A podcast series providing Australia & the world with conversations & commentary on design 💙 Hosted and produced by Amaani Thassim, Matt Leach and Myla Yeomans.
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In the final episode of our Inclusive Design mini-series, we're joined by Anita Forte and Cristina Douglas, two creative directors who blend craft, research and strategic insight to create more inclusive experiences. Cristina has been making things professionally since 2008. She believes that creativity can’t be constrained by discipline. She writes, develops strategy, and makes brands meaningful.…
In the second episode of our Inclusive Design mini series, we’re joined by Aziza Mohamed, Content Design Lead at Today. Aziza is passionate about designing and facilitating research, telling better stories, and creating impactful outcomes for communities across Australia. We talk about engaging communities in meaningful, safe, and creative ways as well as balancing project scope and client needs…
In this episode, we talk to Martin Ford and Louise Helliwell about all things Inclusive Design. Martin is a Senior Social Innovator at The Australian Centre for Social Innovation . With over 30 years of experience, he draws on his background in visual arts and graphic design to work creatively and collaboratively alongside people with lived and living experiences, elevating their voices in the…
In this episode, we talk to Jasmine Phillips on all things digital game design 🎮 Jasmine is a 2D game artist, animator, and founder of Nomo Studio . Born and raised in the Philippines, she studied Game Design and Development before freelancing with studios on titles like Episode, World Chef, and Laboratory Mayhem. Now in Australia, she’s continued freelancing while also starting to develop her…
In this episode we talk to Urusaro Rwagaju as we get a taste of the physical craft of Game Design. Saro is a design strategist, award-winning vocalist & songwriter, and the creative lead at the Museum of Sticks and Stones . Her work explores how creativity, dialogue, play, and design can bring people together to foster social cohesion and build common ground. Join us as we chat about play and…
In this episode we talk to Dr Zac Fitz-Walter on all things Gamification. Zac has a PhD in user experience, gamification, and motivational science. He’s the co-founder of the Make It Toolkit , co-runs a game and design studio called Eat More Pixels , and lectures in university Game Design courses. Join us as we discuss the evolution of gamification, user motivation and engagement, best practices…
We sat down with James Martin—aka Made By James —partner at Lincoln Design Co . James is a brand designer, storyteller, educator, and relentless sharer of process—someone who’s built an authentic brand and community around his work. Recorded while James was in Sydney for the Canva Design Advisory Board, this conversation covers everything from designing like a boutique hotel to turning handovers…
This episode, listen in as Aa Design Studio Creative Director, Andrew Ashton sits down to chat with Amber Bonney, founder of The Edison Agency. They dive deep into the world of fast-moving consumer goods, and Amber speaks candidly about her experience with neurodiversity and how it’s impacted her working life.
On this final episode of our The Design Conference '24 series tune in to hear Anzac Tasker founder and executive creative director of Guardians an agency led by intention, that was born out Aotearoa, New Zealand, speak with Nu Goteh the principal of Room For Magic , a community-centric research and creative studio based in Los Angeles that instigates equitable exchange. Their conversation…
In this episode, we hear from Rob Duncan and Dominic Hofstede, Creative Directors and Partners at Mucho . They explore a variety of topics including the perception of Australian Design, challenges with decision-makers and uncertainty, and their insights into wayfinding, with some fun facts on airports 🛫 Special thanks to Rob and Dominic for taking the time to chat with us at the very end of the…
