Unthinking Space (formerly Design Feeling)
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Designing freedom in your career and life with Larry Cornett
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how you can take control of your career and life to achieve true freedom and fulfilment?In this episode, Nirish Shakya engages in a thou...
Transforming self-perception: Petra Williams on authenticity, hope, and expression
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Nirish Shakya speaks with motivational speaker, life coach and poet, Petra Williams. They explore the journey of overcoming soci...
Designing tomorrow beyond human-centricity with Martin Tomitsch and Steve Baty (plus free book giveaways!)
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this in-depth discussion, recorded at the UTS podcast studio in Sydney, Australia, Nirish Shakya talks with Martin Tomitsch and Steve Baty, co-auth...
The Power of Pointless Creativity Projects with Steve Chapman
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features a profound conversation with Steve Chapman, focusing on the liberation from societal constraints to embrace creative spontaneity...
Decolonising ourselves: The journey to healing-centered ecosystems with Lana Jelenjev
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this deep conversation with consultant, facilitator, and mentor, Lana Jelenjev, and host Nirish Shakya, they delve into topics of self-discovery, h...
Going to jail to save the world - Sam Griffiths
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this deep-dive interview, designer and activist Sam Griffiths details his journey from a design career into environmental activism, particularly wi...
Unlocking your unique identity within liminal spaces with Tutti Taygerly
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nirish Shakya interviews Tutti Taygerly, leadership coach, author and ex-Design leader at Meta and Disney, on navigating uncertain times and finding t...
Achieving last year’s goals hasn’t made me happy. Here’s what I’m doing in 2024 instead.
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 5! Let's face it, 2023 was a challenging year for many designers and techies, and 2024 might not show immediate signs of improv...
Bonus episode: 15 minute guided end-of-year reflection
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The new year is a great time to reflect on the past year, recalibrate your direction and refocus your energy for the new year. There are lots of grea...
Reflecting on your year, riding the waves you’re on and being aware of the mountain you're climbing with Josie Downey and Jason Mesut
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#047 - We wrap up Season 4 reflecting on some end of year reflection workshops I ran with Design Strategist, Josie Downey, to help designers and chang...
From darkness to design leadership: A candid chat with Rob Armes on beating psychosis
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#046 - How we feel has a direct impact on our creativity and confidence. However, we don’t openly talk about our mental health at work. In this epi...
Let go of the illusion of control and personal responsibility through facilitation - Charles-Louis de Maere
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#045 - Do you take personal responsibility for things that don’t go according in your plan in your organisation? Do you try to control the outcome a...
Hey designers, they're gaslighting you - Sara Wachter-Boettcher
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Designers, you’ve been sold a lie. You’ve been told you need to work harder, do more with less and prove your value. You’ve done all that but it...
Systems thinking to know yourself and others better with Boon Chew
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#042 - Join us in an insightful discussion with Boon Chew, a principal UX designer at Elsevier and a former board member at the London chapter of the ...
Know your unique strengths for your own wellbeing and peace with Kate Berry
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#042 - You need to be good at everything - that’s the narrative we’re sold from pretty early on. The industry celebrates unicorns, magical beings ...
Redefining growth: Embracing curiosity and transversal skills with Saskia Listle
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#041 - Join us in this enlightening episode with Saskia Listle, a digital humanist and founder of the Academy of Future Skills, which is a community o...
Navigating the digital world with intention, heart and purpose with Katja Forbes
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#040 - In a world driven by rapid growth, how do you stay connected to one’s inner compass and lead with intention, kindness and ethics? Join us for...
The power of mindsets and mindfulness with Rizwan Javaid
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#039 - Welcome to Season 4 of the Design Feeling Podcast!We kick off the new season with an inspiring conversation with Rizwan Javaid, a seasoned huma...
Following your heart and empowering young people with Design Thinking with Jenna Maudlin
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#038 - For the final episode of Season 3, join us in this inspiring conversation with Jenna Maudlin, a multi-award-winning designer and advocate for s...
Beyond the Bootcamp: The Nuances of Becoming a Competent Designer
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#037 - In this podcast episode, host Nirish Shakya has a heart-to-heart conversation with three of his UX design students from General Assembly, Junyi...
Designing parenthood: A journey of self-discovery and empowerment with Rachel Arthur
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#036 - Service designer, facilitator, coach and a recent mum, Rachel Arthur discusses the challenges and growth that come with parenthood and how it c...
From overthinking to deep thinking with Kim Witten
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#035 - Nirish Shakya talks to his coach Kim Witten PhD. Kim shares her journey from working in the design industry in San Francisco to pursuing a PhD ...
The UX of Sex with Nina McNamara
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#034 - Sex! It’s one of our most basic human interactions that also one that brings with it lots of complexities, unmet needs and plain awkwardness....
Designing adventures and recreating awe for clarity and creativity with Kim Slade
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#033 - When was the last time you felt a sense of awe? Research shows that experiencing can make you happier, healthier and more humble. So often we t...
Making work about humans, not just products
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#032 - How safe do you feel failing, learning and growing in your organisation? In this episode, I had a chat with my good friends Sinem Erdemli and C...
Using the future to design the present with Lena Tünkers
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#031 - The future can seem like a figment of our imagination and devoid of reality. Our mind naturally creates multiple scenarios of how the future mi...
Skip the small talk with Jan Keck
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#030 - Do you leave a networking event or a conference with a stack of business cards but not much connection? That’s because most of our conversati...
Creativity, mindfulness and the impact of AI with Radim Malinic
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#029 - Are you a designer or problem solver who wants to be more creative but are stuck in the routine of the daily grind? In this episode, I chat wit...
End of year reflections and being aware of the self and the system you're part of with Andi Mignolo
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#028 - Welcome to Season 3! As designers, we are good at thinking and doing. But what about being? How does that look and feel like? In this first epi...
Best of Season 2: Recap and learnings
08 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this final episode of Season 2, Nirish recaps his top highlights and learnings from the 12 episodes of the season.Share your ideas and suggestions ...
Candid end of year reflections with three design leaders
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#026 - To wrap up the year, I had a candid chat with 3 friends who are all design leaders and creatives. Egle is a designer, researcher and lifestyle ...
Looking for your first UX job as an immigrant with Dorsa Mokhtari
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Iranian-born architect and recent UX design graduate shares her experience of moving from Iran to the UK, studying UX at General Assembly and looking ...
Laid off? Look inside before you look outside - Kate Pincott
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#024 - We’ve seen a lot of layoffs in the tech industry. Whatever the reasons might be, it can be one of the lowest points in your career and your l...
Creative confidence with the 12-minute method with Robbie Swale
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#023 - You’re a talented and hard-working doer but have you been putting off putting yourself out there and creating content to help others? In this...
Getting cozy, juicy and real with your colleagues - Sophia and Jed Lazar
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#022 - Would you like to get cozy, juicy and real with your colleagues, friends and family? Most of the time, we stay on the surface while interacting...
From Human-Centred Design to Life-Centred Design with Dr. Martin Tomitsch
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#021 - Too much human-centricity is killing the planet and we’re part of the problem. In this episode, I chat with Dr. Martin Tomitsch on life-centr...
Designing is Not Your Superpower - Joe Leech
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#020 - Advisor and coach to CEOs and recovering neuroscientist and UXer, Joe Leech, gives a pep talk for designers who’re feeling bored or trapped a...
Neurodiversity is great for design and for business with Matthew Bellringer
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#019 - We are all neurodiverse but we’re encouraged to leave our neurodiversities at the door just so we can “fit in”. However, neurodivergent d...
Doing amazing work is just half the job - Trenton Moss
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#018 - As designers and problem solvers, we pride ourselves on our craft and hard skills. But those will only take you halfway. Beyond that, you’ll ...
Solve problems that matter with Ben Pecotich
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#017 - Design can change the world but many of us designers work in jobs we hate, solving problems we don’t care about. In this episode, I speak wit...
Building a mental health app with Courtney Carlsson
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#016 Councillors, therapy, meditation - Courtney Carlsson tried them all but what she needed was a structure to ask herself deliberate questions consi...
Design leadership for introverts with Tim Yeo
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
015 - We’re kicking off Season 2 with Design Director of IBM Consulting, Founder of the Quiet Achiever and proud introvert, Tim Yeo. In this episode...
End of Season 1 Recap: Learnings and Reflections
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the end of the first season of the Design Feeling Podcast! In this episode, host, Nirish Shakya, recaps the 12 guest interviews and shares his ...
Running your own race, understanding your business model and making smart guesses with Hattie Willis
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#013 - Designing involves innovating. However, innovation requires a lot of guesswork. Making intentional guesses requires the right mindset, techniqu...
Using marketing as a self-growth tool with Frances Khalastchi
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#012 - Throughout my design and technology career, I believed that marketing was just fluff. Hence, I never invested much time and energy into it, eve...
How to sharpen your intuition as a designer using tarot with Dr. Adeola Enigbokan
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#011 - It’s no secret that change is the only constant but the events of the past two years (or two months!) have certainly got our heads spinning. ...
Conscious Experience Design with James Breeze
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#010 - You’ve designed and launched a shiny new product. Engagement is high. Your company hits the success metrics. Everyone celebrates. But deep in...
Self-care for user researchers with Jane Reid and Janice Hannaway
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#009 - If you’re a user researcher, you probably put your users first. But maybe it’s time to put yourself first. In this episode, user researcher...
Ryan Rumsey on re-engineering over re-inventing to make faster business impact
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#008 - As designers, we take on the responsibility to make the world better through design and we feel we have to come up with new ideas and solutions...
Cory Lebson on the mid-career crisis for UXers, pressure of having to make a difference and letting go of control
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#007 - Many think UX is something new but it’s not. A lot of UXers have been working in the industry for decades now and starting to experience a mi...
How to use your emotions as a creativity tool with Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#006 - We’re trained to leave our emotions at the doorstep when it comes to work but using emotions consciously and intentionally can make individua...
Managing uncertainty and prioritising happiness in your career with Dr. Carlos Saba
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#005 - As designers, we are skilled at managing uncertainty within design processes but how well do we manage uncertainty within our own lives and car...
How to find and be your own shape as a designer
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#004 - We try hard to fit into groups, whether at work or in our personal lives. But in the process of fitting in, we forget to find out what’s uniq...
How to grow as a designer by stopping, listening to yourself and trusting your gut
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#003 - How can you learn and grow continuously as a designer without burning out and veering too far from who you are? In this episode, I interview Ka...
Welcome to Design Feeling, a Show about the Human Behind the Human-Centred Designer
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#002 - Welcome to the first episode of the Design Feeling Podcast! Join designer, educator and host, Nirish Shakya, as he talks about what this podcas...
Design Feeling Podcast Trailer
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
001 - Oh no! Not another design podcast! That’s right, this isn’t. This show is not about design techniques or tools or even clients or users. Thi...