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💡95% of A&E professionals say their clients’ decision-making process has changed—but is your website keeping up?  Episode 1 of Design Nerds Anonymous is now live, and the data we’re sharing is a game-changer 🤩. 🤝 86% of end users say their decision-making process has evolved. The best websites aren’t just informative—they inspire action and convert visitors into clients 💻. Tyler Suomala, Creator of Growthitect, and Erica Waayenberg, Head of Research & Content at ThinkLab, break down how you can do just that. Ready to rethink your website? 🎧 Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts and make sure your site is working for you, not against you. Shoutout to our amazing sponsors, Palladian West, LLC, THE MART, and NeoCon, for powering this season of Design Nerds Anonymous 👏.

We were lucky to have another powerhouse guest on our latest episode of Barriers to Entry: Eli Hoisington, Co-CEO of HOK. We unpacked with Eli his journey at HOK over the last 10+ years. In our conversation, Eli shared his perspective on leading a global firm during times of disruption - from COVID to the expansion of technologies like artificial intelligence. Highlights from the episode include: > Eli's unique perspective on leading a design firm the size of HOK > Making strategic (and bold) bets on expansion > HOK's approach to innovation (and the ways in which it's a leader in the space) Tune in now on the SURROUND Podcast Network (or wherever you get your podcasts): https://lnkd.in/ejmKqqDv Thank you to our friends at Arktura for supporting this season of BTE! Learn more about Arktura (and support the pod!) by visiting arktura.com/bte. #barrierstoentry #designinnovation #leadership #architecture #hok

🎧 Want to stop losing clients because of your website? Don't miss this new episode of Design Nerds Anonymous: https://lnkd.in/g6v9jBTu

Celebrated interior designer, author, and entrepreneur Shea McGee joins host Jeremiah Brent as she recounts her transformative journey into the world of design, and the pivotal moments that helped shape her career. From her early days building the Studio McGee brand and starring in Netflix's Dream Home Makeover, Shea shares inspiring insights into how she successfully balances business and family life. Tune in for a fascinating conversation that sheds light on the power of thoughtful design and unstoppable ambition. 🎧 Listen Now: https://lnkd.in/emhbj3sK ☀️ Ideas of Order is a California Closets podcast

What is sexier than a beautifully-designed car? Okay, maybe it’s just me, but I love great car design. Especially vintage classics, but also today’s evolutions including EVs, or even imagining how autonomous vehicles will shape up... This fascination is also how this week’s episode of FUTURE OF XYZ came to pass! While I waxed fangirl to the car design experts Peter Schreyer and Albert Kirzinger at the iF DESIGN AWARD Final Jury in Germany last month, fellow category Juror Sam Livingstone- Principal at Car Design Research of Cambridge, England, Visiting Professor at the Royal College of Art, and renowned international car & mobility design strategist- kindly agreed to join me to discuss the ‘Future of Car Design’. Whether addressing recent brand announcements at Volkswagen and Jaguar (JLR) seeking to rev up heritage, Polestar vs. Tesla’s EV battle, showcasing performance & PR at Ferrari, or evolving Asian innovation at Hyundai Motor Company (현대자동차), Toyota Motor Corporation, and so many more- the car market is rich with design, emotion, and sophisticated technology.  Speaking of the tech, Sam says: “A car sits somewhere on the spectrum between a horse and a smartphone. Right now, particularly with electric powertrains, they’re becoming much, much closer to the smartphone.” XYZ is presented by iF Design and is a proud member of the SURROUND Podcast Network. Subscribe, follow, and tune in today. Season 7, Episode 7 is not to be missed:   👀 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eUCJ6JKF  🔊 Apple: https://lnkd.in/g84NTd9y 🌟 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/giqtjurJ 🎬 Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ysXN5A 💭 Instagram: https://lnkd.in/gE4m_TT 🌍 Website: www.ifdesign.com/XYZ   #futureof #design #podcast #ifdesignaward #cardesign #automotivedesign #mobility #EVs #cars 

🚨 Season 7 of Design Nerds Anonymous drops THIS Thursday! 🚨 This season, we’re exploring The Phygital Evolution—how brands and firms are blending physical and digital worlds to keep up with a reality that’s moving faster than ever. From websites to workplaces, showrooms to event strategies, and even how selling is evolving in the era of AI—this season is packed with fresh ideas and future-forward thinking. We’re joined by some of the sharpest voices shaping what’s next: Erica Waayenberg (she/her) with ThinkLab, Tyler Suomala with Growthitect, Phil Kirschner, Matthew Marzynski with Microsoft, Marco Giberti (Our first repeat guest!), Rachel Shechtman, Doug Stephens, April Ibarra with Teknion, Ashley Delano, LEED GA, Fitwel Amb. with Level Reps, Julia (Friedman) Tuteur with Mannington Commercial, Chad Burmeister, and one VERY VERY EXTREMELY special guest to me coming on to introduce episode 2 (I can't wait for you to meet him!) 🎧 Smash that follow button now so you don’t miss a single drop—new episodes launch weekly starting April 3! Special thanks to our amazing sponsors this season THE MART, NeoCon, and Palladian West, LLC (Angela Burke, SPHR and Chaz Amidon) who make all of this amazing insight possible for us to share directly with all of you! #DesignNerdsAnonymous #PhygitalEvolution #FutureOfWork #CustomerExperience #B2BMarketing #PodcastLaunch #SalesInnovation SURROUND Podcast Network Hannah Viti Rachel Senatore Rob Schulte

NEW! ✨ Stop Disrupting, Start Caring with ustwo's CEO Nicki Sprinz CEO of digital experience studio, ustwo, Nicki Sprinz, was born in London and attended a convent primary school with strict rules that tended to squash curiosity - something she has had to consciously unlearn in the years since. A couple of harrowing chapters with significant health challenges presented Nicki with opportunities to learn to overcome and practice optimism. A resulting deep sense of carpe diem, has her leaning into hopefulness and making a positive impact for others. Since joining ustwo a decade ago, Nicki has risen through the ranks to become CEO, all while closing the gender pay gap, supporting a caring and collaborative workplace culture, and developing breakthrough digital experiences that solve real world problems and demonstrate genuine care for our fellow humans. Listen to Nicki Sprinz and Amy Devers now on your favorite listening app!

If there’s one defining trend in American architecture over the last decade, it’s the rediscovery of wood as a construction material. Mass timber buildings—made from large wooden panels, columns, and beams—are rising across North America, with developers racing to construct the tallest wooden tower. A new contender, the 32-story Edison in Milwaukee, just broke ground and is set to claim the title of the tallest mass timber building in the Western Hemisphere. But why are American developers, architects, and builders all timberstruck? 🎧 Hear Columbia University professor and author Lindsey Wikstrom and DLR Group Principal Stephen Cavanaugh unpack the potential of mass timber with Metropolis Magazine Editor in Chief Avinash Rajagopal: https://lnkd.in/eshSsZxC This season of Deep Green is produced in partnership with Mannington Commercial. Image © 2019 Creative Sources Photography / Rion Rizzo

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Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gCGVyD3R Break Some Dishes hosts Jon Strassner and Verda Alexander sit down with Amanda Schneider, founder of ThinkLab, to explore gender disparities in the architecture and interior design industries. We dive into the numbers—why do women make up 50% of architecture students but only 25% get licensure and even less than 10% are in leadership roles? Does it matter who leads? We discuss systemic barriers, the impact of workplace culture, and what it takes to create a more equitable future. Plus, Amanda shares insights on domestic inequality, generational shifts, and how the industry can drive real change. This season of Break Some Dishes is presented by Humanscale