As the pace of change accelerates, it becomes increasingly important that the design ecosystem connect the many different dots that enable our clients to make decisions faster. We believe human connections in the physical space matter more than ever as we enter this hybrid world.    Join us in this special bonus episode as we ask the question “how will the commercial design industry leverage physical space for growth?” Host Amanda Schneider explores growth opportunities, partnerships and collaborations that will elevate the power and reach of design with innovators Emilie Arel of Casper, and Lisso So and Tyler Silvestro of Marvel.   Special thanks to our episode sponsors Mannington Commercial and Keilhauer, thoughtfully selected because they both represent companies that are bringing new techniques and thinking from outside the design industry for positive application.  Want to fuel your team’s growth opportunities? Download our leading-edge playbook, 100 Practical Ways to Revolutionize the B2B Sale here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our final, but most important episode this season, brings you expert advice on to where to start when it comes to making meaningful change in our organizations, our industry and our world.   We’re exploring how small, intentional efforts can have the biggest future impact on topics around Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion with Sam Aquillano, founder of Design Museum Everywhere, as well as the industry’s biggest sustainability initiatives with Avi Rajagopal, Editor-in-Chief of Metropolis – and his optimistic take on how a focus on climate change can bring us all together for a common cause.  So listen in, because in the words of our guests:   “Interior design and architecture – we don't just create beauty. We don't just make spaces. We don't just create function. We have this giant impact on the world.  All of us want some kind of purpose with our work. If you're the brand that is authentically working for people, you are going to win.  This is a forever project, this project for everyone listening to this podcast right now. This project does not end in your lifetime.”    This is the future.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the consumer experience gets increasingly frictionless, B2B buyers expect the same. Join us as we explore the power of internal alignment, empathy and perspective to elevate the experience your clients have with your brand AND the ecosystem that surrounds design.    In this episode, you’ll learn:  How to reinvent the sales and design process in the Amazon era  The video game industry tactic that you can apply to a client-focused mindset.  Three tangible ways to develop empathy across the entire customer journey.  Want to put if what you’re learning in this season of the podcast into action? Click HERE to preview our leading-edge playbook 100 Practical Ways to Revolutionize the B2B Sale. Yep. You heard that right. 100 ideas. Each one will give you an actionable idea, explain how to implement and provide some optional reading inspiration or even team exercises to spark your creativity. Featured Guests: Mullen’s director of innovation, Chris Denson, Perkins Eastman’s David Levo, JLL’s Anu Rao, and Sandow Design Group’s design futurist AJ Paron  Special thanks to our episode sponsors Mannington Commercial and Keilhauer, thoughtfully selected because they both represent companies that are bringing new techniques and thinking from outside the design industry for positive application.    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How should your team structure hybrid work for maximum benefit? Betsy Bula, remote evangelist for Gitlab, a company leading the charge for remote working, brings us intentional, tangible tips that will inspire your own business transformation AND the spaces we design. In this episode, you’ll learn: 1. The 3 key benefits to remote working 2. The one intentional tactic that has huge implications on physical space 3. How to create equitable benefits those in office –and those who are not 4. Why focusing on output-based management is more effective than input-based management Special thanks to our episode sponsors Mannington Commercial and Keilhauer, thoughtfully selected because they both represent companies that are bringing new techniques and thinking from outside the design industry for positive application. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Design’s role in the built environment is to evoke an emotional response. But what happens when cultural communication norms shaped by decades of human interactions are rocked by a global pandemic? ThinkLab’s Amanda Schneiders talks to Cactus founder Noah Waxman and Kantar futurist Don Abraham about ways to elevate communication – and how to adjust, adapt, and reframe. In this episode, you’ll hear: 1.   The weak signals that indicate we are entering into a new marketplace 2.   Strategies for leveraging asynchronous work – and how it benefits team creativity 3.   How to avoid burnout in digital interactions 4.   Why symbols and rituals are central to effective communication for a shifting landscape of work Special thanks to our episode sponsors Mannington Commercial and Keilhauer, thoughtfully selected because they both represent companies that are bringing new techniques and thinking from outside the design industry for positive application. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the future of work becomes more and more hybrid, leveraging the virtual world to connect to a physical experience is crucial to create a journey that positively impacts the customer experience. Host Amanda Schneider talks with Mannington Commercial director of marketing Amanda Darley and Keilhauer's Chief Marketing Officer Meghan Sherwin, about why digital doesn’t mean de-personalized, how to apply outside industry tactics effectively – and what we can learn about digital strategy from Gucci. (Yep, that Gucci!) In this episode you’ll discover: 1)    Why testing is crucial to making a successful pivot into digital journeys 2)    The one type of high-performing content that you should consider adopting 3)    How to use technology to build trust and connection – and the tools our guests love Special thanks to our episode sponsors and featured guests, Amanda Darley of Mannington Commercial and Meagan Sherwin of Keilhauer, thoughtfully selected because they both represent companies that are bringing new techniques and thinking from outside the design industry for positive application. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The digital world is a flattener – is your brand differentiated enough? Capture opportunities for success and learn how to turn great relationships into business with this expert advice from the design industry and beyond. In this episode, we talk to content marketing strategist Danielle Gray, Hubspot’s Jonathan Greenberg, and our own Bobby Bonett on the evolution of lead generation – and how to turn relationships and networks into business and leads. In this episode you’ll discover:  1)    The three questions every piece of content should answer. 2)    Which social media platform our experts recommend for personal brand building. 3)    How to strategically use digital tools to enhance customer interactions.  Want to see lead generation in action? Visit our blog at https://insights.thinklab.design Be sure to follow our guest speakers on LinkedIn: Danielle Gray, MBA Content Marketing Strategist & Keynote Speaker at DG Marketing Co. Jon Greenberg, Global Manager of Growth Strategy at Hubspot Bobby Bonett VP Digital at Sandow Design Group   Special thanks to our episode sponsors, Mannington Commercial and Keilhauer, thoughtfully selected because they both represent companies that are bringing new techniques and thinking from outside the design industry for positive application. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you struggled to reframe your business and make key connections in this new digital era? In the absence of soccer field chats and in-person happy hours, thought leadership becomes our lead-in. Hear from innovators within the design industry and beyond and discover how they are making the shift from relationships as currency to information as currency. In episode 1, you’ll learn: 1)   How to implement a simple methodology that creates a practical tool for a new type of networking. 2)   The one thing leading A&D principal Guy Geier sees as the key factor to fostering a successful relationship with sales reps and manufacturers. 3)   Three tips for making digital connections – WITHOUT using Zoom. In the spirit of networking, be sure to follow our incredible guest speakers Anya M. Ostry, MCR, Senior Vice President at CBRE, Gerard F.X. “Guy” Geier II, FAIA, FIIDA, LEED AP, Managing Partner at FXCollaborative Architects LLP, and John Stepper, Founder of Working Out Loud on LinkedIn. Special thanks to our episode sponsors, Mannington Commercial and Keilhauer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join us this season as we share insights from six months of coveted cross-functional research about driving economic success for the interiors industry in an increasingly digital world. We will dig deep into the intricacies of business development as we tap into experts from both inside the design industry, and out, to uncover how they’ve approached this paradigm shift and their tangible tips for moving forward. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You solve problems for your clients but who is problem solving for you? Welcome to season two of Design Nerds Anonymous, the podcast that sparks curiosity at the intersection of business and design. We’re ThinkLab, the research division of SANDOW Design Group, and sister company to media brands you know and love like Interior Design, Metropolis, Luxe and more. Listen in as we share data-driven design industry insights that can empower you to make informed decisions and help you drive economic success in your business. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by Debbie Millman, The Mic is NYCxDESIGN's podcast that offers an inside look into New York City's most creative minds.  New York City is home to the world’s most diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and when we share stories, we always find means of connection. Each month, The Mic features two inspiring guests to explore the meaning behind their work or study and undercover how their creative worlds collide. Tune in to hear from the most innovative creators and emerging talents as they underscore design as a powerful connector and catalyst to help us build a better future together.  Learn more at https://nycxdesign.com/the-mic, and subscribe to The Mic on Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify, or Stitcher to be the first to know when new episodes drop.    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, ThinkLab explores issues around diversity and inclusion within the design industry, and the role design can play in change. Episode features interviews with Libby Gillen, AJ Paron and Kay Sargent.  Be sure to follow our guest speakers AJ Paron, Libby Gillen, and Kay Sargent on LinkedIn. Want to join big thinking happening in the design industry? Become a ThinkLab Insider today by visiting: https://info.thinklab.design/insider-program See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, ThinkLab explores one designer’s personal story that covers racial diversity, diversity of experience, and perspective with rising designer Alannah Vann.  Be sure to follow our guest speaker Alannah Vann on LinkedIn. Want to join big thinking happening in the design industry? Become a ThinkLab Insider today by visiting: https://info.thinklab.design/insider-program See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, ThinkLab explores opportunities for process innovation around furniture with Alexandra Tseffos, founder of Silent T Consulting.  Be sure to follow our guest speaker Alexandra Tseffos on LinkedIn. Want to join big thinking happening in the design industry? Become a ThinkLab Insider today by visiting: https://info.thinklab.design/insider-program See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In looking at disruption in other industries, ThinkLab predicts the biggest future innovations in the design industry will come from process innovation, not product innovation with Kelly Weertz, Elizabeth Von Lehe, Matthew Lieb, and AJ Paron. Be sure to check out our guest speakers AJ Paron, Elizabeth Von Lehe, Matthew Lieb and Kelly Weertz on LinkedIn. This episode is sponsored by: Carnegie Fabrics. For more information on their positive disruption to the industry, visit: https://carnegiefabrics.com/design-ally-landing Want to join big thinking happening in the design industry? Become a ThinkLab Insider today by visiting: https://info.thinklab.design/insider-programSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, ThinkLab explores the role of design within corporate real estate with CBRE, the world’s largest corporate real estate firm with lead designers Tina Lamkey and Adrienne Harbarger.    Be sure to follow our guest speakers Tina Lamkey and Adrienne Harbarger on LinkedIn. Want to join big thinking happening in the design industry? Become a ThinkLab Insider today by visiting: https://info.thinklab.design/insider-program See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.