Best futureof #podcast #interview #design #education Podcasts (2025)

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Future of Urbanization | Kevin Kennon | S7 E8 33:59

12d ago33:59

33:59

Of the world’s 8.2 billion population, nearly 6 in 10 people live in urban areas. By 2050, it’s expected to be 7 in 10, and closer to 8 in 10 by 2100. What does this mean for the future of cities, of nature, of climate change, of business, of humanity? And moreover, what is the role of architecture and urban planning in addressing the present and p…

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Future of Car Design | Sam Livingstone | S7 E7 34:13

26d ago34:13

34:13

What is sexier than a beautifully-designed car? From vintage classics to newer EVs and autonomous vehicles, this episode explores the many ways that car design brings value to customers, how brands can harness this, and the complexity of managing across sophisticated technical and emotional requirements. Our guest, Sam Livingstone is a car and mobi…

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Future of Reusable Packaging | Mike Newman | S7 E6 31:04

1M ago31:04

31:04

Starting in the last mid-century, companies and consumers began moving away from commonly reusable/refillable packaging for goods like milk, eggs, liquor, shampoo, detergent, etc. into buying branded, single-use versions from grocery and drug store shelves. Then at the turn of this century came even greater variety and convenience through globaliza…

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Future of Hope | Nancy Giordano | S7 E5 32:05

2M ago32:05

32:05

Fascinated by the intersection of tech, business, society and our own expanding consciousness- with experience ranging from frozen foods to reinventing the internet– our guest is a bestselling author, sought-after speaker, founder of a consultancy that “helps visionaries play bigger”, and recognized as one of the world’s top female futurists. It’s …

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Future of Pleasure | Ti Chang | S7 E4 30:34

2M ago30:34

30:34

It’s a week after Valentine’s Day, the annual hallmark of romantic love, and we’re exploring a related idea- that of pleasure. Our guest is an award-winning industrial designer who pioneered the category of pleasure jewelry with the aim of honoring the female perspective. This episode is all about how we can create emotional experiences through bea…

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Future of Typography | Charles Nix | S7 E3 36:45

3M ago36:45

36:45

Typography is a graphic art that involves selecting typefaces, point sizes, line lengths, line spacing, letter spacing, and spaces between pairs of letters. It affects how we perceive and comprehend written words, phrases and ideas from historical documents to books, advertising posters to TikTok reels. This week, we speak with Charles Nix – design…

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Future of Gaming | Andrew Augustin | S7 E2 37:33

3M ago37:33

37:33

Worldwide video gaming revenue was estimated at nearly $455 billion in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.4% expected through the end of the decade. This big and growing business is fast-changing – calling in new ideas, technologies and talent. Our guest is a designer himself with serious street cred with many of the industry’s b…

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Future of Customer Experience (CX) | Henry Kim | S7 E1 33:28

4M ago33:28

33:28

Welcome to a new year! For our first episode of 2025, we are speaking about customer experience. Our guest is the Global Head of Design Strategy in the CX Office of Samsung Mobile Experience based in Seoul, South Korea, where he directs all aspects of enterprise design- elevating the multitude of touchpoints that make an ‘experience’ in the modern …

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Future of Snow Sports | Mark Sullivan | S4 E4 (Rerelease) 28:37

4M ago28:37

28:37

Tis the season for SNOW! And what better seasonal re-release than our amazing conversation from early 2023 about the ‘Future of Snow Sports’?! Our guest is the Founder of Snowboard Magazine and Tailgate Alaska, a former professional snowboarder and Olympic commentator. From the industry’s growth and the impact of climate change, to self-reliance in…

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Future of Greatness | Pascale Sablan | S6 E7 30:29

5M ago30:29

30:29

In our final new episode of the year, we have the privilege to speak with visionary architect and activist, Pascale Sablan, only the 315th living African American woman registered architect in the United States and the youngest African American ever to be inducted into the AIA College of Fellows. In addition to being President of the acclaimed Adja…

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Future of Digitality | Nadine Clarke | S6 E6 30:01

5M ago30:01

30:01

Digital has become such a part of our lives, intertwined with everything we do, that most of us- personally or professionally- never pause to think about the environmental impact of our online interactions. Our guest this week is an expert in digital strategy with an eye towards people and planet. In the Future of Digitality, we are provoked to thi…

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Future of Furniture | Hlynur Atlason | S6 E5 34:07

6M ago34:07

34:07

This fascinating episode begins with the etymology of the Italian word “mobilia”, then continues into the historical evolution of furniture design, current trends, material innovation, the complexities of sustainability, and the importance of deep research. Furniture is not singular or monolithic, and neither is this conversation with our guest, a …

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Future of Space Communications | David Rager | S6 E4 34:29

6M ago34:29

34:29

Our guest this week may have the world's (or universe’s?) coolest job! As Creative Director at NASA, David Rager oversees the agency's visual brand. From changing iconic logos to elevating design language on extraterrestrial transports, creating useful artifacts with high-profile artists to producing creative tools for public learning- his team is …

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Future of Circularity | Joe Iles | S6 E3 31:57

6M ago31:57

31:57

Want to learn about circularity, but not sure what it is? Few people are better poised to talk about maximizing systemic change and collective action than this week’s guest from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Tune in to learn about efforts being undertaken to inspire and empower the world’s designers to create products, services, and systems that …

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Future of Music | Marcus G. Miller | S6 E2 37:14

7M ago37:14

37:14

A musical virtuoso who tours with Jon Batiste and serves as the Musical Director of Grace Farms Foundation- our guest this week brings us an episode that is both bold and beautiful. Touching on the role of music in family, culture, and tradition- to the influence and impact of technology on the music industry especially in the 20th century- this is…

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Future of Design | Amy Devers, Josh Rubin, & Evan Orensten | S6 E1 37:41

7M ago37:41

37:41

What other topic would we discuss in our 125th overall episode and kickoff to a new season, with our new presenting sponsor, @ifdesign and now as part of the Sandow SURROUND Podcast Network- than the Future of DESIGN!? Our three guests represent an incredible knowledge base covering cross-disciplinary design from cars & tech, to furniture & sound. …

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Future of Innovation | Andrew Lane | S5 E9 28:49

1y ago28:49

28:49

Innovation- it's a huge topic ranging from the invention of the wheel or printing press, to mindset shifts or harnessing the technology that fuels our modern world. This week, we speak with the host of another podcast, Barriers to Entry, who focuses on how emerging technologies are being brought to life to solve problems and create new opportunitie…

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Future of Exploration | Chris Rainier | S5 E8 23:59

1y ago23:59

23:59

“We are a species of curiosity and survival; I’m convinced that exploration is embedded in our human DNA.” Chris Rainier is the son of an explorer and an artist who started his career as Ansel Adams’ assistant, going on to become one of this generation’s most well-respected documentary photographers and filmmakers, and a National Geographic Society…

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Future of Open Hiring | Joseph Kenner | S5 E7 25:51

1y ago25:51

25:51

Imagine a hiring process where all you have to do is put your name on a list. Where you can earn a living wage regardless of your education, disability, race, prison time, homelessness, or other traditional barriers to employment. It’s called ‘open hiring’ and Greyston Bakery- provider of brownies to Ben & Jerry’s ice cream- has been implementing i…

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Future of Purpose Trusts | Nathalie Reitman-White | S5 E6 26:46

1y ago26:46

26:46

How can companies ensure long-term mission alignment and drive value beyond just wealth creation for shareholders? Learn about the growing movement towards purpose trusts. An ownership model recently adopted by outerwear giant, Patagonia, this is a way for businesses to protect their values and ensure purposeful commitments endure over time. Episod…

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Future of Complexity | Justin Cook | S5 E5 30:31

1y ago30:31

30:31

Happy Leap Year! From cross-disciplinary design and discontinuity, to systems thinking and all that needs to be redesigned in the world – Episode 5, Season 5 dives deep into the topic of complexity. This February 29th, we are encouraged to accept what we cannot yet know and learn tools for adaptation. Tune in as our guest breaks down this fabulousl…

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Future of Nutrition | Lorena Mucke | S5 E4 24:32

1y ago24:32

24:32

ABOUT: Our guest this week runs an education nonprofit whose vast curriculum helps millions of individuals from ages 12-99+ understand more about how their food is produced, packaged, transported, sold, and ultimately consumed. The conversation addresses positive impacts on personal health, the role of technology, deforestation and ocean acidificat…

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Future of Finance | Valerie Red-Horse Mohl | S5 E3 22:42

1y ago22:42

22:42

This week, we hear from a woman who has spent her illustrious career in the world of money, capital, and investing. As an inaugural member of U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s Advisory Committee on Racial Equity and founder of the first Native American-owned investment bank– we gain a powerful perspective on what it means to create equitable a…

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Future of Motivation | Patrick Mork | S5 E2 26:40

1+ y ago26:40

26:40

As we continue into Season 5 and a theme of the new year, we’re exploring Motivation. What it is, how one finds it and keeps it, and how it necessarily evolves in step with our individual and collective futures. Our guest this week is a motivational speaker, author, coach and tech entrepreneur who believes motivation comes from our values, our envi…

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Future of Wellness | Urvashi Bhatnagar | S5 E1 24:09

1+ y ago24:09

24:09

What topic is better to kick off the new year than ‘future of wellness’?! Tune in for a holistic conversation about how health, science, economics and the environment are interconnected and the impact on individuals, communities and systems. Don’t miss this fascinating 1st Episode of Season 5! ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a bi-weekly intervie…

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Future of Caregiving | Martha Wofford & Dr. Farah Shafi | S4 E25 28:05

1+ y ago28:05

28:05

Caregiving is about taking care of others, but unpaid caregiving is a unique crisis in America. This holiday season, as we wrap up the year and end of Season 4, we connect with leadership at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island to explore what the growing lack of access to childcare, limited assistance for mental and physical disability, and outl…

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Future of Bravery | Chris Deavers | S4 E24 27:15

1+ y ago27:15

27:15

From the Author of “Brave Together” and Co-Founder of BraveCore, a leadership + culture consultancy, we hear about bravery- what it is, how it can be learned, and why co-creating is the only way to a better future. With first-hand anecdotes from some of the greatest corporate leaders of the 21st century, including Apple’s Steve Jobs and Pixar’s Ed …

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Future of Children's Books | Kelly Anne Manuel & Steven Joseph | S4 E23 26:37

1+ y ago26:37

26:37

This American Thanksgiving, we’re speaking with two children’s book authors about the value of stories, imagination, creativity, and exposure. From physical books to audio theater – both our guests reflect on having a unique voice that children respond to, whether that be via poetry, rhyming, entertainment, illustrations, and/or interactivity. Don’…

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Future of Public Health Equity | Lori Rose Benson | S4 E22 28:30

1+ y ago28:30

28:30

Back in 2006, world-renowned beatboxer, Doug E. Fresh teamed up with Dr. Olajide Williams, a neurologist at Columbia University to change health outcomes for New York City’s marginalized communities. Using the revolutionary force of hip hop music and culture (which celebrates 50 years this History Month), the organization they founded supports comm…

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Future of Mount Everest | Ben Ayers | S4 E21 28:20

1+ y ago28:20

28:20

WOW. Do not miss this episode! From reverence for the mountain in the local Sherpa and original outdoors community, to the impact of humans continuously “pushing the ‘adventure’ envelope” – this is a powerful and informative conversation with a brilliant and empathetic expert. Episode 21, Season 4. ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a bi-weekly int…

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Future of Developmental Disabilities | Doreen Samelson | S4 E20 25:55

1+ y ago25:55

25:55

From ADHD and Autism Spectrum to Cerebral Palsy, Down’s and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, ‘developmental disabilities’ is a large umbrella that includes conditions that typically show up in childhood and last a person’s lifetime. While health professionals today can offer far better interventions, there is still much improvement underway in terms of spec…

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Future of Consumer AI | Sevgi Koklu & Elaine Parr | S4 E19 26:24

1+ y ago26:24

26:24

AI may be the tech term du jour, but the team at IBM has been on the cutting edge of developing AI since the 1950s. Today, two of IBM’s business unit leaders share with us what’s happening in the world of consumer, enterprise and generative AI- including its incredibly fast adoption, nose-to-tail value chain uses, and the imperative for aligned sec…

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Future of Supermodels | Ashley Brokaw | S4 E18 25:18

1+ y ago25:18

25:18

As NY Fashion Week kicks off, we speak with one of the industry's top casting directors. She’s worked with Prada, Vuitton and all the biggest brands and influencers and talks with us about the importance of building brand identity and what it takes to be successful as a model today. She also shares why fashion is ripe for disruption and why she thi…

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Future of Social Impact | Heather Hiscox | S4 E17 25:32

1+ y ago25:32

25:32

Social Impact is a term bandied about across nonprofit, corporate, government, and philanthropic communities– but what is it really and how is it evolving in a fast-moving world? In this episode, we speak with a seasoned impact veteran about the importance of taking time to listen and reflect, to co-create programs with the communities they’re inte…

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Future of Art Galleries | Alex Farkas | S4 E16 23:37

1+ y ago23:37

23:37

In 2022, nearly $70 billion of art was sold across markets, categories, sales channels, talent levels (and price points). But our guest this week- a life-long “art marketer” and trailblazer in online galleries- helps demystify the hype addressing the role the art gallery plays today, traditionally, and into the future despite AI and other disruptiv…

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Future of Offshore Wind | David Hardy | S4 E15 23:25

1+ y ago23:25

23:25

A first-time co-production with The Boston Globe's Rhode Island Report, this is an in-person conversation with the CEO of North America’s largest offshore wind company, the Danish firm Ørsted. From production to pricing, floating turbines to fisherman’s rights- this is a fascinating conversation from the country’s smallest state which also happens …

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Future of Empathy| Dr. Terri Givens | S4 E14 26:09

2y ago26:09

26:09

What is empathy? How is it different than compassion? And what role does it play in bridging the divides that seem to be growing across society? Our guest is an accomplished Professor in Political Science who served as the first female and first African-American Provost at Menlo Park College. Her book “Radical Empathy” explores how we can create a …

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Future of Metabolic Health | Dr. Richard Maurer | S4 E13 26:43

2y ago26:43

26:43

What is metabolic health? In this great conversation with a naturopathic physician specialized in metabolic health and performance, we explore the interplay between anabolic vs. catabolic functions, build vs. recovery, personalized vs. generic care, and the innovations leading us towards the future. Episode 13, Season 4. ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of…

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Future of Oysters | Skip Bennett | S4 E12 26:59

2y ago26:59

26:59

Found in the country’s top restaurants and revered by food critics and amateur eaters alike, Island Creek Oysters are among the very best. How better to kick off Summer than with a conversation about these tasty bivalves- what it takes to grow them, the value of aquaculture as an industry, and how to keep up with growing demand. Episode 12, Season …

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Future of Globalization | Karen Kornbluh | S4 E11 28:10

2y ago28:10

28:10

Who better to drive a conversation about the perils & pitfalls of globalization today and introduce the myriad plans & promises of a future model than the current Managing Director of the German Marshall Fund in the US and Former US Ambassador to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation & Development? From telecom to trade, protectionism to neocol…

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Future of the Internet | David Kirkpatrick | S4 E10 25:33

2y ago25:33

25:33

Welcome to Episode 100!! This week, long-time tech journalist, David Kirkpatrick joins us to talk about all that’s happened since Intel introduced the world’s first microprocessor in November 1971, the changes now so quickly coming our way related to generative AI and more, and where the internet is leading humanity for good or bad... Episode 10, S…

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Future of Maritime Shipping | Timothy Cosulich | S4 E9 27:40

2y ago27:40

27:40

Responsible for transporting nearly 80% of all goods worldwide, there are more than 60,000 merchant ships in operation today. Both essential contributors to our global economy, as well as major emissions polluters – this conversation with a maritime shipping industry thought-leader whose family has been in the business for seven generations is both…

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Future of Learning | Sage Salvo | S4 E8 28:10

2y ago28:10

28:10

This week’s conversation is among the most important topics that will influence our collective futures. In this eye-opening conversation with a multi award-winning social and edtech entrepreneur, we hear about the state of K12 education in the US, the impact of screens, the role of AI, and what he and his companies are doing to achieve a ‘literacy …

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Future of Humanitarian Aid | Avril Benoit | S4 E7 27:01

2y ago27:01

27:01

In a world riddled with conflict, natural disaster, and uneven access to medical care– Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF as it’s known on the ground) is the leading independent international aid organization focused on providing medical humanitarian action where it’s needed most. Founded in 1971, and awarded the Nobel Prize in 1999– MSF supports the co…

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Future of Women at Work | Randi Braun | S4 E6 26:59

2y ago26:59

26:59

As Women’s History Month 2023 comes to a close, we want to shed light on the important subject of Women at Work. Our guest says “the gender pay gap is increasing, and so are women’s levels of burnout. Our system is broken and our old playbook is outdated”. Her best-selling book is the foundation for helping us understand. Episode 6, Season 4. ABOUT…

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Future of Documentary Film | Chiemi Karasawa | S4 E5 25:44

2y ago25:44

25:44

Sunday night, the world watched the 95th Oscar Awards in Hollywood, CA. This week, FUTURE OF XYZ is speaking with an award-winning Director & Producer, herself- a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Tune in for Episode 5, Season 4 to learn all about the ‘Future of Documentary Film’- what it is, how the genre has changed in re…

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Future of Snow Sports | Mark Sullivan | S4 E4 27:40

2y ago27:40

27:40

Our guest this week is a former professional snowboarder and Olympic commentator, as well as the Founder of Snowboard Magazine and Tailgate Alaska. In Episode 4, Season 4- we explore the growth of the snow sports industry, the impact of climate change, and the opportunities for technology. We also get into all things power of presence and self-reli…

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Future of Renewable Energy | Eric Blank | S4 E3 26:25

2y ago26:25

26:25

With 35 years experience in renewables, plus law and economics degrees, our guest this week now leads the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. From what renewables are in the first place, to the impact of federal subsidies- we explore the path forward for renewable energy in economic, political, social, geographic, and of course, environmental ter…

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Future of Democracy | Dr. Andrew Schmookler | S4 E2 26:05

2y ago26:05

26:05

The Greeks defined democracy as “power of the people” since "demos" means people and "kratos" means power. But is it still “the people” who have power in modern democracies? What’s changed? What’s at risk? Our guest is an author and former Congressional candidate in Virginia’s 6th district. Learn more in Episode 2, Season 4. ABOUT THE SERIES: Futur…

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Future of Parkinson's Disease | Vanessa Arnedo | S4 E1 25:05

2+ y ago25:05

25:05

The second most common neurodegenerative disorder in the world after Alzheimer's, Parkinson’s Disease affects approximately one million Americans and over six million people worldwide. With those numbers expected to double by 2040, the mission of the Michael J. Fox Foundation is to accelerate the development of better treatments that help those liv…

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