencies in our process and communication. A powerful moment in our conversation comes at the end, when I learn how Abby had to give up goodness to find greatness. mortarr, digital marketing, design project inspiration, design advertising, doug shapiro, design marketing, imagine a place, abby murray, commercial construction, commercial architecture, advertising, marketing interior design, interior design, storytelling, design false full 69 1e05a938-0e90-48ad-a175-7b88aae78bdf Real estate and technology for the human experience. Today’s episode features two big thinkers when it comes to place and technology. Edward Wagoner is the CIO for the progressive-minded $17 billion,  global real estate firm, JLL. Will Cowell de Gruchy is the founder and CEO of Infogrid - a fast-growing startup aimed at making buildings smarter and the world healthier.

These two are thinking about the intersection of real estate and technology at the highest level, and with 90% of our time spent indoors, the stakes are high.

In today’s conversation, we’ll talk about technology’s role in the human experience of place, IOT (Internet of Things), and at the end, Edward and Will will make some bold predictions for what’s ahead of us. But, perhaps the most valuable moment in today’s chat is hearing Edward open up about his personal journey through self-change and organizational change.  

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]]> Mon, 13 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Will Cowell de Gruchy, Edward Wagoner, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Today’s episode features two big thinkers when it comes to place and technology. Edward Wagoner is the CIO for the progressive-minded $17 billion,  global real estate firm, JLL. Will Cowell de Gruchy is the founder and CEO of Infogrid - a fast-growing startup aimed at making buildings smarter and the world healthier.

These two are thinking about the intersection of real estate and technology at the highest level, and with 90% of our time spent indoors, the stakes are high.

In today’s conversation, we’ll talk about technology’s role in the human experience of place, IOT (Internet of Things), and at the end, Edward and Will will make some bold predictions for what’s ahead of us. But, perhaps the most valuable moment in today’s chat is hearing Edward open up about his personal journey through self-change and organizational change.  

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]]> Real estate and technology for the human experience. Will Cowell de Gruchy, Edward Wagoner, Doug Shapiro 00:45:49 Today’s episode features two big thinkers when it comes to place and technology. Edward Wagoner is the CIO for the progressive-minded $17 billion, global real estate firm, JLL. Will Cowell de Gruchy is the founder and CEO of Infogrid - a fast-growing startup aimed at making buildings smarter and the world healthier. These two are thinking about the intersection of real estate and technology at the highest level, and with 90% of our time spent indoors, the stakes are high. In today’s conversation, we’ll talk about technology’s role in the human experience of place, IOT (Internet of Things), and at the end, Edward and Will will make some bold predictions for what’s ahead of us. But, perhaps the most valuable moment in today’s chat is hearing Edward open up about his personal journey through self-change and organizational change. Today’s episode features two big thinkers when it comes to place and technology. Edward Wagoner is the CIO for the progressive-minded $17 billion, global real estate firm, JLL. Will Cowell de Gruchy is the founder and CEO of Infogrid - a fast-growing startup aimed at making buildings smarter and the world healthier. These two are thinking about the intersection of real estate and technology at the highest level, and with 90% of our time spent indoors, the stakes are high. In today’s conversation, we’ll talk about technology’s role in the human experience of place, IOT (Internet of Things), and at the end, Edward and Will will make some bold predictions for what’s ahead of us. But, perhaps the most valuable moment in today’s chat is hearing Edward open up about his personal journey through self-change and organizational change. workplace design, post covid workplace, workplace technology, edward wagoner, doug shapiro, imagine a place, real estate and technology, real estate, future office, future office predictions, global real estate, imagine a place podcast, ofs, iot, remote work, office design, post covid office, office, internet of things, pandemic and the workplace, workplace, will cowell de gruchy, the future of the office, workplace predictions, technology, corporate real estate, interior design, covid office, office technology, future workplace, covid workplace, office buildings, design, future technology, the future of the workplace false full 68 e9123fcc-2ffd-4648-9d18-5989eb3af06b Who decided this anyways? Regan Donoghue is the energetic workforce strategist and co-founder of SimConsults.  For well over a decade, she’s been researching and rethinking the role of work in our lives. Today, we talk about gamification at work, the future role of place in office work, data in the workplace, and how we can build a culture that values the feedback of our employees.

Regan co-founded SimConsults based on the need for unique solutions and next-level problem-solving.  Their partnership aligns with corporate real estate brokers and clients challenged by complexities that have arisen in the wake of 2020. Taking a fresh, empathetic approach to how the workforce is challenged throughout these turbulent times, Regan works closely with clients to help enhance the quality of the user experience.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 6 Dec 2021 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Regan Donoghue, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Regan Donoghue is the energetic workforce strategist and co-founder of SimConsults.  For well over a decade, she’s been researching and rethinking the role of work in our lives. Today, we talk about gamification at work, the future role of place in office work, data in the workplace, and how we can build a culture that values the feedback of our employees.

Regan co-founded SimConsults based on the need for unique solutions and next-level problem-solving.  Their partnership aligns with corporate real estate brokers and clients challenged by complexities that have arisen in the wake of 2020. Taking a fresh, empathetic approach to how the workforce is challenged throughout these turbulent times, Regan works closely with clients to help enhance the quality of the user experience.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Who decided this anyways? Regan Donoghue, Doug Shapiro 00:46:56 Regan Donoghue is the energetic workforce strategist and co-founder of SimConsults. For well over a decade, she’s been researching and rethinking the role of work in our lives. Today, we talk about gamification at work, the future role of place in office work, data in the workplace, and how we can build a culture that values the feedback of our employees. Regan co-founded SimConsults based on the need for unique solutions and next-level problem-solving. Their partnership aligns with corporate real estate brokers and clients challenged by complexities that have arisen in the wake of 2020. Taking a fresh, empathetic approach to how the workforce is challenged throughout these turbulent times, Regan works closely with clients to help enhance the quality of the user experience. Regan Donoghue is the energetic workforce strategist and co-founder of SimConsults. For well over a decade, she’s been researching and rethinking the role of work in our lives. Today, we talk about gamification at work, the future role of place in office work, data in the workplace, and how we can build a culture that values the feedback of our employees. Regan co-founded SimConsults based on the need for unique solutions and next-level problem-solving. Their partnership aligns with corporate real estate brokers and clients challenged by complexities that have arisen in the wake of 2020. Taking a fresh, empathetic approach to how the workforce is challenged throughout these turbulent times, Regan works closely with clients to help enhance the quality of the user experience. employee engagement, workplace design, commercial real estate, gamification, change management, doug shapiro, workplace strategist, human resources, imagine a place, employee culture, office work, human behavior, workplace culture, regan donoghue, office culture, future office, office design, office environments, workforce strategy, employee wellbeing, organizational performance, interior design, design false full 67 8e536e35-e32a-421c-8013-f30f78a10ebe How to grow a building. When it comes to sustainability and architecture, there are few on the planet that are more progressive-minded and informed than Eric Corey Freed. We can also now say with certainty that there are none more witty and entertaining.

Eric Corey Freed is the Senior Vice President of Sustainability at Cannon Design, where he is leading them on a mission to have every project be net-zero energy and halve embodied carbon by 2030.  He’s authored a dozen books on the topic of sustainability— his most recent:  The Circular Economy for Dummies.

In this episode, he discusses the future of green building, bio-engineering, designing for the human senses, and how we can get others to take climate change more seriously.

There are some amazing moments in this conversation.  There are countless laughs.  We can promise that you’ll enjoy Eric’s style and you’ll be imagining a whole new world of architecture like you’ve never imagined before.

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]]> Mon, 29 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Eric Corey Freed) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place When it comes to sustainability and architecture, there are few on the planet that are more progressive-minded and informed than Eric Corey Freed. We can also now say with certainty that there are none more witty and entertaining.

Eric Corey Freed is the Senior Vice President of Sustainability at Cannon Design, where he is leading them on a mission to have every project be net-zero energy and halve embodied carbon by 2030.  He’s authored a dozen books on the topic of sustainability— his most recent:  The Circular Economy for Dummies.

In this episode, he discusses the future of green building, bio-engineering, designing for the human senses, and how we can get others to take climate change more seriously.

There are some amazing moments in this conversation.  There are countless laughs.  We can promise that you’ll enjoy Eric’s style and you’ll be imagining a whole new world of architecture like you’ve never imagined before.

Learn more about Eric Corey Freed and Cannon Design: 

Connect with Eric on LinkedIn: 

The Circular Economy for Dummies:  

Connect with Doug:

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> How to grow a building. Doug Shapiro, Eric Corey Freed 00:40:35 When it comes to sustainability and architecture, there are few on the planet that are more progressive-minded and informed than Eric Corey Freed. We can also now say with certainty that there are none more witty and entertaining. Eric Corey Freed is the Senior Vice President of Sustainability at Cannon Design, where he is leading them on a mission to have every project be net-zero energy and halve embodied carbon by 2030. He’s authored a dozen books on the topic of sustainability— his most recent: The Circular Economy for Dummies. In this episode, he discusses the future of green building, bio-engineering, designing for the human senses, and how we can get others to take climate change more seriously. There are some amazing moments in this conversation. There are countless laughs. We can promise that you’ll enjoy Eric’s style and you’ll be imagining a whole new world of architecture like you’ve never imagined before. When it comes to sustainability and architecture, there are few on the planet that are more progressive-minded and informed than Eric Corey Freed. We can also now say with certainty that there are none more witty and entertaining. Eric Corey Freed is the Senior Vice President of Sustainability at Cannon Design, where he is leading them on a mission to have every project be net-zero energy and halve embodied carbon by 2030. He’s authored a dozen books on the topic of sustainability— his most recent: The Circular Economy for Dummies. In this episode, he discusses the future of green building, bio-engineering, designing for the human senses, and how we can get others to take climate change more seriously. There are some amazing moments in this conversation. There are countless laughs. We can promise that you’ll enjoy Eric’s style and you’ll be imagining a whole new world of architecture like you’ve never imagined before. architecture, biophilic design, net-zero energy-building, green architecture, sustainable design, imagine a place, green architect, sustainable pod, green buildings, eric corey freed, eco-friendly design, sustainability and architecture, regenerative design, green design, carbon-neutral, bio design, green architects, non-renewable resources, sustainability, sustainable building design, environmentally sustainable design, circular economy false full 66 2ca37d1c-6c3b-4399-a73c-2f1a95b243ff A Thanksgiving note of appreciation to our listeners. This Thanksgiving we are thankful for YOU, so thank you for listening, sharing, and reaching out to us! It always feels great to say thank you, but this week we are feeling especially grateful for our amazing listeners and producers of the Imagine a Place podcast. It has been a privilege to connect with you each week!

We are always so appreciative when we hear from our listeners on ideas for guests, thoughts from a recent episode, or just to say hello. So, please feel free to reach out anytime!

From all of us at Imagine a Place, we wish you a safe, restful, and happy Thanksgiving.

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]]> Mon, 22 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place This Thanksgiving we are thankful for YOU, so thank you for listening, sharing, and reaching out to us! It always feels great to say thank you, but this week we are feeling especially grateful for our amazing listeners and producers of the Imagine a Place podcast. It has been a privilege to connect with you each week!

We are always so appreciative when we hear from our listeners on ideas for guests, thoughts from a recent episode, or just to say hello. So, please feel free to reach out anytime!

From all of us at Imagine a Place, we wish you a safe, restful, and happy Thanksgiving.

Connect with Doug:

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]]> A Thanksgiving note of appreciation to our listeners. Doug Shapiro 00:04:24 This Thanksgiving we are thankful for YOU, so thank you for listening, sharing, and reaching out to us! It always feels great to say thank you, but this week we are feeling especially grateful for our amazing listeners and producers of the Imagine a Place podcast. It has been a privilege to connect with you each week! We are always so appreciative when we hear from our listeners on ideas for guests, thoughts from a recent episode, or just to say hello. So, please feel free to reach out anytime! From all of us at Imagine a Place, we wish you a safe, restful, and happy Thanksgiving. Connect with Doug: On Instagram: @Douglas_Shapiro On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ By Email: dshapiro@ofs.com Get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place This Thanksgiving we are thankful for YOU, so thank you for listening, sharing, and reaching out to us! It always feels great to say thank you, but this week we are feeling especially grateful for our amazing listeners and producers of the Imagine a Place podcast. It has been a privilege to connect with you each week! We are always so appreciative when we hear from our listeners on ideas for guests, thoughts from a recent episode, or just to say hello. So, please feel free to reach out anytime! From all of us at Imagine a Place, we wish you a safe, restful, and happy Thanksgiving. Connect with Doug: On Instagram: @Douglas_Shapiro On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ By Email: dshapiro@ofs.com Get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place design podcast, doug shapiro, imagine a place, ofs brands, swanson turkey, interior design podcast, ofs, thanksgiving, interior design, thanksgiving podcast false full 65 480355da-8bc1-45ea-a92f-6c9eca7459f8 There’s an elephant in your office. There’s an elephant in your office, and we’ve brought in author, podcast host, and HR leader Andrea Herron to help us understand it.

That elephant is the struggle we have with mental health.  Andrea Herron is WebMD’s Health Services’ Human Resource leader.  She is the co-author of the book, "There’s an Elephant in your Office."  She’s also the award-winning host of the podcast The HR Scoop.

Pretty much of all what we do in planning and design is for people, and Andrea gets people.  Her perspective in today’s conversation will open the doors to some new thinking on mental health and help you understand how HR executives are leading their companies through today’s fast-paced world.

Connect with Andrea Herron on LinkedIn: 

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To read her articles: https://www.webmdhealthservices.com/author/andreaherron/

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]]> Mon, 15 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Andrea Herron) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place There’s an elephant in your office, and we’ve brought in author, podcast host, and HR leader Andrea Herron to help us understand it.

That elephant is the struggle we have with mental health.  Andrea Herron is WebMD’s Health Services’ Human Resource leader.  She is the co-author of the book, "There’s an Elephant in your Office."  She’s also the award-winning host of the podcast The HR Scoop.

Pretty much of all what we do in planning and design is for people, and Andrea gets people.  Her perspective in today’s conversation will open the doors to some new thinking on mental health and help you understand how HR executives are leading their companies through today’s fast-paced world.

Connect with Andrea Herron on LinkedIn: 

Get your copy of "There's an Elephant in your Office"

Listen to The HR Scoop

To read her articles: https://www.webmdhealthservices.com/author/andreaherron/

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]]> There’s an elephant in your office. Doug Shapiro, Andrea Herron 00:32:47 There’s an elephant in your office, and we’ve brought in author, podcast host, and HR leader Andrea Herron to help us understand it. That elephant is the struggle we have with mental health. Andrea Herron is WebMD’s Health Services’ Human Resource leader. She is the co-author of the book, "There’s an Elephant in your Office." She’s also the award-winning host of the podcast The HR Scoop. Pretty much of all what we do in planning and design is for people, and Andrea gets people. Her perspective in today’s conversation will open the doors to some new thinking on mental health and help you understand how HR executives are leading their companies through today’s fast-paced world. There’s an elephant in your office, and we’ve brought in author, podcast host, and HR leader Andrea Herron to help us understand it. That elephant is the struggle we have with mental health. Andrea Herron is WebMD’s Health Services’ Human Resource leader. She is the co-author of the book, "There’s an Elephant in your Office." She’s also the award-winning host of the podcast The HR Scoop. Pretty much of all what we do in planning and design is for people, and Andrea gets people. Her perspective in today’s conversation will open the doors to some new thinking on mental health and help you understand how HR executives are leading their companies through today’s fast-paced world. hr, webmd health services, well-being, work life balance, human resource, web md, hybrid work, design podcast, web md health, doug shapiro, webmd health, human resources, human resources podcast, imagine a place, ofs brands, office trends, human resource podcast, interior design podcast, healthy offices, webmd, imagine a place podcast, hr podcast, wellbeing, ofs, the future of work, mental health, andrea herron, post pandemic office, elephant in your office, the future of the office, mental health office false full 64 d77a6fef-922f-4219-9aa0-c55029d56f04 Aim high and embrace the journey. Tara Headley is a rising star in the world of interior design. In this episode, we explore her journey as an immigrant, the power of networking, and her life hack around setting personal goals.

Tara’s journey began in Barbados, 2000 miles away from Savannah College of Art and Design where she studied. Tara currently works at Hendrick in Atlanta designing commercial interiors - and at this past NeoCon, Tarkett unveiled a new flooring product designed by Tara.  

It’s been a big year for her. You’ll love her energy and wisdom in this interview. 

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]]> Mon, 8 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Tara Headley) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Tara Headley is a rising star in the world of interior design. In this episode, we explore her journey as an immigrant, the power of networking, and her life hack around setting personal goals.

Tara’s journey began in Barbados, 2000 miles away from Savannah College of Art and Design where she studied. Tara currently works at Hendrick in Atlanta designing commercial interiors - and at this past NeoCon, Tarkett unveiled a new flooring product designed by Tara.  

It’s been a big year for her. You’ll love her energy and wisdom in this interview. 

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]]> Aim high and embrace the journey. Doug Shapiro, Tara Headley 00:26:54 Tara Headley is a rising star in the world of interior design. In this episode, we explore her journey as an immigrant, the power of networking, and her life hack around setting personal goals. Tara’s journey began in Barbados, 2000 miles away from Savannah College of Art and Design where she studied design. Tara currently works at Hendrick in Atlanta designing commercial interiors - and at this past NeoCon, Tarkett unveiled a new flooring product designed by Tara. It’s been a big year for her. You’ll love her energy and wisdom in this interview. Tara Headley is a rising star in the world of interior design. In this episode, we explore her journey as an immigrant, the power of networking, and her life hack around setting personal goals. Tara’s journey began in Barbados, 2000 miles away from Savannah College of Art and Design where she studied design. Tara currently works at Hendrick in Atlanta designing commercial interiors - and at this past NeoCon, Tarkett unveiled a new flooring product designed by Tara. It’s been a big year for her. You’ll love her energy and wisdom in this interview. tarkett design, career networking, hendrick design, product design, architecture, interior design degree, savannah college of art and design, architects, imagine a place, architecture podcast, design student, design industry, interior design podcast, imagine a place podcast, career planning, designers, tara headley, ofs, design education, scad, networking, interior design, design career, architecture and design, tarkett, design false full 63 1af633fe-42a3-4568-9bc1-39b1fda49487 The secret ingredient Disclaimer: After listening to this episode, you might decide to leave the practicing world behind and begin your second career as a professor.  Our guest today is Nathan Howe, Department Head of Kansas State’s Interior Architecture and Industrial Design program - and Nathan has some stories to tell.

There is an energy and openness to the academic world that just feels good to reconnect with at times.  As we discuss today, it's this creative and open vibe that is the secret ingredient for any successful work culture.  

At the end of the episode, we also go deep into Nathan’s personal identity as half Colombian and half American / U.S. citizen.  Nathan Howe asks the brave question:  “If my name were Nathan Gomez, would my life have turned out differently?” 

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 1 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Nathan Howe) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Disclaimer: After listening to this episode, you might decide to leave the practicing world behind and begin your second career as a professor.  Our guest today is Nathan Howe, Department Head of Kansas State’s Interior Architecture and Industrial Design program - and Nathan has some stories to tell.

There is an energy and openness to the academic world that just feels good to reconnect with at times.  As we discuss today, it's this creative and open vibe that is the secret ingredient for any successful work culture.  

At the end of the episode, we also go deep into Nathan’s personal identity as half Colombian and half American / U.S. citizen.  Nathan Howe asks the brave question:  “If my name were Nathan Gomez, would my life have turned out differently?” 

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]]> The secret ingredient Doug Shapiro, Nathan Howe 00:23:16 Disclaimer: After listening to this episode, you might decide to leave the practicing world behind and begin your second career as a professor. Our guest today is Nathan Howe, Department Head of Kansas State’s Interior Architecture and Industrial Design program - and Nathan has some stories to tell. There is an energy and openness to the academic world that just feels good to reconnect with at times. As we discuss today, it's this creative and open vibe that is the secret ingredient for any successful work culture. At the end of the episode, we also go deep into Nathan’s personal identity as half Colombian and half American / U.S. citizen. Nathan Howe asks the brave question: “If my name were Nathan Gomez, would my life have turned out differently?” Disclaimer: After listening to this episode, you might decide to leave the practicing world behind and begin your second career as a professor. Our guest today is Nathan Howe, Department Head of Kansas State’s Interior Architecture and Industrial Design program - and Nathan has some stories to tell. There is an energy and openness to the academic world that just feels good to reconnect with at times. As we discuss today, it's this creative and open vibe that is the secret ingredient for any successful work culture. At the end of the episode, we also go deep into Nathan’s personal identity as half Colombian and half American / U.S. citizen. Nathan Howe asks the brave question: “If my name were Nathan Gomez, would my life have turned out differently?” university design program, interior architecture, ksu design, architecture, teaching design, kansas state university, design podcast, nathan howe, doug shapiro, imagine a place, architecture podcast, interior architecture and industrial design, kansas state university design, interior design podcast, university design, imagine a place podcast, ofs, planning and design, design education, office design, higher education design programs, architecture and design, industrial design false full 62 b59eb7c4-dd18-48db-a232-612f2e7beed2 When optimism and Healthcare Design collide. Edwin Beltran is loaded with optimism, cultural understanding, and some powerful insights on Healthcare Design

As the Design Principal at NBBJ, Edwin has led some of the firm’s most notable and award-winning healthcare projects. In today’s conversation, Edwin shares some powerful healthcare design insights; and at the end, we end up exploring his Puerto Rican heritage and how it has shaped who he is today.

We catch Edwin right before he is leaving Healthcare Design Expo where he will be a featured speaker about the changing role of the mock-up in the interior design process.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Edwin Beltran) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Edwin Beltran is loaded with optimism, cultural understanding, and some powerful insights on Healthcare Design

As the Design Principal at NBBJ, Edwin has led some of the firm’s most notable and award-winning healthcare projects. In today’s conversation, Edwin shares some powerful healthcare design insights; and at the end, we end up exploring his Puerto Rican heritage and how it has shaped who he is today.

We catch Edwin right before he is leaving Healthcare Design Expo where he will be a featured speaker about the changing role of the mock-up in the interior design process.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> When optimism and Healthcare Design collide. Doug Shapiro, Edwin Beltran 00:25:25 Edwin Beltran is loaded with optimism, cultural understanding, and some powerful insights on Healthcare Design As the Design Principal at NBBJ, Edwin has led some of the firm’s most notable and award-winning healthcare projects. In today’s conversation, Edwin shares some powerful healthcare design insights; and at the end, we end up exploring his Puerto Rican heritage and how it has shaped who he is today. We catch Edwin right before he is leaving Healthcare Design Expo where he will be a featured speaker about the changing role of the mock-up in the interior design process. Edwin Beltran is loaded with optimism, cultural understanding, and some powerful insights on Healthcare Design As the Design Principal at NBBJ, Edwin has led some of the firm’s most notable and award-winning healthcare projects. In today’s conversation, Edwin shares some powerful healthcare design insights; and at the end, we end up exploring his Puerto Rican heritage and how it has shaped who he is today. We catch Edwin right before he is leaving Healthcare Design Expo where he will be a featured speaker about the changing role of the mock-up in the interior design process. healthcare interior design, healthcare facilities, healthcare designers, design mockup, imagine a place ofs, nbbj, healthcare design trends, senior living design, doug shapiro, healthcare design expo, imagine a place, hospital design, design for health, healthcare design expo & conference, ofs, healthcare design, interior designers, healthcare and design, design for healthcare, interior design, health design, design false full 61 6bdbcea9-9606-4f49-9263-9997f0935b06 Can a website help save the planet? Can a website help save the planet?  Joanna Abrams believes so.  Joanna Abrams is the CEO and Founder of Mindclick, a product intelligence platform that rates the environmental impact of manufacturers and their products.

Joanna’s journey into Mindclick is an entertaining listen, full of windy roads, detours, and even failures.  One of the highlights of this episode comes towards the end, when Joanna walks our host, Doug Shapiro, straight into an epiphany around why we sometimes lose sight of a way of living and thinking that really matters.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 18 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Joanna Abrams, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Can a website help save the planet?  Joanna Abrams believes so.  Joanna Abrams is the CEO and Founder of Mindclick, a product intelligence platform that rates the environmental impact of manufacturers and their products.

Joanna’s journey into Mindclick is an entertaining listen, full of windy roads, detours, and even failures.  One of the highlights of this episode comes towards the end, when Joanna walks our host, Doug Shapiro, straight into an epiphany around why we sometimes lose sight of a way of living and thinking that really matters.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Can a website help save the planet? Joanna Abrams, Doug Shapiro 00:20:45 Can a website help save the planet? Joanna Abrams believes so. Joanna Abrams is the CEO and Founder of Mindclick, a product intelligence platform that rates the environmental impact of manufacturers and their products. Joanna’s journey into Mindclick is an entertaining listen, full of windy roads, detours, and even failures. One of the highlights of this episode comes towards the end, when Joanna walks our host, Doug Shapiro, straight into an epiphany around why we sometimes lose sight of a way of living and thinking that really matters. Can a website help save the planet? Joanna Abrams believes so. Joanna Abrams is the CEO and Founder of Mindclick, a product intelligence platform that rates the environmental impact of manufacturers and their products. Joanna’s journey into Mindclick is an entertaining listen, full of windy roads, detours, and even failures. One of the highlights of this episode comes towards the end, when Joanna walks our host, Doug Shapiro, straight into an epiphany around why we sometimes lose sight of a way of living and thinking that really matters. sustainable buildings, eco friendly design, environmental design, climate change, doug shapiro, sustainable design, imagine a place, product life cycle, supply chain sustainability, joanna abrams, environmental health data, imagine a place podcast, ofs, sustainable building, product intelligence, eco-friendly design, environmental impact, sustainability design, green design, office design, eco design, environmental health attributes, mindclick, healthy design, environmental health performance, sustainable product design, sustainability, healthy environments, interior design, product innovation, environmentally sustainable design, environment, design false full 60 dcda2e89-9639-4f97-86e2-2c70afc3cc1c Why pop culture matters. In this episode, we’re going to discuss soap operas, anime, Visco Girls, and pro-wrestling… and it’s going to be one of the most intellectual dialogs that we’ve had on this show.

Sam Ford is an expert on Pop Culture - And if you think pop culture doesn’t matter, then you might be missing the bigger picture. Culture is messy and Sam is here today to help us decode it.

Sam Ford is an MIT Media Alum,  Professor, and Consultant who is currently leading Kentucky’s largest initiative to rebrand their economy.  Sam works on media innovation, cultural intelligence, and storytelling experimentation with a wide range of organizations. In our episode today, he delivers insights that will help you understand media and cultural trends through a new lens. 

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 11 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Sam Ford) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast In this episode, we’re going to discuss soap operas, anime, Visco Girls, and pro-wrestling… and it’s going to be one of the most intellectual dialogs that we’ve had on this show.

Sam Ford is an expert on Pop Culture - And if you think pop culture doesn’t matter, then you might be missing the bigger picture. Culture is messy and Sam is here today to help us decode it.

Sam Ford is an MIT Media Alum,  Professor, and Consultant who is currently leading Kentucky’s largest initiative to rebrand their economy.  Sam works on media innovation, cultural intelligence, and storytelling experimentation with a wide range of organizations. In our episode today, he delivers insights that will help you understand media and cultural trends through a new lens. 

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Why pop culture matters. Doug Shapiro, Sam Ford 00:41:25 In this episode, we’re going to discuss soap operas, anime, Visco Girls, and pro-wrestling… and it’s going to be one of the most intellectual dialogs that we’ve had on this show. Sam Ford is an expert on Pop Culture - And if you think pop culture doesn’t matter, then you might be missing the bigger picture. Culture is messy and Sam is here today to help us decode it. Sam Ford is an MIT Media Alum, Professor, and Consultant who is currently leading Kentucky’s largest initiative to rebrand their economy. Sam works on media innovation, cultural intelligence, and storytelling experimentation with a wide range of organizations. In our episode today, he delivers insights that will help you understand media and cultural trends through a new lens. In this episode, we’re going to discuss soap operas, anime, Visco Girls, and pro-wrestling… and it’s going to be one of the most intellectual dialogs that we’ve had on this show. Sam Ford is an expert on Pop Culture - And if you think pop culture doesn’t matter, then you might be missing the bigger picture. Culture is messy and Sam is here today to help us decode it. Sam Ford is an MIT Media Alum, Professor, and Consultant who is currently leading Kentucky’s largest initiative to rebrand their economy. Sam works on media innovation, cultural intelligence, and storytelling experimentation with a wide range of organizations. In our episode today, he delivers insights that will help you understand media and cultural trends through a new lens. media and technology, social media, pop culture podcast, culture studies, communications, doug shapiro, media content, imagine a place, audience engagement, imagine a place podcast, designers, ofs, cultural intelligence, sam ford, culture and media, communication, media, media and culture, pop culture, culture, storytelling, media innovation, design false full 59 b6844346-325e-4370-9e79-367619b50d13 A sketch that changed St. Louis. Samantha Lee Smugala is doing important work in St. Louis.   She’s the founder of Pocketparks, a non-profit that is reimagining and reinvigorating the vacant lots that are scattered across St Louis Neighborhoods. For Samantha, it all started with a simple sketch that caught the attention of the local news and eventually propelled her to think bigger about what’s possible.

Samantha’s story behind Pocketparks is unique and entertaining.  But, it’s the challenges she faced as an entrepreneur earning the trust of others that make this episode so valuable.  Her story is full of lessons and insights that will help you grow.

A bit more about PocketParks:

Pocketparks is a non-profit organization that reimagines and redevelops unused plots of land to provide communities with active and beautiful recreational areas. Through community engagement, each park is designed to meet the specific needs of the neighborhood in which it is located. Every park incorporates three things: activity, artwork, and opportunity. Pocketparks are small, but make a big impact. By focusing on small outdoor parks, we can quickly provide a positive impact without extensive resources. Pocketparks not only offers beautiful recreational areas, but works to increase safety, boost community pride, and contribute to economic development. Pocketparks is a platform that reactivates outdoor areas to build up the ecosystem of communities and weave vibrant spaces into our urban fabric.

Established in St. Louis in 2021, Pocketparks is working to activate local communities and plans to grow into a network of parks that sprawl across the city and eventually expand to other cities and states. As a non-profit organization, Pocketparks relies on donations to support its efforts.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 4 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Samantha Lee Smugala, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Samantha Lee Smugala is doing important work in St. Louis.   She’s the founder of Pocketparks, a non-profit that is reimagining and reinvigorating the vacant lots that are scattered across St Louis Neighborhoods. For Samantha, it all started with a simple sketch that caught the attention of the local news and eventually propelled her to think bigger about what’s possible.

Samantha’s story behind Pocketparks is unique and entertaining.  But, it’s the challenges she faced as an entrepreneur earning the trust of others that make this episode so valuable.  Her story is full of lessons and insights that will help you grow.

A bit more about PocketParks:

Pocketparks is a non-profit organization that reimagines and redevelops unused plots of land to provide communities with active and beautiful recreational areas. Through community engagement, each park is designed to meet the specific needs of the neighborhood in which it is located. Every park incorporates three things: activity, artwork, and opportunity. Pocketparks are small, but make a big impact. By focusing on small outdoor parks, we can quickly provide a positive impact without extensive resources. Pocketparks not only offers beautiful recreational areas, but works to increase safety, boost community pride, and contribute to economic development. Pocketparks is a platform that reactivates outdoor areas to build up the ecosystem of communities and weave vibrant spaces into our urban fabric.

Established in St. Louis in 2021, Pocketparks is working to activate local communities and plans to grow into a network of parks that sprawl across the city and eventually expand to other cities and states. As a non-profit organization, Pocketparks relies on donations to support its efforts.

Learn more about Design Your World on the Imagine a Place journal:

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> A sketch that changed St. Louis. Samantha Lee Smugala, Doug Shapiro 00:31:26 Samantha Lee Smugala is doing important work in St. Louis. She’s the founder of Pocketparks, a non-profit that is reimagining and reinvigorating the vacant lots that are scattered across St Louis Neighborhoods. For Samantha, it all started with a simple sketch that caught the attention of the local news and eventually propelled her to think bigger about what’s possible. Samantha’s story behind Pocketparks is unique and entertaining. But, it’s the challenges she faced as an entrepreneur earning the trust of others that make this episode so valuable. Her story is full of lessons and insights that will help you grow. A bit more about PocketParks: Pocketparks is a non-profit organization that reimagines and redevelops unused plots of land to provide communities with active and beautiful recreational areas. Through community engagement, each park is designed to meet the specific needs of the neighborhood in which it is located. Every park incorporates three things: activity, artwork, and opportunity. Pocketparks are small, but make a big impact. By focusing on small outdoor parks, we can quickly provide a positive impact without extensive resources. Pocketparks not only offers beautiful recreational areas, but works to increase safety, boost community pride, and contribute to economic development. Pocketparks is a platform that reactivates outdoor areas to build up the ecosystem of communities and weave vibrant spaces into our urban fabric. Established in St. Louis in 2021, Pocketparks is working to activate local communities and plans to grow into a network of parks that sprawl across the city and eventually expand to other cities and states. As a non-profit organization, Pocketparks relies on donations to support its efforts. Samantha Lee Smugala is doing important work in St. Louis. She’s the founder of Pocketparks, a non-profit that is reimagining and reinvigorating the vacant lots that are scattered across St Louis Neighborhoods. For Samantha, it all started with a simple sketch that caught the attention of the local news and eventually propelled her to think bigger about what’s possible. Samantha’s story behind Pocketparks is unique and entertaining. But, it’s the challenges she faced as an entrepreneur earning the trust of others that make this episode so valuable. Her story is full of lessons and insights that will help you grow. A bit more about PocketParks: Pocketparks is a non-profit organization that reimagines and redevelops unused plots of land to provide communities with active and beautiful recreational areas. Through community engagement, each park is designed to meet the specific needs of the neighborhood in which it is located. Every park incorporates three things: activity, artwork, and opportunity. Pocketparks are small, but make a big impact. By focusing on small outdoor parks, we can quickly provide a positive impact without extensive resources. Pocketparks not only offers beautiful recreational areas, but works to increase safety, boost community pride, and contribute to economic development. Pocketparks is a platform that reactivates outdoor areas to build up the ecosystem of communities and weave vibrant spaces into our urban fabric. Established in St. Louis in 2021, Pocketparks is working to activate local communities and plans to grow into a network of parks that sprawl across the city and eventually expand to other cities and states. As a non-profit organization, Pocketparks relies on donations to support its efforts. design for good, activation space, city ecosystems, city design, outdoor planning, samantha lee smugala, urban sprawl, pocket parks, park planning, pocket parks st louis, design your world, park design, non profit design, outdoor design, city planning, urban planning, parks projects, interior design, design false full 58 e2806c6e-6c04-4fec-905d-ae919a0dd464 Give it all away. As a pro snowboarder and artist, Pat Milbery is one of Denver’s most creative and interesting people.  Buildings all over the city feature Pat’s iconic wall murals - sometimes 40 feet or higher, full of color, geometry, and narrative.  His goal through his art is simple - spread love.  

Here’s the thing though -- All these accomplishments are irrelevant to the conversation that you’re about to hear.  This conversation is actually about you.   Here’s what you’re going to get out of this:

-You’re going to want to work harder.

-You’re going to find your flow state.

-You’re going to recognize the joy and love in life’s journey.

-You’re probably going to end up giving out a bunch more compliments to strangers.

Above all, energy is Pat’s biggest strength, and Pat keeps none of that energy for himself.  Pat has overcome something many of us may fear and not even know it -- He gives kindness and joy in abundance.

The world needs more of Pat Milbery, and we are happy to dish some out to you today.

Learn more about Pat Milbery

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 27 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Pat Milbery) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place As a pro snowboarder and artist, Pat Milbery is one of Denver’s most creative and interesting people.  Buildings all over the city feature Pat’s iconic wall murals - sometimes 40 feet or higher, full of color, geometry, and narrative.  His goal through his art is simple - spread love.  

Here’s the thing though -- All these accomplishments are irrelevant to the conversation that you’re about to hear.  This conversation is actually about you.   Here’s what you’re going to get out of this:

-You’re going to want to work harder.

-You’re going to find your flow state.

-You’re going to recognize the joy and love in life’s journey.

-You’re probably going to end up giving out a bunch more compliments to strangers.

Above all, energy is Pat’s biggest strength, and Pat keeps none of that energy for himself.  Pat has overcome something many of us may fear and not even know it -- He gives kindness and joy in abundance.

The world needs more of Pat Milbery, and we are happy to dish some out to you today.

Learn more about Pat Milbery

Connect with Pat Milbery on Instagram

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Give it all away. Doug Shapiro, Pat Milbery 00:30:58 As a pro snowboarder and artist, Pat Milbery is one of Denver’s most creative and interesting people. Buildings all over the city feature Pat’s iconic wall murals - sometimes 40 feet or higher, full of color, geometry, and narrative. His goal through his art is simple - spread love. Here’s the thing though -- All these accomplishments are irrelevant to the conversation that you’re about to hear. This conversation is actually about you. Here’s what you’re going to get out of this: -You’re going to want to work harder. -You’re going to find your flow state. -You’re going to recognize the joy and love in life’s journey. -You’re probably going to end up giving out a bunch more compliments to strangers. Above all, energy is Pat’s biggest strength, and Pat keeps none of that energy for himself. Pat has overcome something many of us may fear and not even know it -- He gives kindness and joy in abundance. The world needs more of Pat Milbery, and we are happy to dish some out to you today. As a pro snowboarder and artist, Pat Milbery is one of Denver’s most creative and interesting people. Buildings all over the city feature Pat’s iconic wall murals - sometimes 40 feet or higher, full of color, geometry, and narrative. His goal through his art is simple - spread love. Here’s the thing though -- All these accomplishments are irrelevant to the conversation that you’re about to hear. This conversation is actually about you. Here’s what you’re going to get out of this: -You’re going to want to work harder. -You’re going to find your flow state. -You’re going to recognize the joy and love in life’s journey. -You’re probably going to end up giving out a bunch more compliments to strangers. Above all, energy is Pat’s biggest strength, and Pat keeps none of that energy for himself. Pat has overcome something many of us may fear and not even know it -- He gives kindness and joy in abundance. The world needs more of Pat Milbery, and we are happy to dish some out to you today. pat milbery, outdoor art, creative mindset, doug shapiro, muralist, imagine a place, art, ofs brands, flow state, art denver, snowboarders, interior design podcast, imagine a place podcast, ofs, denver artists, mural artists, wall murals, murals, mural art, denver murals, painting, creativity, design true full 57 2cf324ac-e938-4f95-82b7-0dfac75bd4f2 The subtle art of placemaking. Danya Hakky, Ph.D. is an Interior Designer and Design Researcher for Perkins Eastman, a global architecture and design firm. She is also a co-author of the recently published research paper, "The Subtle Art of Place Making," which sought to answer the question: Why do we still need to create meaningful places when virtual settings and interactions are on the rise?

The findings of this research do two things really well.  First, it breaks down the fundamental role that place plays in our world today.  It also includes a collection of place attributes that have been cleverly broken into note cards -- These attribute cards serve as sort of a conversation toolkit that you can use to support your design discussions among colleagues or clients.  

This conversation toolkit and research paper are free for you to engage with!

Here’s the link: https://www.perkinseastman.com/white-papers/the-subtle-art-of-placemaking/

In our conversation with Danya, we hear her take on the purpose of place and the role of research in design.  There are some brilliant aha moments scattered across this conversation that we know you’ll enjoy.

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Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.

]]> Mon, 20 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Danya Hakky) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Danya Hakky, Ph.D. is an Interior Designer and Design Researcher for Perkins Eastman, a global architecture and design firm. She is also a co-author of the recently published research paper, "The Subtle Art of Place Making," which sought to answer the question: Why do we still need to create meaningful places when virtual settings and interactions are on the rise?

The findings of this research do two things really well.  First, it breaks down the fundamental role that place plays in our world today.  It also includes a collection of place attributes that have been cleverly broken into note cards -- These attribute cards serve as sort of a conversation toolkit that you can use to support your design discussions among colleagues or clients.  

This conversation toolkit and research paper are free for you to engage with!

Here’s the link: https://www.perkinseastman.com/white-papers/the-subtle-art-of-placemaking/

In our conversation with Danya, we hear her take on the purpose of place and the role of research in design.  There are some brilliant aha moments scattered across this conversation that we know you’ll enjoy.

Connect with Danya Hakky on LinkedIn: 

Sign-up to receive a FREE copy of the newest Imagine a Place journal:

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]]> The subtle art of placemaking. Doug Shapiro, Danya Hakky 00:29:59 Danya Hakky, Ph.D. is an Interior Designer and Design Researcher for Perkins Eastman, a global architecture and design firm. She is also a co-author of the recently published research paper, "The Subtle Art of Place Making," which sought to answer the question: Why do we still need to create meaningful places when virtual settings and interactions are on the rise? The findings of this research do two things really well. First, it breaks down the fundamental role that place plays in our world today. It also includes a collection of place attributes that have been cleverly broken into note cards -- These attribute cards serve as sort of a conversation toolkit that you can use to support your design discussions among colleagues or clients. This conversation toolkit and research paper are free for you to engage with! Here’s the link: https://www.perkinseastman.com/white-papers/the-subtle-art-of-placemaking/ In our conversation with Danya, we hear her take on the purpose of place and the role of research in design. There are some brilliant aha moments scattered across this conversation that we know you’ll enjoy. Danya Hakky, Ph.D. is an Interior Designer and Design Researcher for Perkins Eastman, a global architecture and design firm. She is also a co-author of the recently published research paper, "The Subtle Art of Place Making," which sought to answer the question: Why do we still need to create meaningful places when virtual settings and interactions are on the rise? The findings of this research do two things really well. First, it breaks down the fundamental role that place plays in our world today. It also includes a collection of place attributes that have been cleverly broken into note cards -- These attribute cards serve as sort of a conversation toolkit that you can use to support your design discussions among colleagues or clients. This conversation toolkit and research paper are free for you to engage with! Here’s the link: https://www.perkinseastman.com/white-papers/the-subtle-art-of-placemaking/ In our conversation with Danya, we hear her take on the purpose of place and the role of research in design. There are some brilliant aha moments scattered across this conversation that we know you’ll enjoy. danya hakky, workplace design, design professionals, research in design, design insights, the purpose of place, space planning, doug shapiro, imagine a place, research and design, perkins eastman, imagine a place podcast, designing, design research, ofs, interior design thinking, office design, ofs imagine a place, design thinking, design researcher, interior designer, placemaking, interior design, architecture and design, designer researcher, design false full 56 184b0b66-92dd-4ed8-9513-5a2f192bbf7d Funny by design. Martin Flaherty is the witty and outspoken co-host of the podcast Tailgating with Geniuses.  Tailgating with Geniuses blends the entertaining personalities of the hosts with some of today's most creative thinkers and leaders.

Martin also has some interesting ties to the world of design and construction that are rooted in sustainability.  In 2005, he co-founded Eco-Scorecard.  At that time, Eco-Scorecard was the industry's first-ever tool to help calculate how different products could contribute to environmental certifications. In this conversation, Martin shares some of his favorite stories, bloopers, and insights that he’s gathered after 20 years in the commercial building industry.  

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]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Martin Flaherty, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Martin Flaherty is the witty and outspoken co-host of the podcast Tailgating with Geniuses.  Tailgating with Geniuses blends the entertaining personalities of the hosts with some of today's most creative thinkers and leaders.

Martin also has some interesting ties to the world of design and construction that are rooted in sustainability.  In 2005, he co-founded Eco-Scorecard.  At that time, Eco-Scorecard was the industry's first-ever tool to help calculate how different products could contribute to environmental certifications. In this conversation, Martin shares some of his favorite stories, bloopers, and insights that he’s gathered after 20 years in the commercial building industry.  

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]]> Funny by design. Martin Flaherty, Doug Shapiro 00:34:32 Martin Flaherty is the witty and outspoken co-host of the podcast Tailgating with Geniuses. Tailgating with Geniuses blends the entertaining personalities of the hosts with some of today's most creative thinkers and leaders. Martin also has some interesting ties to the world of design and construction that are rooted in sustainability. In 2005, he co-founded Eco-Scorecard. At that time, Eco-Scorecard was the industry's first-ever tool to help calculate how different products could contribute to environmental certifications. In this conversation, Martin shares some of his favorite stories, bloopers, and insights that he’s gathered after 20 years in the commercial building industry. Martin Flaherty is the witty and outspoken co-host of the podcast Tailgating with Geniuses. Tailgating with Geniuses blends the entertaining personalities of the hosts with some of today's most creative thinkers and leaders. Martin also has some interesting ties to the world of design and construction that are rooted in sustainability. In 2005, he co-founded Eco-Scorecard. At that time, Eco-Scorecard was the industry's first-ever tool to help calculate how different products could contribute to environmental certifications. In this conversation, Martin shares some of his favorite stories, bloopers, and insights that he’s gathered after 20 years in the commercial building industry. workplace insights, imagine a place ofs, design insights, design careers, humor and storytelling, design podcast, doug shapiro, commercial building industry, imagine a place, architecture podcast, interior design podcast, workplace podcast, ofs, martin flaherty, design sustainability, tailgating with geniuses, sustainability, design and construction, interior design, storytelling, architecture and design, eco-scorecard, design false full 55 fa904ccb-31fb-4e5f-957b-da1867887acc Changing your design perspective. When we think of what it means to “change perspective”, we often don’t think of it in its literal sense. Yet, for Malcolm Berg, it wasn’t until he was zooming towards the ground in an aerobatic aircraft that he understood architecture in a fundamentally new way.

Malcolm Berg is an award-winning architect and designer who leads his firm EoA Group out of Miami.  He was recently selected as IIDA’s Hospitality Designer of the Year. In this episode,  Malcolm delivers some excellent advice around how passion, enthusiasm, and a deeper understanding of your profession can set you apart. 

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]]> Mon, 6 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Malcolm Berg) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place When we think of what it means to “change perspective”, we often don’t think of it in its literal sense. Yet, for Malcolm Berg, it wasn’t until he was zooming towards the ground in an aerobatic aircraft that he understood architecture in a fundamentally new way.

Malcolm Berg is an award-winning architect and designer who leads his firm EoA Group out of Miami.  He was recently selected as IIDA’s Hospitality Designer of the Year. In this episode,  Malcolm delivers some excellent advice around how passion, enthusiasm, and a deeper understanding of your profession can set you apart. 

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]]> Changing your design perspective. Doug Shapiro, Malcolm Berg 00:24:27 When we think of what it means to “change perspective”, we often don’t think of it in its literal sense. Yet, for Malcolm Berg, it wasn’t until he was zooming towards the ground in an aerobatic aircraft that he understood architecture in a fundamentally new way. Malcolm Berg is an award-winning architect and designer who leads his firm EoA Group out of Miami. He was recently selected as IIDA’s Hospitality Designer of the Year. In this episode, Malcolm delivers some excellent advice around how passion, enthusiasm, and a deeper understanding of your profession can set you apart. When we think of what it means to “change perspective”, we often don’t think of it in its literal sense. Yet, for Malcolm Berg, it wasn’t until he was zooming towards the ground in an aerobatic aircraft that he understood architecture in a fundamentally new way. Malcolm Berg is an award-winning architect and designer who leads his firm EoA Group out of Miami. He was recently selected as IIDA’s Hospitality Designer of the Year. In this episode, Malcolm delivers some excellent advice around how passion, enthusiasm, and a deeper understanding of your profession can set you apart. architecture, design advice, design careers, architects, eoa, design podcast, doug shapiro, imagine a place, ofs brands, ofs podcast, imagine a place podcast, designers, ofs, a and d, design career advice, hospitality design, malcolm berg, design thinking, interior design, design career, design perspective, architecture and design, eoa group, new design ideas, design false full 54 4e4aa303-f474-4c1b-be6e-5f88ddecddf7 Was Steve Jobs Wrong? Steve Jobs was a firm believer in the power of place and the impact that an in-person collaborative environment can have on innovation and a creative corporate culture.  The in-person method of work is being called into question by so many that have found their rhythm as a remote worker. Today, Kay Sargent, Director of HOK’s global WorkPlace practice, helps us explore the new promise that our workplaces must fulfill and how human-centered thinking can help guide us through the tough and often controversial decisions that swirl around the workplace today.

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]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Kay Sargent) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Steve Jobs was a firm believer in the power of place and the impact that an in-person collaborative environment can have on innovation and a creative corporate culture.  The in-person method of work is being called into question by so many that have found their rhythm as a remote worker. Today, Kay Sargent, Director of HOK’s global WorkPlace practice, helps us explore the new promise that our workplaces must fulfill and how human-centered thinking can help guide us through the tough and often controversial decisions that swirl around the workplace today.

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]]> Was Steve Jobs Wrong? Doug Shapiro, Kay Sargent 00:55:34 Steve Jobs was a firm believer in the power of place and the impact that an in-person collaborative environment can have on innovation and a creative corporate culture. The in-person method of work is being called into question by so many that have found their rhythm as a remote worker. Today, Kay Sargent, director of HOK’s global WorkPlace practice, helps us explore the new promise that our workplaces must fulfill and how human-centered thinking can help guide us through the tough and often controversial decisions that swirl around the workplace today. Steve Jobs was a firm believer in the power of place and the impact that an in-person collaborative environment can have on innovation and a creative corporate culture. The in-person method of work is being called into question by so many that have found their rhythm as a remote worker. Today, Kay Sargent, director of HOK’s global WorkPlace practice, helps us explore the new promise that our workplaces must fulfill and how human-centered thinking can help guide us through the tough and often controversial decisions that swirl around the workplace today. workplace strategy, workplace design, workplace trends, change management, doug shapiro, imagine a place, office trends, workplace culture, modern office, office culture, hok, design work, remote work, back to work, office design, post covid office, post pandemic workplace, apple, post pandemic office, workplace, interior design, steve jobs, return to work, covid office, corporate culture, kay sargent, remote working, covid workplace, design false full 53 db685d47-d93c-41bb-81fc-2f4e84d7b65c Leadership for the new workplace Mike Petrusky Has been the host of the ioffice’s Workplace Innovator Podcast for 3 years running. He’s had over 150 interviews with real estate, technology, and facilities leaders from all over the world. His style, his humor, and his honesty when it comes to the difficult topics surrounding the workplace today make him the perfect guest for Imagine a Place.

In our conversation, Mike and I cover leadership and self-awareness, and we get into a deep conversation around the return to work, the hybrid workforce, and all their implications.

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]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2021 08:30:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Mike Petrusky, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Mike Petrusky Has been the host of the ioffice’s Workplace Innovator Podcast for 3 years running. He’s had over 150 interviews with real estate, technology, and facilities leaders from all over the world. His style, his humor, and his honesty when it comes to the difficult topics surrounding the workplace today make him the perfect guest for Imagine a Place.

In our conversation, Mike and I cover leadership and self-awareness, and we get into a deep conversation around the return to work, the hybrid workforce, and all their implications.

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]]> Leadership for the new workplace Mike Petrusky, Doug Shapiro 00:49:18 Mike Petrusky Has been the host of the ioffice’s Workplace Innovator Podcast for 3 years running. He’s had over 150 interviews with real estate, technology, and facilities leaders from all over the world. His style, his humor, and his honesty when it comes to the difficult topics surrounding the workplace today make him the perfect guest for Imagine a Place. In our conversation, Mike and I cover leadership and self-awareness, and we get into deep conversation around the return to work, the hybrid workforce, and all their implications. Mike Petrusky Has been the host of the ioffice’s Workplace Innovator Podcast for 3 years running. He’s had over 150 interviews with real estate, technology, and facilities leaders from all over the world. His style, his humor, and his honesty when it comes to the difficult topics surrounding the workplace today make him the perfect guest for Imagine a Place. In our conversation, Mike and I cover leadership and self-awareness, and we get into deep conversation around the return to work, the hybrid workforce, and all their implications. workplace leadership, workplace innovator podcast, future of the workplace, workplace post covid, workplace design, workplace insights, workplace technology, design podcast, doug shapiro, imagine a place, office post covid, interior design podcast, imagine a place podcast, mike petrusky, remote work, office design, future of office, leadership, leadership podcast, workplace innovator, future of workplace, interior design, return to work, hybrid workforce, office technology, future of the office, office leadership, design false full 52 e0fe13ec-cc66-496d-9b19-b3e0436f2f1e A front row seat to your life. Named by CNN as one of the ten most fascinating people in the world you've never heard of, Raghava KK is a multidisciplinary artist, storyteller, and featured TED speaker, who explores the intersection of art, life, and technology.  

His public art installations include a library for the Robin Hood Foundation in the Bronx, NY, and is internationally treasured, but behind all his accomplishments… there is a powerful engine - and the fuel for that engine is questions. Raghava asks a lot of questions - And his questions seem to lead him to a deeper understanding. 

I asked Raghava about facing your fears and what advice he has.  In this episode, he breaks it down into 3 layers of advice - Loss, Liberation, and Mystery.  It’s a great part of our conversation, you’ll want to stick around for that. 

What we also learn from Raghava is that in life, if you don’t like the answers you're getting, maybe you’re just asking the wrong questions.

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]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Raghava KK) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Named by CNN as one of the ten most fascinating people in the world you've never heard of, Raghava KK is a multidisciplinary artist, storyteller, and featured TED speaker, who explores the intersection of art, life, and technology.  

His public art installations include a library for the Robin Hood Foundation in the Bronx, NY, and is internationally treasured, but behind all his accomplishments… there is a powerful engine - and the fuel for that engine is questions. Raghava asks a lot of questions - And his questions seem to lead him to a deeper understanding. 

I asked Raghava about facing your fears and what advice he has.  In this episode, he breaks it down into 3 layers of advice - Loss, Liberation, and Mystery.  It’s a great part of our conversation, you’ll want to stick around for that. 

What we also learn from Raghava is that in life, if you don’t like the answers you're getting, maybe you’re just asking the wrong questions.

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]]> A front row seat to your life. Doug Shapiro, Raghava KK 00:42:44 Named by CNN as one of the ten most fascinating people in the world you've never heard of, Raghava KK is a multidisciplinary artist, storyteller, and featured TED speaker, who explores the intersection of art, life, and technology. His public art installations include a library for the Robin Hood Foundation in the Bronx, NY, and is internationally treasured, but behind all his accomplishments… there is a powerful engine - and the fuel for that engine is questions. Raghava asks a lot of questions - And his questions seem to lead him to a deeper understanding. I asked Raghava about facing your fears and what advice he has. In this episode, he breaks it down into 3 layers of advice - Loss, Liberation, and Mystery. It’s a great part of our conversation, you’ll want to stick around for that. What we also learn from Raghava is that in life, if you don’t like the answers you're getting, maybe you’re just asking the wrong questions. Named by CNN as one of the ten most fascinating people in the world you've never heard of, Raghava KK is a multidisciplinary artist, storyteller, and featured TED speaker, who explores the intersection of art, life, and technology. His public art installations include a library for the Robin Hood Foundation in the Bronx, NY, and is internationally treasured, but behind all his accomplishments… there is a powerful engine - and the fuel for that engine is questions. Raghava asks a lot of questions - And his questions seem to lead him to a deeper understanding. I asked Raghava about facing your fears and what advice he has. In this episode, he breaks it down into 3 layers of advice - Loss, Liberation, and Mystery. It’s a great part of our conversation, you’ll want to stick around for that. What we also learn from Raghava is that in life, if you don’t like the answers you're getting, maybe you’re just asking the wrong questions. ted, art and life, imagine a place ofs, art and design, purpose of life, cartoonists, life experience, doug shapiro, storyteller, storytellers, imagine a place, art, art and technology, life goals, cnn, raghava kk, ted talk, designers, ofs, meaning of life, art podcast, life advice, ted talks, artists, interior design, architecture and design, design false full 51 49f14d42-f2dd-4ab9-934d-1289f652786f What tomorrow’s design leaders want. Today, we’ll hear from a recent graduate who just began her career at Gensler.  If you think there is nothing to learn from a student, you are about to be turned upside down.  Sofia Acosta is as wise, collected, and clear-headed as anyone we’ve interviewed on the podcast so far.  

Sofia graduated in May 2021 from Kansas State’s 5-year master's program in Interior Architecture and Industrial Design.  Even more impressive is her humble nature and urgent passion for sustainability. Sofia is the perfect example of the bright, passionate youth that will be the change in the planet that we know we need… We just need to give them the stage and allow them to lead.

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]]> Mon, 9 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Sofia Acosta, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Today, we’ll hear from a recent graduate who just began her career at Gensler.  If you think there is nothing to learn from a student, you are about to be turned upside down.  Sofia Acosta is as wise, collected, and clear-headed as anyone we’ve interviewed on the podcast so far.  

Sofia graduated in May 2021 from Kansas State’s 5-year master's program in Interior Architecture and Industrial Design.  Even more impressive is her humble nature and urgent passion for sustainability. Sofia is the perfect example of the bright, passionate youth that will be the change in the planet that we know we need… We just need to give them the stage and allow them to lead.

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]]> What tomorrow’s design leaders want. Sofia Acosta, Doug Shapiro 00:41:24 Today, we’ll hear from a recent graduate who just began her career at Gensler. If you think there is nothing to learn from a student, you are about to be turned upside down. Sofia Acosta is as wise, collected, and clear-headed as anyone we’ve interviewed on the podcast so far. Sofia graduated in May 2021 from Kansas State’s 5-year master's program in Interior Architecture and Industrial Design. Even more impressive is her humble nature and urgent passion for sustainability. Sofia is the perfect example of the bright, passionate youth that will be the change in the planet that we know we need… We just need to give them the stage and allow them to lead. Today, we’ll hear from a recent graduate who just began her career at Gensler. If you think there is nothing to learn from a student, you are about to be turned upside down. Sofia Acosta is as wise, collected, and clear-headed as anyone we’ve interviewed on the podcast so far. Sofia graduated in May 2021 from Kansas State’s 5-year master's program in Interior Architecture and Industrial Design. Even more impressive is her humble nature and urgent passion for sustainability. Sofia is the perfect example of the bright, passionate youth that will be the change in the planet that we know we need… We just need to give them the stage and allow them to lead. architecture, kansas state university, design careers, doug shapiro, sustainable design, imagine a place, interior design podcast, imagine a place podcast, sofia acosta, designers, ofs, ksu, interior design career, design sustainability, architecture and industrial design, sustainability, gensler, interior design, design career, industrial design, design leaders, learning design, design false full 50 0483405d-0741-4452-ada6-0656758515af Design through the eyes of Jon Otis Mon, 2 Aug 2021 10:23:58 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Jon Otis) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Design through the eyes of Jon Otis Doug Shapiro, Jon Otis 00:26:14 Have you thanked a teacher lately? Somewhere out there is a teacher that has helped you become who you are today. Well, for so many in the world of architecture and design, that teacher is Jon Otis. Jon is widely known in this industry for so many reasons. He’s on the international board of directors for IIDA, he’s a professor at Pratt, runs his own practice, Object Agency and he’s champion of diversity and inclusion inside the profession of design. In this episode, Jon shares the lessons on design that he never lets a student leave without. Learn more about Jon Otis: http://www.object-agency.com/about-object-agency/ Connect with Jon Otis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonotis/ Get your free copy of the Imagine a Place journal and join the community: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Connect with host, Doug Shapiro, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ Have you thanked a teacher lately? Somewhere out there is a teacher that has helped you become who you are today. Well, for so many in the world of architecture and design, that teacher is Jon Otis. Jon is widely known in this industry for so many reasons. He’s on the international board of directors for IIDA, he’s a professor at Pratt, runs his own practice, Object Agency and he’s champion of diversity and inclusion inside the profession of design. In this episode, Jon shares the lessons on design that he never lets a student leave without. Learn more about Jon Otis: http://www.object-agency.com/about-object-agency/ Connect with Jon Otis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonotis/ Get your free copy of the Imagine a Place journal and join the community: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Connect with host, Doug Shapiro, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ education design, interior design strategy, imagine a place ofs, doug shapiro, imagine a place, ofs brands, diversity and design, visual communication, jon otis, pratt, interior design podcast, ofs, interior design career, iida, design education, education, interior designers, interior design trends, design thinking, branding, interior design, design career, design false full 49 3056e5af-3ac9-4abe-a697-b65bea8dd8b2 Your success formula Mon, 26 Jul 2021 08:30:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Rex Miller, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Your success formula Rex Miller, Doug Shapiro 00:38:14 Rex Miller is one of those people that seems to decode the world around us; almost as if all the complexity melts away when you speak with him. He is the principal and thought leader for MindShift, a future-focused consultancy, and organizational performance firm. He is the author of The Commercial Real Estate Revolution, The Millennium Matrix: Reclaiming the Past, Reframing the Future of the Church, and Change Your Space, Change Your Culture, and more. In this episode, we talk about change, leadership, and getting to a place of clarity and personal growth in your life. At the end of the episode, we give out a promo code for a free digital copy of Rex’s latest work “Strategy in Rebuilding, Principles to Building Post Traumatic Growth." It’s a $35 value and we are making that available for FREE with the promo code for the first 200 downloads. Link to Strategy in Rebuilding, Principles to Building Post Traumatic Growth: https://rexmiller.com/shop/ols/products/strategy-in-rebuilding-principles-to-build-post-traumatic-growth Learn more about Rex Miller: https://rexmiller.com/ Connect with Rex Miller on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rexmiller/ Get your free copy of the Imagine a Place journal and join the community: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Connect with host, Doug Shapiro, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ Rex Miller is one of those people that seems to decode the world around us; almost as if all the complexity melts away when you speak with him. He is the principal and thought leader for MindShift, a future-focused consultancy, and organizational performance firm. He is the author of The Commercial Real Estate Revolution, The Millennium Matrix: Reclaiming the Past, Reframing the Future of the Church, and Change Your Space, Change Your Culture, and more. In this episode, we talk about change, leadership, and getting to a place of clarity and personal growth in your life. At the end of the episode, we give out a promo code for a free digital copy of Rex’s latest work “Strategy in Rebuilding, Principles to Building Post Traumatic Growth." It’s a $35 value and we are making that available for FREE with the promo code for the first 200 downloads. Link to Strategy in Rebuilding, Principles to Building Post Traumatic Growth: https://rexmiller.com/shop/ols/products/strategy-in-rebuilding-principles-to-build-post-traumatic-growth Learn more about Rex Miller: https://rexmiller.com/ Connect with Rex Miller on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rexmiller/ Get your free copy of the Imagine a Place journal and join the community: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Connect with host, Doug Shapiro, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ anti fragile, well-being, anti-fragile, commercial real estate, whoop fitness, imagine a place ofs, zoom fatigue, change management, post covid mental health, doug shapiro, imagine a place, ofs brands, healthy workplace, post covid, health, team building, corporate leadership, wellbeing, ofs, personal fitness, trauma and the brain, covid, mental health, well being, leadership, personal growth, brain health, whoop strap, post traumatic stress, trauma, organizational performance, office mental health, rex miller, whoop false full 48 11ded2fe-8295-4ba7-8c71-4abc5b2bce16 Love Good Color Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Laura Guido Clark, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Love Good Color Laura Guido Clark, Doug Shapiro 00:23:47 Today's episode is all about Color. Color for social good, color to engage our senses, color in ways you probably haven’t thought of before. Laura Guido-Clark is the Founder and President of the color consultancy Love Good Color and the non-for-profit, Project Color Corps. Color changed the way Laura sees the world, and she’s using it to change the world for good. Learn more about Love Good Color: https://lovegoodcolor.com/ Project Color Corps: http://www.projectcolorcorps.org/ For more Imagine a Place stories, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Connect with Doug Shapiro on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ Today's episode is all about Color. Color for social good, color to engage our senses, color in ways you probably haven’t thought of before. Laura Guido-Clark is the Founder and President of the color consultancy Love Good Color and the non-for-profit, Project Color Corps. Color changed the way Laura sees the world, and she’s using it to change the world for good. Learn more about Love Good Color: https://lovegoodcolor.com/ Project Color Corps: http://www.projectcolorcorps.org/ For more Imagine a Place stories, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Connect with Doug Shapiro on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ color design, imagine a place ofs, color, science of color, interior environments, laura guido clark, design podcast, doug shapiro, imagine a place, color educator, interior design podcast, imagine a place podcast, design color, ofs, color trends, textiles, color theory, color and design, love good color, interior design, color podcast, design with color, design false full 47 e8eb5314-05c6-4f09-927a-1ad7813a6853 Coworking, technology, and the future of work. Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Phillip Ross) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Coworking, technology, and the future of work. Doug Shapiro, Phillip Ross 00:34:35 Philip Ross is a futurist, author, and advisor who specializes in predicting the impact of emerging technology on the way we will work, shop, consume and live. He is also the CEO and founder of UnGroup and Cordless Group, as well as the creator of the popular Worktech event series. Simply put, Philip is one of the world’s biggest thinkers when it comes to the future of the workplace. In this conversation, we go deep into the future of work and ask Philip some of the challenging questions on what might lie ahead of us. While he can’t literally whip out a brush and paint a picture for us, he does an excellent job of giving shape to what’s ahead. Learn More about Phillip Ross and the Worktech event series: https://www.worktechacademy.com/ https://worktechevents.com/ Learn more about UnGroup and Cordless Group: https://www.unwork.com/team-members/philip-ross/ Connect with Phillip Ross on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pjnross For more Imagine a Place stories, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Connect with Doug Shapiro on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ Philip Ross is a futurist, author, and advisor who specializes in predicting the impact of emerging technology on the way we will work, shop, consume and live. He is also the CEO and founder of UnGroup and Cordless Group, as well as the creator of the popular Worktech event series. Simply put, Philip is one of the world’s biggest thinkers when it comes to the future of the workplace. In this conversation, we go deep into the future of work and ask Philip some of the challenging questions on what might lie ahead of us. While he can’t literally whip out a brush and paint a picture for us, he does an excellent job of giving shape to what’s ahead. Learn More about Phillip Ross and the Worktech event series: https://www.worktechacademy.com/ https://worktechevents.com/ Learn more about UnGroup and Cordless Group: https://www.unwork.com/team-members/philip-ross/ Connect with Phillip Ross on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pjnross For more Imagine a Place stories, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Connect with Doug Shapiro on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ future work, office work future, future of office work, future environments, imagine a place ofs, what is the future office, futurist, the future of workspaces, emerging technology, doug shapiro, imagine a place, ofs brands, workplace future, future of work, future workspace, the future workspace, workplace podcast, future office, ofs, technology future, the future of technology, future of office, the future of work, future, predicting future, work culture, workplace, phillip ross, the future of offices, the future of the office, the future, technology, coworking, future workplace, predicting the future, future technology false full 46 3c330d71-e72a-4d63-b682-d64acaa22e8b Grow your conversations, grow your career. Mon, 5 Jul 2021 13:09:20 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Joe Ferraro, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Grow your conversations, grow your career. Joe Ferraro, Doug Shapiro 00:33:25 What if you could get 1% better every day? Imagine how your life and career would be transformed. Joe Ferraro is the host of the popular, The One Percent Better Podcast, where he and his guests share their unique insights to help us become better versions of ourselves improving our mindset, language, and behavior by 1% each day. In this episode, Joe helps us understand the art of conversation is a critical skill - and that the most meaningful insights we will gather in the design process won’t come from numbers and statistics, they’ll come from conversations. Plain and simple - if you grow your skills in conversation, you just might grow your career. Check out The One Percent Better Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-one-percent-better-podcast/id1254121785 Connect with Joe Ferraro on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ferraroonair/ For more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Connect with Doug on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ What if you could get 1% better every day? Imagine how your life and career would be transformed. Joe Ferraro is the host of the popular, The One Percent Better Podcast, where he and his guests share their unique insights to help us become better versions of ourselves improving our mindset, language, and behavior by 1% each day. In this episode, Joe helps us understand the art of conversation is a critical skill - and that the most meaningful insights we will gather in the design process won’t come from numbers and statistics, they’ll come from conversations. Plain and simple - if you grow your skills in conversation, you just might grow your career. Check out The One Percent Better Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-one-percent-better-podcast/id1254121785 Connect with Joe Ferraro on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ferraroonair/ For more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Connect with Doug on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ self improvement, imagine a place ofs, speak better, design podcast, personal improvement, conversations, imagine a place, ofs brands, self improve, 1% better, interior design podcast, joe ferraro 1 percent, imagine a place podcast, ofs, careers in design, self improvement podcast, joe ferraro, !% better podcast, get better at conversations, get better at speaking, communication, be a better communicator, hold better conversations, speaking, 1 percent better, interior design, design career, design false full 45 7617174a-ca2e-4f5a-8c0d-b7a9ebb50f32 Introducing "Design Your World" - The mission begins in Chicago. Mon, 28 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Ciera Payton, Doug Shapiro, Cheryl Durst) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Introducing "Design Your World" - The mission begins in Chicago. Ciera Payton, Doug Shapiro, Cheryl Durst 00:26:41 Something BIG is happening in Chicago this July and it's something you should know about - it's called "Design Your World." The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) recognized that inside the profession of interior design there's been a lack of diversity for, pretty much, its entire existence. So, to address this deficit, they dreamt up "Design Your World" - it's a high school pipeline program to expose the underrepresented to a career in design. And to help make the dream a reality, the IIDA teamed up with OFS. IIDA and OFS (along with the support of After School Matters, Mannington Commerical, 3form, and Configura) are all thrilled to kick off this 6-week crash course in design. So, today we're giving up the mic to IIDA's CEO, Cheryl Durst who will be interviewing the first-ever Design Your World instructor, the Chicago-based Architect and Interior Designer, Ciera Payton. Together, they will share their expectations, wishes, and the future vision of what Design Your World could really mean to this industry. Watch the story behind Design Your World: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxaCUAulGK8 Read more about Design Your World: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/elevating-equity-design Connect with IIDA and the Design Your World program: https://iida.org/ Learn more about the mission of After School Matters: https://www.afterschoolmatters.org/ Connect with Cheryl Durst on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheryldurst/ Connect with Doug Shapiro on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ For more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Something BIG is happening in Chicago this July and it's something you should know about - it's called "Design Your World." The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) recognized that inside the profession of interior design there's been a lack of diversity for, pretty much, its entire existence. So, to address this deficit, they dreamt up "Design Your World" - it's a high school pipeline program to expose the underrepresented to a career in design. And to help make the dream a reality, the IIDA teamed up with OFS. IIDA and OFS (along with the support of After School Matters, Mannington Commerical, 3form, and Configura) are all thrilled to kick off this 6-week crash course in design. So, today we're giving up the mic to IIDA's CEO, Cheryl Durst who will be interviewing the first-ever Design Your World instructor, the Chicago-based Architect and Interior Designer, Ciera Payton. Together, they will share their expectations, wishes, and the future vision of what Design Your World could really mean to this industry. Watch the story behind Design Your World: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxaCUAulGK8 Read more about Design Your World: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/elevating-equity-design Connect with IIDA and the Design Your World program: https://iida.org/ Learn more about the mission of After School Matters: https://www.afterschoolmatters.org/ Connect with Cheryl Durst on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheryldurst/ Connect with Doug Shapiro on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ For more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place creating space plans, architecture, bipoc design, black designers, imagine a place ofs, chery durst, configura, bipoc, international interior design association, design podcast, doug shapiro, imagine a place, design equity, after school matters, design your world program, design industry, accessible design, imagine a place podcast, design your world, designers, ofs, iida, equity in design, color theory, ciera payton, material selection, interior design, equality, architecture and design, career in design, design false full 44 2591674b-ac24-4f16-a482-1aea5570c05f A pep talk for a life in design Mon, 21 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Stacy Garcia, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place A pep talk for a life in design Stacy Garcia, Doug Shapiro 00:39:04 Stacy Garcia founded and runs multiple businesses in design that range from textiles, to furniture and accessories. She was voted one of the 10 leading voices in the hospitality industry and honored by ASID for Design Excellence. The industry leans on Stacy for her knowledge in forecasting color and design trends. Today, she shares her life hacks and the best advice to help you get the most out of your time on this planet. In this conversation, there’s heart, there’s hustle, there’s intellect, and it all comes together into the perfect pep talk you’ve been waiting for. Learn more about Stacy Garcia: https://shopstacygarcia.com/ Connect with Stacy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacygarciainc/ Connect with Doug on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ For more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Stacy Garcia founded and runs multiple businesses in design that range from textiles, to furniture and accessories. She was voted one of the 10 leading voices in the hospitality industry and honored by ASID for Design Excellence. The industry leans on Stacy for her knowledge in forecasting color and design trends. Today, she shares her life hacks and the best advice to help you get the most out of your time on this planet. In this conversation, there’s heart, there’s hustle, there’s intellect, and it all comes together into the perfect pep talk you’ve been waiting for. Learn more about Stacy Garcia: https://shopstacygarcia.com/ Connect with Stacy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacygarciainc/ Connect with Doug on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ For more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place home design, residential design, women entrepreneurs, lifestyle design, entrepreneurship, entrepreneurs, imagine a place ofs, stacy garcia design, doug shapiro, imagine a place, ofs brands, residential interior design, building a personal brand, design jobs, interior design podcast, imagine a place podcast, ofs, stacy garcia, personal branding, interior design career, interior designers, interior design trends, stacy garcia design studio, design entrepreneurs, hospitality design, design trends, branding, interior design, design career, design false full 43 a0599e18-93ec-4c0f-9c74-d1b2553cbb7f Lighten up a little Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Manny Navarro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Lighten up a little Doug Shapiro, Manny Navarro 00:30:35 In this episode, you’ll get the inside scoop on how culture can unlock the true potential of your design studio… and when you really get culture right, it pulls in your clients as well. Manny Navarro is the design director and principal for IA Interior Architects in Austin, Texas and he has helped to build a culture that brings out the best in his staff. You could say he takes his culture seriously… but not that seriously. Connect with Manny Navarro on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuel-navarro-design/ Learn more about Interior Architects: https://interiorarchitects.com/ Connect with Doug: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ For more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place In this episode, you’ll get the inside scoop on how culture can unlock the true potential of your design studio… and when you really get culture right, it pulls in your clients as well. Manny Navarro is the design director and principal for IA Interior Architects in Austin, Texas and he has helped to build a culture that brings out the best in his staff. You could say he takes his culture seriously… but not that seriously. Connect with Manny Navarro on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuel-navarro-design/ Learn more about Interior Architects: https://interiorarchitects.com/ Connect with Doug: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ For more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place workplace design, ia interior architects austin, manny navarro, building a team, design culture, architecture, positive workplace culture, imagine a place ofs, studio culture, architects, positive office culture, doug shapiro, imagine a place, ofs brands, architectural design, building a positive culture, design studio cuturre, workplace culture, team building, positive work environments, office culture, office culture after covid, austin designers, imagine a place podcast, ofs, work environments, positive work culture, office design, austin architects, work culture, culture, workplace humor, workplace culture after covid, interior design, architecture and design, ia interior architects, design false full 42 a247fae5-fb54-43d2-956f-caf6e2006975 There’s a story in all of us Mon, 7 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Chris Stulpin) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast There’s a story in all of us Doug Shapiro, Chris Stulpin 00:50:36 Chris Stulpin is the Chief Creative Officer at Mosaic Companies, one of the world’s leading stone and tile brands. Simply put, Chris Stulpin is full of joy and wisdom. In this episode, we learn, we laugh out loud, and we share advice. Chris reflects on his past and explores the role that empathy has played in his personal and professional growth. This interview not only made a great podcast, but it was also captured on video. The Imagine a Place crew visited Chris Stulpin’s home in Ohio -- a beautiful place that seems as if it were made for great conversations. You can find the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSZH4k-z5s4 For more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Chris Stulpin is the Chief Creative Officer at Mosaic Companies, one of the world’s leading stone and tile brands. Simply put, Chris Stulpin is full of joy and wisdom. In this episode, we learn, we laugh out loud, and we share advice. Chris reflects on his past and explores the role that empathy has played in his personal and professional growth. This interview not only made a great podcast, but it was also captured on video. The Imagine a Place crew visited Chris Stulpin’s home in Ohio -- a beautiful place that seems as if it were made for great conversations. You can find the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSZH4k-z5s4 For more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place imagine a place ofs, christopher stulpin, design careers, space planning, chief creative officer, design podcast, doug shapiro, imagine a place, design equity, tile design, mosaic, business of design, interior design podcast, stone design, ofs, tile, office design, chris stulpin, interior design trends, mosaic companies, design trends, design conversations, modern interior design, walker zanger, interior design, future of design, architecture and design, tarkett, stone, design false full 41 aa1bd7ea-9eb6-4260-8c31-bffa568afc63 Design is due for reinvention Tue, 1 Jun 2021 10:56:28 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Christian Giordano, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Design is due for reinvention Christian Giordano, Doug Shapiro 00:38:42 Chrisitan Giordano is the owner and principal of the legendary New York City-based design firm Mancini Duffy, and his approach is anything but ordinary. Christian is not sitting back and waiting for the profession to evolve and change, he’s doing it himself. This episode is full of new technology concepts that are shaping the architecture and design experience at Mancini Duffy. Along with a vision for the future, Christian captures what it really means to have a long-term goal, and how the value it creates might be unexpected. Connect with Christian Giordano and Mancini Duffy: https://www.manciniduffy.com/team/christian-giordano/ The Anti-Architect Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-anti-architect-podcast/id1552247664 For more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Chrisitan Giordano is the owner and principal of the legendary New York City-based design firm Mancini Duffy, and his approach is anything but ordinary. Christian is not sitting back and waiting for the profession to evolve and change, he’s doing it himself. This episode is full of new technology concepts that are shaping the architecture and design experience at Mancini Duffy. Along with a vision for the future, Christian captures what it really means to have a long-term goal, and how the value it creates might be unexpected. Connect with Christian Giordano and Mancini Duffy: https://www.manciniduffy.com/team/christian-giordano/ The Anti-Architect Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-anti-architect-podcast/id1552247664 For more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place christian giordano, podcasts on design, architecture podcasts, imagine a place ofs, workplace industry trends, innovative design, doug shapiro, design tech, imagine a place, workplace of the future, workplace design innovation, the anti architect, imagine a place podcast, design and technology, ofs, technology and design, design innovation, mancini duffy, virtual reality design, technology, the future of design, interior design, architecture and design, workplace innovation, future workplace, design false full 40 e99b1163-777b-4753-b8bb-52fed2168a7f Fulfilling the promise of life Mon, 24 May 2021 18:03:26 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Sara Marberry) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Fulfilling the promise of life Doug Shapiro, Sara Marberry 00:29:41 The healthcare design field hosts a very special group of purpose-driven design practitioners. And at the very center of it all sits a passionate and dedicated researcher and reporter that so many of us in the healthcare industry have come to know and respect: Sara Marberry. For 30 years, Sara has been shaping the healthcare interiors industry through her work. In this episode, she helps us understand the trajectory of healthcare design and a better way to imagine a place for senior living. Connect with Sara Marberry: https://www.saramarberry.com/ Read more about Healthcare and Senior Living design on Sara's blog: https://www.saramarberry.com/blog/ For more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place The healthcare design field hosts a very special group of purpose-driven design practitioners. And at the very center of it all sits a passionate and dedicated researcher and reporter that so many of us in the healthcare industry have come to know and respect: Sara Marberry. For 30 years, Sara has been shaping the healthcare interiors industry through her work. In this episode, she helps us understand the trajectory of healthcare design and a better way to imagine a place for senior living. Connect with Sara Marberry: https://www.saramarberry.com/ Read more about Healthcare and Senior Living design on Sara's blog: https://www.saramarberry.com/blog/ For more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place healing healthcare systems, designing for healthcare, sara marberry, healthcare designers, aging, healthcare interior designers, healthcare, healthcare design trends, senior living design, doug shapiro, imagine a place, healthcare interiors industry, healthcare interiors, senior living, healthcare podcast, imagine a place podcast, healthcare design, healthcare industry, aging design, healthcare design magazine, healthcare environments, interior design, medical construction false full 39 50acfa53-2ad5-4ae1-9eb3-613efb6d501d Rethinking the hotel experience Mon, 17 May 2021 11:49:58 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Staci Patton) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Rethinking the hotel experience Doug Shapiro, Staci Patton 00:25:37 The pandemic has forced hotels to rethink the guest experience, but this is something that Staci Patton has been doing for years. Staci is an award-winning designer, Principal, Hospitality Design Director for global architecture and design firm DLR Group. In this episode, she shares with us a major shift in how hotels and resorts can make the most of their real estate footprint, the importance of the arrival experience, and the three types of guest profiles that we need to be thinking about as we design that next hospitality environment. Learn more about Staci Patton and DLR Group: https://www.dlrgroup.com/people/staci-patton/ For more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place The pandemic has forced hotels to rethink the guest experience, but this is something that Staci Patton has been doing for years. Staci is an award-winning designer, Principal, Hospitality Design Director for global architecture and design firm DLR Group. In this episode, she shares with us a major shift in how hotels and resorts can make the most of their real estate footprint, the importance of the arrival experience, and the three types of guest profiles that we need to be thinking about as we design that next hospitality environment. Learn more about Staci Patton and DLR Group: https://www.dlrgroup.com/people/staci-patton/ For more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place hotels, resort interior design, resorts, dlr group, doug shapiro, hotel interior design, imagine a place, ofs brands, resort design, interior design podcast, staci patton, imagine a place podcast, ofs, hotel design, hospitality, guest experience, hotel experience, resort podcasts, hospitality design, hospitality podcast, interior design, hotel podcasts, hospitality interior design, design for hotels, design false full 38 70b35403-9329-4bd4-962c-8fea34381530 The wonder and weight of history in your life. Mon, 10 May 2021 10:22:33 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Ronn Daniel, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast The wonder and weight of history in your life. Ronn Daniel, Doug Shapiro 00:43:10 If you're curious enough, you can look backward in time and you’ll see a ribbon of lessons, treasures, good decisions, and bad decisions. While we can’t go back and change history, we also can’t move forward without the weight of it either. Ronn Daniel, is an accomplished Author, Historian, and Interim Director for Kent State’s Interior Design Program. As a design historian, he investigates the relationships between interior space, cultural ideas, and technological change. In this episode, Ronn takes us into his brain to explore the wonder and weight of history in our lives. This conversation will change how you see the world and the role you have in building the future. Connect with Ronn Daniel: https://www.kent.edu/caed/news/ronn-daniel-associate-professor For more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place If you're curious enough, you can look backward in time and you’ll see a ribbon of lessons, treasures, good decisions, and bad decisions. While we can’t go back and change history, we also can’t move forward without the weight of it either. Ronn Daniel, is an accomplished Author, Historian, and Interim Director for Kent State’s Interior Design Program. As a design historian, he investigates the relationships between interior space, cultural ideas, and technological change. In this episode, Ronn takes us into his brain to explore the wonder and weight of history in our lives. This conversation will change how you see the world and the role you have in building the future. Connect with Ronn Daniel: https://www.kent.edu/caed/news/ronn-daniel-associate-professor For more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place history of design, design history, architecture, cultural history of interior design, ronn daniel, doug shapiro, imagine a place, design historian, ofs, interior design educators, kent state, technological change, culture, design trends, ofs imagine a place, interior design, creative inspiration, future of design, architecture and design, design technology, design false full 37 a36bff37-f3af-4940-9c3a-10eb2daf395c It’s time we elevate everything. Mon, 3 May 2021 08:30:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Kia Weatherspoon) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast It’s time we elevate everything. Doug Shapiro, Kia Weatherspoon 00:42:10 Kia Weatherspoon has spent the last 15 years defying every design stereotype. The most damaging —interior design is a luxury reserved for a few. Her voice and design practice have shifted the narrative, making interior design a standard for all. Kia is a Design Equity Advocate, Educator, Speaker, and Founder of Determined by Design - Today, she shares her amazing story of how she discovered the power of place, but also the disheartening disparity in the standards and levels of empathy that have been traditionally used in design. Her leadership has created ripples, prompting housing developers in economically challenged communities to do better. In this episode, Kia helps us understand why it’s time we elevate our empathy, our standards, and our voice. Get ready for a powerful and passionate episode. Learn more about Kia Weatherspoon and Determined by Design: https://www.determinedbydesign.com/strengths Determined by Design: https://www.determinedbydesign.com/ Connect with Kia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kianweatherspoon/ For more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Kia Weatherspoon has spent the last 15 years defying every design stereotype. The most damaging —interior design is a luxury reserved for a few. Her voice and design practice have shifted the narrative, making interior design a standard for all. Kia is a Design Equity Advocate, Educator, Speaker, and Founder of Determined by Design - Today, she shares her amazing story of how she discovered the power of place, but also the disheartening disparity in the standards and levels of empathy that have been traditionally used in design. Her leadership has created ripples, prompting housing developers in economically challenged communities to do better. In this episode, Kia helps us understand why it’s time we elevate our empathy, our standards, and our voice. Get ready for a powerful and passionate episode. Learn more about Kia Weatherspoon and Determined by Design: https://www.determinedbydesign.com/strengths Determined by Design: https://www.determinedbydesign.com/ Connect with Kia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kianweatherspoon/ For more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place race and design, imagine a place ofs, doug shapiro, imagine a place, ofs brands, design equity, interior designers of color, kia weatherspoon, imagine a place podcast, ofs, design leadership, women of design, determined by design, african american designers, inclusive design, aphrochic, designers of color, interior design, design true full 36 54651b4d-6236-44f5-9a5a-883458eaec31 Rescue your creative mind...before it’s too late: Martin Lindstrom Mon, 26 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Martin Lindstrom, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Rescue your creative mind...before it’s too late: Martin Lindstrom Martin Lindstrom, Doug Shapiro 00:51:48 Whether you can feel it happening or not, we are losing our grip on our creative mind and the stakes are high. Today’s conversation features the author and creativity expert, Martin Lindstrom. Martin has written seven New York Times bestsellers and is a frequent contributor to HBR, NBC, Fast Company and named by TIME Magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. His writings, along with his creative consulting practice, have landed him as one of the top creative business minds in the world today. In our conversation, Martin discusses his new book: The Ministry of Common Sense. He also shares with us how he rescued his own creative mind and how you can do the same. Learn more about Martin Lindstrom: https://www.martinlindstrom.com/ Book: The Ministry of Common Sense: How to Eliminate Bureaucratic Red Tape, Bad Excuses, and Corporate BS https://amzn.to/3ezwSvI For more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Whether you can feel it happening or not, we are losing our grip on our creative mind and the stakes are high. Today’s conversation features the author and creativity expert, Martin Lindstrom. Martin has written seven New York Times bestsellers and is a frequent contributor to HBR, NBC, Fast Company and named by TIME Magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. His writings, along with his creative consulting practice, have landed him as one of the top creative business minds in the world today. In our conversation, Martin discusses his new book: The Ministry of Common Sense. He also shares with us how he rescued his own creative mind and how you can do the same. Learn more about Martin Lindstrom: https://www.martinlindstrom.com/ Book: The Ministry of Common Sense: How to Eliminate Bureaucratic Red Tape, Bad Excuses, and Corporate BS https://amzn.to/3ezwSvI For more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place creative thinking, creativity podcast, imagine a place ofs, imagine a place, ofs brands, creativity podcast advertising, martin lindstrom, imagine a place podcast, ofs, social influence, personal branding, advertising, creativity hacking, creators, branding, creativity, creative inspiration, creative thinkers, buyology, how to be creative false full 35 7b9c8526-c72a-4bc9-8cca-cff930ff16d3 Design is a love story: Our 1-year anniversary episode with Angie Lee of FXCollaborative. Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Angie Lee, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Design is a love story: Our 1-year anniversary episode with Angie Lee of FXCollaborative. Angie Lee, Doug Shapiro 00:38:12 For our 1-year anniversary episode, we welcome back Angie Lee, Partner and Design Director at FXCollaborative. Angie was our first ever guest on the Imagine a Place podcast, and together we look back on the last 365 days. Angie’s curiosity about what makes us feel and think the way we do, and her courage to explore these ideas out loud, make this a very special episode that we are proud to share. Thank you to all our guests and subscribers for joining us on this journey, we are truly appreciative of this amazing Imagine a Place community and the stories we share together. We have many more amazing guests planned and incredible perspectives to share, so stay tuned! For more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Angie Lee: the evolution of identity: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/angie-lee-evolution-identity Learn more about Angie Lee and FXCollaborative: http://www.fxcollaborative.com/people/196/angie+lee/ For our 1-year anniversary episode, we welcome back Angie Lee, Partner and Design Director at FXCollaborative. Angie was our first ever guest on the Imagine a Place podcast, and together we look back on the last 365 days. Angie’s curiosity about what makes us feel and think the way we do, and her courage to explore these ideas out loud, make this a very special episode that we are proud to share. Thank you to all our guests and subscribers for joining us on this journey, we are truly appreciative of this amazing Imagine a Place community and the stories we share together. We have many more amazing guests planned and incredible perspectives to share, so stay tuned! For more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Angie Lee: the evolution of identity: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/angie-lee-evolution-identity Learn more about Angie Lee and FXCollaborative: http://www.fxcollaborative.com/people/196/angie+lee/ imagine a place ofs, doug shapiro, imagine a place, ofs brands, angie lee fxcollaborative, angie lee, imagine a place podcast, ofs, fxcollaborative, angie lee fx collaborative, fx collaborative, ofs imagine a place, design thinking, interior design, design false full 34 32645652-eb83-414b-bb02-10d60d5b9eca Lessons from the Library: The story of Bill Van Erp - Gensler Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:02:49 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Bill Van Erp) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Lessons from the Library: The story of Bill Van Erp - Gensler Doug Shapiro, Bill Van Erp 00:34:24 Bill Van Erp's work spans over 30 years as Gensler's resource librarian, a role he would master. In this role, Bill managed the design catalogs, materials library, and vendor relationships for Gensler's design department. Over the course of Bill's career, he was able to observe the paths of hundreds of designers that would come and go from Gensler's San Fransisco office and he developed a sense for talent - and on today's episode he shares his "secret sauce," the recipe that he believes leads to the designers that are most likely to grow inside their firm. We also discuss some of the most pivotal changes that influenced our industry's culture and why he loved his job so darn much. For more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Learn more about Gensler: https://www.gensler.com/ Bill Van Erp's work spans over 30 years as Gensler's resource librarian, a role he would master. In this role, Bill managed the design catalogs, materials library, and vendor relationships for Gensler's design department. Over the course of Bill's career, he was able to observe the paths of hundreds of designers that would come and go from Gensler's San Fransisco office and he developed a sense for talent - and on today's episode he shares his "secret sauce," the recipe that he believes leads to the designers that are most likely to grow inside their firm. We also discuss some of the most pivotal changes that influenced our industry's culture and why he loved his job so darn much. For more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Learn more about Gensler: https://www.gensler.com/ history of design, gensler podcast, bill van erp, design librarian, gensler san fransisco, workplace design, design culture, gensler design, doug shapiro, imagine a place, library design, interior design podcast, imagine a place podcast, gensler architect, ofs, interior design career, interior design professionals, interior designers, history of interior design, gensler, interiors, gensler history, design career, career in design, resource librarian false full 33 f78a685b-7912-4394-8e48-8992fd3b224e Annie Lee: A journey from fashion to interiors Sat, 27 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Annie Lee, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Annie Lee: A journey from fashion to interiors Annie Lee, Doug Shapiro 00:20:01 This episode features Annie Lee, Design Principal at ENV in New York. Annie’s path to design is anything but ordinary. She gives us a taste of life inside the fashion industry, and we end up in a great conversation around the similarities of Design and Language. The part you’ll love most though is the incredible story of her grandmother in Korea that will leave you inspired to endure and make the most of your career in design. For more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Learn more about Annie Lee and ENV: https://env-team.com/people/annie-lee/ This episode features Annie Lee, Design Principal at ENV in New York. Annie’s path to design is anything but ordinary. She gives us a taste of life inside the fashion industry, and we end up in a great conversation around the similarities of Design and Language. The part you’ll love most though is the incredible story of her grandmother in Korea that will leave you inspired to endure and make the most of your career in design. For more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Learn more about Annie Lee and ENV: https://env-team.com/people/annie-lee/ fashion, design careers, fashion design careers, design podcast, doug shapiro, imagine a place, fashion industry, interior design and fashion, fashion design industry, interior design fashion, fashion and design, interior design podcast, imagine a place podcast, ofs, interior design professionals, env, iida, env new york, fashion trends, annie lee, fashion design, color and design, interiors, design trends, design thinking, interior design, design fashion, fashion design podcasts, career in design, design false full 32 a156da3a-c506-4e90-995c-18cd0b42dc46 Bad design is bad for the planet. Sat, 20 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Verda Alexander, Jon Strassner) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Bad design is bad for the planet. Doug Shapiro, Verda Alexander, Jon Strassner 00:29:31 In this episode, we play host to the two entertaining voices of "Break Some Dishes," Verda Alexander and Jon Strassner. Break Some Dishes is a podcast that covers the environmental crises through the lens of creativity and design. They believe that bad design is bad for the planet. Verda is a thoughtful and talented artist and designer -- She is co-founder of the popular and world-famous interiors practice Studio O+A. Jon is the director of industry partnerships at The American Society for Interior Design. He is a design junky and a big thinker. Together, they share the most valuable lessons they learned through their careers and the role of doing your part to create a better future for the planet. Lastly, as a treat for tuning in, Jon leaves us with a story that will have you LOL’ing. Break Some Dishes: https://www.breaksomedishes.com/ Learn more about Studio O+A and Verda Alexander: https://o-plus-a.com/ https://o-plus-a.com/member/verda-alexander/ Learn more about The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and Jon Strassner: https://www.asid.org/ https://www.asid.org/staff/jon-strassner View more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place In this episode, we play host to the two entertaining voices of "Break Some Dishes," Verda Alexander and Jon Strassner. Break Some Dishes is a podcast that covers the environmental crises through the lens of creativity and design. They believe that bad design is bad for the planet. Verda is a thoughtful and talented artist and designer -- She is co-founder of the popular and world-famous interiors practice Studio O+A. Jon is the director of industry partnerships at The American Society for Interior Design. He is a design junky and a big thinker. Together, they share the most valuable lessons they learned through their careers and the role of doing your part to create a better future for the planet. Lastly, as a treat for tuning in, Jon leaves us with a story that will have you LOL’ing. Break Some Dishes: https://www.breaksomedishes.com/ Learn more about Studio O+A and Verda Alexander: https://o-plus-a.com/ https://o-plus-a.com/member/verda-alexander/ Learn more about The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and Jon Strassner: https://www.asid.org/ https://www.asid.org/staff/jon-strassner View more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place ecological sustainability, sustainable designer, environmental design principles, environmental sustainability and design, eco friendly design, environmental design, doug shapiro, sustainable design, imagine a place, environmental sustainability design, environmental sustainability, verda alexander, imagine a place podcast, ofs, break some dishes, eco-friendly design, sustainability and design, break some dishes podcast, sustainable product design, sustainable architecture, sustainable product design principles, studio o plus a, jon strassner, sustainable design architecture, interior design, sustainable interior design, environmentally sustainable design, building design, environment, american society for interior design, design false full 31 3b6dc87b-9c6b-423f-8829-3997b2c834a9 Is your workplace an enabler? Sat, 13 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Kelly Bacon) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Is your workplace an enabler? Doug Shapiro, Kelly Bacon 00:37:04 Kelly Bacon joins us today to help us understand the role of place in a world where work can happen anywhere. She is the Global Lead for AECOM’s Workplace Advisory Practice and co-author of “Future Office- Next Generation Workplace Design." In this interview, we’ll discuss some of the key present-day shifts in the workplace design and strategy and how you can prepare for a work-life that we’ve yet to imagine. View more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Connect with Kelly Bacon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-bacon-a4220713/ Future Office- Next Generation Workplace Design: https://www.amazon.com/Future-Office-Next-generation-workplace-design/dp/1859468454 Kelly Bacon joins us today to help us understand the role of place in a world where work can happen anywhere. She is the Global Lead for AECOM’s Workplace Advisory Practice and co-author of “Future Office- Next Generation Workplace Design." In this interview, we’ll discuss some of the key present-day shifts in the workplace design and strategy and how you can prepare for a work-life that we’ve yet to imagine. View more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Connect with Kelly Bacon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-bacon-a4220713/ Future Office- Next Generation Workplace Design: https://www.amazon.com/Future-Office-Next-generation-workplace-design/dp/1859468454 future work, workplace strategy, workplace design, future office design, workplace design trends, modern workplace design, kelly bacon, doug shapiro, imagine a place, ofs brands, work, future of work, workplace culture, office culture, future office, imagine a place podcast, ofs, work life, the future of work podcast, modern office design, office design, the future office, office, future of workplace, workplace, aecom, future of work podcast, workplace design and productivity, future of the office false full 30 9f5776a3-357d-4e93-8201-f65b5bce45a4 Shaping yourself and those around you Sat, 6 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Jennifer Ruckel, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Shaping yourself and those around you Jennifer Ruckel, Doug Shapiro 00:20:03 Jennifer Ruckel is the Vice President of Sales for 3form, one of the most design-centric material companies shaping the built environment today. In my interview with Jennifer, I set out to learn about leadership…but I ended up getting so much more. In this episode, you'll hear tips on how to nail your next interview and how to be the mentor that really makes a difference in others. You’ll also get some first-hand perspective on Nature vs. Nurture when it comes to leadership. View more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Connect with Jennifer Ruckel and 3form: https://www.3-form.com/ Jennifer Ruckel is the Vice President of Sales for 3form, one of the most design-centric material companies shaping the built environment today. In my interview with Jennifer, I set out to learn about leadership…but I ended up getting so much more. In this episode, you'll hear tips on how to nail your next interview and how to be the mentor that really makes a difference in others. You’ll also get some first-hand perspective on Nature vs. Nurture when it comes to leadership. View more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Connect with Jennifer Ruckel and 3form: https://www.3-form.com/ jennifer ruckel, 3form, leading people, design careers, design podcast, doug shapiro, imagine a place, ofs brands, career advice, ofs podcast, social responsibility, materials, interior design podcast, imagine a place podcast, ofs, interior design career, coaching, design leadership, managing people, employees, nature vs nurture, leadership, interview tips, management, interviewing, materiality, interior design career advice, interior design, mentorship, interviews, career in design, design false full 29 d53ddb8e-fbcf-4d1c-9ed3-30478361df8a Change management for the road ahead Sat, 27 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Hilary Green, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Change management for the road ahead Hilary Green, Doug Shapiro 00:29:05 Hilary Green is the Director of Change Management for Scotiabank, and with 88,000 employees, the stakes are high. In our interview, Hillary shares some of her most valuable insights for dealing with change -- both at a personal and enterprise level. She even throws in some practical advice for our transition back to the office. View more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Hilary Green is the Director of Change Management for Scotiabank, and with 88,000 employees, the stakes are high. In our interview, Hillary shares some of her most valuable insights for dealing with change -- both at a personal and enterprise level. She even throws in some practical advice for our transition back to the office. View more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place podcasts on design, architecture podcasts, office transformation, imagine a place ofs, podcasts about design, change management, change, women in architecture, doug shapiro, building redesign, human resources, imagine a place, scotiabank, hilary green, human centered design, future of work, change management strategies, women in design, design for employees, office design podcasts, interior design podcast, imagine a place podcast, designers, ofs, office design, workplace change, working in the office, design and change management, design podcasts, workplace transformation, design strategies, post-covid workplace, ofs imagine a place, design thinking, corporate real estate design, cre, doug shapiro ofs, corporate real estate, interior design, return to work, architecture and design, design for culture, design false full 28 dde732de-0871-44c3-a68c-3edef7e0cd0f Mentoring as Activism Sat, 20 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Taylor Staten, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Mentoring as Activism Taylor Staten, Doug Shapiro 00:13:38 Taylor Staten is one of only 520 Black female architects in the US. She owns and runs TnS Studio, an architecture firm in the South Side of Chicago. She speaks up, she speaks out, but most importantly she speaks in. Through TnS Studio, she mentors young Black teenagers in her neighborhood around the possibilities that a career in architecture and design could hold for them. In our conversation, she shares her passion for sustainability and how she is taking action to help create the world around that she wants to see. Learn more about Taylor and TnS Studio: https://www.tnstudio.org/ View more Imagine a Place articles: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Taylor Staten is one of only 520 Black female architects in the US. She owns and runs TnS Studio, an architecture firm in the South Side of Chicago. She speaks up, she speaks out, but most importantly she speaks in. Through TnS Studio, she mentors young Black teenagers in her neighborhood around the possibilities that a career in architecture and design could hold for them. In our conversation, she shares her passion for sustainability and how she is taking action to help create the world around that she wants to see. Learn more about Taylor and TnS Studio: https://www.tnstudio.org/ View more Imagine a Place articles: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place women interior designers, podcasts on design, women designers, architecture podcasts, black designers, design advice, podcasts about design, black design, gender and interior design, women in architecture, doug shapiro, sustainable design, imagine a place, ofs brands, black interior designers, human centered design, women in design, black interior design, mentoring, young professional designers, interior design podcast, imagine a place podcast, designers, ofs, design matters, design leadership, women of design, sustainability, african american designers, taylor staten, design podcasts, black architects, ofs imagine a place, design thinking, mentoring young designers, interior design, mentorship, architecture and design, african american architects, design for culture, design false full 27 cbaa0348-ce18-49cc-9cbe-6a1a74a3bbb0 Can design thinking fix education? Sat, 13 Feb 2021 13:15:40 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Meredith Williams) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Can design thinking fix education? Doug Shapiro, Meredith Williams 00:21:59 Today, we bring you a story about a school in North Carolina and how the power of place transformed the future for a group of high school students. Meredith Williams is the principal at North Rowan High School. Her story takes us behind the scenes on how the courage to see things differently opened up a new world of possibilities for her students. Today, with visionary leadership and a new way of thinking about learning spaces and curriculum, they’re changing the conversation about how we can inspire young minds. Learn more about the transformation of North Rowan High School: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/can-design-thinking-fix-education Watch the story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LMwQkiUXnA&feature=emb_title View more Imagine a Place articles: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Today, we bring you a story about a school in North Carolina and how the power of place transformed the future for a group of high school students. Meredith Williams is the principal at North Rowan High School. Her story takes us behind the scenes on how the courage to see things differently opened up a new world of possibilities for her students. Today, with visionary leadership and a new way of thinking about learning spaces and curriculum, they’re changing the conversation about how we can inspire young minds. Learn more about the transformation of North Rowan High School: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/can-design-thinking-fix-education Watch the story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LMwQkiUXnA&feature=emb_title View more Imagine a Place articles: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place educational design, higher education design, podcasts on design, high school design, architecture podcasts, imagine a place ofs, meredith williams, podcasts about design, power of place, design podcast, doug shapiro, imagine a place, research and design, ofs brands, design for education, north rowan high school, design and education, school design, commercial interiors, design to improve education, human centered design, student-centered deesign, learning spaces, interior design podcast, imagine a place podcast, design research, ofs, design for students, design matters, design education, design for edducation, design leadership, high school interior design, higher education, design ideas, design podcasts, spencer north carolina, north carolina, design thinking, human experience, interior design, creativity, architecture and design, design laboratory, design, higher education interior design false full 26 a3fd1cf8-3a9c-45b9-8ffb-82e24ed1c8e3 Emmanuel Daniel (Microsoft): The Workplace of 2031 Sat, 6 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Emmanuel Daniel) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Emmanuel Daniel (Microsoft): The Workplace of 2031 Doug Shapiro, Emmanuel Daniel 00:28:40 Emmanuel Daniel is director of industry innovation, Smart Buildings and Campuses at Microsoft. Today, he will paint you a picture of a day in the workplace in 2031 and how data will play a role in creating better experiences for your workday. Building a modern campus: https://news.microsoft.com/modern-campus/ For more design stories visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Emmanuel Daniel is director of industry innovation, Smart Buildings and Campuses at Microsoft. Today, he will paint you a picture of a day in the workplace in 2031 and how data will play a role in creating better experiences for your workday. Building a modern campus: https://news.microsoft.com/modern-campus/ For more design stories visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place microsoft, working at microsoft, workplace design, podcasts on design, workplace data, architecture podcasts, imagine a place ofs, design professionals, workplace industry trends, design podcast, doug shapiro, design tech, human resources, imagine a place, research and design, ofs brands, workplace of the future, workplace design innovation, inovative design, architecture podcast, commercial interiors, interior design podcast, imagine a place podcast, design research, commercial interior design, designers, design and technology, ofs, technology and design, emmanuel daniel, interior design professionals, design innovation, office design, smart buildings, data storytelling, workplace, design podcasts, anaytics, data, facility management, design thinking, workplace interior design, human experience, technology, the future of design, architecture and design, workplace innovation, future workplace, office designers false full 25 04793f6f-4eff-4684-9517-54f5af6d0ba3 Jane Hallinan is NOT a decorator. Sat, 30 Jan 2021 17:05:22 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Jane Hallinan) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Jane Hallinan is NOT a decorator. Doug Shapiro, Jane Hallinan 00:33:56 Jane Hallinan, of Perkins Eastman in Pittsburgh, has become one of the most networked designers in the Workplace Design industry. She is also the founder of “Not A Decorator,” an apparel and accessory brand dedicated to reflecting the pride and passion she has for her career as an interior designer. In this episode, she shares the keys to personal growth and the importance networking plays in a career in design, as well as the challenges our industry faces to take “Material Health” to the next level. Not A Decorator: https://www.notadecorator.com/ Use promo code PLACE25 to receive 25% off your entire order! Learn more about Material Health: https://healthymaterialslab.org/ Learn more about Jane Hallinan: https://www.janehallinan.com/ For more design stories visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Jane Hallinan, of Perkins Eastman in Pittsburgh, has become one of the most networked designers in the Workplace Design industry. She is also the founder of “Not A Decorator,” an apparel and accessory brand dedicated to reflecting the pride and passion she has for her career as an interior designer. In this episode, she shares the keys to personal growth and the importance networking plays in a career in design, as well as the challenges our industry faces to take “Material Health” to the next level. Not A Decorator: https://www.notadecorator.com/ Use promo code PLACE25 to receive 25% off your entire order! Learn more about Material Health: https://healthymaterialslab.org/ Learn more about Jane Hallinan: https://www.janehallinan.com/ For more design stories visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place workplace design, podcasts on design, women designers, architecture podcasts, imagine a place ofs, design professionals, workplace industry trends, design advice, art and design, design careers, design podcast, doug shapiro, imagine a place, ofs brands, architecture podcast, commercial interiors, design inspiration, perkins eastman, green buildings, advice for designers, interior design podcast, imagine a place podcast, commercial interior design, designers, ofs, interior design career, interior design professionals, office design, interior designers, personal growth, sustainability, material health, design career advice, not a decorator, workplace, design podcasts, women interior design, design thinking, workplace interior design, jane hallinan, interior design, interior design advice, architecture and design, career in design, office designers, design false full 24 ff512d95-0045-4688-90ea-c647a92649e9 Stephen Searer (officesnapshots.com): The story behind one of design’s most beloved websites. Sat, 23 Jan 2021 16:40:01 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Stephen Searer) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Stephen Searer (officesnapshots.com): The story behind one of design’s most beloved websites. Doug Shapiro, Stephen Searer 00:19:50 Stephen Searer founded and runs one of the most popular office design websites in the world: OfficeSnapshots.com. In this episode, he shares his journey through entrepreneurship, how he almost lost his site with the click of a button, and his most powerful piece of advice for anyone aspiring to create something new. Learn more about Office Snapshots: https://officesnapshots.com/ Office Snapshots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officesnapshots/ For more design stories visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Stephen Searer founded and runs one of the most popular office design websites in the world: OfficeSnapshots.com. In this episode, he shares his journey through entrepreneurship, how he almost lost his site with the click of a button, and his most powerful piece of advice for anyone aspiring to create something new. 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With more than twenty years of experience in the interior design and creative concept industries, Andrew has designed for some of the world’s most progressive hotel brands. Alford’s work has been featured in The New York Times, Newsweek, Hotels Magazine, Boutique Design Magazine, and Green Interiors Magazine. In this episode, he lets us into his thoughts and shares the career advice that you never knew you needed and how to live your most colorful life. From the very moment we connected to the end of our conversation, Andrew entertains. Learn more about Andrew Alford: https://www.andrewalforddesign.com/ For more design stories visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Andrew Alford is best described as a creative human, artist, and interior designer fighting a war against beige and boring. With more than twenty years of experience in the interior design and creative concept industries, Andrew has designed for some of the world’s most progressive hotel brands. Alford’s work has been featured in The New York Times, Newsweek, Hotels Magazine, Boutique Design Magazine, and Green Interiors Magazine. In this episode, he lets us into his thoughts and shares the career advice that you never knew you needed and how to live your most colorful life. From the very moment we connected to the end of our conversation, Andrew entertains. Learn more about Andrew Alford: https://www.andrewalforddesign.com/ For more design stories visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place architecture, innovation in design, color design, color, design professionals, modern design, art and design, happiness, andrew alford creative, design podcast, doug shapiro, imagine a place, art, ofs brands, architecture podcast, color and happiness, art design, interior design podcast, podcast color, imagine a place podcast, ofs, interior design professionals, hotel design, design innovation, andrew alford, interior designers, hospitality, interior design trends, color theory, interior design color, creative design, design career advice, hospitality design, color and design, ofs imagine a place, design thinking, doug shapiro ofs, interior design, design career, architecture and design, design with color, hospitality interior design, podcast design, design for hotels false full 22 7a2b731d-dac4-4204-92c2-687e9e9550ed Dr. Eve Edelstein (Clinicians for Design): The Intersection of Neuroscience and Architecture Wed, 6 Jan 2021 03:18:13 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Dr. Eve Edelstein) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Dr. Eve Edelstein (Clinicians for Design): The Intersection of Neuroscience and Architecture Doug Shapiro, Dr. Eve Edelstein 00:32:35 If you are curious about architecture and you’re also curious about your brain, then it means that you are curious about Dr. Eve Edelstein. Eve lives at the intersection of architecture and neuroscience. She co-founded Clinicians for Design, an international consultancy whose research is guiding more thoughtful environments for healthcare. In this episode, we discuss artificial intelligence, new technologies, how we think and learn, and the exact moment when Eve came to recognize the responsibility that architects and designers have to save lives through design. Imagine a Place online: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/ Learn more about Clinicians for Design: https://www.cliniciansfordesign.com/ If you are curious about architecture and you’re also curious about your brain, then it means that you are curious about Dr. Eve Edelstein. Eve lives at the intersection of architecture and neuroscience. She co-founded Clinicians for Design, an international consultancy whose research is guiding more thoughtful environments for healthcare. In this episode, we discuss artificial intelligence, new technologies, how we think and learn, and the exact moment when Eve came to recognize the responsibility that architects and designers have to save lives through design. Imagine a Place online: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/ Learn more about Clinicians for Design: https://www.cliniciansfordesign.com/ interior design research, architecture, the future workplace, innovation in design, design professionals, design podcast, doug shapiro, imagine a place, research and design, ofs brands, architecture podcast, ofs podcast, interior design podcast, imagine a place podcast, design research, ofs, design innovation, a and d, office design, interior designers, the future of work, interior design trends, eve edelstein, interiors, design strategies, ofs imagine a place, design thinking, interior design, architecture and design, neurodiversity false full 21 a00a7526-17e3-4787-99ec-33cb6b0372bc The Imagine a Place Mission and Looking Ahead to 2021 Mon, 28 Dec 2020 18:58:10 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast The Imagine a Place Mission and Looking Ahead to 2021 Doug Shapiro 00:05:41 Host, Doug Shapiro, shares the mission behind the Imagine a Place podcast, what's ahead in 2021, and the one question he challenges you to answer. As a gift to our listeners, sign-up to receive your free Imagine a Place magazine: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Say hello and reach-out to host, Doug Shapiro: dshapiro@ofs.com Got questions or story ideas? Reach-out to the Imagine a Place team: imagineaplace@ofs.com Host, Doug Shapiro, shares the mission behind the Imagine a Place podcast, what's ahead in 2021, and the one question he challenges you to answer. As a gift to our listeners, sign-up to receive your free Imagine a Place magazine: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place Say hello and reach-out to host, Doug Shapiro: dshapiro@ofs.com Got questions or story ideas? Reach-out to the Imagine a Place team: imagineaplace@ofs.com imagine a place ofs, podcasts about design, a and d designers, design podcast, doug shapiro, imagine a place, ofs brands, architecture podcast, ofs podcast, architecture and design podcast, interior design podcast, imagine a place podcast, ofs, podcasts about interior design, a and d, interior designers, ofs furniture, imagine a place ofs brands, imagineaplace, architecture and design, podcasts about a and d false full 20 ff2305d1-db87-4fd2-9e88-a1e85f8df464 Bill Bouchey (HOK): Neurodiversity and Surviving the WFH Hangover Sun, 13 Dec 2020 16:38:43 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Bill Bouchey, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Bill Bouchey (HOK): Neurodiversity and Surviving the WFH Hangover Bill Bouchey, Doug Shapiro 00:46:54 In this episode, Bill Bouchey shares the design strategies and thinking behind HOK’s latest research: Designing a Neurodiverse Workplace. We also learn his point of view on a new purpose for the once bustling office. Through our conversation, he unveils his uncommon work habits and the creative ways he organizes the information in his life. For more, visit Imagine a Place online: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/ Learn more about HOK: https://www.hok.com/ Link to HOK’s latest research: Designing a Neurodiverse Workplace: https://www.hok.com/ideas/publications/hok-designing-a-neurodiverse-workplace/ In this episode, Bill Bouchey shares the design strategies and thinking behind HOK’s latest research: Designing a Neurodiverse Workplace. We also learn his point of view on a new purpose for the once bustling office. Through our conversation, he unveils his uncommon work habits and the creative ways he organizes the information in his life. For more, visit Imagine a Place online: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/ Learn more about HOK: https://www.hok.com/ Link to HOK’s latest research: Designing a Neurodiverse Workplace: https://www.hok.com/ideas/publications/hok-designing-a-neurodiverse-workplace/ interior design research, creative thinking, architecture, bill bouchey, hok interior design, the future workplace, innovation in design, design professionals, hok designers, wfh, design podcast, doug shapiro, imagine a place, research and design, ofs brands, architecture podcast, a & d, interior design podcast, imagine a place podcast, design research, ofs, hok, hok design, design innovation, a and d, office design, interior designers, the future of work, interior design trends, interiors, design strategies, ofs imagine a place, design thinking, interior design, architecture and design, neurodiversity, wfh hangover, design false full 19 887ec703-81f2-41e0-90be-3ef524f5dac1 David Galullo (Rapt Studio): The truth about great workplace culture. Sun, 6 Dec 2020 22:16:24 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (David Galullo, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast David Galullo (Rapt Studio): The truth about great workplace culture. David Galullo, Doug Shapiro 00:33:00 David Galullo, CEO of Rapt Studio, shares the secrets and debunks the myths around great workplace culture. Rapt Studio has recently designed for Dropbox, Google, Ancestry, and Vans. As a multidisciplinary design firm, they describe themselves as a group of believers with big hearts, good instincts, and uncommon curiosity. David certainly lives up to that mantra. Today, he shares his thoughts on getting workplace culture right and what he’s learned through designing for some of America’s most recognizable brands. For more, visit Imagine a Place online: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/ Learn more about Rapt Studio: https://raptstudio.com/ David Galullo, CEO of Rapt Studio, shares the secrets and debunks the myths around great workplace culture. Rapt Studio has recently designed for Dropbox, Google, Ancestry, and Vans. As a multidisciplinary design firm, they describe themselves as a group of believers with big hearts, good instincts, and uncommon curiosity. David certainly lives up to that mantra. Today, he shares his thoughts on getting workplace culture right and what he’s learned through designing for some of America’s most recognizable brands. For more, visit Imagine a Place online: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/ Learn more about Rapt Studio: https://raptstudio.com/ workplace design, creative thinking, architecture, innovation in design, imagine a place ofs, design professionals, space planning, design podcast, creative interior design, doug shapiro, imagine a place, ofs brands, architecture podcast, design inspiration, office space culture, workplace culture, rapt studio, interior design podcast, office culture, interior design innovation, imagine a place podcast, design innovation, office design, interior designers, interior design trends, interiors, david galullo, design trends, creativity and design, the future of design, interior design, architecture and design, a&d designers false full 18 a5e767a2-e995-42c3-99ba-495e80c128c0 Amanda Schneider (ThinkLab): It's time to rethink our processes. Sun, 29 Nov 2020 14:47:06 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Amanda Schneider, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Amanda Schneider (ThinkLab): It's time to rethink our processes. Amanda Schneider, Doug Shapiro 00:33:09 This week we welcome Amanda Schneider, founder of ThinkLab, the research division of SANDOW. Amanda and her team work to understand the trends, opportunities, and threats that swirl around the interiors industry. In this episode, we discuss those challenges and trends to discover what might be on the horizon for the profession of interior design. For more, visit Imagine a Place online: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/ Learn more about ThinkLab: https://thinklab.design/ Design Nerds Anonymous: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/design-nerds-anonymous/id1534887549 ThinkLab CBRE research referenced on this episode: https://thinklab.design/cbre-project/ This week we welcome Amanda Schneider, founder of ThinkLab, the research division of SANDOW. Amanda and her team work to understand the trends, opportunities, and threats that swirl around the interiors industry. In this episode, we discuss those challenges and trends to discover what might be on the horizon for the profession of interior design. For more, visit Imagine a Place online: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/ Learn more about ThinkLab: https://thinklab.design/ Design Nerds Anonymous: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/design-nerds-anonymous/id1534887549 ThinkLab CBRE research referenced on this episode: https://thinklab.design/cbre-project/ thinklab, thinklab insights, a&d, sandow media, architecture, innovation in design, imagine a place ofs, design professionals, space planning, creative interior design, design process, doug shapiro, imagine a place, ofs brands, architecture podcast, design inspiration, design nerds anonymous, interior design podcast, office culture, imagine a place podcast, design research, interior design media, design geeks, design innovation, design nerds, design geeks anonymous, office design, nerds anonymous, sandow, interior designers, interior design trends, cbre, cbre research, interiors, design trends, creativity and design, materiality, the future of design, interior design, future of design, architecture and design, a&d designers, design false full 17 89f264ad-e620-4dec-8110-1ed73fe462f4 Donald Rattner (My Creative Space): Is your home limiting your creativity? Tue, 10 Nov 2020 03:50:08 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Donald Rattner) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Donald Rattner (My Creative Space): Is your home limiting your creativity? Doug Shapiro, Donald Rattner 00:39:17 Want to be a more creative person? The answer might be right in front of you. Donald Rattner is an award-winning author and architect who spent years of his life exploring the deep instinctual connection between our environment and our creative self. His book: My Creative Space - How to Design Your Home to Stimulate Ideas and Spark Innovation is a collection of insights that, much like our conversation, we found to be unique, useful, and entertaining. Link to purchase Donald's book (My Creative Space): https://amzn.to/3eKNvEI Find Donald online: https://donaldrattner.com/ Visit Imagine a Place online: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/ Want to be a more creative person? The answer might be right in front of you. Donald Rattner is an award-winning author and architect who spent years of his life exploring the deep instinctual connection between our environment and our creative self. His book: My Creative Space - How to Design Your Home to Stimulate Ideas and Spark Innovation is a collection of insights that, much like our conversation, we found to be unique, useful, and entertaining. Link to purchase Donald's book (My Creative Space): https://amzn.to/3eKNvEI Find Donald online: https://donaldrattner.com/ Visit Imagine a Place online: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/ home design, designing your home ideas, architecture and creativity, my creative space, imagine a place ofs, design professionals, how to design your home, interior design podcasts, donald rattner, design podcast, doug shapiro, imagine a place, ofs brands, architecture podcast, design inspiration, imagine a place podcast, creativity podcasts, ofs, creative environments, design innovation, office design, interior designers, designing your home, creativity and design, productivity and design, doug shapiro ofs, interior design, creativity, modern design trends, architecture and design, design false full 16 03e007c7-36a7-49f6-b2a7-5de366b15293 James Kerrigan (Jacobs): Culture, place, and tools: The future of place making. Tue, 27 Oct 2020 11:52:21 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (James Kerrigan, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast James Kerrigan (Jacobs): Culture, place, and tools: The future of place making. James Kerrigan, Doug Shapiro 00:28:25 James Kerrigan is a musician, designer, and a true global citizen. His career in design has carried him from Australia, London, Los Angeles, DC, and now Dallas. In addition to his masterful skill in guitars, and talented eye for design, James is a deep thinker. Like many of my conversations with James, he finds a way to stretch my mind. In this chat, we explore the future around the purpose of place and he encourages us to think bigger about the profession of interior design - to think outside the building and how the role of place and placemaking can go far beyond the typical four walls around us. Connect with James on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-kerrigan-5547b337/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjameskerrigan/ https://www.jacobs.com/ Visit Imagine a Place online: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/ James Kerrigan is a musician, designer, and a true global citizen. His career in design has carried him from Australia, London, Los Angeles, DC, and now Dallas. In addition to his masterful skill in guitars, and talented eye for design, James is a deep thinker. Like many of my conversations with James, he finds a way to stretch my mind. In this chat, we explore the future around the purpose of place and he encourages us to think bigger about the profession of interior design - to think outside the building and how the role of place and placemaking can go far beyond the typical four walls around us. Connect with James on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-kerrigan-5547b337/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjameskerrigan/ https://www.jacobs.com/ Visit Imagine a Place online: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/ james kerrigan, architecture, designer advice, jacobs design, imagine a place ofs, design and decor, podcasts about design, space planning, design podcast, doug shapiro, imagine a place, ofs brands, jacobs, architecture podcast, design style, interior design podcast, office interior design, designers, ofs, space planners, office design, design future, place making, interior designers, imagine ofs, dallas designers, what is interior design, design thinking, doug shapiro ofs, the future of design, interior design, architecture design, interior design styles, architecture and design, design false full 15 fecb11e1-a5bd-4577-8a50-0e5ccb69e7f3 Krystal Lucero (Edwards Mulhausen): Using the gifts you’ve been given to create change. - Ep. 14 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 04:47:31 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Krystal Lucero) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Krystal Lucero (Edwards Mulhausen): Using the gifts you’ve been given to create change. - Ep. 14 Doug Shapiro, Krystal Lucero 00:35:23 In this episode, we speak with Krystal Lucero, Sr. Designer at Edwards Mulhausen. In our discussion, she explores her personal history and journey as a designer, a Black American, and an active member in her professional community. Together, we discuss the historical role of place and the potential design has to unite us. Connect with Krystal on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystallucero/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krystallucero/ EdwardMulhausen.com: http://edwardsmulhausen.com/team/krystal-lucero/ Visit Imagine a Place online: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/articles In this episode, we speak with Krystal Lucero, Sr. Designer at Edwards Mulhausen. In our discussion, she explores her personal history and journey as a designer, a Black American, and an active member in her professional community. Together, we discuss the historical role of place and the potential design has to unite us. Connect with Krystal on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystallucero/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krystallucero/ EdwardMulhausen.com: http://edwardsmulhausen.com/team/krystal-lucero/ Visit Imagine a Place online: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/articles blm movement, design advice, podcasts about design, gender and interior design, space planning, women in architecture, doug shapiro, imagine a place, black interior designers, young professional designers, imagine a place podcast, ofs, office design, blm, interior designer, interior design, architecture and design, design false full 14 a320e47a-f42a-4eba-af34-59ab7c36cdee Pam Light (HOK) & Dr. Scott Zeller, MD (Vituity): How will mental health and remote work impact design? - Ep. 13 Sun, 27 Sep 2020 23:52:09 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Scott Zeller, Doug Shapiro, Pam Light) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Pam Light (HOK) & Dr. Scott Zeller, MD (Vituity): How will mental health and remote work impact design? - Ep. 13 Scott Zeller, Doug Shapiro, Pam Light 00:28:54 Today, we bring together two forces in their respective fields: Pam Light, a design legend at HOK, and Dr. Scott Zeller, Vice President and leading Psychiatrist at Vituity. In this episode, we discuss the impact of interior design on mental health and what to expect in the future of where we go to work and heal. For more, visit Imagine a Place online: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/articles To learn more about Pam Light and Scott Zeller, please visit: Pam Light at HOK: https://www.hok.com/people/leadership/view/pam-light/ Dr. Scott Zeller, MD: https://www.vituity.com/ Today, we bring together two forces in their respective fields: Pam Light, a design legend at HOK, and Dr. Scott Zeller, Vice President and leading Psychiatrist at Vituity. In this episode, we discuss the impact of interior design on mental health and what to expect in the future of where we go to work and heal. For more, visit Imagine a Place online: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/articles To learn more about Pam Light and Scott Zeller, please visit: Pam Light at HOK: https://www.hok.com/people/leadership/view/pam-light/ Dr. Scott Zeller, MD: https://www.vituity.com/ home office design, vituity, interior design podcasts, podcasts about design, mental health design, doug shapiro, imagine a place, covid and interior design, ofs podcast, imagine a place podcast, hok, hok design, remote work, scott zeller, mental health and design, interior design trends, healthy spaces, pam light, design podcasts, covid interior design, interior design, remote working, design false full 13 43fe4327-49d4-4176-bd28-cdac268baf8e Ximena Diaz (A ESTUDIO): Facing gender bias, finding mom-strength, and coaching next-gen design. - Ep. 12 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 21:41:19 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Ximena Diaz, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Ximena Diaz (A ESTUDIO): Facing gender bias, finding mom-strength, and coaching next-gen design. - Ep. 12 Ximena Diaz, Doug Shapiro 00:20:24 Today we speak with Ximena Diaz, professor, architect, interior designer, and founder of A Estudio. In this episode, we discuss some of the industry’s most important topics, as Ximena guides us through her successes and the challenges she faced as an architect and full-time Mom. It’s an inspiring conversation and one we think you’ll love to hear. Connect with Ximena on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ximena-diaz-design/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ximenadiaz.design/ A Estudio: https://www.a-estudio.mx/ Visit Imagine a Place online: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/articles Today we speak with Ximena Diaz, professor, architect, interior designer, and founder of A Estudio. In this episode, we discuss some of the industry’s most important topics, as Ximena guides us through her successes and the challenges she faced as an architect and full-time Mom. It’s an inspiring conversation and one we think you’ll love to hear. Connect with Ximena on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ximena-diaz-design/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ximenadiaz.design/ A Estudio: https://www.a-estudio.mx/ Visit Imagine a Place online: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/articles gender, architecture, imagine a place ofs, art and design, gender and interior design, ximena diaz, space planning, design podcast, women in architecture, doug shapiro, imagine a place, ofs brands, moms of design, interior design podcast, imagine a place podcast, ofs, motherhood, office design, women and design, women interior design, mothers and design, interior designer, gender topics, architecture and design false full 12 06789fe5-551f-4ba4-b74d-898cc7e2b4d3 What have we learned after 10 episodes? Mon, 7 Sep 2020 23:38:00 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast What have we learned after 10 episodes? Doug Shapiro 00:08:28 We can't believe we already have 10 published episodes of the Imagine a Place podcast! This milestone got us to pause and reflect on the amazing conversations we've had with our guests. So much great insight has been shared in just 10 episodes that we decided to find and compile a few of our favorite lessons so far. There is still much more to come from the podcast and certainly much more to learn. Thank you for joining us on this journey and we're looking forward to sharing more of these amazing discussions. For more on Imagine a Place, please visit https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place. We can't believe we already have 10 published episodes of the Imagine a Place podcast! This milestone got us to pause and reflect on the amazing conversations we've had with our guests. So much great insight has been shared in just 10 episodes that we decided to find and compile a few of our favorite lessons so far. There is still much more to come from the podcast and certainly much more to learn. Thank you for joining us on this journey and we're looking forward to sharing more of these amazing discussions. For more on Imagine a Place, please visit https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place. podcasts on design, architecture, imagine a place ofs, interior design podcasts, design lessons, imagine a place, ofs brands, office culture, ofs, office design, podcasts about office design, interior designers, imagine ofs, design podcasts, ofs imagine a place, design thinking, interior design, architecture and design, design false bonus 1e0a4333-653a-40fa-ba29-b2c0a7ac2109 Katherine Ankerson (University of Nebraska-Lincoln): Design education in the new world. - Ep. 11 Tue, 1 Sep 2020 14:33:58 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Katherine Ankerson, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Katherine Ankerson (University of Nebraska-Lincoln): Design education in the new world. - Ep. 11 Katherine Ankerson, Doug Shapiro 00:22:21 Katherine Ankerson is an award-winning author and the Dean for the College of Architecture at the University of Nebraska. In our interview, she paints a picture of how design education looks in the new world ahead of us and what we can expect from our next generation of emerging professionals. We also explore the often-debated question: Can creativity be taught? Visit the Imagine a Place journal for more stories: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/articles Katherine Ankerson is an award-winning author and the Dean for the College of Architecture at the University of Nebraska. In our interview, she paints a picture of how design education looks in the new world ahead of us and what we can expect from our next generation of emerging professionals. We also explore the often-debated question: Can creativity be taught? Visit the Imagine a Place journal for more stories: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/articles unlv, podcast imagine a place, interior design podcasts, podcasts about design, podcast interior design, university of nebraska lincoln, doug shapiro, imagine a place, ofs brands, katherine ankerson, university design programs, ofs podcast, college students and design, imagine a place podcast, architechtural design, designers, ofs, design education, office design, interior designers, college and design, design podcasts, design programs, the future of design, architecture and design, university of nebraska false full 11 f2ff0d60-4bb2-4f73-9e0b-4b082d24ccd9 Autumn Gloetzner (DLR Group): Finding your place in design. - Ep. 10 Instagram

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]]> Autumn Gloetzner (DLR Group): Finding your place in design. - Ep. 10 Autumn Gloetzner, Doug Shapiro 00:15:24 In this episode, we welcome Autumn Gloetzner, Interior Designer and Workplace leader for DLR Group. We had the opportunity to speak with Autumn to discover more about her background, the importance of place, and how to find your way in the world of design. Visit the Imagine a Place journal for more stories: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/articles More about Autumn Gloetzner: https://www.dlrgroup.com/people/autumn-gloetzner/ In this episode, we welcome Autumn Gloetzner, Interior Designer and Workplace leader for DLR Group. We had the opportunity to speak with Autumn to discover more about her background, the importance of place, and how to find your way in the world of design. Visit the Imagine a Place journal for more stories: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/articles More about Autumn Gloetzner: https://www.dlrgroup.com/people/autumn-gloetzner/ architecture, art and design, space planning, dlr group, doug shapiro, imagine a place, art, podcasts about designers, ofs brands, furniture design, imagine a place podcast, ofs, space planners, human design, a and d, office design, interior designers, autumn gloetzner, design podcasts, designer inspiration, interiors, ofs imagine a place, furniture podcasts, modern interior design, interior design, space design, architecture and design, design false full 10 be30a5a7-0b3e-4fdd-ae4b-eba41b306584 Brigitte Preston (Perkins+Will): Creating environments of meaning. - 09 Instagram

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]]> Brigitte Preston (Perkins+Will): Creating environments of meaning. - 09 Doug Shapiro, Brigitte Preston 00:15:36 On this episode, our guest is Brigitte Preston, Principal at Perkins and Will. We had the chance to learn her perspective on design and where she draws her inspiration. It was fascinating to hear Brigitte explain the importance of creating an environment of meaning. She captures how designing with more intention can create more human-centered places and experiences. Visit the Imagine a Place journal for more stories: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/articles More about Brigitte Preston: https://perkinswill.com/person/brigitte-preston/ On this episode, our guest is Brigitte Preston, Principal at Perkins and Will. We had the chance to learn her perspective on design and where she draws her inspiration. It was fascinating to hear Brigitte explain the importance of creating an environment of meaning. She captures how designing with more intention can create more human-centered places and experiences. Visit the Imagine a Place journal for more stories: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/articles More about Brigitte Preston: https://perkinswill.com/person/brigitte-preston/ architecture, modern design, interior design podcasts, space planning, design podcast, doug shapiro, imagine a place, ofs brands, human centered design, design inspiration, furniture design, famous designers, designers, ofs, perkins and will, a and d, perkins + will, office design, ofs furniture, brigitte preston, design podcasts, ofs imagine a place, furniture podcasts, doug shapiro ofs, interior design, architecture and design, architecture and design podcasts false full 9 5d4801f0-4d9e-4735-80be-6e50f6f6601d Jeffrey Abel (Abel Design Group): Failure is your drive switch. - Ep. 08 Episode Notes

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]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2020 03:57:33 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Jeffrey Abel) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Episode Notes

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]]> Jeffrey Abel (Abel Design Group): Failure is your drive switch. - Ep. 08 Doug Shapiro, Jeffrey Abel 00:17:27 In this episode, Doug sits down with Jeffrey Abel, principal at Abel Design Group, for an entertaining discussion on the creative process and advice for young designers. Together, they revisit his past to pinpoint the moment Jeffrey knew he was destined to be a designer, and uncover how failure can be a powerful engine for growth and creativity. Check out the Imagine a Place journal for more stories: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/articles More about Abel Design Group: https://abeldesigngroup.com/ In this episode, Doug sits down with Jeffrey Abel, principal at Abel Design Group, for an entertaining discussion on the creative process and advice for young designers. Together, they revisit his past to pinpoint the moment Jeffrey knew he was destined to be a designer, and uncover how failure can be a powerful engine for growth and creativity. Check out the Imagine a Place journal for more stories: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/articles More about Abel Design Group: https://abeldesigngroup.com/ commercial design, architecture, modern design, space planning, design podcast, imagine a place, ofs brands, jeff abel, imagine a place podcast, designers, ofs, abel design group, office design, interior designers, office furniture, jeffrey abel, interiors, ofs imagine a place, design thinking, interior design, creativity, future of design, architecture and design, design false full 8 9ae13a14-e1e0-4c8f-a0da-c7f7feb39006 Roby Isaac (Mannington Commercial): Change at the studio level. - Ep. 07 Join us online: 

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]]> Tue, 7 Jul 2020 04:24:35 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Roby Isaac) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Join us online: 

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]]> Roby Isaac (Mannington Commercial): Change at the studio level. - Ep. 07 Doug Shapiro, Roby Isaac 00:34:13 Roby Isaac is the Vice President of Commercial Design for Mannington Commercial, one of the world’s leading flooring manufacturers. In this episode, you’ll gain his perspective as an Indian-born American making sense of his journey through design and the world. Roby challenges us to imagine how our planet might be different today if certain social constructs had been shed years ago. Check out the Imagine a Place journal for more stories: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/articles Roby Isaac is the Vice President of Commercial Design for Mannington Commercial, one of the world’s leading flooring manufacturers. In this episode, you’ll gain his perspective as an Indian-born American making sense of his journey through design and the world. Roby challenges us to imagine how our planet might be different today if certain social constructs had been shed years ago. Check out the Imagine a Place journal for more stories: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/articles commercial design, architecture, roby isaac, doug shapiro, imagine a place, ofs brands, diversity, diversity and design, ofs, mannington mills, interior designers, office furniture, flooring, imagine ofs, ofs imagine a place, design thinking, interior design, architecture and design, design false full 7 573f5bb4-b4b7-4cef-a581-611f8c0cb2e9 Regan Donoghue (SimConsults): Design thinking for the new world. - Ep. 06 Join us online: 

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]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2020 11:14:41 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Regan Donoghue) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Join us online: 

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]]> Regan Donoghue (SimConsults): Design thinking for the new world. - Ep. 06 Doug Shapiro, Regan Donoghue 00:41:40 Some people have the gift of putting together research, history, facts, and experiences into simple little conclusions that challenge us to think differently about the world we live in. Regan Donoghue is the regional workplace manager for SimConsults, a global commercial real estate firm and she is one of these very gifted thinkers. If you are into workplace design or even just work in an office, put on your thinking cap and buckle up - you're going to love this episode. Looking for more? Check out the Imagine a Place journal for more stories: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/articles Some people have the gift of putting together research, history, facts, and experiences into simple little conclusions that challenge us to think differently about the world we live in. Regan Donoghue is the regional workplace manager for SimConsults, a global commercial real estate firm and she is one of these very gifted thinkers. If you are into workplace design or even just work in an office, put on your thinking cap and buckle up - you're going to love this episode. Looking for more? Check out the Imagine a Place journal for more stories: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/articles workplace design, commercial real estate, architecture, imagine a place ofs, newmark knight frank, space planning, doug shapiro, imagine a place, regan donoghue, imagine a place podcast, office interior design, ofs, interior designers, ofs imagine a place, design thinking, modern interior design, interior design, architecture and design, design false full 6 a5bb9be7-3145-4241-9335-e2f7a0c762ee Inspiring for purpose. Fri, 12 Jun 2020 19:31:22 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Aaron Estabrook) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Inspiring for purpose. Aaron Estabrook 00:01:59 We had a podcast lined up for today, but we’ve decided to pause this week to offer some space to listen and understand the gravity of what must change. The goal of this podcast, and the Imagine a Place platform, is to explore the powerful role that place plays in our lives, but also give a voice to those wanting to be heard and tell stories that have meaning in our industry. Now is the time for us to go further with this goal and share stories that inspire for purpose. We hope you’ll help us in this journey and invite you to share ideas of other voices you feel are deserving of attention during this time. Feel free to email us at imagineaplace@ofs.com, we’d love to hear from you. In the meantime, please take yourself and take care of each other. From all of us here at Imagine a Place, thank you for listening and we’ll be listening too. We had a podcast lined up for today, but we’ve decided to pause this week to offer some space to listen and understand the gravity of what must change. The goal of this podcast, and the Imagine a Place platform, is to explore the powerful role that place plays in our lives, but also give a voice to those wanting to be heard and tell stories that have meaning in our industry. Now is the time for us to go further with this goal and share stories that inspire for purpose. We hope you’ll help us in this journey and invite you to share ideas of other voices you feel are deserving of attention during this time. Feel free to email us at imagineaplace@ofs.com, we’d love to hear from you. In the meantime, please take yourself and take care of each other. From all of us here at Imagine a Place, thank you for listening and we’ll be listening too. architecture, space planning, imagine a place, podcasts for design, ofs, interior designers, ofs imagine a place, interior design, architecture and design, design false full 5 c31dd201-10f3-4ba7-9a49-dd1643930859 Dr. Drew Ramsey, MD (Eat Complete): Balancing nutrition, empathy, and mental health. - Ep. 04 Check out the Imagine a Place journal for more stories: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/articles 

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]]> Tue, 26 May 2020 15:44:20 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Ryan Menke, Dr. Drew Ramsey, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Check out the Imagine a Place journal for more stories: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/articles 

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]]> Dr. Drew Ramsey, MD (Eat Complete): Balancing nutrition, empathy, and mental health. - Ep. 04 Ryan Menke, Dr. Drew Ramsey, Doug Shapiro 00:22:25 This is not your typical episode centered around design and place. However, a chance encounter with today's guest lead to a perfectly suited conversation for the time we are currently living. When our SVP of Sales and Marketing, Ryan Menke, happened to sit next to Dr. Drew Ramsey, MD, on a plane, a friendship blossomed between the two that would eventually lead to this very podcast. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Drew Ramsey, MD, about his life as a psychiatrist, nutritionist, and farmer. Together, we discuss the importance of exercising our empathy muscle, the connection between nutrition and mental health, and allowing yourself to become entwined with the places we live. This is not your typical episode centered around design and place. However, a chance encounter with today's guest lead to a perfectly suited conversation for the time we are currently living. When our SVP of Sales and Marketing, Ryan Menke, happened to sit next to Dr. Drew Ramsey, MD, on a plane, a friendship blossomed between the two that would eventually lead to this very podcast. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Drew Ramsey, MD, about his life as a psychiatrist, nutritionist, and farmer. Together, we discuss the importance of exercising our empathy muscle, the connection between nutrition and mental health, and allowing yourself to become entwined with the places we live. mindfullness, workplace design, health and wellness, imagine a place ofs, ryan menke, space planning, doug shapiro, imagine a place, ofs brands, mental clarity, dr drew ramsey, imagine a place podcast, office interior design, ofs, nutrition and mental health, ryan menke ofs, office interior, office design, dr drew ramsey md, mental health, nutrition, modern interior design, empathy, interior design, architecture and design, wellness, dr. drew, office designers, design false full 4 32af500a-2057-4c01-9e05-53b1288e2fa0 Cheryl Durst (IIDA): What's next for the spaces we design? - Ep.03 Mon, 11 May 2020 16:05:34 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Cheryl Durst, Doug Shapiro) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Cheryl Durst (IIDA): What's next for the spaces we design? - Ep.03 Cheryl Durst, Doug Shapiro 00:29:35 When it comes to the role that place plays in our lives, there are very few on the planet that have spent more time and effort explaining it than Cheryl Durst. Cheryl is CEO of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) and is widely regarded as one of the design world’s wittiest and wisest personalities. We caught up with Cheryl on a call from her home where she opens up about her childhood, what brings comfort in her life, and what might be next for the spaces that we design. Check out the Imagine a Place journal for more stories: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/articles Learn more about the IIDA and Cheryl Durst: https://www.iida.org/content.cfm/cheryl-durst When it comes to the role that place plays in our lives, there are very few on the planet that have spent more time and effort explaining it than Cheryl Durst. Cheryl is CEO of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) and is widely regarded as one of the design world’s wittiest and wisest personalities. We caught up with Cheryl on a call from her home where she opens up about her childhood, what brings comfort in her life, and what might be next for the spaces that we design. Check out the Imagine a Place journal for more stories: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/articles Learn more about the IIDA and Cheryl Durst: https://www.iida.org/content.cfm/cheryl-durst workplace design, cheryl durst iida, interior decoration, international interior design association, space planning, famous interior designers, doug shapiro, imagine a place, ofs brands, office interior design, commercial interior design, ofs, cheryl durst, office interior, iida, office design, interior designers, contemporary interior design, ofs imagine a place, modern interior design, interior design, architecture and design, office designers, design false full 3 7201ec53-ff3e-4585-8eec-f8c7637e3d88 Juan Carlos Baumgartner (SPACE): Designing for optimism. - Ep. 02

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]]> Juan Carlos Baumgartner (SPACE): Designing for optimism. - Ep. 02 Doug Shapiro, Juan Carlos Baumgartner 00:27:24 On this episode, host Doug Shapiro chats with Juan Carlos Baumgartner, where they explore the intersection of optimism and the built environment. Juan Carlos Baumgartner is CEO and founder of Chicago-based Architecture and Design firm SPACE and a jolt of positive vibes and curiosity. Take a listen as Juan Carlos explains how “being a designer means being a positivist” and what we create might just shape who we are. Check out the Imagine a Place journal for more stories: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/articles Learn more about Juan Carlos Baumgartner and SPACE: https://spacemex.com/ On this episode, host Doug Shapiro chats with Juan Carlos Baumgartner, where they explore the intersection of optimism and the built environment. Juan Carlos Baumgartner is CEO and founder of Chicago-based Architecture and Design firm SPACE and a jolt of positive vibes and curiosity. Take a listen as Juan Carlos explains how “being a designer means being a positivist” and what we create might just shape who we are. Check out the Imagine a Place journal for more stories: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/articles Learn more about Juan Carlos Baumgartner and SPACE: https://spacemex.com/ design studio, space, architecture, imagine a place ofs, space planning, doug shapiro, chicago design, imagine a place, ofs brands, juan carlos baumgartner, buildings, chicago designers, juan carlos designer, imagine a place podcast, designers, interior design education, ofs, interior design style, interiors, ofs imagine a place, design thinking, interior design, architecture and design, design false full 2 5aecae2e-7836-473b-8fc1-1e8991857a7f Angie Lee (FXCollaborative): Are we rewriting our life, work, and design value system? - Ep. 01 Tue, 14 Apr 2020 12:22:47 +0000 aestabrook@ofs.com (Doug Shapiro, Angie Lee) https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast Angie Lee (FXCollaborative): Are we rewriting our life, work, and design value system? - Ep. 01 Doug Shapiro, Angie Lee 00:24:14 Well, this isn't how we imagined launching a podcast, but so much has changed in our world in just a few short weeks that we had to try to start making sense of it all. In this episode, Doug chats with Angie Lee, Partner and Design Director of Interiors for New York’s FXCollaborative. Doug and Angie discuss how this pandemic might force us to rethink our current value system around our life, work, and approach to interior design. Well, this isn't how we imagined launching a podcast, but so much has changed in our world in just a few short weeks that we had to try to start making sense of it all. In this episode, Doug chats with Angie Lee, Partner and Design Director of Interiors for New York’s FXCollaborative. Doug and Angie discuss how this pandemic might force us to rethink our current value system around our life, work, and approach to interior design. imagine place, workplace design, imagine a place ofs, doug shapiro, imagine a place, angie lee, ofs, angie lee fx collaborative, fx collaborative, imagineaplace, ofs imagine a place, design thinking, interior design, design false full 1 83583773-ee7b-426f-815d-cd84aa127c23 Welcome to the Imagine a Place podcast Visit Imagine a Place online for more original stories and videos. 

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]]> Welcome to the Imagine a Place podcast Aaron Estabrook 00:01:44 Welcome to the Imagine a Place podcast! Hosted by Doug Shapiro, Imagine a Place is a journal that explores the powerful role that place plays in our lives by gathering and sharing authentic voices, insightful perspectives, and stories of places designed to inspire, support, and connect people. Welcome to the Imagine a Place podcast! Hosted by Doug Shapiro, Imagine a Place is a journal that explores the powerful role that place plays in our lives by gathering and sharing authentic voices, insightful perspectives, and stories of places designed to inspire, support, and connect people. imagine place, workplace design, imagine a place ofs, ofs imagine place, doug shapiro, imagine a place, ofs podcast, podcast by ofs, imagine a place the podcast, imagine a place podcast, ofs, imagine a, imagine a place trailer, ofs imagine a place, design false trailer