Best Design Core Detroit Podcasts (2024)

studio:indigenous, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Mismatch by Kat Holmes, Decolonizing Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples by Linda Tuhiwai Smith, native-land.caBy Olga Stella, Chris Cornelius

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Chris Cornelius on embedding indigenous thinking into architecture (Part 1) 27:16

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studio:indigenous, Antoine Predock, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Indian Community SchoolBy Olga Stella, Chris Cornelius

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Joshua Edmonds and Cézanne Charles on the intersection of design and community technology 33:44

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City of Design Challenge College for Creative Studies Connect 313 rootoftwoBy Cezanne Charles, Olga Stella, Joshua Edmonds

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Vote here for Hour's Best of Detroit by March 15, 2021By Design Core Detroit

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Philip Kafka and Ishtiaq Rafiuddin Discuss Combining Innovation and Efficiency to Create Design-led Developments that Inspire 31:19

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Real estate developer Phillip Kafka and and architect Ishtiaq Rafiuddin discuss real estate development as a system for solving problems, which for Detroit, means ensuring affordability while creating new economic value. Philip and Ish are behind some of Detroit's most exciting projects, including the award-winning restaurant and Takoi and Core Cit…

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Openbox Founder Marquise Stillwell Discusses the Transformative Power of Designing Spaces and Systems to Meet the Needs of All People 25:13

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Marquise Stillwell is the founder of Openbox, a design studio and consultancy based in New York City that works at the intersection of people and systems. He is also the cofounder of Opendox, a film company that tells lesser-known narratives, Deem Journal, an editorial publication focused on design as a social practice, and Artmatr, an internationa…

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Dug Song and Sally Carson Discuss Design as a Bridge to Help Tech Companies Better Serve Communities and People 33:08

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Dug Song and Sally Carson, discuss the role of design in tech. Doug is a general manager and cofounder of Duo Security, now a part of Cisco. And Sally is their head of product design and user research. Duo Security makes it safe to log into anything from anywhere, from any device, at any time. Duo combines security expertise with a user-centered ph…

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Jennifer Janus Discusses How Pophouse Designs Workplaces That Centers Flexibility and Integrates Work-From-Home Possibilities 28:21

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Pophouse is a Detroit-based interior design studio focused on strategic, unconventional, and human-centric design. We will discuss how research influences Pophouse’s design strategy and how COVID-19 is impacting the future of workspaces.By Jessica Malouf, Olga Stella, Pophouse, Olu & Company, Jennifer Janus

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Ryan Sullivan and Grant Goulet of Xenith Discuss How Fostering a Design-thinking Mindset Underscores their Unique Approach to Manufacturing 35:22

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Xenith is a Detroit-based industry leader in football helmet technology, and also produces shoulder pads, face masks, apparel and more. Xenith has prioritized design thinking in all of its product development, which has resulted in gear that transcends protection alone—designing for optimal fit, feel, comfort and style. Today, we will discuss how c…

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Rama Gheerawo on Adding Value to Human Life Through Inclusive Design 40:19

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Rama Gheerawo is the director of the Helen Hamlyn Center for Design at the Royal College of Art. Rama is a global leader in people-centered and socially inclusive design. He's a serial innovator in the fields of technology, products, services, and transport with over a hundred projects to his name. In this episode we discuss the role of design in c…

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Jessica Helfand Encourages Business Leaders to Lean on the Creative Process of Designers to Move the Needle 34:17

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Jessica Helfand is the and award-winning designer, artist, writer, and the founding editor of Design Observer. Jessica is the author of numerous books on visual and cultural criticism and is also the host of two podcasts, The Observatory and The Design of Business | The Business of Design. Host Olga Stella talks with Jessica about the impact that c…

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Angela Glover Blackwell Explains Why Designing Equitable Systems Is Imperative to Our Growth as a Nation 32:39

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Angela Glover Blackwell is the Founder in Residence at PolicyLink and the host of the Radical Imagination podcast. She has helped grow and define a national equity movement focused on innovating and improving public policy to ensure access and opportunity for all low-income people and communities of color. Host Olga Stella talks with Angela about h…

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How Designers Help Brands Adapt During Times of Uncertainty 31:18

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Kacha Azéma is the executive creative director of Skidmore Studio, a strategic creative studio focused on helping consumer-facing companies grow through innovative design and branding services. Host Olga Stella talks with Kacha about brand adaptation and how design can help businesses through trying times. Links for reference: Skidmore Studio, Detr…

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Suchi Reddy on Finding Wonder in Detroit and the Healing Power of Architecture 34:50

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Reddymade University of Detroit Mercy School of Architecture Johns Hopkins University Times Square Arts "X"By Olga Stella

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Sarida Scott on Co-creating Communities with Residents 27:32

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Community Development Advocates of Detroit (CDAD)By Olga Stella

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Dan Kinkead on Designing Equitable Cities for Future Generations 24:31

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SmithGroup Detroit Future City Strategic FrameworkBy Olga Stella

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Mark de la Vergne and Lisa Nuszkowski on Designing an accessible, seamless transit system 44:25

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City of Detroit Mobility Detroit Department of Transportation Detroit Transit Expansion MoGo Detroit Bike Share MoGo ExpansionBy Olga Stella

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Imani Day and Andrew Blauvelt on Detroit’s Design Legacy 35:55

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Gensler University of Detroit Mercy National Organization of Minority Architects Detroit Cranbrook Art MuseumBy Olga Stella

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Zena Howard Talks Remembrance Architecture and Giving Residents Autonomy in their Communities 30:20

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Perkins+Will Greenville, North Carolina Town Common National Museum of African American History and Culture Motown MuseumBy Olga Stella

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Frida Escobedo on Designing Spaces that Reflect Cultural Experience 26:02

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Serpentine Pavilion Aesop West Loop UNESCO City of Design- Mexico CityBy Olga Stella

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Ralph Gilles on the Role of Automotive Design in a World of Changing Mobility 26:01

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles College for Creative Studies: Transportation Design WaymoBy Olga Stella

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Craig Wilkins Talks Hip Hop Architecture and the Intersection of Design and Activism 32:08

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University of Michigan A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning The Wilkins ProjectBy Olga Stella

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Tracy Reese Talks Detroit’s Opportunity for Sustainable Fashion Production 28:52

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Industrial Sewing and and Innovation Center Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Detroit Public Schools Foundation College for Creative StudiesBy Olga Stella

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Detroit City of Design Podcast Trailer 1:29

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Olga Stella, executive director of Design Core Detroit, previews our upcoming Detroit City of Design Podcast.By Olga Stella

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Design Core Detroit Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Detroit City of Design Podcast

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Hanna Harris on How Design Can Help Develop a Functional City 35:23

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Dr. D'Wayne Edwards on Fueling the Future of Footwear 44:43

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Sandy Fershee on Human-Centered Design and the Automotive Industry 38:43

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LinYee Yuan on The Role of Design in the Food System 31:53

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Dessa Cosma, Jeannette Lee, and Saundra Little on Designing Detroit's Most Accessible Place 34:05

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Tanya and Luis Ali on Creating New Talent Pipelines 33:14

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Chris Cornelius on decolonizing education and design (Part 2) 24:34

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Chris Cornelius on embedding indigenous thinking into architecture (Part 1) 27:16

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Joshua Edmonds and Cézanne Charles on the intersection of design and community technology 33:44

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Cast Your Vote with Hour Detroit for Best Podcast 0:52

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Philip Kafka and Ishtiaq Rafiuddin Discuss Combining Innovation and Efficiency to Create Design-led Developments that Inspire 31:19

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Openbox Founder Marquise Stillwell Discusses the Transformative Power of Designing Spaces and Systems to Meet the Needs of All People 25:13

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Dug Song and Sally Carson Discuss Design as a Bridge to Help Tech Companies Better Serve Communities and People 33:08

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Jennifer Janus Discusses How Pophouse Designs Workplaces That Centers Flexibility and Integrates Work-From-Home Possibilities 28:21

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Ryan Sullivan and Grant Goulet of Xenith Discuss How Fostering a Design-thinking Mindset Underscores their Unique Approach to Manufacturing 35:22

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Rama Gheerawo on Adding Value to Human Life Through Inclusive Design 40:19

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Jessica Helfand Encourages Business Leaders to Lean on the Creative Process of Designers to Move the Needle 34:17

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Angela Glover Blackwell Explains Why Designing Equitable Systems Is Imperative to Our Growth as a Nation 32:39

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How Designers Help Brands Adapt During Times of Uncertainty 31:18

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Suchi Reddy on Finding Wonder in Detroit and the Healing Power of Architecture 34:50

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Sarida Scott on Co-creating Communities with Residents 27:32

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Dan Kinkead on Designing Equitable Cities for Future Generations 24:31

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Mark de la Vergne and Lisa Nuszkowski on Designing an accessible, seamless transit system 44:25

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Imani Day and Andrew Blauvelt on Detroit’s Design Legacy 35:55

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Zena Howard Talks Remembrance Architecture and Giving Residents Autonomy in their Communities 30:20

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Frida Escobedo on Designing Spaces that Reflect Cultural Experience 26:02

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Ralph Gilles on the Role of Automotive Design in a World of Changing Mobility 26:01

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Craig Wilkins Talks Hip Hop Architecture and the Intersection of Design and Activism 32:08

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Tracy Reese Talks Detroit’s Opportunity for Sustainable Fashion Production 28:52

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Detroit City of Design Podcast Trailer 1:29

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