Design Deep Dive: A Design Psychology Podcast

12. Grieving Home + Finding Gratitude

How can we honor the grief and gratitude tied to the places we leave? In this solo episode of Design Deep Dive, I discuss my own experience with grieving a home in Seattl

11. The Psychology of Aesthetics with Dr. Jan Mikuni

How do aesthetics play a role in our mental health and emotional wellbeing? In this episode of Design Deep Dive, I chat with Dr. Jan Mikuni, a researcher in the psycholog

10. Design, Music, and Flow: The Future of Healing Spaces with Mishleen Marcos

Can virtual environments help us heal anxiety and create a sense of safety amidst uncertainty? In this episode of Design Deep Dive, design psychologist Dr. Suzan Ahmed di

9. From Depth Psychology to Restorative Design with Desirée Gonzalez, M.A., SEED AP

What can our relationships to home, body, and environment teach us about becoming conscious creators of our lives? In this episode of Design Deep Dive, design psychologis

8. Season 1 Finale and Sneak Peek at Season 2

A heartfelt thank you to listeners for a great first season of Design Deep Dive! In this episode, I discuss what's ahead for the podcast, as well as announcing a brief

7. Journey to A Favorite Place: A Guided Meditation

Can our past experiences of place influence our present relationship to home? In this episode of Design Deep Dive, I offer a 15-minute guided visualization exercise to co

6. Creating Authentic Spaces with June Reese

How do we create spaces that reflect our authentic selves, especially during periods of transition in life? In this episode of Design Deep Dive, I chat with June Reese, a

5. Aligning Personality and Place with Sophia Trinh

How does our personality influence the design choices we make? In this episode of Design Deep Dive, I chat with Sophia Trinh, an artist based in Seattle, WA, about person

4. Navigating Identity and The Alchemy of Sacred Space with Nicky Macaluso

How do we navigate our identity and healing journeys in a new place? How can we relate to our spaces as sacred tools for alchemy and growth? In this episode of Design Dee

3. Beyond Aesthetics: From Design to Fashion Psychology with Dr. Sarah Seung-McFarland

When we think of interior design, we often focus on aesthetics—but what about the psychological needs that shape how a space truly feels? In this episode of Design Deep D

2. The Intersection of Psychology and Design with Dr. Klarissa Castro

How do our spaces shape our emotions, behaviors, and well-being? In this episode of Design Deep Dive, Dr. Za welcomes Dr. Klarissa Castro, founder of Design Shrink Studio

1. What is Design Psychology? Exploring the Connection Between Space and Well-Being

How do the spaces we live and work in shape our emotions, relationships, and overall well-being? In this debut episode of Design Deep Dive, host Dr. Suzan Ahmed (Dr. Za)—

Trailer: Design Deep Dive

Welcome to Design Deep Dive, where we explore the many ways we relate to our environments and place, from our homes to our hometowns, from the built environment to our pl