Design Over Drinks is an interview style podcast aiming to be a forum for emerging designers to talk about our philosophies, trends, experiences, successes, failures, diversity, advocacy, predictions, and everything in between. Why over drinks? Because designers often have a beverage in hand. Whether its a hot coffee or chai to start the day, or a glass of wine with coworkers to end it. A kombucha, or bubble tea, even that trusty bottle of water as we go from meeting to emails, to 30 minutes of actual work. We always have a hand for a drink. I started this podcast when Covid-19 hit in 2020. I spent a lot of time listening to the giants of design talk about what they predicted the future to be like, and how our profession will adapt as our world changes. Although that is important, I felt disconnected from the designer who is doing the production work, the designer who had to adapt because their schooling was like no others. I wanted to talk to the designer who will be the potential "giant" of the future. I like being a designer, but I love to talk about it more. My younger self hoped to someday be an art curator and a philosopher. In a way this is how I still hope to do just that. Become a patron at Patreon.com/DesignOverDrinksPod and follow us on Instagram @designoverdrinkspod as we connect with designers and down our drinks along the way.
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Kendra Shea shares her Spencer DeMille Traveling Fellowship journey in Tanzania, highlighting her visit to Bukoba and the Twegashe School. She provides a deep dive into the school's unique architecture, construction challenges, and the daily life of students and staff. The episode also features her fulfilling a childhood dream of seeing Lake Victoria, cultural insights from shopping in Bukoba to village life in Bushasha, and reflections on the profound differences and joys of Tanzanian community and simplicity.
Info from this episode can be found on our website . Thanks for listening! Design Over Drinks is Hosted by Kendra Shea Produced and Edited by Kendra Shea and Simon Shea Season 3 Graphics and Cover Art by Tano Design Season 3 Music is by Qreepz Email: DesignOverDrinksPod@gmail.com Socials/ Patreon: @DesignOverDrinksPod BlueSky: @DesignOverDrinks
Info from this episode can be found on our website . Thanks for listening! Design Over Drinks is Hosted by Kendra Shea Produced and Edited by Kendra Shea and Simon Shea Season 3 Graphics and Cover Art by Tano Design Season 3 Music is by Qreepz Email: DesignOverDrinksPod@gmail.com Socials/ Patreon: @DesignOverDrinksPod BlueSky: @DesignOverDrinks
Info from this episode can be found on our website . Thanks for listening! Design Over Drinks is Hosted by Kendra Shea Produced and Edited by Kendra Shea and Simon Shea Season 3 Graphics and Cover Art by Tano Design Season 3 Music is by Qreepz Email: DesignOverDrinksPod@gmail.com Socials/ Patreon: @DesignOverDrinksPod BlueSky: @DesignOverDrinks
Info from this episode can be found on our website . Thanks for listening! Design Over Drinks is Hosted by Kendra Shea Produced and Edited by Kendra Shea and Simon Shea Season 3 Graphics and Cover Art by Tano Design Season 3 Music is by Qreepz Email: DesignOverDrinksPod@gmail.com Socials/ Patreon: @DesignOverDrinksPod BlueSky: @DesignOverDrinks
Madeleine Helgren is proof that being a designer can absolutely be fostered from a young age. Fresh off her Masters in Interior Design we chat about the Utah Sate Interior Design Program, her current work life, challenges we face as designers, what drives her design sensibility and (no surprise here) time in IIDA. Enjoy the episode! Timestamps: Welcome: 00:12 First non- drink related question: 03:04 Schooling & Internships: 13:20 Work Experience: 38:33 Schooling Part II: 52:25 The Big Questi...
Priscilla and I know each other (no surprise) though IIDA, (this is an unofficial IIDA podcast I swear). Anyway, located in Spokane, and another WSU grad, we get to hear more about that program, what it is like to go back and teach, along with her interior design journey at ZBA. Hope you enjoy! Timestamps: Welcome: 00:12 First non- drink related question: 02:10 Schooling & Internships: 8:18 Work Experience: 30:26 The Big Questions: 51:18 The Fun Stuff:1:08:58 Outro: 1:22:10 Shownotes: Show n...
California, really has a unique circumstance when it comes to interior design legislation. Despite popular belief they do not have occupational regulation for Interior Design. This episode with Mary Oliver and Amanda Humphrey dispels a lot of the myths surrounding the state, and really talks about the hurdles faced by Commercial Interior Designers who work there. Enjoy! Timestamps: Welcome & Intro: 00:13 Disclaimer & General Background: 3:27 California Interior Design Legislation History...
Updates on how things will look moving forward the next 6ish months or so. Lots of changes leading to a reduced schedule, but still podcasting! Design Over Drinks is Hosted by Kendra Shea Produced and Edited by Kendra Shea and Simon Shea Season 3 Graphics and Cover Art by Tano Design Season 3 Music is by Qreepz Email: DesignOverDrinksPod@gmail.com Socials/ Patreon: @DesignOverDrinksPod BlueSky: @DesignOverDrinks
Our first in-person interview with the ever wonderful Roberta Pennington! Her knowledge and passion about Interior Design Legislation is contagious. Not a lot to say here, because really its all in the episode. Enjoy! Cover picture for this episode is Roberta (Bottom Left) and other Oregon Interior Designers at their 2025 Capital Day. Timestamps: Welcome: 00:49 Disclaimer & Background: 2:23 Oregon Background & History: 17:00 Why this an Important Issue: 39:31 Current Affairs in OR: 58:41...
I live in an absolute delusion every year that I will get a whole bunch done during the summer; when in reality I am at Ren Faire every weekend (9 weekends this season!! not including the one off smaller faires I try to attend), my niece visits, and it’s the best time of year to be outside here in Seattle, so scheduling podcast recordings and sitting down to edit are not on my priorities. Now that we are in the last month of summer, Faire season is mostly ended I am slowly making my way back to ...
Welcome to the first episode in our Sustainability Series. I am first to admit that Sustainability is not something I know a lot about. It’s something I’ve been aware of my entire life, but as a design practice is not a specialty I’ve done beyond the basics (reusing existing materials from site, or choosing options that produce less carbon or can be recycled). As I began brainstorming for the Deep Dive Series one of the first things I knew I had to discuss, was Sustainability. So I asked my frie...
This episode is a doozy. A mega episode if you will. This one covers a lot and am grateful to have good friend Amanda Kratochvil along for this one as we discuss the ways Interior Design is represented in TV and Movies. We also get some insight from some other designers who were inspired to become designers by DIY TV. I had such fun talking about the way pop culture has shaped the publics perception of what we do, and how we want to see ourselves represented. Enjoy! FAIR USE NOTICE: This podcast...
We’ve got some new episodes coming your way, including our first Design & Pop Culture, and more in our Deep Dive Series! Design Over Drinks is Hosted by Kendra Shea Produced and Edited by Kendra Shea and Simon Shea Season 3 Graphics and Cover Art by Tano Design Season 3 Music is by Qreepz Email: DesignOverDrinksPod@gmail.com Socials/ Patreon: @DesignOverDrinksPod BlueSky: @DesignOverDrinks
Gayle is a designer at HOK, and current IIDA NPC Board member, which is how we met. She is super passionate about sustainability, and we have some great conversation around that subject on this episode! We talk about her experience at Philly U/Thomas Jefferson U, working and volunteering for IIDA on the east coast, and that we both lived in the NYC/NJ area reminisce about the things we miss from there, and of course, her work here in Seattle. Timestamps: Welcome: 00:25 First non- drink related q...
Emily and I were connected through pod guest, and friend Peter. This ended up being a really great conversation. We talk about what it is like to be freelance designers, her schooling at University of Oregon, her summer working for AmeriCorps and Habitat for Humanity, plus geek out about theatre for a bit. Enjoy! Timestamps: Welcome: 00:25 First non- drink related question: 02:32 Schooling: 06:26 Internships & Work Experience: 38:45 The Big Questions: 1:20:07 The Fun Stuff: 1:37:14 Shownotes...
Katie is such a generous and genuine person. She and I crossed paths a few times but really got to talking during my last NeoCon. Interior Design is her second career, and she went forward knowing how and where she wanted to work. Doing just that now, we talk about that journey, and much more. Also, I’m so loud again in this episode, ugh, sorry! Timestamps: Welcome: 00:26 First non- drink related question: 01:19 Schooling: 11:40 Internships & Work Experience: 30:25 The Big Questions: 45:54 T...
Timestamps: Welcome: 00:10 First non- drink related question: 04:35 Schooling, Internships & Work Experience: 10:43 The Big Questions: 1:03:07 The Fun Stuff: 1:35:15 Show Notes: Show notes from this episode can be found on our website . Thanks for listening! Design Over Drinks is Hosted by Kendra Shea Produced and Edited by Kendra Shea and Simon Shea Season 3 Graphics and Cover Art by Tano Design Season 3 Music is by Qreepz Email: DesignOverDrinksPod@gmail.com Socials/ Patreon: @DesignOverDr...
This episodes’ designer, Kimiya Khezri, resides in Vancouver, BC. We will talk about her schooling and work life as an Interior Designer in Canada, her journey as a residential designer and what drives her designs. Note: My sound is not great this episode, I was still working through some mic issues when this was recorded. I sound tin-can-y, sometimes you will hear me typing (why is this keyboard so loud?!), and clicking my mouse (why is this loud too?!!), or moving in my creaky ass chair (why a...
Nicole is another talented designer I know through IIDA. I’ve had the benefit of seeing her portfolio grow, and am excited for you all to hear about her experience in college during the lockdown, her internships, her business and marketing background, and her design journey. Note: There are some volume/sound issues in my audio early on in this episode but resolve by the time we get through the first few minutes. Timestamps: Welcome: 00:10 First non- drink related question: 02:45 Schooling: 11:27...
No new episodes this week, but look for a classic Design Over Drinks Episode to hit the airwaves next Wednesday. Episodes will start releasing every other week moving forward. Photo by Logan Westom Design Over Drinks is Hosted by Kendra Shea Produced and Edited by Kendra Shea and Simon Shea Season 3 Graphics and Cover Art by Tano Design Season 3 Music is by Qreepz Email: DesignOverDrinksPod@gmail.com Socials/ Patreon: @DesignOverDrinksPod BlueSky: @DesignOverDrinks...
In Part 2 of our Legislative Deep Dive I talk with Matt Thompson and Megan Onley about what the current happenings in Washington State, Idaho and a bit on Alaska and Oregon. We Talk about where these states are in their journey toward legislation, what bill language might look like, the process post introduction of a bill, and ways you can take action. Timestamps: Welcome & Disclaimer: 00:10 Brief Legislative History: 02:09 What is a Consortium & Why is Interior Design Legislation Import...
This is our first Deep Dive Episode! One of the most important things happening in our profession right now is the push for legislation across the country for Interior Design. This is not been a short, or easy journey and I hope to begin to tell those stories here. My hope is that this episode along with part 2, will be primer for those trying to understand the full picture. Enjoy! Timestamps: Welcome: 00:09 Disclaimer: 00:52 Definition of Interior Design: 01:24 Design/ Legislative History 1900-...
Our first Deep Dive Topic on Legislation will go live on February 19th! Design Over Drinks is Hosted by Kendra Shea Produced and Edited by Kendra Shea and Simon Shea Season 3 Graphics and Cover Art by Tano Design Season 3 Music is by Qreepz Email: DesignOverDrinksPod@gmail.com Socials/ Patreon: @DesignOverDrinksPod BlueSky: @DesignOverDrinks
In this episode Kendra talks with Kristen Petersen-Motan. An Interior Designer who specializes in education spaces. We talk about restroom design, the importance of sustainability and resources for being more sustainable in your material selection. We also discuss the decolonization of design and the importance of...you guessed it...Networking! Timestamps: Welcome: 00:35 First non- drink related question: 01:13 Schooling: 05:20 Work Experience: 15:14 The Big Questions: 47:35 The Fun Stuff: 1:27:...
In the first episode of the new season, Kendra talks with Ethan Doherty, an Environmental Graphics and Interior Designer who currently resides in Colorado. They chat about Ethan's schooling at Kansas State, and what led to his current role. We also touch on what school was like during lockdown, what Diversity in Design means and more! Timestamps: Welcome: 00:30 First non- drink related question: 02:35 Schooling: 07:09 Work Experience: 36:29 The Big Questions: 50:01 The Fun Stuff: 1:14:41 Show No...
We have more types of episodes this season. I will continue the original Design Over Drinks format, but want to expand how we connect with the profession, and people out side A&D who want to understand it. First is Deep Dive, where we explore one topic in depth. These episodes will be in multiple parts. First more of an oral book report if you will; I'll give a full history on the topic. The second part will include interviews with people who are experts in, or directly impacted by the topic...
While you wait for Season 3 on February 5th, now is the time to binge our first two seasons! Design Over Drinks is Hosted by Kendra Shea Produced and Edited by Kendra Shea and Simon Shea Season 3 Graphics and Cover Art by Tano Design Season 3 Music is by Qreepz Email: DesignOverDrinksPod@gmail.com Socials/ Patreon: @DesignOverDrinksPod BlueSky: @DesignOverDrinks
New Episodes of Design Over Drinks start February 5th. Find us wherever you get your podcasts. Find us On Patreon and Instagram @DesignOverDrinksPod and @DesignOverDrinks.bsky.social Design Over Drinks is Hosted by Kendra Shea Produced and Edited by Kendra Shea and Simon Shea Season 3 Graphics and Cover Art by Tano Design Season 3 Music is by Qreepz Email: DesignOverDrinksPod@gmail.com Socials/ Patreon: @DesignOverDrinksPod BlueSky: @DesignOverDrinks...
Season 2, Episode 13 of Design Over Drinks, Kendra talks with Peter Harrison Current Firm: Gensler Portland Design Program Attended: Utah State University, Major Interior Design , Minor Landscape Architecture Drink of Choice: Lemon Lime Lemongrass Seltzer Kendra Drinking: Sweet Rosé Drinks Discussed: Mead (Honey Wine) NOTES: Trading Spaces HGTV CIDA Accreditation The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces - Documentary Design versus User Experience Hennebery Eddy Architects ZGF Architects Bobby Queer...
