Design is Everywhere

From the Archive: Designing in Nature’s Image

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode originally aired on March 3, 2022. What is the designer’s role in the climate crisis? At Climate Designers, Sarah Harrison and her tea...

From the Archive: Beyond the Word: Designing Type

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode originally aired on October 14, 2021. How does type affect the brand identity? In this week’s episode, we learn about the power of typo...

From the Archive: Reframing the Workplace for the Knowledge Economy

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode originally aired on August 19, 2021. What does it look like to design a workplace that supports and values learning? In this week’s ep...

From the Archive: The Shared Mindsets of Designers and Musicians

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode originally aired on May 20, 2021. How do design and music influence one another? In this episode, Sam learns more about music’s impact ...

From the Archive: A New Form of Design Firm for Startups

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode originally aired on September 16, 2021. How can design firms center less on the “design for hire” model and more on building relatio...

From the Archive: Designing for a Rebrand or Relaunch

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode originally aired on November 18, 2021. What is the process and design of a rebrand and how is it different from a relaunch? In this week’...

From the Archive: Campus Design for Engagement and Equity

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode originally aired on December 9, 2021. In this week’s episode, we learn how institutions are designing equity into their decision-making...

City Planning: A Conversation with Urban3 and unPlanned

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to design better city planning and what does that look like? On this week’s episode, we learn about how cities have been designed....

Social Work: Design with Purpose

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How can designers anticipate the needs of social workers and how can social workers use design thinking in their own work? On this week’s episode, w...

Creating a Space and Opportunity for Artists

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How did Liz Powers and her team connect artists who are homeless or disabled with corporate buyers? On this week’s episode, we are learning about an...

Hospitality Design that Takes Care of People

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What components make up good hospitality? On this week’s episode, we are looking at the decisions seen and unseen that make a hospitality experience...

Augmented Reality: Redefining the World as We Know It

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How can augmented reality shape the way humans interact? On this week’s episode, we talk about the future of augmented and mixed reality and the pot...

The Role of Design for Better Science Communication

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is the role of design thinking to health and risk communication, especially when audiences may be conflicted or disagree on ideological world vie...

Designing in Nature’s Image

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is the designer’s role in the climate crisis? At Climate Designers, Sarah Harrison and her team use their creative skills for climate action an...

The Responsibility of Architecture

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How can architecture reflect the needs of a community? In this week’s episode, we chat about the social impact of architecture that creates social a...

From the Archive: Making Your Home Smarter: Robot Design for Humans

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode originally aired on April 15, 2021. How do designers craft robots to make life easier and better for humans? In this episode, Sam is join...

Navigating Work-Life Fulfillment

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What steps can help achieve more work-life fulfillment? In this week’s episode, we learn about cultivating happiness at work. According to statistic...

Designing for Work and Life that Satisfies your Spirit

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What role should work play in one’s identity? In this week’s episode, we learn about designing a holistic approach towards work and life. In Jai C...

Common Space for the People, by the People

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How can design rethink the common space to serve the common good? In this week’s episode, we learn about designing common spaces for the common good...

From the Archive: Designing for Mindfulness and Gratitude

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode originally aired on May 13, 2021. How do you design for a healthier mindfulness routine? In this episode, Sam learns more about how to de...

From the Archive: The Intersection of Design and Policing

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode originally aired on July 8, 2021. What role does design play in policing? In this episode, Sam is joined by Jennifer Rittner, a writer, e...

From the Archive: Creating a Brand for a Community

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode originally aired on July 1, 2021. What does it look like to brand for a community? You may be familiar with the impact of branding, but w...

Design Museum Everywhere: Year in Review 2021

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Meet the team from Design Museum Everywhere! In this episode, Sam is joined by the staff of Design Museum Everywhere. Sam chats with the team about th...

Design Thinking for Change Management

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How can change be designed to be easier, better, and more effective? In this week’s episode, we learn about the role of design in change management....

The Strategic Importance of Design in Venture Capital

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do venture capital firms inspire design with a point of view? In this week’s episode, we learn about the intersection of venture capital and des...

Campus Design for Engagement and Equity

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How are campuses using space differently? In this week’s episode, we learn how institutions are designing equity into their decision-making process....

Trauma-Informed Design for End-of-Life Decisions

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How does design influence how we make the difficult decisions after a loved one passes? In this week’s episode, we learn about the role of design to...

From the Archive: The Magic of Toymaking: From Concept to Playtime

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What makes a toy design memorable, fun, and interactive? In this episode, Sam is joined by Mike Hoeting, President of Bang Zoom Design, to learn how t...

Designing for a Rebrand or Relaunch

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is the process and design of a rebrand and how is it different from a relaunch? In this week’s episode, we learn about the process of revitaliz...

From the Archive: How Design Transformed a School​

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How does the design of a space lead to success in educational settings?​ In this episode, Sam is joined by Taryn Kinney, a Principal at DLR Group, t...

The Myth of Legal Names

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What role does a name play in our identity? In this week’s episode, we learn about the myth of legal names. Sam is joined by Remy Green, Civil Righ...

Connection through the Retail Experience

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is the role of design in physical and digital retail experiences? In this week’s episode, we learn more about the future of the store. Sam is j...

Innovating for Sustainable Everyday Fashion

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How is the fashion industry making sustainable choices? In this week’s episode, we learn more about the design process behind sustainable everyday f...

Beyond the Word: Designing Type

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How does type affect the brand identity? In this week’s episode, we learn about the power of typography to transform the voice of a brand. Sam is jo...

From the Archive: Redesigning Care for Everyone

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How can we design a better care system that relieves a family’s stress and gives patients the healthcare they need? In this episode, Sam is joined b...

Enhancing the Museum Experience with Design

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How does design evoke the museum experience? In this week’s episode, we are talking about graphic design in museums and how graphic design is approa...

Redefining Single-Use Beauty Products

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What does sustainable beauty product design look like from concept to product without harming the planet? In this week’s episode, we are talking abo...

A New Form of Design Firm for Startups

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How can design firms center less on the “design for hire” model and more on building relationships with innovative young companies? In this week’...

From the Archive: The Power of Story

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is the power of story? In this episode, Sam is joined by Jon Campbell, Head of Innovation Capability at EPAM Continuum, to learn about the value ...

Live Show: Design Firms Focused on Social Good

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How can design be a tool for social good? In this week’s episode, we learn more about how design firms marry social impact and design. Sam is joined...

Live Show: Building Climate-Positive Cities

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is a planetary boundary city? In this week’s episode, we learn more about climate-ready and resilient cities. Sam is joined by Jonelle Simunich...

Reframing the Workplace for the Knowledge Economy

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What does it look like to design a workplace that supports and values learning? In this week’s episode, we are talking about the role of education i...

From the Archive: Set Design: Bringing Stories to Life

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How does design create better stories? In this episode, Sam is joined by Jessica Kender, the production designer of Little Fires Everywhere and Future...

From the Archive: From Human-Centered Design to Relationship-Centered Design

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us are aware of human-centered design, which is all about placing real people at the center of our design work, so that we’re always designi...

Designing Hybrid Learning for Roomies and Zoomies

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do we design rich interactions between students and teachers remotely? In this week’s episode, we are talking about how to design for concurrent...

Crafting Museum Experiences through Technology

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How are museums being shaped and designed with technology in mind?  In this week’s episode, Sam is joined by Brendan Ciecko, the founder and CEO of...

Live Show: Unlock Your Inner Design-preneur

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As part of our monthly Design is Everywhere live series, we learn more about launching a startup and how to design startups for success. Sam is joined...

The Intersection of Design and Policing

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What role does design play in policing? In this episode, Sam is joined by Jennifer Rittner, a writer, educator, and Principal at Content Matters. Jenn...

Creating a Brand for a Community

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What does it look like to brand for a community? You may be familiar with the impact of branding, but what does it look like when a brand can help con...

Designing With: Moving Towards an Equitable Future for All

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How can design be a tool for impactful change? In this episode, Sam meets with Boyuan Gao, a designer and futurist who is partnering with companies to...

The Emotional Design Behind Video Games

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What makes video game storytelling unique? In this episode, Sam chats with Shawn Kittelsen, the VP of Creative Development of Games at Skybound Entert...

Live Show: How do we teach empathy?

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From the Design is Everywhere live show, Sam Aquillano learns more about how to design for empathy in the classroom. He is joined by Susie Wise, an eq...

Making Youth Design Education Real for Students

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How can students learn how to problem-solve with design thinking? In this episode, Sam chats with Design Museum Everywhere’s very own Director of Le...

From the Archive: How Do You Design a Community? Start with the Why or the Who

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’re all able to connect through our phones and social media, but humans crave coming together, and yet participation in the classic religious and ...

The Shared Mindsets of Designers and Musicians

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do design and music influence one another? In this episode, Sam learns more about music’s impact on design and the shared mindsets of the creati...

Designing for Mindfulness and Gratitude

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do you design for a healthier mindfulness routine? In this episode, Sam learns more about how to design a mindfulness and gratitude routine that i...

The Story Behind Designing Book Covers

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do designers craft the perfect book cover? In this episode, Sam learns more about how book covers are designed. He is joined by Scott Berkun, an a...

Wayfinding the Future: Logos to Landmarks, Live show

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As part of our monthly Design is Everywhere live series, Sam Aquillano learns how designers use wayfinding as an indicator of space that guides people...

Designing Immersive Experiences

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do designers craft experiences that are immersive and impactful? In this episode, Sam is joined by David Schwarz, the Founding Partner of HUSH to ...

Making Your Home Smarter: Robot Design for Humans

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do designers craft robots to make life easier and better for humans? In this episode, Sam is joined by Betsy Goodrich, the Vice President of Desi...

From the Archive: Infusing Equity in K-12 Curriculum Design, In the Classroom & At Home

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Every teacher is a curriculum designer, creating experiences for people to understand and learn. In this episode, we explore curriculum design with an...

Your Table is Ready: Designing the Restaurant Experience

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How does design influence the restaurant experience? In this episode, Sam chats with Greg Bleier, the Founding Principal of Studio UNLTD, an award-win...

The To-Go Cup for A Better, More Sustainable World

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How are designers rethinking the to-go cup? In this episode, Sam learns more about the NextGen Consortium to address the world’s single-use food pac...

Launching a Movement: Graphic Design for Social Change, Live Show

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of our monthly Design is Everywhere live shows, Sam Aquillano learns how designers can be agents of change through their work. He is join...

Research-Fueled Design Insights

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How can empathy be used as a tool for designers? In this episode, Sam is joined by Renae Geraci, who currently leads the Research & Operations team fo...

The Power of Story

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is the power of story? In this episode, Sam is joined by Jon Campbell, Head of Innovation Capability at EPAM Continuum, to learn about the value ...

What Makes Design “Good”?

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is the criteria for good design? In this episode, Sam chats with Karen Korellis Reuther, a former creative executive at corporations like Nike an...

Using Futures Thinking to Prevent Burnout

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How can futures thinking be used as a tool to change today? In this episode, Sam chats with Nedret Sahin, a Senior Experience Designer at Mad*Pow, on ...

Remote Readiness: Designing for Change in the Workplace

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do we design for significant change in the workplace? In this episode, Sam is joined by Angie Lee, Partner and Design Director of Interiors at FXC...

How Design Transformed a School

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How does the design of a space lead to success in educational settings? In this episode, Sam is joined by Taryn Kinney, a Principal at DLR Group, to l...

Redesigning Care for Everyone

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How can we design a better care system that relieves a family’s stress and gives patients the healthcare they need? In this episode, Sam is joined b...

Sourcing Sustainable Materials: LIVE at the Workplace Innovation Summit

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is the importance of sustainable design materials in the workplace? During Design Museum Everywhere’s Workplace Innovation Summit in December, ...

Allyship in the Workplace: LIVE at the Workplace Innovation Summit

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to be an ally in the workplace? During Design Museum Everywhere’s Workplace Innovation Summit in December, Sam chatted with Design...

Bring Your Full Self to Work: LIVE at ABX with BosNOMA

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do you bring your full self to your work? In Design is Everywhere’s first live episode, we collaborated with BosNOMA to record a live podcast fo...

Design Museum Everywhere: Year in Review

31 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet the team from Design Museum Everywhere! In this episode, Sam is joined by the staff at Design Museum Everywhere. Sam chats with the team about t...

The Magic of Toymaking: From Concept to Playtime

24 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What makes a toy design memorable, fun, and interactive? In this episode, Sam is joined by Mike Hoeting, President of Bang Zoom Design, to learn how t...

Set Design: Bringing Stories to Life

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How does design create better stories? In this episode, Sam is joined by Jessica Kender, the production designer of Little Fires Everywhere and Futur...

Curiosity in UX Design

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How can UX designers use curiosity to make a big impact in healthcare? In this episode, Sam is joined by Jonathan Follett, Principal at GoInvo and Pro...

Building Material Transparency

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How can designers integrate material transparency into their designs? In this episode, Sam is joined by Business Development Manager at the Internatio...

Making Design Problems Real in the Classroom

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do we bring real world problems to the classroom to enrich the student experience? In this episode, Sam is joined by Principal Design Strategist a...

Reimagining the Architecture Profession, with BosNOMA

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How can we shape the field of architecture to be more inclusive? In this episode, we’re joined by Elyse Ayoung of Gensler and BosNOMA, and Wentworth...

How Play is Evolving

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What does the future of play look like in a socially distanced world? In this episode, Sam is joined by Cheri Ruane to dive into the world of play des...

Hybrid, Healthy Workplaces as Employee Engagement Centers

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As we approach Design Museum’s Workplace Innovation Summit (December 7-11), on this week’s episode we’re talking about designing healthy workspa...

Mass Timber Buildings Help the Planet, Create Jobs, and Make People Happy

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking about building buildings out of wood — sounds pretty normal, but no we’re talking about building tall, high-rise buildings o...

Racial and Environmental Justice in the Built Environment, and the New NOMA President

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we have an important topic — we’ll be discussing how designers can infuse equity into the built environment. We’re in a racial inequi...

Visions for a Future Food System that’s Sustainable and Equitable by Design

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The food system is massive — it’s the largest industry in the world. Think about what it takes to feed 8 billion people… and it’ll be 10 billi...

Designing the Voter Experience for Accessibility and Engagement

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a presidential election coming up in less than a month, in an unprecedented time. Today we’ll be discussing the intersection of design and...

How to Freelance Without Losing Your Mind

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In medieval times, a free lance was a medieval mercenary who would fight for whichever nation or person paid them the most. So goes the etymology of t...

Medical Product Design That’s Saving Lives

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve gone to the doctor recently or the hospital, you’re surrounded by medical professionals, of course, but there’s another layer of medic...

The Bionic Hand: Powered Prosthetic Devices Controlled by Sensors

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re talking prosthetic design, specifically advancements that utilize sensors and robotics to improve the lives of individuals living wi...

Being Black in Design

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We hear from two prominent Black designers on the Black experience in design, including their amazing career journeys, how they’ve navigated an indu...

Civic Design with Intention and Service at the Core

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Design impacts everything around us, and so does government. Think of all the services you use and experience within local, state, and federal governm...

Good Brands Exists in our Hearts and Minds - Brand Design for Authenticity & Delight

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Look around and you’ll see brands and branding everywhere. Brands play an important role in our lives and are likely one of, if not, the most critic...

Design Makes the World! Design Museum’s 11th Anniversary Episode

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today is Design Museum Everywhere’s 11th birthday — so we have a special episode to celebrate. We talk with two special guests on how design shape...

How Schools Should be Designed, Now and Post-Pandemic

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Important topic this week: across the nation, parents, and guardians are having to decide whether to send their children back to school amid the COVID...

Listen for Understanding. Creative Problem Solving Requires Designers to Listen, Learn, and Get Out of the Way

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

At the Design Museum, we see design as a creative problem-solving process that can be applied not only to design buildings, products, websites, clothi...

Peloton, Hydrow, and Designing the Multi-Faceted Connected Fitness Experience

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With the pandemic keeping most gyms closed, the connected fitness industry is booming. Peloton alone reported a 66% increase in sales through the spri...

The Fabric of the City. Designing Parks & Open Spaces that are Flexible and Equitable

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us are putting on our masks and heading to public parks to get some sun and fresh air — on this episode; we explore how landscape architects...

An Employee-Centered Design Approach for the Next Evolution of the Office

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

COVID-19 changed the game for remote work, with large companies like Twitter and Shopify announcing they’re now fully remote.  The CEO of Shopify e...

Telemedicine & COVID-19, Technology, Design, and Robots

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Since the dawn of telecommunications technology, people have been figuring out ways to use it in healthcare. Of course, now that high-speed internet a...