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From the Association of Registered Graphic Designers, this is the DesignThinkers podcast.

DesignThinkers is Canada's largest graphic design conference. Since the year 2000, the Association of Registered Graphic Designers has been bringing together visionaries from a range of disciplines to explore creativity and the design process live and on-stage.

This podcast is an extension of that mission... more

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This week on the DesignThinkers podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Dee Miller. Director of Product Strategy and Insights for Product Equity at Adobe. Dee is a researcher and innovation leader, working at the intersection of technology, design, and equity. Sh... more

This week on the DesignThinkers podcast, I’m joined by Peter Smart. Chief Experience Officer and Managing Partner at Fantasy. Based in the Bay Area, Fantasy is a creative partner behind some of the world’s most widely used digital products. Working w... more

This week on the DesignThinkers podcast, I’m joined by Nu Goteh, founder of  Room for Magic and co-founder of Deem Journal.

Nu’s path into design isn’t a straight line. He started out making graphics on early internet platforms, spent over a decade ... more

Emmi Salonen is a Finnish graphic designer and art director whose work spans editorial design, visual identity, publishing, and exhibition graphics. She often works with cultural and institutional clients, bringing a thoughtful, systems-driven approa... more

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Recent Guests

Peter Smart
Chief Experience Officer and Managing Partner at Fantasy
Fantasy
Episode: Peter Smart on Why Your Design Skills Still Matter in the Age of AI
Nu Goteh
Founder of Room for Magic and co-founder of Deem Journal
Room for Magic; Deem Journal
Episode: Nu Goteh on Designing With Community
Emmi Salonen
Finnish graphic designer and art director; author of The Creative Wellbeing Handbook
Independent designer / author
Episode: Emmi Salonen On Managing Your Creative Inputs
Pali Palavathanan
Co-founder and Creative Director of Templo
Templo
Episode: Pali Palavathanan on Design as Activism
Pablo Martin
Creative director at MUBI and an influential figure in editorial design
MUBI
Episode: Pablo Martin on Building an Agency Culture In-House
Debra Bishop
An award-winning creative director and influential voice in editorial design
Episode: Debra Bishop on Making Magazines
Nadia Tzuo
Emmy Award-winning motion designer and director
Episode: Nadia Tzuo on Storytelling Through Title Design
Catalina Estrada
A Colombian illustrator based in Barcelona, specializing in colorful artwork inspired by Latin American folklore and nature.
Episode: Catalina Estrada on Creating for Change
Eleni Beveratou
Typeface designer and Creative Director at Dalton Maag
Dalton Maag
Episode: Eleni Beveratou on the Intricacies of Type

Host

Nicola Hamilton
Host and RGD president, facilitating conversations that explore design processes and creativity.

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#35
United States/Arts/Design
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#30
Canada/Arts/Design
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#45
United Kingdom/Arts/Design
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#45
France/Arts/Design
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#158
Italy/Arts/Design
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#163
Australia/Arts/Design
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#25
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#27
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#31
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#40
Mexico/Arts/Design
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#41
Denmark/Arts/Design
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#58
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#60
Switzerland/Arts/Design
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#71
Norway/Arts/Design
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#75
Saudi Arabia/Arts/Design
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#86
Sweden/Arts/Design
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#91
New Zealand/Arts/Design
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#95
Netherlands/Arts/Design
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#96
Hong Kong/Arts/Design
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#99
Ukraine/Arts/Design
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#169
China/Arts/Design
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#197
Russia/Arts/Design
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#233
Brazil/Arts/Design

Talking Points

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Peter Smart on Why Your Design Skills Still Matter in the Age of AI
Q: Our first question comes from Alex, and is our design system still useful when products start changing themselves?
Yes, design systems remain valuable as a fundamental ingredient of the next form of interfaces, but the emphasis shifts to how they are produced, managed, and how prescriptive they are rather than rigid specifications.
Debra Bishop on Making Magazines
Q: What drew you into editorial design in the beginning?
Debra shares that she initially came to New York aiming to design record covers but ended up being influenced by Paula Scher to pursue editorial design instead.
Pablo Martin on Building an Agency Culture In-House
Q: What drew you to design in the first place?
Pablo describes his early talent in drawing from a young age and how it led him to explore different forms of design, eventually leading to a passion for typography and graphic design.
Nadia Tzuo on Storytelling Through Title Design
Q: What makes a title sequence really successful in your eyes?
A successful title sequence helps the story and sets the right expectations for the audience while engaging them with the narrative.
Nadia Tzuo on Storytelling Through Title Design
Q: What is a dream project for you?
A dream project relies on good communication and early involvement with the showrunners to ensure a consistent vision throughout the design process.

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What is DesignThinkers Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast serves as a prominent platform that explores the intricate realm of creativity, design processes, and the business behind design, often featuring notable voices from the graphic design community. Episodes dive into the journeys and insights of established figures, emphasizing various aspects of design, from typography and editorial design to motion graphics and brand identity. A unique highlight is the connection with the larger DesignThinkers conference, fostering rich discussions that engage professionals in the graphic design field. The candid conversations not only showcase the creativity inherent in design but also address the evolving challenges and opportunities within the industry, making it a must-listen for both aspir... more

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1. Peter Smart
2. Nu Goteh
3. Emmi Salonen
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5. Pablo Martin
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7. Nadia Tzuo
8. Catalina Estrada

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