If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter . Design Smarter. Lead Better. Leave a review (+ help us grow): https://ratethispodcast.com/hcd Episode overview In this deeply human episode, Gerry Scullion speaks with Wellington-based design researcher Rachel Knight about the emotional realities of working in social impact. From navigating trauma-informed projects to setting boundaries as a freelancer, Rachel shares powerful insights on staying grounded wh...
Aug 13, 2025•50 min
If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter . Design Smarter. Lead Better. Leave a review (+ help us grow): https://ratethispodcast.com/hcd In this powerful walking episode through Dublin, Gerry speaks with Allen Bobinac, manager of The Lighthouse Café and a man whose journey from sleeping rough in St Stephen’s Green to leading one of Ireland’s most compassionate homelessness services is nothing short of remarkable. Allen shares how lived experience sh...
Aug 12, 2025•1 hr 7 min
If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter . Design Smarter. Lead Better. Leave a review (+ help us grow): https://ratethispodcast.com/hcd In this short update episode, Gerry Scullion shares an exciting behind-the-scenes change: the Global Human-Centered Design Directory has now moved to the main This is HCD website. What started as a quiet initiative has turned into a valuable resource for connecting values-aligned practitioners across the globe. Dis...
Aug 07, 2025•4 min
If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter . Design Smarter. Lead Better. Leave a review (+ help us grow): https://ratethispodcast.com/hcd In this episode, I speak with Irish garden designer and tv personality - Diarmuid Gavin. He has presented gardens at the Chelsea Flower Show on nine occasions from 1995 to 2016 - He has also authored or co-authored at least ten gardening-related books. For regular listeners, you will be familiar with a recent episo...
Jul 24, 2025•39 min
If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter . Design Smarter. Lead Better. Leave a review (+ help us grow): https://ratethispodcast.com/hcd What started as a flower farm has evolved into a thriving community experience with pizza, peonies, and pick-your-own eggs. Together, they explore the deep thinking, sustainable practices, and collaborative mindset driving the farm’s remarkable transformation. Learn how Darragh blends farming tradition with human-c...
Jul 11, 2025•1 hr 6 min
If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter . Design Smarter. Lead Better. Leave a review (+ help us grow): https://ratethispodcast.com/hcd In this episode of This is HCD, Gerry Scullion speaks with Adam B. Cochrane, an experienced design leader currently at Staffbase in Berlin. Together, they explore the often-overlooked power of facilitation in design—and why it’s a crucial skill for any designer hoping to make a meaningful impact. From working at Lu...
Jun 27, 2025•48 min
If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter . Design Smarter. Lead Better. Leave a review (+ help us grow): https://ratethispodcast.com/hcd In this episode of This is HCD, Gerry Scullion is joined by Jaclyn Suzuki, co-founder of MADO and former creative director at Ziba, to explore the findings from a groundbreaking global study on play — commissioned by Mattel and involving over 33,000 people across seven countries. Jaclyn shares insights into the six...
Jun 18, 2025•46 min
If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter . Design Smarter. Lead Better. Leave a review (+ help us grow): https://ratethispodcast.com/hcd In this solo episode, Gerry shares a heartfelt update on the This is HCD community and why it has evolved into an application-only model. Learn what makes this space radically different from noisy, growth-obsessed communities and how it’s built with intention, purpose, and a desire to create genuine impact. Whether...
Jun 17, 2025•4 min
If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter . Design Smarter. Lead Better. Leave a review (+ help us grow): https://ratethispodcast.com/hcd In this episode of This is HCD , I speak with Mike Parker about Liminal Coaching — a practice grounded in cognitive science that uses intentional daydreaming to help people unlock clarity, creativity, and direction. We explore the role of the default mode network in the brain and how it becomes active during daydre...
Jun 02, 2025•36 min
If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter . Design Smarter. Lead Better. Leave a review (+ help us grow): https://ratethispodcast.com/hcd Dive into a discussion about the transformative journey of letting go of conventional professionalism to embrace authenticity and human connection. 🌀 ⏰ Key Takeaways: Letting Go for Clarity (00:00 - 01:53): Streamlining life and business by shutting down a global community and simplifying digital presence. Radical...
May 23, 2025•1 hr
If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter . Design Smarter. Lead Better. Leave a review (+ help us grow): https://ratethispodcast.com/hcd 🎙️ Dive into an insightful episode with Gerry Scullion as he discusses leadership, introversion, and the invisible emotional toll of workplace dynamics with Tim Yeo, the author of 'The Quiet Achiever'. 👥 Tim shares his journey of self-discovery and challenges the extroverted ideal in leadership, paving the way fo...
May 15, 2025•55 min
If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter . Design Smarter. Lead Better. Leave a review (+ help us grow): https://ratethispodcast.com/hcd In this unfiltered and deeply reflective episode, Gerry Scullion speaks with Lee Moreau – architect, educator, and founder of Other Tomorrows – about the state of design amidst global turbulence. From their shared love of architecture to podcasting as a tool for oral history, Lee opens up about why designers must b...
May 08, 2025•46 min
If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter . Design Smarter. Lead Better. Leave a review (+ help us grow): https://ratethispodcast.com/hcd Marc Stickdorn is back! He literally helped write the book on service design – and in this episode, we’re getting real about why alignment STILL isn’t working in organisations. From broken KPIs to journey maps that go nowhere, we get into what’s holding teams back, and what can actually shift things forward. If you...
Apr 23, 2025•43 min
If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter . Design Smarter. Lead Better. Leave a review (+ help us grow): https://ratethispodcast.com/hcd Discover the evolution of design with experts Gerry Scullion, Steve Baty, and Martin Tomitsch as they discuss the shift from Human-Centered Design to Life-Centered Design. Dive into innovative strategies, industry shifts, and impactful approaches for sustainable futures. 🎁 Enter to win a copy of 'Designing Tomorro...
Apr 07, 2025•52 min
If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter . Design Smarter. Lead Better. Leave a review (+ help us grow): https://ratethispodcast.com/hcd Join Gerry Scullion in this engaging episode of 'This is HCD' as he converses with Jamie Shields, co-founder of Disabled by Society, a business dedicated to revolutionising disability inclusion. Jamie, an accessibility consultant, shares insightful strategies on moving beyond mere compliance to create genuinely inc...
Apr 02, 2025•42 min
If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter . Design Smarter. Lead Better. Leave a review (+ help us grow): https://ratethispodcast.com/hcd Like what we do? Make a Tip . Or Leave a review (+ help us grow) : Sponsor links 10x your service design offering with Smaply. Take 20% off your order with ' 'ThisisHCD20off' Sign up https://auth.smaply.app/sign-up Check out This is HCD x Sutsu range. Gerry wears and endorses Sutsu ethical clothing. We speak with S...
Mar 25, 2025•45 min
If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter . Design Smarter. Lead Better. Leave a review (+ help us grow): https://ratethispodcast.com/hcd 🎙 Welcome to our podcast featuring Jill Schulman, a leadership expert and ex-Marine, as we dive deep into the Science of Bravery! Discover how bravery goes beyond fearless acts and learn practical insights to cultivate courage in your workplace. Key Takeaways - Understanding Bravery: It's about taking action despi...
Mar 24, 2025•36 min
If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter . Design Smarter. Lead Better. Leave a review (+ help us grow): https://ratethispodcast.com/hcd Join us for an exciting episode as we dive into the world of UX design with Tanuj Shah, the visionary founder of Build UX. 🌟 Learn how this groundbreaking platform is transforming design workflows with automation, collaboration, and integration! 🤖 Explore the challenges of tool overload, the importance of live UX...
Mar 18, 2025•31 min
If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter . Design Smarter. Lead Better. Leave a review (+ help us grow): https://ratethispodcast.com/hcd In this episode of This is HCD, Gerry Scullion sits down with Marzia Aricò to explore the raw, unfiltered realities of design leadership. From navigating failed ventures and the lessons they bring, to the evolving role of design in organisations, Marzia shares insights from her groundbreaking book, Design Leadershi...
Mar 06, 2025•43 min
If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter . Design Smarter. Lead Better. Leave a review (+ help us grow): https://ratethispodcast.com/hcd In this episode, I sit down with Joff Outlaw and Brad Marshall , co-authors of Busy Idiots , to explore the modern obsession with busyness and the digital distractions that keep us in a perpetual cycle of inefficiency. We dive into why productivity has been hijacked by technology, how workplace cultures reinforce t...
Feb 22, 2025•43 min
If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter . Design Smarter. Lead Better. Leave a review (+ help us grow): https://ratethispodcast.com/hcd In this episode, Tracy DeLuca discusses how design and psychedelics can transform mental health care and education. She shares her journey from advertising to design and highlights how psychedelics, especially microdosing, can enhance creativity and improve mental well-being. Tracy emphasizes the need for innovativ...
Feb 11, 2025•43 min
If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter . Design Smarter. Lead Better. Leave a review (+ help us grow): https://ratethispodcast.com/hcd Like what we do? Make a Tip . Or Leave a review (+ help us grow) : Sponsor links 10x your service design offering with Smaply. Take 20% off your order with ' 'ThisisHCD20off' Sign up https://auth.smaply.app/sign-up Check out This is HCD x Sutsu range. Gerry wears and endorses Sutsu ethical clothing. In this engagin...
Feb 03, 2025•34 min
If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter . Design Smarter. Lead Better. Leave a review (+ help us grow): https://ratethispodcast.com/hcd In this episode of This is HCD , Gerry Scullion sits down with Lucy Flores, a seasoned design strategist with a passion for advancing equity in the food system. Together, they explore the complex web of how we grow, distribute, and experience food, diving into the inequities present at every level—from production t...
Jan 29, 2025•43 min
If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter . Design Smarter. Lead Better. Leave a review (+ help us grow): https://ratethispodcast.com/hcd In this conversation, Victor Udoewa shares his journey as a service designer at the CDC, discussing the importance of human-centered design in public health, the challenges of data interoperability, and the need to build trust within communities. He emphasizes the significance of equity in health initiatives and re...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr
If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter . Design Smarter. Lead Better. Leave a review (+ help us grow): https://ratethispodcast.com/hcd In this episode, Gerry Scullion speaks with Jocelyn Wyatt, CEO of Alight and former CEO of IDEO.org, about designing resilience in humanitarian aid. They explore Jocelyn’s journey, insights into navigating complex political landscapes, and how co-creation and innovation are transforming the humanitarian sector. Fro...
Dec 03, 2024•53 min
If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter . Design Smarter. Lead Better. Leave a review (+ help us grow): https://ratethispodcast.com/hcd Gerry Scullion speaks with Alicia Grimes, co-founder of The Future Kind , a UK-based culture consultancy that focuses on designing “company operating systems” to align strategy and culture. The discussion explores how organizations can create better experiences for their people, fostering collaboration, alignment, ...
Nov 26, 2024•41 min
If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter . Design Smarter. Lead Better. Leave a review (+ help us grow): https://ratethispodcast.com/hcd In this insightful episode, Avril Copeland discusses her unique career path, moving from Dublin to Nashville and transitioning from the music industry to the fields of physiotherapy and health technology. She shares her experiences as an entrepreneur, founding TickerFit with Co-Founder Greg Balmer, and HACA Health,...
Oct 30, 2024•44 min
If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter . Design Smarter. Lead Better. Leave a review (+ help us grow): https://ratethispodcast.com/hcd In this episode, Emma Lynch shares her journey from academia to the pharmaceutical industry, highlighting the importance of effective communication and personal growth. She discusses the challenges women often face in professional settings, particularly around self-promotion and handling conflict. Emma emphasises t...
Oct 23, 2024•52 min
If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter . Design Smarter. Lead Better. Leave a review (+ help us grow): https://ratethispodcast.com/hcd Welcome to another episode of This is HCD. In this episode, Kate Tarling discusses her experiences in service design, focusing on the importance of user research, empathy, and fostering collaboration within organisations. She explores the evolution of service design in the UK, particularly in government services, a...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 5 min
If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter . Design Smarter. Lead Better. Leave a review (+ help us grow): https://ratethispodcast.com/hcd In this episode, I reconnect with Charles to reflect on our past experiences working together and the lessons we've learned from challenging situations. It’s fascinating to hear how Charles has evolved, now leading digital transformation at a bank in Australia. He shares his inspiring journey, launching a project c...
Sep 20, 2024•34 min
