Happy New Year! Looking ahead to 2023 with Doug Shapiro.

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

34 min listen

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

35 min listen

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

17 min listen

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

24 min listen

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

2 min listen

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

22 min listen

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

16 min listen

The wonder and weight of history in your life.: 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 by Imagine a Place

43 min listen

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

27 min listen

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

30 min listen

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

22 min listen

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

15 min listen

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

42 min listen

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

29 min listen

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

2 min listen

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

33 min listen

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

20 min listen

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

47 min listen

Shaping yourself and those around you: 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/ by Imagine a Place

20 min listen

James Kerrigan (Jacobs): Culture, place, and tools: The future of place making.: 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/ by Imagine a Place

28 min listen

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26 min listen

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 deep conversation around the return to work, the hybrid workforce, and all their implications. by Imagine a Place

49 min listen

Mentoring as Activism: 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 by Imagine a Place

14 min listen

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

8 min listen

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

6 min listen

It’s time we elevate everything.: 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.determi by Imagine a Place

42 min listen

Rescue your creative mind...before it’s too late: Martin Lindstrom: 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 by Imagine a Place

52 min listen

Lighten up a little: 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 by Imagine a Place

31 min listen

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

30 min listen

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

34 min listen

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