The Learning Objective

Education Decision Making in Practice LIVE from EdSpaces in Columbus

Recorded live at the EDspaces conference in Columbus, this episode explores how education leaders are navigating high-stakes decisions under unforgiving timelines. Hear w

What Shapes Hospitality Decisions Behind the Scenes: Behind Thinklab’s Private Research

In this episode, ThinkLab’s hospitality research takes center stage as Amanda Schneider and Erica Waayenberg unpack how decision-making is shifting across hotel and hospi

What Drives Healthcare Design Decisions Today: LIVE from HCD in KC

Live from the Healthcare Design Conference in Kansas City, this episode explores how healthcare end users are navigating increasingly complex decisions for the built envi

Inside Corporate Decisions for the Built Environment: LIVE from Chicago

Live from Chicago, this episode of Design Nerds Anonymous dives into how corporate end users are making decisions differently in today’s built environment. Hear real conv

Beyond Green: Rethinking Sustainability in Design

Explore the evolving role of sustainability in architecture and design with our guest, Avi Rajagopal, Editor-in-Chief at Metropolis, as we dive into key metrics, material

The Delight of Water

In this episode, we dive into the emotional and sensory connections people have with water and address rising concerns about its quality. Experts Mike Sale (Delta Faucet)

Designing for Data

In this episode we explore how technology is transforming real estate strategy and design processes. Our guests, Brian McCourt from Cisco and Michael Gordon from Deloitte

Understanding the End User Decision-Making Process

In this episode, we explore the future of customer decision-making in the built environment. Our guests, Amanda Schneider and Meredith Campbell, share insights from their

Decoding Noise 

In this episode of The Learning Objective presented by Baresque, we discover how to up our awareness of noise in every sensory domain—exploring solutions for designing in

Innovating Together: How Team Dynamics are Reshaping the AEC Industry

In this episode of The Learning Objective presented by BlueScope Building, we focus on the challenges and opportunities in the commercial construction industry. Exploring

Liquid Architecture: How Water Shapes Our Wellbeing

In this episode of The Learning Objective presented by Delta Faucet Company, ThinkLab explores the profound impact of water on our mental and physical health within the b

Is Mentorship Dead?

In this episode, presented by Teknion, ThinkLab interviews Dost Bardouille, Director of Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility of Swinerton, and Nina Johnson, Senior

Arrows to the Future of Design: What We Can Learn From Gen Z

In this episode, ThinkLab interviews Amanda Schneider, president and founder of ThinkLab, and Jessica Jenkins, co-host of The Learning Objective and part of the research

Getting “Phygital”: How Physical and Digital Converge in Design

In this episode, presented by Panolam, ThinkLab interviews Amanda Schneider, president and founder of ThinkLab; Mardi Najafi, vice president of retail strategy and design

On the Horizon: How Data can Empower Design

In this episode, presented by Delta Faucet Company, ThinkLab interviews Mike O’Neill, lead of data science research for the Gensler Research Institute, and Mitch Dalton,

How Industrialized Construction Will Shape the Future of Design

In this episode, presented by DIRTT, ThinkLab interviews Daniel Hall, assistant professor at the Technical University of Delft in the Netherlands, and Amy Marks, VP at Au

Can Material Innovation Save Our World?

After listening, you will be able to: Identify key themes in material innovation.  Contrast trends happening in the consumer goods space with those impacting the design

New Rules for Communication and Collaboration

In this episode, presented by Mannington Commercial, ThinkLab interviews author Gleb Tsipursky on best practices for adopting a hybrid-first model and how to guide client

Cultivating Creativity

In this episode, presented by Keilhauer, ThinkLab interviews designer Alanna Call and creativity researcher Keith Sawyer on how to foster the superpower of creativity and

Designing for Equity and Belonging

In this episode, presented by Delta Faucet Company, ThinkLab interviews designers Sequoyah Hunter-Cuyjet and Susie Wise on how to reimagine current design practices to be