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Reading Between the Lives

Send us Fan Mail What if you could borrow a person the same way you borrow a book? In this episode, we sit down with Human Library founder Ronni Abergel to explore the s

The Quad's Oldest Residents

Send us Fan Mail What if aging wasn’t about slowing down, but about redefining oneself and embracing new opportunities? In this episode, we explore an innovative approac

Data Is the New Daylight

Send us Fan Mail What if the next game-changing amenity in office design isn’t a rooftop lounge or wellness room—but data? In this episode, we talk with Peter Choi, Desi

Happy Happens Here

Send us Fan Mail We all know what joy feels like, but what does it mean to design for it? In Episode 34 of the Alternative Design Podcast, we sit down with Ron Swidler,

The Case for Trauma Informed Everything

Send us Fan Mail In a world that's increasingly anxious, overstimulated, and surprisingly less colorful, the need for calming and supportive space design has never

Form Follows Fiction

Send us Fan Mail What if the key to unlocking employee engagement wasn’t stricter policies or trendier perks—but better storytelling? In this episode of Alternative Desi

Home as Your Healing Partner

Send us Fan Mail Healthcare isn’t just something that happens in hospitals—it’s happening in our homes, whether we realize it or not. But what if home wasn’t just a back

Crafting Destinations by Design: Pod(cast) in a Pod

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 30 of the Alternative Design podcast, we discuss the evolving role of amenity spaces in workplace, education, and healthcare. Recorded live f

Crafting Destinations by Design: A Panel Discussion

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the critical role of amenity spaces in shaping modern workplace environments, especially in the post-pandemic era. Join our

Serious Play: Gaming for Global Good

Send us Fan Mail Serious Play: Gaming for Global Good goes into the future of game-based learning and education, exploring the potential of games to drive community enga

Attracting the New Higher Ed Learner

Send us Fan Mail Kimball International proudly hosted Alternative Conversations: Attracting the New Higher Ed Learner, drawing together a panel of designers and industry

Discover Alternative Design: The Platform

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for the launch of Alternative Design, a groundbreaking multimedia platform that empowers designers to become catalysts for positive change. Th

Live, Work, Learn: The Lifestyle of a Forever Student

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we explore the landscape of lifelong learning and the evolution of educational spaces. Heather McGowan, future-of-work strategist, keynote sp

Education in 2030: Learning Is Everywhere, All at Once

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 4 of the Alternative Design podcast! Join us as we envision a future where education seamlessly integrates into daily life. Explore th

Season 4 Overview: The Future of Education

Send us Fan Mail A brand new season of Alternative Design is dropping March 6th on the Future of Education. We're discussing what the latest global trends mean for

Sitting is the New Side Hustle: The Workplace in 2030

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the season finale episode of the Alternative Design podcast. In "Sitting is the New Side Hustle," we reveal our forecast for the Future of Wo

Upskill Uprising: Designing for Lifelong Learning

Send us Fan Mail Imagine earning college credits by watching Youtube videos on your phone – that’s the reality Study Hall is crafting! Born out of a partnership between

Sharing the Office: When Designers Play Matchmaker

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the future of office spaces, as seen through the eyes of Stanley Sun from Mason Studio. Stanley's innovative approach brings a new persp

Crafting Culture & Belonging: Part 2

Send us Fan Mail In this second segment of Crafting Culture and Belonging, we revisit the microbrewery Ferndale Project. Join us to discover how their unexpected challen

Crafting Culture & Belonging: Part 1

Send us Fan Mail In this special two-part episode of the Alternative Design podcast, we're taking a tour of the craft beer world, starting with my local brewery, Fe