How should your team structure hybrid work for maximum benefit? Betsy Bula, remote evangelist for Gitlab, a company leading the charge for remote working, brings us intentional, tangible tips that will inspire your own business transformation AND the spaces we design. In this episode, you’ll learn: 1. The 3 key benefits to remote working 2. The one intentional tactic that has huge implications on physical space 3. How to create equitable benefits those in office –and those who are not 4. Why foc...
Jul 22, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Design’s role in the built environment is to evoke an emotional response. But what happens when cultural communication norms shaped by decades of human interactions are rocked by a global pandemic? ThinkLab’s Amanda Schneiders talks to Cactus founder Noah Waxman and Kantar futurist Don Abraham about ways to elevate communication – and how to adjust, adapt, and reframe. In this episode, you’ll hear: 1. The weak signals that indicate we are entering into a new marketplace 2. Strategies for leverag...
Jul 15, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 5
As the future of work becomes more and more hybrid, leveraging the virtual world to connect to a physical experience is crucial to create a journey that positively impacts the customer experience. Host Amanda Schneider talks with Mannington Commercial director of marketing Amanda Darley and Keilhauer's Chief Marketing Officer Meghan Sherwin, about why digital doesn’t mean de-personalized, how to apply outside industry tactics effectively – and what we can learn about digital strategy from Gucci....
Jul 08, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 4
The digital world is a flattener – is your brand differentiated enough? Capture opportunities for success and learn how to turn great relationships into business with this expert advice from the design industry and beyond. In this episode, we talk to content marketing strategist Danielle Gray, Hubspot’s Jonathan Greenberg, and our own Bobby Bonett on the evolution of lead generation – and how to turn relationships and networks into business and leads. In this episode you’ll discover: 1) The thre...
Jul 01, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Have you struggled to reframe your business and make key connections in this new digital era? In the absence of soccer field chats and in-person happy hours, thought leadership becomes our lead-in. Hear from innovators within the design industry and beyond and discover how they are making the shift from relationships as currency to information as currency. In episode 1, you’ll learn: 1) How to implement a simple methodology that creates a practical tool for a new type of networking. 2) The one t...
Jun 24, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Join us this season as we share insights from six months of coveted cross-functional research about driving economic success for the interiors industry in an increasingly digital world. We will dig deep into the intricacies of business development as we tap into experts from both inside the design industry, and out, to uncover how they’ve approached this paradigm shift and their tangible tips for moving forward. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...
Jun 22, 2021•2 min•Season 2Ep. 1
You solve problems for your clients but who is problem solving for you? Welcome to season two of Design Nerds Anonymous, the podcast that sparks curiosity at the intersection of business and design. We’re ThinkLab, the research division of SANDOW Design Group, and sister company to media brands you know and love like Interior Design, Metropolis, Luxe and more. Listen in as we share data-driven design industry insights that can empower you to make informed decisions and help you drive economic su...
Jun 17, 2021•3 min
Hosted by Debbie Millman, The Mic is NYCxDESIGN's podcast that offers an inside look into New York City's most creative minds. New York City is home to the world’s most diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and when we share stories, we always find means of connection. Each month, The Mic features two inspiring guests to explore the meaning behind their work or study and undercover how their creative worlds collide. Tune in to hear from the most innovative creators and emerging talents as they u...
Dec 18, 2020•41 sec
In this episode, ThinkLab explores one designer’s personal story that covers racial diversity, diversity of experience, and perspective with rising designer Alannah Vann. Be sure to follow our guest speaker Alannah Vann on LinkedIn. Want to join big thinking happening in the design industry? Become a ThinkLab Insider today by visiting: https://info.thinklab.design/insider-program See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...
Nov 20, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode, ThinkLab explores issues around diversity and inclusion within the design industry, and the role design can play in change. Episode features interviews with Libby Gillen, AJ Paron and Kay Sargent. Be sure to follow our guest speakers AJ Paron, Libby Gillen, and Kay Sargent on LinkedIn. Want to join big thinking happening in the design industry? Become a ThinkLab Insider today by visiting: https://info.thinklab.design/insider-program See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac...
Nov 20, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode, ThinkLab explores opportunities for process innovation around furniture with Alexandra Tseffos, founder of Silent T Consulting. Be sure to follow our guest speaker Alexandra Tseffos on LinkedIn. Want to join big thinking happening in the design industry? Become a ThinkLab Insider today by visiting: https://info.thinklab.design/insider-program See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 13, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In looking at disruption in other industries, ThinkLab predicts the biggest future innovations in the design industry will come from process innovation, not product innovation with Kelly Weertz, Elizabeth Von Lehe, Matthew Lieb, and AJ Paron. Be sure to check out our guest speakers AJ Paron, Elizabeth Von Lehe, Matthew Lieb and Kelly Weertz on LinkedIn. This episode is sponsored by: Carnegie Fabrics. For more information on their positive disruption to the industry, visit: https://carnegiefabric...
Oct 30, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode, ThinkLab explores the role of design within corporate real estate with CBRE, the world’s largest corporate real estate firm with lead designers Tina Lamkey and Adrienne Harbarger. Be sure to follow our guest speakers Tina Lamkey and Adrienne Harbarger on LinkedIn. Want to join big thinking happening in the design industry? Become a ThinkLab Insider today by visiting: https://info.thinklab.design/insider-program See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...
Oct 23, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode, ThinkLab explores both the power of design to influence change and early indicators (and opportunities) for disruption within the industry with AJ Paron, Kelly Weertz, Elizabeth Von Lehe, and Jennifer Kilian. Be sure to follow our guest speakers AJ Paron, Kelly Weertz, Elizabeth Von Lehe and Jennifer Kilian on LinkedIn. This episode is sponsored by: Kimball International Incorporated. For more information on their positive disruption to the industry, visit: https://lifeworketc.c...
Oct 16, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this episode, ThinkLab explores opportunities for innovation at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds with McKinsey’s Jennifer Kilian. Be sure to check out our guest speaker Jennifer Kilian on LinkedIn. Want to join big thinking happening in the design industry? Become a ThinkLab Insider today by visiting: https://info.thinklab.design/insider-program See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....
Oct 16, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome to Design Nerds Anonymous, the podcast that sparks curiosity at the intersection of business and design, from ThinkLab and SANDOW. Learn more about the show and what to expect this season with your hosts Amanda Schneider and Hannah Viti. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 07, 2020•5 min
