Lütjens Padmanabhan Architekten was established by Oliver Lütjens and Thomas Padmanabhan in 2007. The recent work of the practice focuses on housing in the residential districts surrounding the cities of Zürich, Basel and Munich. Despite their love for a more refined, urbane architecture, Oliver Lütjens and Thomas Padmanabhan have light-heartedly embraced the fact that most of their commissions are set in the mundane anonymity of suburbia. Their interest in complex architectural expression has d...
Jan 24, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 221
Established in 2007, UnderConsideration is a graphic design firm generating their own projects, initiatives, and content while taking on limited client work. Since 2002, they have been publishing content online, starting with the design blog Speak Up, that ran through 2009 and was one of the most active, entertaining, and well-regarded blogs, even earning a spot in the Cooper-Hewitt’s National Design Triennial in 2006 — the only blog included in the exhibition. Their most popular blog, Brand New...
Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 220
Robert Newman is a painter, director, and designer. After graduating from Morehouse College in 2014, Robert moved to Harlem to continue both his career as an artist and his career on Wall Street (Morgan Stanley and Neuberger Berman). His work has been featured in galleries, events, and museums across the city of New York and internationally. In addition to producing his own shows, he has also worked with a number of global organizations to advance the arts. Some of the organizations include, but...
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 235
Curry Hackett is a transdisciplinary designer, public artist, and educator. His practice, Wayside Studio is formerly based in Washington, DC, and currently operates out of Knoxville, TN collaborates with communities and organizations to engage matters pertaining to culture, infrastructure, ecology, and the public realm. Noteworthy work includes the Howard Theatre Walk of Fame, the DC High Water Mark system, the DC Clean Rivers Project, and his ongoing research project Drylongso, which explores t...
Oct 08, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 218
Why aren't we able to be decisive? How come it takes us such a long time to mull over critical decisions? And, why do we choose to procrastinate in hopes of receiving some grand revelation in the future? In this episode, we uncover a critical rule of thumb that will help you overcome guilt, decision fatigue, and low self-esteem. Claim Your Salonnière Discount Code Follow Us on Instagram Subscribe to our Newsletter...
Sep 03, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 217
Commitment is not a decision--it is a lifestyle adjustment. If you were to look back at your life for the past 10 years, then you'd probably find that your only regrets seem to come in scenarios when you weren't able to keep a promise to yourself. Why is it that we have such a difficult time keeping our own promises? Why are pledges different than commitments? And, why can every creative problem related to a life problem? Claim Your Salonnière Discount Code Follow Us on Instagram Subscribe to ou...
Jul 19, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 216
Born and raised in Switzerland, Daniel Baer is a partner at the design studio No Plans. Fascinated by design through code since the MySpace era, Daniel has worked in digital design for over 15 years. In 2014, Daniel co-founded No Plans alongside Daniel Pianetti—with Andrew McCarthy joining as a third partner in 2018. Together, the dynamic trio creates websites that are original and useful for some of the world’s biggest clients. Some of their clients include Givenchy, Bodega, Fantastic Man, Leon...
Jul 16, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 215
Most people believe that passions are the impetus for everything we are now. We determine our success as an artist by how closely aligned to our "passions" we seem to be. Yet, why is it that when we feel aligned, we still are still desiring something more? In this lecture, we'll cover the delusions of following one's passion. Claim Your Salonnière Discount Code Follow Us on Instagram Subscribe to our Newsletter...
Jul 15, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 214
Bodega Ltd. is a multi-disciplinary creative studio. Creating worlds through integrated strategy + communications, creative direction + branding, interior design, and product development is what they do. Some of the topics covered in this episode include, but aren’t limited to: Dealing with the intersection of art and melancholy How to capture the soul within a building How to delegate, schedule, and "manage" day-to-day studio activities Why great art and design studios always cut against the gr...
Jun 11, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 213
How often do you spend time thinking of ways to avoid pain you've felt in the past? Maybe it was a deal that fell through. Maybe it was a partnership that didn't work out. Or maybe your self-belief has run its course. This lecture is dedicated to artists who feel trapped by their own thoughts. Claim Your Salonnière Discount Code Follow Us On Instagram Subscribe to Our Newsletter...
Jun 07, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 214
Most people think that the life they want to live will magically appear in their future. The truth is a bit different...Tune in for one of the most candid lectures ever published on this platform. Claim Your Salonnière Discount Code Follow Us on Instagram Subscribe to Our Newsletter
May 31, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 211
John Maeda has a long list of accomplishments that are in some way related to design. Some of these accomplishments include serving as President of Rhode Island School of Design, board member at Sonos and W+K, and teaching at MIT for over a decade. Yet, perhaps the most fascinating aspect of this conversation is the equanimity John seems to find in the midst of living a "creative life". Some of the topics covered in this episode include, but aren’t limited to: Art's imperfect relationship with t...
May 28, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 210
How often do you spend time thinking about your future? In this episode, we'll go in-depth and provide you with useful tools to navigate the uncertainty of the next decade of life. Claim Your Salonnière Discount Code Follow Us on Instagram Subscribe to our Newsletter
May 26, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 212
If you ever wonder why some people fall off and some people seem to succeed at whatever they do, then this is an episode meant for you. Claim Your Salonnière Discount Code Subscribe to our Email Newsletter Follow Us on Instagram
May 17, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 208
Andy Pressman is currently a resident of Portland, Oregon. And, according to his Instagram, he is very clearly NOT an Art Director. Yet, I think you might find it interesting that he is the former head/founder of the design studio Rumors . While running the studio, they had the joy of taking on clients like Sci-Arc , Microsoft, Clif Bar, and more. Andy is now a Creative Director at Upstatement and just so happens to run an incredibly insightful Twitter page. Some of the topics covered in this ep...
May 14, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 207
All summer long, we're bringing you the brightest minds in design, philosophy, and life. The bedrock of Educated Guess is the eternal pursuit of an integrated life--where life and art become one. So, this summer is dedicated to this exact aspiration. This episode gives more background on the purpose of the lecture series and what you stand to gain from sticking with us throughout the summer. One more thing, we've partnered with multidisciplinary design studio Bodega, LTD (based in Minneapolis, M...
May 12, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 206
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Mar 29, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 206
Most multidisciplinary artists tend to feel like they are fighting a losing battle as time goes on. Too often, we find ourselves in a victim mentality as if the "market" or the "boss" isn't responding to our true desires. This lecture is about the nature of those desires and how the market forces have stayed the same for centuries. Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow Us on Instagram...
Mar 22, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 204
James is a Virginia-bred, self-taught multidisciplinary artist based in Atlanta. Over the years, Williams has operated within multiple disciplines but is currently focused on strengthening his studio furniture and sculpture practice. Before honing in on his current practice, Williams explored multiple fields including garment construction, activation design, and art direction. He prides himself on intentionally resisting a linear curriculum, in many ways, this has aided him in developing a uniqu...
Feb 19, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 203
Imagine working for years on "finding your style" only to realize that your life and work have essentially become their own echo chamber. Maybe you find yourself looking at a ton of work, but you tend to gravitate towards the same types of artists and references to study. The good news is that curation and focus is an important part of the puzzle. Yet, there's much to be said on the topic of consuming things we don't care for at all. Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow Us on Instagram...
Feb 17, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 202
Most people know that life comes in phases. Whether you consider yourself an artist or not, the truth remains that the energy of our formative years and the wisdom latter years demand very different things of us. In this lecture, we spend time to outline a very specific and tactical method of thinking through your current life circumstances--for better or for worse. Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow Us on Instagram...
Feb 15, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 201
In celebration of our 200th episode, we've invited one of our friends who has been here since our humble beginnings 3 years ago. Arlander is the founder of Wakuu Works and TMINEC, and currently serves as an art director at SLC boutique Fice Gallery and streetwear publishing house Casual Fridays. For over an hour, we share stories and reminisce on the foundations which might inform our futures. Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow Us on Instagram Connect with Arlander...
Feb 12, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 200
Most people understand the interconnected nature between spirit and art. This is a large reason for the term zeitgeist (or spirit of the times). Yet, if you're anything like me, then you at times get anxious when the spirit of your work is moving and evolving much faster than your physical existence. Said another way—you've already made a decision to step into your purpose, but time and money just have not caught up yet. The good news is that we have a few words for you if you're constantly find...
Feb 08, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 199
If you've ever found yourself being terrified by your blank canvas, then you're not alone. Beginning from nothing is tough. Naturally, you often return to your sources of inspiration so that you can find a point of departure. However, if it becomes too noticeable who you're pulling from, then you're equally crippled with new anxiety. Navigating the boundaries between inspiration and plagiarism are quite difficult. The good news, however, is that there are some specific ways to overcome this feel...
Feb 03, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 198
Most people know the quote "Everything means nothing until you make it something." This one aphorism is as powerful as it is brief. The truth is that our search for "meaning" in life is both our gift and curse. If you're anything like us, then chances are high that you've already taken a lot of steps to acknowledge and double-down on the legacy and long-term thinking. Yet, what happens in the interim? How do you make it through each day knowing that you likely won't see the fruits of your labor ...
Feb 01, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 197
If you've never heard of Valerio Olgiati, then there's a great chance that you're just like 99% of other people who wake up every day without architecture being their primary source of focus. Yet, what should be said about one of the most important Swiss architects of his generation (a title bestowed by Herzog and de Meuron co-founder himself). What makes his work so different? And, what aphorisms are perhaps worth indulging in? In this installment of our "Well Read" segment, we take a new appro...
Jan 29, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 196
If you're anything like 99.9% of artists, then you probably worry from time to time if you're becoming too predictable. Deep down you want to create something that's truly new. You want new ways to create within the strict boundaries of your medium. In short, you're looking for a creative breakthrough. The good news is that you don't have to stay stuck in this place forever. In this lecture, we cover specific steps that you can take to: Gain a better understanding of what your "style" consists o...
Jan 27, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 195
Most artists and designers are in pursuit of many things at once. Life seems to move at warp speed while art seems to fight to keep pace. Perhaps your pursuit is simply to find some reasonable understanding of the world's inner workings. Yes, you are a contrarian, but you also recognize the need for quality structure in order to exist in the world. In short, you're frustrated because you're not sure how to begin creating your own code of conduct and first principles. If this problem sounds famil...
Jan 25, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 194
Yancy is a Creative Director at ASD Sky (a multi-disciplinary design firm headquartered in Atlanta). As a graduate from SCAD, Yancy has over 15 years of experience in branded environments, store design, brand design, graphic design, and identity. Some of the topics covered in this episode include, but aren’t limited to: Fostering creativity in your team as a creative director Identifying a sweet spot between seeking autonomy versus exposure Producing a body of work that has a particular aim Find...
Jan 22, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 193
Most people know that an infinite number of options gives way to very little creativity. Decision making becomes hard. This conundrum becomes even more potent when considering what it takes to initiate work of your own without the guidance of client requirements. If this problem sounds familiar to you, then you're in the right place. Some of the topics we cover include: How to use constraints to your advantage How constraints can be an idea machine Why it might make sense to make work while in p...
Jan 20, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 192
