Brigitte Preston (Perkins+Will): Creating environments of meaning. - 09

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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.

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Dr. Drew Ramsey, MD (Eat Complete): Balancing nutrition, empathy, and mental health. - Ep. 04: 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. by Imagine a Place
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Angie Lee (FXCollaborative): Are we rewriting our life, work, and design value system? - Ep. 01: 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. by Imagine a Place
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Brigitte Preston (Perkins+Will): Creating environments of meaning. - 09: 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/ by Imagine a Place
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Regan Donoghue (SimConsults): Design thinking for the new world. - Ep. 06: 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 by Imagine a Place
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Lessons from the Library: The story of Bill Van Erp - Gensler: 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/ by Imagine a Place
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Stephen Searer (officesnapshots.com): The story behind one of design’s most beloved websites.: 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 by Imagine a Place
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Can design thinking fix education?: 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 by Imagine a Place
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Katherine Ankerson (University of Nebraska-Lincoln): Design education in the new world. - Ep. 11: 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 by Imagine a Place
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Jane Hallinan is NOT a decorator.: 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 by Imagine a Place
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Juan Carlos Baumgartner (SPACE): Designing for optimism. - Ep. 02: 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/ by Imagine a Place
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Welcome to the Imagine a Place podcast: 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. by Imagine a Place
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Krystal Lucero (Edwards Mulhausen): Using the gifts you’ve been given to create change. - Ep. 14: 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 by Imagine a Place
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Cheryl Durst (IIDA): What's next for the spaces we design? - Ep.03: 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 by Imagine a Place
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Jeffrey Abel (Abel Design Group): Failure is your drive switch. - Ep. 08: 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/ by Imagine a Place
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Andrew Alford (Andrew Alford Creative): Living Your Most Colorful Life: 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 by Imagine a Place
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What have we learned after 10 episodes?: 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. by Imagine a Place
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Autumn Gloetzner (DLR Group): Finding your place in design. - Ep. 10: 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/ by Imagine a Place
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Design is a love story: Our 1-year anniversary episode with Angie Lee of FXCollaborative.: 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:// by Imagine a Place
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Bill Bouchey (HOK): Neurodiversity and Surviving the WFH Hangover: 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/ by Imagine a Place
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Roby Isaac (Mannington Commercial): Change at the studio level. - Ep. 07: 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 by Imagine a Place
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Inspiring for purpose.: 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. by Imagine a Place
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Pam Light (HOK) & Dr. Scott Zeller, MD (Vituity): How will mental health and remote work impact design? - Ep. 13: 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/ by Imagine a Place
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The Imagine a Place Mission and Looking Ahead to 2021: 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 by Imagine a Place
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Amanda Schneider (ThinkLab): It's time to rethink our processes.: 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/ by Imagine a Place
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Ximena Diaz (A ESTUDIO): Facing gender bias, finding mom-strength, and coaching next-gen design. - Ep. 12: 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 by Imagine a Place
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Emmanuel Daniel (Microsoft): The Workplace of 2031: 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 by Imagine a Place
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Change management for the road ahead: 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 by Imagine a Place
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Bad design is bad for the planet.: 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 by Imagine a Place
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Annie Lee: A journey from fashion to interiors: 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/ by Imagine a Place
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Dr. Eve Edelstein (Clinicians for Design): The Intersection of Neuroscience and Architecture: 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/ by Imagine a Place
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Are you truly ready for change? | LIVE from Pittsburgh MiniCon: 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. by Imagine a Place
36 min listen
My Instincts Led Me Here | Ebehi Ijewere, Host of Layers of Design: 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. by Imagine a Place
24 min listen
Hand Drawings to AI, The Evolution of Healthcare Architecture | Gary Vance, Architect and Author: 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. by Imagine a Place
29 min listen
A Deeper Life of Presence and Generosity | Vijay Gupta, Violinist and Speaker: 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. by Imagine a Place
32 min listen
Checking in with Alexandra Tseffos, Host of The Design Pop: 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. by Imagine a Place
18 min listen
Designing for Hope and Social Impact | Jose Jordan, DLR Group: 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. by Imagine a Place
23 min listen
Finding Your Squirrel, What's Your Motivation? | Stefanie Ince, March Management: 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. by Imagine a Place
16 min listen
Social Innovation Through Capitalism | Adam Goodman, Goodman Interior Structures: 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. by Imagine a Place
33 min listen

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