Best Zeitgeist Design Podcasts (2024)

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Zeitgeist's The Spirit Of The Time Episode 36: Chris Brown 1:13:52

4d ago1:13:52

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Passenger 35: Former technical director and senior show & ride executive for Walt Disney Imagineering, former president of Spectra Entertainment and Auriga Entertainment, and current president of Contour Entertainment, Chris Brown. Chris Brown is what happens when technical prowess, extreme creativity, and business acumen all collide in a purple ex…

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Zeitgeist's The Spirit Of The Time Episode 35: Richard Vaughn 1:24:16

27d ago1:24:16

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Passenger 34: Former Disney Imagineer & creative exec at Universal, Sony, SpectraFX & Contour involved in such classic projects as EPCOT Center, Catastrophe Canyon/Disney-MGM Studios, Blizzard Beach, Poseidon’s Fury/UIOA, & The Beatles' Yellow Submarine simulator, Richard Vaughn. Richard Vaughn is an artist, a designer, and an articulate creative l…

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Ready-to-wear, autumn-winter 2024/25: Can fashion transform reality? 6:00

3M ago6:00

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Can fashion transform reality, or is it more a question of how the real world influences fashion? Dior's response lies in a deeply feminist collection, inspired by the Swinging Sixties, when Marc Bohan was at the helm of the label. South African brand Maxhosa resurrects ancient Xhosa motifs. Mossi, through his clothes and fashion school in the east…

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Zeitgeist's The Spirit Of The Time Episode 34: Anthony Esparza 59:57

3M ago59:57

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Passenger 33: Former creative leader at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Herschend Family Entertainment, Paramount Parks, Carnival Cruise Lines, and Landmark Entertainment Group, Anthony Esparza! Few have so successfully established and executed the creative vision for so many owner/operators in the immersive entertainment world as Anthony Esparza. …

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Zeitgeist's The Spirit Of The Time Episode 33: Tom Morris 1:10:48

3M ago1:10:48

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Passenger 32: The long-awaited return of the former Disney Imagineer responsible for leading the design of such beloved parks and attractions as EPCOT Center, Star Tours, Sleeping Beauty Castle and Fantasyland at Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Carsland at Disney California Adventure, Tom Morris! Our very first time machine passenger cl…

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Ready-to-wear, autumn-winter 2024/25: Freedom of thinking and being 6:00

4M ago6:00

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At the campus of the French Fashion Institute, 27 design students from 13 different countries are gearing up to present their year's work before a highly influential audience. The stakes are high: these students are poised to compete with fellow graduates from the prestigious Central Saint Martins school in London. But there's no denying that Franc…

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Ready-to-wear, autumn-winter 2024/25: Time to fight for change 6:00

4M ago6:00

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Stella McCartney, Marine Serre and Lilia Litkovska are three designers united in their belief that fashion, a notoriously polluting industry that often encourages excessive consumption, can itself be part of the solution. Through their latest ready-to-wear collections for next autumn and winter they showcase more sustainable modes of production, an…

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Zeitgeist's The Spirit of the Time Episode 32: Mike West 1:01:08

4M ago1:01:08

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Passenger 31: Forty-year industry veteran; writer, director, and producer of over 80 themed entertainment projects for both Walt Disney Imagineering and Universal Creative, Mike West. From The ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter, to the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, The Simpsons Ride to Skull Island: Reign of Kong, Mike West is one of just a…

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Inside the minds of Yohji Yamamoto, Jeanne Friot, Stéphane Rolland and Julien Fournié 6:00

5M ago6:00

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What exactly goes on in designers’ heads? Wim Wenders claims that Yohji Yamamoto has the power to heal people without the need for a therapist’s chair. Meanwhile Jeanne Friot delves into her own lesbian love story. Stéphane Rolland invites students from two Paris fashions schools on stage, as his collection questions the relationship between East a…

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Zeitgeist's The Spirit of the Time Episode 31: Don Carson 1:00:16

6M ago1:00:16

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PASSENGER 30: Veteran art director, designer and illustrator of physical and virtual worlds whose projects include Mickey’s Toontown, Splash Mountain (WDW), San Francisco’s annual Dickens Fair, and theme parks and attractions for Universal, THG, The Jim Henson Company, Herschend Family Entertainment, and Walkabout Mini Golf for Mighty Coconut, Don …

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Haute couture, spring-summer 2024: A pillar of French soft power 6:00

6M ago6:00

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Haute couture represents the apotheosis of fashion. Thousands of hours of work can go into a single item, destined to be worn just once. Couture offers a window into a multi-billion-euro industry. But it's also a pillar of French soft power, which was perfectly expressed this year at Dior, Imane Ayissi, Sara Chraïbi and Simone Rocha for Jean Paul G…

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Continuing a Legacy in Houston Texas Manufacturing and Sheet Metal Fabrication with Joseph Gama 35:36

6M ago35:36

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Send us a Text Message. In this moving episode of our podcast, we explore the inspiring story of Joseph Gama, the dynamic leader at the helm of Boro Park Manufacturing. Join us as Joseph shares his journey of resilience, growth, and legacy in the heart of Houston, Texas. https://www.boroparkmfg.com https://www.facebook.com/BoroParkManufacturingShee…

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Zeitgeist's The Spirit of the Time Episode 30: Eddie Sotto 1:34:57

7M ago1:34:57

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PASSENGER 29: Former senior vice president of concept design at Walt Disney Imagineering, whose projects include Main Street USA at Disneyland Paris, Space Mountain, trackless dark rides, and consulting to Virgin Galactic, Porsche and Aston Martin, Eddie Sotto. The hair; the voice; the sweet seduction of another brilliant idea. Of course we’re talk…

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Z is for Zeitgeist 16:59

7M ago16:59

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Support the Show. You can support us in the following ways: Take a listen, leave a positive review, connect with us on LinkedIn, ask us questions, and enjoy the array of special guests as we progress from A to Z during season one. Lucy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucypattersonflourish/ Tracy - https://www.l…

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Ready-to-wear, spring-summer 2024: Four women designers at the top of their game 6:00

7M ago6:00

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Stella McCartney, Laurence Airline, Vaillant Studio and Litkovska are four fashion labels founded and run by women. Inspired by a desire to always strive for better, these designers propose solutions to the biggest challenges facing fashion today – everything from overconsumption and textile pollution to convoluted supply chains. All four women kno…

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Y is for Your Business and Life 21:49

7M ago21:49

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we Support the Show. You can support us in the following ways: Take a listen, leave a positive review, connect with us on LinkedIn, ask us questions, and enjoy the array of special guests as we progress from A to Z during season one. Lucy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucypattersonflourish/ Tracy - https://ww…

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Ready-to-wear, spring-summer 2024: Japanese masters of fashion 6:00

8M ago6:00

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Japanese stylists have been making their mark on the Paris fashion scene since the 1980s, and continue to prove their mastery of the art of merging form and movement. Yohji Yamamoto, Yusuke Takahashi for CFCL, Maiko Kurogouchi and Satoshi Kondo for Issey Miyake – all these designers have a knack for taking the pulse of the planet, and, in turn, pro…

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X Marks the Spot 19:36

8M ago19:36

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we discover whether 'X' really does mark the spot, as we explain more about the 'Define' stage of the design thinking process. Support the Show. You can support us in the following ways: Take a listen, leave a positive review, connect with us on LinkedIn, ask us questions, and enjoy the array of special guest…

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Is Africa the world's next global fashion hub? 6:00

8M ago6:00

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Togo's International Fashion Festival (FIMO), which recently celebrated its tenth anniversary in Lomé, has organised a catwalk show in Paris to promote African fashion. Jacques Logoh, FIMO's founder, is an outspoken advocate of fashion that's designed and produced on the African continent. A recent UNESCO report says that Africa is on course to be …

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Think Sales Don't Matter? Mike Huey Begs to Differ 53:51

8M ago53:51

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to a dynamic and transformative episode of the Metal Steel Manufacturing Podcast. In this special installment, we're thrilled to host Mike Huey, a distinguished figure in sales strategy, boasting over 30 years of experience, particularly in the manufacturing sector. This episode is a deep dive into innovative sales t…

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W is for Workshops 19:11

8M ago19:11

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we uncover a few of the reasons why workshops can be innovation and creative goldmines when you're looking to solve a problem, make a decision, or whenever you have a challenge ahead of yourself or your team. We look at how design thinking workshops are actually more likely to produce iterational innovation,…

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Ready-to-wear, spring/summer 2024: Three young designers capture the zeitgeist 6:00

9M ago6:00

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In this edition we meet three up-and-coming fashion designers. Victor Weinsanto studied fashion in Paris before going on to work with Jean-Paul Gaultier. He later went on to found his own exuberant label, this year inviting his drag queen friends to model his latest collection. Meanwhile, Kevin Germanier wants to break with the bad habits of the pa…

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Zeitgeist's The Spirit of the Time Episode 29: George Scribner 1:03:23

9M ago1:03:23

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PASSENGER 28: Walt Disney Animation director (“Oliver & Company," “The Prince & the Pauper"), Walt Disney Imagineer (“Mickey’s PhilharMagic,” “Gran Fiesta Starring the Three Caballeros”), and fine artist (Panama Canal Expansion, Shanghai Disneyland, Disney Cruise Lines”), George Scribner! Renaissance artist George Scribner lives three distinct live…

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Metal Morphosis: Joe Graci's JAQI Transforms B2B Transactions 51:49

9M ago51:49

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Send us a Text Message. A special thank you to Joe Graci for lending his time and expertise to our show! Podcast Episode Description: 🎧 Tune in to an enlightening episode featuring Joe Graci, an AI innovator and business strategist pushing the boundaries of the industrial sector with 'JAQI', his revolutionary AI framework. Joe gives us an insider's…

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V is for Visualisation 35:11

9M ago35:11

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we're joined by Lara Doherty, Founder of The Motivation Clinic, and Author of The Mighty Book of Motivation. Adept at using the power of visualisation, with a particular interest in the power of vision boards to fuel your achievements and help you reach your goals, Lara explains how she now pays this power fo…

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Opera performance celebrates 100 years of France's iconic Villa Noailles 6:00

9M ago6:00

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"Ressusciter la rose" (Revive the rose) is an original musical tribute, a marriage of fashion, music and design, to celebrate the centenary of the Villa Noailles. This collection of Cubist-inspired buildings in the south of France was designed in the 1930s by architect Robert Mallet-Stevens. It was commissioned by an iconic couple: Charles and Mari…

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Mexico Unveiled: Discovering the Heartbeat of North America's Business Revolution with Alberto Villarreal 49:05

9M ago49:05

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Send us a Text Message. Mexico Unveiled: The Heartbeat of North America's Business Revolution with Alberto Villarreal Dive deep into the ever-evolving economic landscape of North America, mainly focusing on Mexico — an emerging powerhouse. In this episode, we converse with Alberto Villarreal, shedding light on the profound intricacies of doing busi…

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U is for Usability 44:02

9M ago44:02

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we welcome the inimitible Christine Hemphill from Open Inclusion. With a background in design, Christine now specialises in inclusive product design, with a particular interest in age and disability. From retail to banking, healthcare to transport, Christine's knowledge, understanding and desire to disrupt th…

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Ready-to-wear, summer 2024: Furious feminist fashion 6:00

9M ago6:00

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"Woman is an active subject of the historical process and cannot be confined to being the object of desire of patriarchy." That was the strident slogan written in letters on the wall of Dior's recent show, where creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri leant into the historically fraught image of the witch. The feminist fight was also at the heart of …

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Zeitgeist's The Spirit of the Time Episode 28: Jack Rouse 1:00:59

10M ago1:00:59

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PASSENGER 27: Industry icon, Thea Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient, Professor at Columbia University’s Graduate School of the Arts, tutor of 3rd grade reading at an underserved inner-city school, and the founder and namesake of Cincinnati's JRA, part of RWS Global, Dr. Jack Rouse. Jack Rouse rides a motorcycle, holds a Ph.D., founded the musica…

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T is for Tracy 37:07

10M ago37:07

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we dive deeper into the psyche of co-host Tracy Sharp. To get us started, Lucy makes Tracy share her career profile with us, as if she'd written it for a dating app...then we get serious! From the highlights of working on the 'Foodi' for SharkNinja whilst out in China, to the burn out that followed; Tracy pro…

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Literature-inspired menswear collections for summer 2024 5:59

10M ago5:59

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For their summer 2024 menswear collections, not one but two French designers have sought inspiration in literature. Louis-Gabriel Nouchi turned to Christopher Isherwood's "A Single Man", while Jeanne Friot dived into "The Little Mermaid", both books that explore the complexities and the often-repressed desires of the queer community. We also meet M…

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Embracing the Trades and Innovation (PART 2) A Fresh Perspective with Tim Hofmann 45:57

10M ago45:57

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Send us a Text Message. On the latest "Metal Steel Manufacturing Podcast" episode, host Greg Sheldon dives deep with 6th-generation industry expert Tim Hofmann. Find Tim here https://www.fbclaytons.com/ And here https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-hofmann-542311ba/ Together, they unpack the real value of competition, trace the roots of genuine innovati…

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S is for Storytelling 20:07

10M ago20:07

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we discuss the impact of story-telling; more importantly the impact of good story-telling. As a design engineer, Tracy shares a story of a hotel stay that didn't live up to expectations, and how story-telling could have helped the hotel to better improve her experience. Lucy sings the tune to a 1980's Milky W…

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Zeitgeist's The Spirit of the Time Episode 27: Dale Mason 1:02:03

10M ago1:02:03

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PASSENGER 26: Thirty-three year veteran of Universal Destinations & Experiences who served as creative lead on dozens of groundbreaking parks and attractions, including Universal’s Islands of Adventure, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley, and the upcoming Universal’s Epic Universe, Dale Mason. Dale Mason is often referre…

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Haute couture, autumn-winter 2023/2024: When fashion meets cinema 6:00

10M ago6:00

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For his next film, "Finalement" ("Finally"), French director Claude Lelouch places his characters at the heart of a fashion show. The collection in question belongs to Parisian couturier Stéphane Rolland, who reveals his haute couture 2023/2024 winter offering on the grand staircase of the Paris Opera. The event pays homage to opera icon Maria Call…

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It’s Always About Price Until It’s About Something Else. 7:25

10M ago7:25

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Send us a Text Message. It’s always about price until it’s about something else. A solo episode today by Greg Sheldon. I talk about how to get out of the zero sum, race to the bottom game. And it may not be what you think. But if is, great, you’re ahead of the game. This has been accomplished by many other businesses in commodity markets. Now it’s …

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Embracing the Trades (PART 1): A Fresh Perspective on Skill-Based Education with Tim Hofmann 44:58

11M ago44:58

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Send us a Text Message. Mr. Tim Hofmann here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-hofmann-542311ba/ And visit their company here: https://www.fbclaytons.com/ Delving into the crossroads of traditional and vocational education, this episode uncovers the hidden potential of skill-based trades. Join us as industry veteran Tim Hofmann shares eye-opening in…

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R is for Reflect 25:08

11M ago25:08

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we discuss how to use the power of reflection in order to boost your mindset and discover the benefits that taking time to reflect can have on your business and life. Tracy shares the reflection questions she claims stopped her from quitting during the early days of running her own business, and Lucy shares h…

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Africa Fashion Up contest: Designers embrace Paris as launchpad to success 6:00

11M ago6:00

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July 2023 saw the third edition of a fashion competition in Paris called Africa Fashion Up. It aims to give a platform to young, up-and-coming African talent. Five designers from across the continent presented their collections at the Musée du Quai Branly, as they celebrated local craftsmanship with a global appeal. The winner, Aristide Loua, is an…

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Q is for Questions 12:39

11M ago12:39

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we look at the potential of questions within the innovation and design thinking process. We uncover some of the cross-overs between design thinking and lean manufacturing, and share the Japanese origins of a very simple, yet effective exercise, '5 Whys'. Plus, of course, because we're all about actionable ins…

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Kimco Steel Sales, How it Started & Tomorrow's Business Landscape: An Insightful Talk with Gregg Rosen 44:38

11M ago44:38

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Send us a Text Message. Discover everything about Kimco here https://kimcosteel.com/ Gregg Rosen, President of Kimco Steel Sales, shares the inspiring journey of his family-owned business and their success in the metal steel manufacturing industry. From humble beginnings to pioneering new technologies, Kimco Steel Sales has navigated the evolving l…

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P is for Prototyping 38:38

12M ago38:38

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we touch on one of Tracy's favourite stages in the design thinking process; prototyping. Having spent years working as a Design Director for a major household brand, what Tracy doesn't know about prototyping is probably not worth knowing. Join us as we share some of her production design insight, and then lea…

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Zeitgeist's The Spirit of the Time Episode 26: Tony Baxter Flight II 1:59:16

12M ago1:59:16

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Flight 26: How do you time travel to all of the milestone moments in Tony Baxter‘s nearly five-decade career in one hour? You don’t. Join us as we continue our journey with the most famous theme park and attraction designer in the world in a special two-hour adventure full of untold stories and infinite wisdom! Passenger 25: Forty-seven-year Disney…

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O is for Observe 35:02

12M ago35:02

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we cover one of the main stages in the design thinking process: observe. Sure, we all observe ourselves and others on a daily basis, but when you need to observe with purpose; to be aware of your surroundings, to better understand the impact of your product, or to solve problems and makes decisions within you…

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Staying the Course and a Short Message to the Metal Steel Manufacturing Podcast Audience. 2:46

1y ago2:46

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Send us a Text Message. As the host of the Metal Steel Manufacturing Podcast, I'm committed to raising awareness and excitement for the crucial industrial and manufacturing sectors. These industries play a significant role in driving economic growth and shaping our modern lives. I believe in the potential of metal steel manufacturing, as evidenced …

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Haute Couture, autumn-winter 2023/24: An ode to lightness 6:00

1y ago6:00

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Haute Couture is part of French soft power: creating thousands of jobs and huge profits, a world away from a dramatic news cycle. This season's Paris Fashion Week was no exception. Dior's show saw Maria Grazia Chiuri reinventing the pleats of ancient Greece, while Iris van Herpen experimented with new shapes to allow movement. In their new collecti…

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Menswear, spring-summer 2024: Pharrell wows Paris with first Louis Vuitton show 6:00

1y ago6:00

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It was the fashion event of the season, if not the decade! Fashion journalists, buyers, celebrities and influencers from around the world descended on the French capital to see Paris's oldest bridge, le Pont Neuf, decked out in resplendent gold. The occasion was Pharrell Williams's first ever collection as head of menswear at Louis Vuitton. Another…

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M is for Michael Lewrick 30:33

1y ago30:33

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we chat with Michael Lewrick, PhD, MBA. Michael has worked intensively these past few years to establish himself as a Thought Leader and world-renowned specialist in the field of Design Thinking. A best-selling author and award-winning entrepreneur, his ideas, books and innovation company - Lewrick & Company …

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Authentic Leadership in the Manufacturing with Claire Chandler 57:48

1y ago57:48

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Send us a Text Message. Connect with Claire here https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairechandlersphr/ and visit her at https://www.talentboost.net/ Welcome to an all-new episode designed to revolutionize your leadership approach in the manufacturing sector! We're thrilled to bring you a deep-dive discussion with Claire Chandler, an expert in authentic l…

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