This episode of Thinking through Design celebrates National Recycling Day (Nov 15) with host Adam Fromme in conversation with Gary Anderson, creator of the 1970 recycling symbol. “And that was really the first time I thought to myself, well, I designed that.” Gary Anderson In this episode Gary reflects on the unexpectedly enduring life of… Continue reading From logo to legacy
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On finding the fun
In this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Ben Denzer. “And so, if I can make that process last longer, then, you know, I’m more happy. And then I realized through doing that, I make more exciting things.” Ben Denzer Ben is a New York–based creative whose work… Continue reading On finding the fun
From Ulm to Ohio — a career retrospective, Pt. 2
In this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Reinhart Butter for the next chapter in their ongoing conversation. “Back in those days ‘fun’ was having invented something—having developed something—together.” Reinhart Butter This episode is Part 2 of an ongoing conversation about Reinhart’s career. In this installment, we explore Reinhart’s… Continue reading From Ulm to Ohio — a career retrospective, Pt. 2
What about care, caution and ethics?
In this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Sébastien Proulx, PhD. “What care allows us to do is to put attention to issues that are often overlooked.” Their conversation explores how care—not just empathy—can serve as an ethical foundation for design practice. Rather than rushing to define problems or… Continue reading What about care, caution and ethics?
The purpose of play
In this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Taylor Olsen. “This is awesome. It’s foolproof. Nothing’s going to break. And then they’ll try it, and it breaks.” Taylor Olsen In this conversation, Adam and Taylor explore the role of play as design educators, highlighting how games create space… Continue reading The purpose of play
Student Spotlight: Designing for intentionality
In this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Dedié Adissem. “It’s your job. It’s your duty to care.”Dedié Adissem This is included in a three-part series with students in the Mayo Peer-to-peer Mentorship Program. The program is named after Dr. Noel Mayo, a retired Professor in the Department… Continue reading Student Spotlight: Designing for intentionality
Student Spotlight: Designing for belonging
In this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Brianna Thompson. “Because sometimes when you talk out loud; you hear that good idea. And then you’re like, oh I just need to say it.”Brianna Thompson This is included in a three-part series with students in the Mayo Peer-to-peer Mentorship… Continue reading Student Spotlight: Designing for belonging
Student Spotlight: Designing for visibility
In this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Bryce Patterson. “And that is part of what I feel like the problem is, as to why the disparity is there, because nobody is there to teach these black kids about design. Like they just haven’t been exposed to it.… Continue reading Student Spotlight: Designing for visibility
From Ulm to Ohio — a career retrospective, Pt. 1
In this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Reinhart Butter. “You don’t sit there wondering when the muse will kiss you.” Reinhart Butter This episode is Part 1 of an ongoing conversation about Reinhart’s career. In this installment, we listen to his account from the age of 20… Continue reading From Ulm to Ohio — a career retrospective, Pt. 1
Finding your professional voice
In this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Gene McHugh. “And I think that, what would impress firm leadership is how effective you are with your time” Gene McHugh This episode is on the evolving landscape of design careers, from the first job interview to establishing yourself as… Continue reading Finding your professional voice
Peter Megert and the influence of Swiss design
In this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Oscar Fernández. “Peter brought an intellectual rigor that was unheard of in American design schools.” Oscar Fernández This episode is a celebration of the designer and educator, Peter Megert. A Swiss designer, Peter taught in the Department of Design at… Continue reading Peter Megert and the influence of Swiss design
Fashion, fabrics and technology
In this episode of the Thinking though Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Sasha de Koninck, PhD. “But that’s kind of the other end of things, thinking about ways that that technology could also call us.” Sasha de Koninck This episode examines the complex relationship between wearable technology and personal storytelling. The discussion… Continue reading Fashion, fabrics and technology
Passion, participation and representation, Pt. 2
In this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Jacinda Walker, Omari Souza and John Brown VI. “We often tell students that you’re designing for audiences that you might not belong to, but we fail to actually show students how to engage with things that are different.” Omari Souza… Continue reading Passion, participation and representation, Pt. 2
Passion, participation and representation, Pt. 1
In this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Anne Berry and S. Alfonso Williams. “So in your mind, whether or not it’s a conscious thought, there’s this idea that, I could do that. Because I’ve seen it modeled before me.” Anne Berry Their conversation explores the evolving landscape… Continue reading Passion, participation and representation, Pt. 1
Can technology drive collaborative design?
In this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Tomás Dorta. “The idea is to immerse the users together. Not only with you, the users together. So they would be recalling what happened, what happened for them.” Tomás Dorta Their conversation dives into the collaborative essence of design, emphasizing… Continue reading Can technology drive collaborative design?
A call for contamination
In this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Fabio Di Liberto. “So the act of designing, changing the world, is something that belongs to us.” Fabio Di Liberto Their conversation settled at the intersection of empathy in design and the importance of intentional play in the workplace. At its… Continue reading A call for contamination
Mastering the design brief
In this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Sébastien Proulx, PhD. “The brief is a communication tool for all the stakeholders…including you.” Sébastien Proulx Their conversation discusses the intricate dynamics of the design process, underscoring the need for designers to confidently tackle challenges, foster creativity and uphold professionalism… Continue reading Mastering the design brief
Designing for yourself
In this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Yvette Shen. “You cannot just rely on artificial intelligence, because that’s a very dangerous zone, and that means you are replaceable.” Yvette Shen Their conversation digs into the intricacies of self-reflection, data visualization and creative expression through the lens of… Continue reading Designing for yourself
The role of strategy in the creative process
In this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Rebekah Matheny. “It’s hard for us as designers, but I think that’s part of the greatest challenge is to figure out what is best for each solution to fit all of the people that are going to experience it.” Rebekah… Continue reading The role of strategy in the creative process
How making impacts the design process
In this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Jeff Haase “And when you draw with crayons, you bring back all kinds of memories of being a kid playing. As your creativity sort of opens up a Pandora’s box.” Jeff Haase Their conversation offers a compelling insight into the… Continue reading How making impacts the design process
The importance of collaborative design
In this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Liz Sanders and PJ Stappers. “I think one of the interesting things of design is that the product, the outcome, carries a lot of knowledge, but you have to point out what knowledge that is.” PJ Stappers Their conversation focuses… Continue reading The importance of collaborative design
The changing role of the designer
In this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Paul Nini. “The presentation of your work is extremely important. And you have to get good at it.” Paul Nini Their conversation focuses on the evolving role of design in society. They discuss how this design education goes beyond aesthetics… Continue reading The changing role of the designer
What does it mean to be a curious, critical thinker?
In this inaugural episode of the Thinking through Design podcast, host Adam Fromme sits down with Fabienne Münch, PhD. “First and foremost, you don’t take what you read or hear or see for granted. To me, that’s the first step of thinking critically.” Fabienne Münch Their conversation focuses on curious, critical thinking. They discuss how… Continue reading What does it mean to be a curious, critical thinker?
Resource: The Recursive Design Framework
The Recursive Design Framework is a 1-page PDF resource designed by Adam Fromme to help guide people through the design process. Two well-known and commonly used design frameworks are IDEO’s Design Thinking Process and the Design Council’s Double Diamond. However, both of these frameworks are oriented towards the client side of a design project (“explaining… Continue reading Resource: The Recursive Design Framework