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Q4D at IDC 2026 | Day 4: Presence

The final day of Q4D at IDC 2026 turns to Presence: being engaged in the moment, making meaningful connections, and reflecting on what we take with us when the conference

Bonus Episode: IDC 2026 Day 3 | Values

Day Three from IDC 2026. Q4D explores Values and asks: How do values influence the way you design Conversations from the conference floor about what designers stand for,

Bonus Episode: IDC 2026 Day 2 | Connection

Day Two from IDC 2026. Q4D explores Connection and asks: What helps turn a professional connection into a meaningful relationship? Fresh conversations and perspectives f

Bonus Episode: IDC 2026 Day 1 | Community & Authenticity

Day One from IDC 2026. Fresh from the conference floor, Q4D explores Community and asks: What role does authenticity play in building a stronger design community? Real c

Ep. 16: Nick Groh & Clint Woesner on Partnership, Leadership, & Building Something Together

In the Season 1 finale of Questions for Designers (Q4D), Max Beach is joined by his Linespace partners, Nick Groh and Clint Woesner, for a conversation about creative par

Ep. 15: Greg Darby on Design Education, Curiosity, & Shaping the Next Generation

In this episode of Questions for Designers (Q4D), Max Beach reconnects with longtime friend and former classmate Greg Darby, Chair of the Product Design Department at the

Ep. 14: Ellyse Steindorf on Architecture, Storytelling, & Designing with Purpose

In this episode of Questions for Designers (Q4D), Max Beach speaks with Ellyse Steindorf about architecture, storytelling, and creating places that connect people to thei

Ep. 13: The Creative Aid Team on Collaboration, Mentorship, & Starting a Design Career

In this special episode of Questions for Designers (Q4D), Max Beach is joined by members of the Creative Aid team to discuss the transition from design school into profes

Ep. 12: Jacob Kleinman Phillips on Brand Strategy, Clarity, & Building Belief

In this episode of Questions for Designers (Q4D), Max Beach speaks with Jacob Kleinman Phillips about brand strategy, storytelling, and building brands people actually be

Ep. 11: Melina Goodwin on Transitioning into Industry, Growth, and Early Career Design

In this episode of Questions for Designers (Q4D), Max Beach speaks with Melina Goodwin about the transition from student to working designer and what that shift actually

Ep. 10: Robert Creighton on Experience Design, Education, & Meaningful Interaction

In this episode of Questions for Designers (Q4D), Max Beach speaks with Robert Creighton about designing interactive experiences across museums, public spaces, and educat

Ep. 9: Peter DeMaria on Modular Housing and Designing at Scale

In this episode of Questions for Designers (Q4D), Max Beach speaks with Peter DeMaria about architecture, modular construction, and the challenge of designing housing at

Ep 8: Melissa Brower on Design Leadership, Brand Systems, and Building Creative Teams

In this episode of Questions for Designers (Q4D), Max Beach speaks with Melissa Brower about design leadership, building and scaling brand systems, and what it takes to l

Ep. 7: Chris Collins on Brand Partnerships, Design Strategy, and Creative Leadership

In this episode of Questions for Designers (Q4D), Max Beach speaks with Chris Collins of Kiwii about the intersection of brand partnerships, design strategy, and creative

Ep 6: Blair Hasty on Design Strategy, Leadership, and Moving Upstream

In this episode of Questions for Designers (Q4D), Max Beach speaks with Blair Hasty, Founder and Director of Industrial Design at Crafted By, about what it takes to move

Ep 5: Jon Lee on Mindful Design Leadership, Mentorship, and Building Thoughtful Design Teams

In this episode of Questions for Designers, host Max Beach sits down with Jon Lee, Principal Product Designer at Microsoft, to talk about designing at scale, decision-mak

Ep4: Eric MacDonald on Industrial Design Practice, Creative Problem Solving, and Career Growth

In this episode of Questions for Designers (Q4D), host Max Beach talks with chair designer Eric MacDonald about craft, precision, and designing objects meant to be lived

Bonus Ep: Design Principles for Complex Systems (Not Just UI Kits)

This bonus mini episode responds to a subscriber question from an engineering organization wrestling with a familiar challenge: how to bring real design principles into c

Ep3: Michelle Berryman on Design Leadership, Mentorship, and the Changing Roles of Industrial Designerss

In this episode of Questions for Designers (Q4D), host Max Beach reconnects with longtime colleague Michelle Berryman, FIDSA—Executive Director of Digital Customer Experi

Ep2: Jesus Galaz on Early Career Industrial Design and Finding Your Voice as a Designer

In this episode of Questions for Designers, host Max Beach talks with industrial designer and educator Jesus Galaz. They explore his path through product design, the role