Matters of Experience

How Charles Philipp Is Making Museums Smaller, Smarter, and More Accessible

Charles Philipp believes museums can be small, surprising, and everywhere. As the founder of MICRO (www.micro.ooo), he creates immersive, research-driven exhibitions that

The Future of Museums: AI, Stories, and Connection

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Josh Perelman about the power of museums to shape memory, identity, and emotional connection. Through the story of The First Salute exh

From Expo Pavilions to Immersive Futures

What defines excellence in experiential design? In this episode of Matters of Experience, Abby Honor and Brenda Cowan welcome Travis Stanton, an award-winning editor, str

“Nobody Has a Good Idea at First” — Inside the Messy Truth of Creativity

What does it take to turn a blank space into an unforgettable experience? In this episode, Carl Rhodes—Creative Director and exhibit design veteran—pulls back the curtain

Art, Science, and Time at the Exploratorium

What happens when a museum treats its floor like a laboratory? In this episode of Matters of Experience, we sit down with Allyson Feeney, Senior Project Director at the E

Blueprints for the Future

If you’ve ever ridden an elevator, zipped a jacket, watched IMAX, or tapped a touchscreen, you’ve experienced the legacy of a World’s Fair—whether you knew it or not. In

The Invisible Music of Museums

Designer and creative leader Lucy Holmes traces a life shaped by letters and by people. From hand drawing alphabets at RISD to orchestrating typographic rhythm through ma

From Clay to Code: Rethinking Experience Design

Creative designer and AI educator Marlena Emig reveals how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the exhibition design process, not by replacing human creativity, bu

Every Light a Paintbrush

Light carves stories from darkness, transforming spaces into emotional journeys that transcend mere illumination. Abigail Honor and Brenda Cowan explore the sculptural ar

Truth, Repair and the Role of the Museum

What does it take to transform a colonial institution into one that centers healing, justice, and shared humanity? In this episode of Matters of Experience, hosts Abigail

The Architecture of Play

Spencer Luckey doesn’t just build playgrounds—he sculpts experiences that invite curiosity, joy, and exploration. In this episode of Matters of Experience, hosts Abigail

Where Stories Becomes Spaces

Design can do more than communicate—it can captivate, transport, and transform. In this episode of Matters of Experience, Abigail Honor and Brenda Cowan sit down with Shi

What If It Doesn't Work? (And What If It Does?)

What does it mean to design for dialogue—not just display? In this episode of Matters of Experience, Abigail Honor and Brenda Cowan sit down with Jonathan Alger, founding

Creativity and Courage with Murilo Melo

How do creativity and courage shape the future of design? In this episode of Matters of Experience, Abigail Honor and Brenda Cowan sit down with Murilo Melo, a design lea

Experience as a Catalyst for Connection with Monica Herman

In this episode of Matters of Experience, Abigail Honor and Brenda Cowan sit down with Monica Herman, a seasoned experiential design strategist, to explore the transforma

The Crossroads of Media, Architecture, and Technology with Brandon Harp

How can digital technology transform our everyday spaces into memorable experiences? In this episode of Matters of Experience, Abigail Honor and Brenda Cowan speak with B

Emotional Intelligence and Problem-Solving in Design with Zorana Pringle

What role do emotions play in creativity, and how can emotional intelligence transform the way we innovate? In this episode of Matters of Experience, Abby and Brenda talk

Color is a Language with Laura Guido-Clark

What if the colors around us could change the way we feel, think, and connect? In this episode of Matters of Experience, we dive into the transformative world of color wi

How Do We Decolonize Design? with Dori Tunstall

In this episode of Matters of Experience, we speak with Dr. Dori Tunstall, a visionary leader in the design world and the first Black female dean of a design faculty. Dor

Small Museums, Big Impact with Alli Schell

What does it take to lead and innovate in a small museum setting? In this episode of Matters of Experience, hosts Abigail Honor and Brenda Cowan sit down with Alli Schell