Kevin Ward sits down with host Adam Fromme in this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast. “You don’t pursue design without a passion for design.” Kevin Ward This episode looks at how a return to craft can become a powerful differentiator for design students. Our conversation reflects on the struggle between the apathy and… Continue reading Craft, curiosity and consequences
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A move towards meaning
Ayse Birsel sits down with host Adam Fromme in this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast. “Design tools are really all about tricking our minds for our own good.” Ayse Birsel Their conversation explores how we can apply the design principles commonly used for organizations and communities to help us navigate the complexities of… Continue reading A move towards meaning
From logo to legacy
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
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?
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
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
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
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?