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Design Nerds Anonymous

ThinkLab and SURROUND
Workplace Design
Future Of Work
B2B Decision-Making
Gen Z
Built Environment
Sustainability
Collaboration
Design
Pricing Volatility
Cost Management
Employee Experience
Inflation
Leadership
Mentorship
Education
Hospitality
Consensus Building
Customer Decision-Making
Inclusivity
Artificial Intelligence

Design Nerds Anonymous is a podcast about what’s next, shaped by design, human behavior, and data.

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Latest Episodes

AI is rapidly changing how work gets done, but the workplace hasn’t necessarily kept pace.

Amanda is joined by Isadora Godley of Haworth and Eric Gannon of Gensler, bringing together two sides of this shift. Isadora works across Haworth to turn AI i... more

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Recorded live from the Mannington Commercial New York Showroom, this conversation explores an unexpected model for the future of work: guide dog training.

Amanda Schneider is joined by Deborah Golden, author of the foreword of Work for What’s Next, ... more

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Recorded live at the Mannington Atlanta showroom, this episode explores a question facing every industry: as Gen Z enters the workforce, are we collectively setting them up to succeed?

Gen Z is entering a workplace with changing context to the one w... more

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Recorded live with Office Revolution in Chicago in the Haworth showroom, this episode explores what may be the next great workplace challenge: how organizations can deliver individualized experiences while maintaining alignment, efficiency, and cultu... more

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Recent Guests

Isadora Godley
Vice President of Global AI Transformation at Haworth with a background in interior design
Haworth
Episode: AI Is Changing Work Faster Than Workplaces Can Keep Up
Eric Gannon
Gensler principal with 20 years of experience focused on work environments
Gensler
Episode: AI Is Changing Work Faster Than Workplaces Can Keep Up
Deborah Golden
Former senior partner at a Big Four consulting firm and puppy raiser
Episode: Leading Without the Leash: What Training Guide Dogs Reveals About the Future of Work
John Miller
President and CEO of Guide Dog Foundation and America's VetDogs
Guide Dog Foundation
Episode: Leading Without the Leash: What Training Guide Dogs Reveals About the Future of Work
Cindy Kaufman
Vice President of Marketing and Design Solutions for Mannington Commercial
Mannington Commercial
Episode: Gen Z Is Entering the Workforce. Are We Setting Them Up to Succeed?
Erin Coupe
Strategic advisor focusing on executive teams and behavioral/cultural shifts
Independent
Episode: Mass Customization: The Next Workplace Challenge
Tyler Blackwell
Leader of workforce strategy and transformation
Morningstar
Episode: Mass Customization: The Next Workplace Challenge
Jeremiah Brent
Host of Ideas of Order, designer and cultural commentator
California Closets
Episode: The System Wasn’t Built for Everyone. Now What?
Jean Twenge
Professor of psychology and generational researcher
San Diego State University
Episode: The Oprah Encore: What Jean Twenge Says We’re Getting Wrong About Gen Z

Host

Amanda Schneider
Host of the show; ThinkLab affiliate; frequent with leadership and design industry insights.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings
  • Design Nerds is high on IPM

    I only listen to podcasts that don't waste my time. Design Nerds has one of the highest Insights Per Minutes. more stuff less fluff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mrexmiller
    United States3 years ago
  • Fantastic!

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ratherthan
    United States4 years ago
  • Always fantastic insight

    Should be required listening for brands in the interiors industry. I particularly appreciate the input from outside design.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LFR777
    United States5 years ago
  • My first stop for the latest on commercial real estate and design

    This is a great podcast for fellow design nerds. Really well produced, and always timely with the discussion topics and guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yyc40333
    Canada5 years ago
  • Excellent and insightful!

    This is one of the best design related podcasts I’ve listened to. So many great insights are shared each episode that are relevant and actionable. I end up listening multiple times due to the robust content. Thank you to the ThinkLab team for putting together such a great resource for the design community!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jinxycanflush
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners praise high-yield insights per minute and practical takeaways for brands and interiors.
Guests are consistently described as bringing timely, actionable leadership and design perspectives.
The show is noted for strong production, timely topics, and cross-industry relevance.

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#99
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#89
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Apple Podcasts
#29
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#161
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AI Is Changing Work Faster Than Workplaces Can Keep Up
Q: What is your advice to people who may not be AI experts about what they should be thinking about and doing?
Isadora Godley recommends trying different workflows, learning to prompt and create agents, and treating failed attempts as a fast way to learn. She says AI can help people seek feedback, incorporate others' ideas, and become more effective when they experiment.
AI Is Changing Work Faster Than Workplaces Can Keep Up
Q: What behaviors do you think are changing as AI becomes more ubiquitous, and what does that mean for workplaces?
The guests say AI power users may spend less time in the office, but when they attend they seek focused, collaborative experiences and stronger connection. AI can also bring mental fatigue, increasing the need for breaks, amenities, flexible spaces, and intentional social interaction.
Leading Without the Leash: What Training Guide Dogs Reveals About the Future of Work
Q: How do leaders need to rethink the environments they create and not just the capabilities they develop?
Golden argues that many systems are designed for scale and predictable, if-then outcomes, while the world is increasingly uncertain. Leaders need to unlearn outdated approaches and change organizational systems so more people can succeed.
Leading Without the Leash: What Training Guide Dogs Reveals About the Future of Work
Q: What do people often get wrong about guide dogs?
People often assume guide dogs simply perform assigned tasks on command. Miller explains that a dog also has to assess its surroundings and may need to refuse a command when following it would be unsafe.
Mass Customization: The Next Workplace Challenge
Q: What do you think is the most important factor for maintaining trust when implementing mass customization?
Leading with clear expectations, consistent policies, and open conversations with teams helps maintain trust even when individual needs vary, preventing a manager lottery where outcomes depend on who someone reports to.

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What is Design Nerds Anonymous about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Design-focused conversations explore what's next in work, leadership, and collaboration through design-driven perspectives. Episodes commonly dissect the evolving “future of work” in hybrid environments, mentorship across generations, and how brands, design firms, and healthcare spaces adapt to digital tools, AI, and shifting client expectations. Notable themes include clarity in communication, culture and purpose in organizations, and practical strategies for recruiting, retention, and leadership development across multi-generational teams. A standout aspect is the emphasis on actionable frameworks and real-world case studies from design, hospitality, healthcare, and education sectors, making it helpful for listeners who want concrete guid... more

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